huntsville tx: Lake Livingston Real Estate: Ready for a Lake House?? Without breaking the bank- - 03/24/10 12:38 PM
Lake Livingston Real Estate-- Here you come!
Houston, Listen up--Just 90 minutes from downtown--a Lake House--over 2200 square ft, 2 car garage for all of your "toys," 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, waterfront, quiet canal, Manned, gated subdivision--$188,500--what are you waiting for?
Here is your invitation for family fun and relaxation, fishing, boating, parties....  How long have you waited to own a place on the water?  Call me for a tour of this property.  Check it out at www.11IndianHarbor.com  You will love it!
There are several ways to contact me:
1. Chat Online at www.ETPropertySearch.com when the “I am Online” is flashing
2. … (1 comments)

huntsville tx: Conroe Homes : Happy Clients make me--well, happy ! - 03/24/10 11:30 AM
Conroe Homes:
Happy Clients--That's what it's all about.  No kidding.  I have finally found a way to make people happy by providing a service to people that I try to make special (I have been a singer and performer for years--it's in my DNA -- I am a people pleaser), and make a good living so that I afford to do it.
Everything starts and ends with Happy Clients.  It truly is "All About You!
This is a snapshot of March so far, with more to come.  I am so happy for these new homeowners!  Read their comments at www.ETPropertySearch.com  under "The Buzz"
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huntsville tx: Huntsville TX Homes : House Want Ad--Desire New Owner - 03/24/10 10:25 AM
Dear new Homeowner--I can't wait for our first date and wedding!!!
I really don't want to be forward, but I truly cannot help it.  I haven't met you yet and I am too excited to not write to you.  I know you haven't even seen me, but I assure you, once you lay eyes on me, you will not be able to resist me.  I am beautiful and have had a great life thus far.  I have been treated like a favorite child and frankly, I am the favorite and have been since the beginning of my life in 1995.  And, … (0 comments)

huntsville tx: Huntsville TX Homes : Call Your Mom and tell her "Thanks!" - 02/15/10 02:13 PM
Huntsville TX Homes : Call Your Mom and tell her "Thanks!"
You know, everyone has a story, and not everyone has had an idyllic childhood.  But, please catch the spirit of the message
Gratitude is powerful
Find something to thank your Mom for.  Find something to thank someone for.  No man is an island, we have an impact on --  and are impacted by others profoundly.  Whether it's something BIG, something little.  Life is so short and goes by so fast -- especially once you hit 40. (I hit 40-several years ago-- and it smacked me back pretty hard!)  Anyway, that … (14 comments)

huntsville tx: Huntsville TX Homes : Amaryllis--a gift in the winter-- Enjoy the music and the flower - 02/04/10 08:30 AM
It is Spring in the midst of the cold winter (or as cold as it gets in TX) My lovely Amaryllis has bloomed. It was a Christmas gift from my Mother-in-Law.
She knows how much I LOVE this color (see pic below)
Anyway, whenever I look at this flower, I hear a lovely Italian song play in my mind. (Yes, you could say I hear voices in my head). Anyway, I thought you would enjoy the translation as well as a lovely redition by the always divine Cecilia Bartoli: Enjoy!
 

 

 
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huntsville tx: Selling Tips--Post 2 of ????? Lake Conroe Real Estate-Huntsville TX Homes for Sale - 02/03/10 04:10 PM
Selling Tips--Post 2 of ?????  Lake Conroe Real Estate-Huntsville TX Homes for Sale
Selling Tip #3
Do NOT be there when potential buyers are looking at your house. You are a distraction. There is a 100% chance they will NOT see your house. It is a waste of time--don't even bother allowing them to come.

Selling Tip #4
USE a REALTOR--
If your dog is sick, would you take him or her to the Florist?
Would you have dry cleaner prepare your tax return?
Want to Sell your home? --use a professional--Call a Realtor!
Live in the … (0 comments)

huntsville tx: Selling Tips--Post 1 of ????? Lake Conroe Real Estate- Lake Conroe Homes for Sale - 02/03/10 03:11 PM
Selling Tip #1
Getting the House Ready to Sell: Hardest part: take the emotion out. Buying real estate is often an emotional decision, but when selling real estate you need to remove emotion from the job at hand--selling. Your house needs to become a marketable commodity. Property--Real estate.
Your goal is to get others to visualize themselves in the space--make it their potential home, not yours. If you do not work to make this decision, there is a probability you will create a situation where it takes longer to sell your house.  As hard as it is, the first step in … (0 comments)

