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Kemah Oaks is Kemah's most popular neighborhood. Consisting of a little over two hundred homes, Kemah Oaks offers a great location, 30 minutes from  Galveston or Houston. Kemah Oaks is part of the highly acclaimed Clear Creek School District (CCISD) and is five minutes from the Kemah Boardwalk wi...

A recent call (one of many) advised me that many people are looking to move here to Kemah Texas. These people are all qualified buyers. Problem is, they cannot find an agent here. For x number of dollars, I can obtain a list containg the names and contact information for these buyers, thus making...

It was not an unfamiliar sight. The enormous table, the company pens, duplicate papers neatly arranged and, of course, the obligatory mints in a glass jar. The leather chairs reminded me how long it had been since my last experience. Too long, I thought.   As usual, I arrived a little early for t...

If you don't know what all those letters mean, don't feel bad. Many of us Realtors don't know either. Most are designations given following completion of a short course offered by (sold by) real estate schools. As Realtors, we must continue our education to maintain our licences. This is done by...

  Many buyers think they need huge amounts of cash for a downpayment, thinking that will save thousands in interest and lower your monthly payment in addition, you won't need to buy mortgage insurance if you pay 20% down. Fact is, most people do not pay near that much. Federal Housing Administrat...

  We all probably know somebody who knows somebody that has gone through a foreclosure on their home. Their problem may also become yours. Lets say, for example you have been paying on your house for a number of years and would now like to have the mortgage insurance removed from your note. This ...

Kemah,Texas is located mid-way between Galveston and Houston Texas. Although popular for its boating facilities and hosting the Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah is a wonderful place to live. From subdivision homes to magnificent waterfront estates, Kemah offers an abundance of amenities to the boater, the ...

  So you have a showing. Per your Realtor's instructions, you have painted and decluttered . The house is spotless, the lawn looks great and the apple pie is in the oven (kidding). Thats great, however, first impressions are important, and we must consider what the buyer will see first, especiall...

  You will see the value in this updated home in desirable Kemah Oaks-just minutes from the Boardwalk and CCISD schools-intermediate and high school in the new sought after Educational Village. Open floor plan with recent ceramic tile floors in wet areas. Spacious living area with laminate wood f...

Kemah Oaks is the most popular neighborhood in Kemah Texas. Consisting of a little over 200 homes, Kemah Oaks is in a great location, between Galveston and Houston, and is within the Clear Creek School District, the most highly rated district in the Clear Lake area. Minutes away from the Kemah Bo...