Avalon At Seven Meadows
Avalon is a custom home section located in the beautiful Seven Meadows area. Located just West of HWY 99 (AKA Grand Parkway) off of Fry Road, the location is ideal for access to the West Park Tollway (15 minutes or so to downtown on the West Park Tollway) and just 6 minutes South of I-10.
Avalon At Seven Meadows sales for June: 5 homes closed in Avalon in June
Price Range: Homes sold (final sales price) in Avalon at Seven Meadows ranged from $385,000 to $757,000
Current Inventory: There are currently 21 Properties listed for sale in Avalon at Seven Meadows
Price Range for Current Avalon At Seven Meadows Inventory: $369,000 to $1,349,000
We form partnerships generally to either overcome some stumbling block we encounter on our own or to produce a force more powerful than any of the parnership entities were before the partnership.
However the partnership comes about, one thing is CERTAIN: Without defined expectations, someone is going to be disappointed.
So why do partnerships fail? Lots of reasons but the biggest reasons seem to fall into the following categories:
1. GREED--yep, good old greed has killed many a partnership that was apparently doing fine. I've never been particularly greedy; I generally put my own needs subservient to the needs of the partnership.
2. Dishonesty--when one or more partners are not operating with the best interests of the partnership, this can cause a lot of issues. SIMPLY INTOLERABLE as far as I'm concerned.
3. Lazy--sometimes one or more partners becomes lazy and doesn't pull their share of the load.
4. Ethics and morality-- sometimes the partners realize that they are not on the same page when it comes to standard operating procedure, ethics and morality. Personally, this one is huge for me. If my partners are not of the same moral fiber as I believe myself to be, then they won't be partners for long.
5. Shame--Sometimes people are ashamed of the partnerships they create and THAT can kill a partnership. I worked with an agent several years ago that was ashamed of the partnership/team he joined and his production fell. He had to leave the partnership just to get back to old production levels!
What is startling to me is that people can be acquaintances, friends and co-workers for years and yet never see the traits that could lead to the downfall of a partnership. When that happens, the results are often more devastating than normal because of the level of trust previously built that ends up betrayed.
So what would I recommend to avoid the "PARTNERSHIP PITFALL"? Some would say DON'T DO IT! I don't think that is the answer. However, it IS necesarry to do a few things IN CASE the partnership goes south:
1. Have defined expectations
2. Have a legally defined partnership. This may be an LLC or just a registration under a business license.
3. Have a formal declaration on how proceeds are split. Wow, can't say enough about this one...
4. Have either the partnership name on every document and contract or have all parties in the partnership be on the contract. In some cases, only one party name is used and in a legal contract, that person can be the one who ends up with all the benefits to the detriment of the other partners. I know from the real estate side of this that purchase contracts and listing agreements can and SHOULD have all partner names on it in order to avoid disputes when payday comes. If only one partner is on the contract, that person can seemingly just claim the entire paycheck. When a partnership goes bad, the non covered party may have worked for months on transactions and deals and then not get paid for their work. DEVASTATING!
Here is another thing that amazes me...when these people get away with this stuff, do they have NO conscience?
How is it that they disappear, like a thief in the night and then pop up somewhere else to cause more mischief and misdeeds elsewhere?
Wouldn't it just be a lot easier if we just all treated each other honestly and fairly?
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I'm a normal real estate agent. I do an REO here and there but I'm not dependant on my REO Business. For those who do not know, REO is REAL ESTATE OWNED or in other words, foreclosure agents.
These agents have been hired by the bank to dispose of the assets that they have had to repossess.
Why do I say that REO agents are not normal agents? Because in my experience, it seems they are deathly allergic to the phone. Now, not all REO agents are like this but so many are that it's hard not to generalize.
So how does this affect you, the consumer? Many different ways.
1. Houses that have been foreclosed on sit longer when calls from agents are not returned. This hurts property values and often times hurts how neighborhoods appear.
2. As a potential buyer of one of these homes, it can be frustrating when you can't even get an answer from them as to whether the property, still listed in the MLS as active, is even still available.
3. Since many of these agents do not answer the phone or return phone calls, foreclosed homes that are vandalized may continue to deteriorate and be damaged further because it does NO GOOD to call them and let them know that their homes that they have listed are unsecure.
4. When the banks have a hard time moving these properties, they have less money liquid to make more loans and the economic cycle we have come all to familiar with continues to crush the economy.
So how can this problem be rectified?
1. The banks can stop overloading 1 or 2 agents in an area with all of their foreclosed properties. It's a specialized service to work on foreclosures so I understand that not all agents in an area are up to the task but certainly more than one or two are.
2. Agents who work these REO properties should answer their phones and return calls, just like normal agents are supposed to do (ok, so not all agents operate like me and answer their phones!)
3. Bank REO officers should make periodic calls to these REO listing agents from various extensions to make sure that the agents who are their listing agents are ANSWERING their phones.
I guess this could readily apply to any agent that doesn't answer their phone but there is a distinct difference between an REO agent that doesn't answer their phone and a normal agent who doesn't answer their phone: If I don't answer my phone, I will not get another listing or another buyer. The REO agent will continue to be gifted listings from their bank contact and the cycle goes on with that REO agent remaining in business.