huntsville tx: Potential Investors---Stop, Look and Listen Up!--It's in the Numbers--Huntsville TX Real Estate - 02/03/10 02:27 PM
Potential Investors---Stop, Look and Listen Up!--It's in the Numbers--Huntsville TX Real Estate
So, you're an Investor interested in an investment involving rental property. hmmmmm...what do you think about these numbers?
Huntsville TX  --  Home of Sam Houston State University--the fastest growing University in TX
City Overview
As of 2009, Huntsville's population is 37,747 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.01 percent.
The median home cost in Huntsville is $110,170.
Compared to the rest of the country, Huntsville's cost of living is 26.25% Lower than the U.S. average.
and Sam Houston State University---it is the FASTEST Growing University in … (0 comments)

huntsville tx: Sold! My Favorite 4-Letter Word--- Huntsville TX Real Estate Rocks! - 02/03/10 12:41 PM
Sold!  My Favorite 4-Letter Word--P-e-n-d-i-n-g--my favorite 6 letter words and ....well, you get the drift----Huntsville TX Real Estate Rocks!
What a week so far-- In the space of just 1 week, I have gotten 2 houses within 50 feet of each other under contract.  There is no more inventory in the neighborhood.  Note to self--I need listings in Hidden Valley!
If you want to sell your home in Walker County (that's Huntsville and greater Huntsville), the Lake Conroe or Lake Livingston Market Areas.  Call me!  I sell homes!  I was also voted Reader's Choice "Best Realtor--Walker County"
  
My marketing plan will give you … (0 comments)

huntsville tx: Sunsets, porches, Elkins Lake Properties, Living Large in TX - 02/02/10 02:05 PM
Wanna Live LARGE!   The state -- TX, the place Elkins Lake in Huntsville TX.  College town, National Forest, State Park, Great Home Values, Beaty and more beauty.
Where the wild west meets metropolitan Houston.  An hour from Houston on I-45 and live IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOREST.
Yeah, I'm biased--I live here!!!  Check out my website www.ETPropertySearch.com and www.ElkinsLakePropertySearch.com 
Here is a sunset pic from my porch--ENJOY!

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huntsville tx: Elkins Lake Real Estate--convenience, value, in the middle of the forest - 02/02/10 01:48 PM
Holy Cannolli--Can you imagine living in the middle of the forest--the Sam Houston National Forest-with direct access to I-45--only an hour from Houston. Small town conveniences with beauty everywhere.
Golf--I mean all the golf you care to play--156/month.  Yes, that's correct, it is NOT a typo!  2 swimming pools, lighted 24 hour acccess tennis courts, 3 stocked fishing lakes, 2 new playgrounds, hoops court, Country Club living--restaurant!  It is wonderful.  In the MIDDLE of Sam Houston National Forest.  Not figuratively, I mean literally!  Check it out!

Plus, Huntsville TX is a college town--not only that it is the home of … (2 comments)

huntsville tx: Country Club Lifestyle doesn't get any better than this--Elkins Lake, Huntsville TX Real Estate - 02/02/10 11:18 AM
Okay---Country Club lifestyle at an affordable price--All the golf you care to play for 156 bucks a month--beautiful 27 holes of great golf, tennis courts, pools, stocked lakes--no extra fees!
The house--single story-brick--perfect for almost anyone.
Here's the scoop
--1-story,brick,
--Cul-de-sac location.
--Almost everything has been replaced inc/HVAC,water heater,disp,dw,jenn-air conv oven,etc.
--Large private and fenced backyard.
--Enjoy watching the deer from your huge front porch.With your wrought iron fenced front yard-have flowers and deer.
--Whole house water softener/filtration,
--2007 Carrier Puron 18 seer HVAC.
--Power outages?-No problem-with your 20KW stand-by fully automatic generator.
--Walk to community … (0 comments)

huntsville tx: Sunsets are amazing in TX--Another shot from my top porch in Elkins Lake TX - 02/01/10 05:53 PM
Ahhhh...Sunsets in TX---from my favorite porch
 
