Short Sales In Katy Texas - 03/31/08 04:00 PM
Short Sales in Katy Texas...A short sale is when the bank or lender holding the note on a home allows the seller, who has gotten behind on their payments, to sell their house for less than they owe on the note. Not all banks or lenders will participate in a short … (4 comments)
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I need your help so let me pick your brain... - 03/28/08 12:52 PM
I've been thinking a lot about the concepts of
Being thankfulGiving backSHOWING thanksLetting people know they are appreciated where ever you may encounter them in life
So what I started thinking was that I would like to do something small for people as I encounter them in life. Something to show thanks. … (11 comments)
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Does it feel good? Is it good? - 03/28/08 10:50 AM
As one of the techy guys around my office of about 200 agents, I often get asked, "what's the newest trend?" or "what tech stuff is hot?". As I read all the blogs I can on ACTIVE RAIN and even other outside blogs one thought occurs to me when trying to … (2 comments)
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Katy West Houston Relay For Life - 03/27/08 08:45 AM
The annual benefit walk for the American Cancer Society is taking place in Katy March 28 and March 29. Keller Williams Katy has a team of walkers.
This event is very special and symbolic. The walkers, who walk through the night is symbolic of how cancer never sleeps. On Friday night, when … (4 comments)
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How COOL is that!? - 03/26/08 01:02 PM
Today, on the front of the Houston Chronicle, in bold letters is ELISSA ON DECK.
The Elissa that they are talking about is an 1877 Clipper Ship that resides in Galveston. It was salvaged back in 1974 and it was restored at a cost of about $5 Million.
Why did I think … (8 comments)
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Katy Texas Real Estate Spotlight--Seven Meadows - 03/24/08 11:21 PM
Seven Meadows is located in the 77494 zip code of Katy Texas. Children in Seven Meadows attend Katy ISD schools: Griffin Elementary, Beckendorf Junior High School and Seven Lakes High School. Seven Lakes High School was just recently realigned to a 5A size school.There are currently 69 homes for sale in the Seven Meadows Subdivision in Katy Texas ranging … (1 comments)
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The stolen SUV. - 03/21/08 04:06 PM
A police officer on his motorcycle sat behind two vehicles at the stoplight.The light turned green, and the front car did not move. The man appeared to be slumped over his steering wheel, obviously alive but something not right with him either. The light turned red. Then it turned green again. … (10 comments)
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Katy Texas Real Estate Spotlight--Governors Place - 03/21/08 03:14 PM
Governors Place is located in the 77450 zip code of Katy Texas. Children in Governors Place attend Katy ISD schools: West Memorial Elementary Or West Memorial Junior High or Katy High School.There are currently 7 homes for sale in the Governors Place Subdivision ranging in price from $159,000 to $239,900 and you can view all homes for sale in Governors … (0 comments)
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Katy Texas Subdivision Spot Light--Cimarron - 03/21/08 02:49 PM
Cimarron is located in the 77450 zip code of Katy Texas.
Children in Cimarron attend Cimarron Elementary School: Cimarron Elementary School Or West Memorial Junior High or Katy High School.
There are currently 28 homes for sale in the Cimarron Subdivision ranging in price from $93,500 to $167,000 and you can view all homes for … (0 comments)
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Before foreclosure, at least explore ALL your options! - 03/21/08 01:42 PM
These are true stories that happened to me. The first happened about a year ago and it's one of the driving forces in my head that keep me in the real estate business.I had a woman contact me a while back and ask for some advice on selling her home. She wanted to do … (0 comments)
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Cinco Charities to provide a place to stay! - 03/21/08 01:32 PM
If you haven't heard of Cinco Charities, you probably soon will be. It's been the vision of the Keller Williams Katy Office to give back to the community that we live in and love!Katy is beginning to grow at a phenomenal rate and with that, we'll soon see massive expansions in … (0 comments)
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When Great Service slips - 03/20/08 11:14 PM
I focus a lot on good service. I want my clients to ALWAYS be satisfied with the service I bring and to know that I care.
So what happens when you encounter a business that you are used to great service and you've noticed they've slipped.
The first time, I let it go. … (0 comments)
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Bright Thoughts for a Bright Day! - 03/18/08 11:32 AM
I've got a collection of bright quotes and sayings that really help me, day to day!I hope they help you as well!
Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.--Phillip BrooksCharacter is doing the right thing--when no one is watching.--J.C. WattsMotivation will almost always … (6 comments)
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Those Houston Rockets! They are a Katy Favorite too! - 03/15/08 11:40 PM
Those Houston Rockets have been finding a way to WIN and Win and Win...(so on and so forth all the way to 21 in a row!) The big test comes tomorrow versus the Los Angeles Lakers.It's been an odd thing about this streak that the Rockets have been on. They have … (1 comments)
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Mary Peckham Park duck bursts! - 03/15/08 09:42 PM
Ok, ok, well, maybe they didn't burst. Let's get that out of the way right now!But with the arrival of the warm, sunny weather, you can tell that the ducks at Mary Peckham Park are NOT hurting for food right now. About 7pm, my wife and I decided to take our … (0 comments)
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Katy Real Estate Market--Luxury Home Sales - 03/15/08 09:03 PM
The Katy Texas Luxury home market is on about the same pace as it was a year ago this time. For units sold over $500,000, there have been 19 homes sold since January 1st, 2008. The same time frame in 2007 (1/1-3/15) saw 16 home sold in that price range.This same … (0 comments)
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Katy Market update--Homes Sold In February 2008 - 03/14/08 10:27 PM
There were 302 homes sold in Katy Texas in February 2008. In this case, sold is defined not as going under contract but rather actually CLOSED. Area 25, which is in general terms, Katy Texas north of Interstate 10 had 117 homes that sold. Area 36, roughly defined as Katy Texas … (0 comments)
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Katy Market Update--Most Expensive home Sold - 03/14/08 11:33 AM
The most expensive home sold in Katy Texas in February 2008 was priced at $929,000 and was actually closed for $868,000. This home was a 4997 square foot home with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.This home was built in 2006 but had never been lived in/purchased until February 2008.Avalon At Seven … (1 comments)
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The Pledge of Allegiance - 03/13/08 07:24 PM
The Pledge of Allegiance...most of us remember reciting it as kids in a classroom. We've grown into a society that doesn't appreciate the freedoms that we have in this great country. Or we use those freedoms to force our beliefs on everyone else. This country wouldn't exist without the many men … (8 comments)
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Mary Peckham Park--A Katy Original! - 03/11/08 04:49 PM
Mary Peckham park, located in Katy Texas is available for use by all Harris County residents at no charge. This park has some amazing facilities. A huge park and lake with fishing pier, a miniture golf course with a pond, A pavilion, lots of picnic areas, a workout facility and lots … (0 comments)
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EVERYONE can make a difference! - 03/09/08 12:43 AM
There is a GREAT book out that talks about great service and how EVERYONE can make a difference in someone else's life.
This book will take you about 30 minutes to read, cover to cover but it will make you realize that service isn't just something to say you do. It's something … (4 comments)
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The Mortgage and Forgiveness Debt Relief Act - 03/08/08 09:49 PM
In December, President Bush signed a bill called the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act in an attempt to aleviate some of the distress caused by the mortgage meltdown that is affecting real estate nation wide.What does it really mean to the homeowner? Well for the homeowner in trouble and facing foreclosure, … (2 comments)
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Home for sale! 3622 Granite Springs, Katy Texas, 77449 - 03/07/08 08:22 AM
Beautiful three bedroom, two and a half bath home located in The Enclave At Bridgewater!This home has all the great upgrades! Crown molding downstairs highlights the fomal dining room and living area. The first floor features the "half-wall" construction to allow the rooms to be defined but yet still have that … (1 comments)
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TALK to your agent...I mean really talk. - 03/06/08 01:42 PM
I'm dealing with something that has never happened to me before today.I have some clients who were referred to me by a client who I successfully sold their house in 11 days (After they had been listed with another agent for 90 days!)Initially, things went well. They hired a stager that … (2 comments)
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Get the word out! - 03/05/08 09:36 PM
Time Magazine February 25 ran this great article showing how there is no reason to stay put in a home for another year, even assuming a fairly large decline in housing price over the next year, if you are going to end up moving anyway!It makes sense though. Peter Lynch goes … (5 comments)
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Selling For Sale by Owner and offering a commission to a Buyer's agent - 03/05/08 02:48 PM
Part One in a series of three.
As the selling season starts to wind up, we start to see a LOT of homes go on the market For Sale By Owner. It is a sure sign that springtime is here!
Some For Sale By Owners will succeed. Some will fail. Some will … (0 comments)
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The Ethics of the split - 03/04/08 03:48 PM
I was reading another AR blogger today and he was discussing what is the best way to split a co-broker commission. Do you split evenly or more towards one side or the other?
My thought is this. In my market, we often do see a bonus paid to the buyer's agent. Do … (1 comments)
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Buying Boxes!? - 03/04/08 11:08 AM
I've often had people think I'm crazy for buying boxes when I move. But as I've looked around and see the onslaught of places around town and on the internet to buy boxes, I think, maybe I'm not as crazy as it would first seen.I know, I know, you can get … (0 comments)
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Why do listings EXPIRE? - 03/01/08 10:00 AM
I was examining listings that were expired today and I really started to think that homes, when properly priced, SELL. In any market.
Right?
So why are there so many expired listings every month? Are we as agents not doing a good job of letting the public know the real value of their … (3 comments)
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