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The Gathering Of Eagles for 2009 will be held on Tuesday May 12, 2009 at 6:00pm. The event will be held at Minute Maid Park!
The keynote speaker this year will be Distinguished Eagle Scout and NASA Astronaut Michael Fossum.
I am proud to be one of those that attained the rank of Eagle Scout during my younger days.
If you would like more information about The Gathering Of Eagles, a fantastic opportunity to meet and network with a rare select few in the area that have attained the rank of Eagle Scout, you can go to the website:
Ok so, maybe that's a little vague but I have to say that my cable bill has become something similar to the national budget.
Not that large mind you but on the same scale as far as having things on there that make no sense and are appearantly paid for in other items on the bill.
Keep in mind that I only have TWO TVs in the entire house that we use.
Now what I see is that I PAY for a DIGITAL PREFERRED PKG right there on the top line. It's almost $70!
Dropping down you see the sports entertainment pack (that's tied to the NFL network but I just got a letter from COMCAST saying they are not able to work out their differences with the NFL network so it's not even going to be offered...bet my bill isn't going to change because of that either!)
Now we get into the nitty gritty. Digital ADDT'L Outlet (Service fee and HDTV Service Fee) $14. Wait, didn't I pay for digital service in my $70 charge above? .
Digital ADDT'L Outlet- Service Fee and HD DVR Service Fee $7. Ok, now I'm confused, what exactly am I paying for.
Next line is HD DVR Service-$15.
Next comes DVR Service Fee--$11 Ok, now I'm REALLY confused.
And finally One Premium A La Carte with LIMITED On DEMAND Content-$10. That one I understand. I get HBO and I pay for it.
Does anyone else see how these services and fees appearantly overlap like crazy? Am I imagining this overlap or is it really there? Anyone else's cable bill read like stereo instructions?
WHat about your satellite stuff? Same deal? Same Price?
All this and all I really watch is the news on a couple of stations, ESPN, History, HGTV and maybe food network...Noggin and Nick for my 3 year old...that's about it and it runs me $144/month!?
Great Neighborhood! Great Floorplan! From the bubbling fountain in the courtyard to the swing gate secured driveway, you're going to love this home! Huge family room, easily accessible formal dining and breakfast area! Master suite down with three bedrooms up! Incredible sunroom with built in A/C and darts! Ready for your family to move in and enjoy!
Ok, maybe this is a bit of a rant but it's got to be said.
Be careful with where you get your information!!!
I was reading a blog recently and the author shall remain nameless to protect the not so innocent, but this agent was giving advice on Search Engine Optimization.
Now maybe it was something that was written by someone else and reworked by this agent, but here is the kicker: This agent's website wasn't optimized at all.
This agent's site did not come up for most keywords that it should have.
This agent wasn't even on the first page for anything in google (other than their ActiveRain Post!).
It got me to thinking...with so much information out there, BUYER BEWARE.
Maybe it would be best to just follow the old Ronald Regan axiom: "Trust, but Verify" before following anyone off a cliff....
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This home is not to be missed, especially at this price! Located in Westheimer Lakes NORTH, the schools are Katy ISD and house it stunning! Call us NOW for your private showing! (281) 935-7255 OR 281-935-7152
Like new Westin Home Located in popular Westheimer Lakes North .Loaded with upgrades including:20'tile,Big Gourmet Kitchen with granite,large Island/eat in breakfast bar,Bosch Dishwasher,Grand entry with Stunning Wrought Iron staircase,Butlers Pantry w wine rack,Art Niches,Upgraded Light Fixtures,Elegant formal dining with columns,Nice split plan upstairs with gameroom and separate guest bedroom with full bath on one side 2 bedrooms and full bath on other side.
This fantastic home is a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with a formal dining room, living room, den, gameroom AND separate media room! You can not miss this one!
WOW! This is a stunning 5 bedroom home Granite countertops, GE Profile Series stainless appliances (stove, convection oven, micro, DW, fridge), Rainsoft water softner, 14' Tile, 2' wood blinds, tile backsplash with copper inlays, fantastic wetbar in HUGE gameroom, custommulti-tiered media room in black with dimmable sconces, gorgeous wrought iron staircase, most open floorplan you will ever see! Get your appointment today before it's GONE!
Details
Asking Price:
310000
Sq. Feet:
3177
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
3.5
# of Floors:
2
Garage Size:
2
Subdivision:
Lakemont
Year Built:
2007
Property Amenities
- Range/Oven
- Sink Disposal - Full Refrigerator - Microwave - Dishwasher - Fireplace - Kitchen Island - Vaulted Ceilings - Wet Bar - Security System - Patio
- Grass Lawn
- Fenced Yard - Central A/C - Central Heat - Walk-in closet - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Bonus/rec room - Office/den - Dining Room
- Breakfast nook
- Granite Countertops - Stainless steel appliances - Laundry area - inside - Huge Gameroom - Custom tiered Media Room - Custom Wetbar - Convection Oven - HDTV mounted and included! - Truly Unique home
Community Amenities
- Swimming Pool(s)
- Basketball court - Fitness center - Hot Tub
- Recreation Center
- Clubhouse - Tennis court(s) - Sauna/Spa
- Lake
- Playground - High-speed Internet
Contact Info
Katy Texas RE/MAX Team Ron Tarvin, Lizzie Davis & Ron Hardman
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