 
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huntsville tx: It is time to buy......a Current Detector?! - 01/14/10 02:24 PM
You read it right.  Time to buy a current detector.  Do not even do a simple task like installing a GFCI or a dimmer unless you test AFTER you turn off what you think is the correct breaker.
I had quite a scare the other day when I came home and my husband told me what had happened as he tried to replace a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter).  He had the "shock" of his life.  No -- I didn't tell him I am pregnant--he got a heck of a literal "shock."  Scared me.  He has promised to always check the … (3 comments)

huntsville tx: Tankless Hot Water Heaters--What a Great Concept - 01/14/10 02:08 PM
Tankless hot water heaters are all the rage.  Everybody seems to be talking about them.  What's the big deal??  Well,
1. Efficiency--Lack of waste--The water is heated as you need it, so it doesn't continuously keep 20-80 gallons at a hot temperatue.  You end up heating water you don;t use and it heats the area the water heater is in.
2. Options--You can install the tankless heater in applications where a traditional hot water heater would not be practical--like an outdoor kitchen.
3.  The water is always hot.  You can install one for a particular application or a whole house unit.
4. The … (6 comments)

huntsville tx: 2010--The Year You Buy Your First Place! - 12/31/09 10:40 PM
Huntsville TX Real Estate, Conroe Real Estate and Lake Livingston Real Estate are going strong.  If you have been waiting on the sidelines wondering if it's the right time to buy, this is your year.
--Interest rates are at historic lows
--There is an $8000.00 First Time Homebuyer tax credit--that's cash--$8000 dollars!
--Tax benefits of Owning vs Renting
A Positive Net Investment Value generally supports the option of purchasing over renting,but this is only an estimate, to be used as a general guideline.It is always a good idea to consult a financial advisor before making any financial decisions.
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  --The Pride … (1 comments)

huntsville tx: CRS--the designation. It's Official --My First Year and a Quarter in Real Estate - 12/30/09 01:46 PM
Goals--I set some lofty ones for the year. I reached some and other...still shooting for.  Although there are some goals I have not reached, in my first year and a quarter in Real Estate I have acheived the following:
--Helped 32 individuals/families find home or sell home, including 30 home sales and 2 leases (I didn't know any of my clients prior to becoming a Realtor).
--Reached almost 4 million dollars in sales
--#1 Producing Rookie agent in office of over 200 agents
--#3 Top Producing Individual agent in office of over 200 agents
--Completed the requirements for QSC-Quality Service Certified, then achieved and maintained a … (6 comments)

huntsville tx: What I LOVE about Huntsville TX Real Estate! - 12/15/09 06:39 PM
What I LOVE about Huntsville TX Real Estate!
I LOVE that feeling when you are a part of helping a first time homebuyer understand how to get started on the journey of first time home ownership.  Explaining pros and cons of newer construction and budgeting for maintenance on older homes, explaining brokerage and agency and the importance of being represented as the home buyer. 
You know, I think this has to be my favorite.  I taught for years, and I have to believe that what attracted me to teaching attracts me to helping first time home buyers. 
  
At the … (2 comments)

huntsville tx: Mari Montgomery-ET Property Search joins Texas Home Group Realtors - 11/21/09 06:57 AM
I have made a change.  Formerly with Keller Williams Realty, I am now with Texas Home Group Realtors.
About Texas Home Group Realtors:
Texas Home Group Realtors is the largest independent full-service real estate office in the Spring, Woodlands, Tomball, Magnolia and Conroe, TX areas. They are a woman-owned Company (Virginia Elliott) with over 275 real estate professionals, and offer an outstanding level of service, while using today's emerging technologies to provide clients with the tools to make informed real estate decisions.
I have found a great fit with Texas Home Group and am really excited.  Nothing will change for my … (2 comments)

huntsville tx: Lake Livingston Real Estate--What an Opportunity ! - 11/17/09 09:49 AM
Lake Livingston Real Estate is becoming more and more popular.  More and more people are discovering the beauty of Lake Livingston and the value for the money.  I cannot tell you how many couples and families and single folks that I have worked with to find property in the Lake Livingston area who are relocating from the Texas/Louisiana coast. 
Folks have reached their limit in terms of the seemingly constant weather threats to the gulf coast.  I can't say I blame them.  Can you imagine what it must feel like to have memories and so much invested financially and emotionally in … (0 comments)