The Little Orange Guy - 01/26/11 12:08 AM
This little orange guy comes to my backyard every morning and looks in the back door, waiting to be fed.

He's healthy and seems to be well-cared for (except that he is not neutered), and very, very friendly. I usually put out a little bit of food for him, but I have noticed that what he really wants is something to drink. I will mix a little dry food in with some water, and he will drink all of the water and leave the food.
Our big orange cat, Leo, doesn't like it when the little orange guy comes to … (16 comments)

Did you pay too much for your home? - 01/24/11 10:10 PM
Lately I have had several homeowners contact me about selling their homes. Some were in a situation where they paid too much for their homes just a few years ago, and will likely lose money when they sell. There are several situations when a homebuyer may have paid too much, but here is what I run into most often:
You bought it without the assistance of a Realtor. If you bought your house from a friend or relative who had the house priced at what he thought was a good price, you may have paid too much. A Realtor can help … (5 comments)

Snakes Alive! - 01/24/11 11:53 AM
I was showing a house not long ago that was the perfect house for my clients. As they walked around from room to room, they were obviously impressed, saying things like, "This is great! It's just what we've been looking for!"  They went upstairs to see the very large gameroom and gave me all of the right buying signs. I was sure we had found the right house for them. The house was large, with five bedrooms upstairs. When we finally got to the last bedroom, the door was partially closed. My client pushed it open and took a couple of … (7 comments)

Why I am a Blood Donor... - 01/23/11 12:47 AM
Are you a blood donor? If not, you should consider it! I used to be afraid to give blood. Now I donate every chance I get. I hate needles and every time I donate blood, the nurse has to stick my arm multiple times because my veins are small and slippery. It's not fun. But I still do it. 
Here's why. About 20 years ago, my daughter had to have open heart surgery to correct a birth defect in her heart. The doctors at Texas Children's Hospital told us she probably wouldn't need any blood, but that to be on the … (9 comments)

Hans Mongolian BBQ is a Great Place to Eat in Webster - 01/22/11 12:01 AM
Hans Mongolian BBQ in Webster is one of our favorite Friday night hang-outs. We try to eat there once a week. If you've never tried Mongolian BBQ, you should try it. The meat and vegetables are stir-fried on a very large round iron griddle. It's healthy and delicious! Low fat, low carb, and no MSG!
Hans Mongolian BBQ is located at 20814 Gulf Freeway in the Clear Lake Center on the corner of I-45 South and Nasa Road I. The owner, PJ Chen, is always there to greet every customer at the door. PJ has a great sense of humor. He knows all … (0 comments)

Check Out the Neighborhood Schools Before You Buy a Home - 01/20/11 09:41 PM
When looking for a new home, one of the things most people take into consideration is the quality of the schools in the area. Even if you don't have children, there are a lot of reasons to find a home in a good school district. Homebuyers can find out a lot of information by looking at the school district website. Here are some things you might want to know about schools in the area you want to live in:
The performance rating for the schools your children would be attending The average number of years of teaching experience of the faculty members Extra-curricular … (4 comments)

Playing Keepsies! Memories of Simpler Times - 01/19/11 10:30 PM
Draw a circle in the dirt - about two-feet in diameter. You sit on one side and your opponent sits on the other side. Reach in your pocket and take out five of your aggies - the clear ones with thin slivers of color within. These are the ordinary marbles you are willing to lose. Your opponent does the same, but among his five marbles is an allie - it's a milky white one with blue streaks of color. That's the one you want. A second dip into your pocket produces your prize shooter....The fun begins - and we're playing keepsies! 
My … (4 comments)

Wilderness Trails HOA Meeting Set For Jan. 26 at Friendswood Library - 01/19/11 12:43 AM
The Wilderness Trails HOA will be having its annual meeting January 26, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Friendswood Library. One of the topics to be discussed at the meeting is a proposed improvement project for the Castlewood Park.
There has been a request from a resident that improvements be made to the Castlewood park as a service project for a Girl Scout Gold Award. The Girl Scout wants to raise funds for the project and is asking the HOA to match the funds. Residents who would like to have some input on this proposed project should attend the meeting.
Other … (1 comments)

Selling Your House - Information You Will Need to Provide to Your Realtor - 01/17/11 04:43 PM
If you are thinking about putting your house up for sale, but don't know where to start, there are some documents and information you need to gather up ahead of time. If you have this information available before meeting with a Realtor to discuss listing your home, the listing appointment will be more productive. Here is what you need to gather up:
Current mortgage payoff, loan number, contact information for the mortgage company Current payoff information for any home improvement loans or home equity loans Information about your purchase of the home - did you buy it new? Name of builder, … (2 comments)

Leases Can Lead to Better Things - 01/17/11 01:29 AM
Lately I have had several clients looking for homes to rent. I don't mind working leases at all, because they are nice to fill in the gaps between closings. Besides, most renters will be buyers eventually, so it's good to have them in the pipeline.
Rental properties in the Houston area are hot right now. It seems the good ones stay on the market for just a couple of days before there are multiple lease applications submitted. 
About a week ago, a former student of mine called, asking for help in finding a lease house. I told her I would be … (7 comments)

Does Your Realtor Need a Vacation? - 01/16/11 12:25 AM
Realtors work when people need them...which is just about all the time. They show houses and go on listing appointments after hours and on weekends - whatever is convenient for their clients. They answer their cell phones 24/7 and check e-mails in the middle of the night when it's quiet and easier to concentrate. They send text messages to clients while they are dining in a restaurant or visiting with friends, and take their computers with them anytime they are away from home, even for a weekend. I even know a Realtor who worked on a deal during her daughter's destination … (8 comments)

10215 Sagecourt is the House With SEVEN Walk-in Closets! - 01/14/11 11:59 PM
Do you need a home with extra storage space for things like toys, camping gear, crafting supplies, winter coats or even shoes? The house at 10215 Sagecourt has SEVEN WALK-IN CLOSETS! That's right! This very nice 4-bedroom, 2-bath home has big walk-in closets in every bedroom (one bedroom has 2 walk-ins) and two gigantic walk-in closets in the upstairs hallway. Storage space galore!

The house features a formal living room and formal dining room, both with large picture windows to make the rooms bright and cheerful. The very large family room, which is open to the breakfast area, has a … (2 comments)

It's Boat Show Time in Houston! - 01/11/11 09:36 PM
The 55th annual Houston Boat and Travel Show is going on through January 16 at Reliant Center. If you have never been to the Houston Boat Show, you should go - it's a real treat! There over a thousand boats to see, including very large sailboats that you can walk through, fishing boats, power cruisers, and personal watercraft. There also is a large section devoted to travel trailers and campers. It's fun to walk through the campers and imagine the great places you can travel to for a camping vacation.
Admission is just $10 for adults and $4 for children. Be … (1 comments)

January is a Good Month to Clean Closets! - 01/10/11 12:26 AM
January is a good month to clean out closets, especially if you are planning to sell your home sometime soon! It's a fresh start to the New Year and there's no better time to get rid of old things you no longer need. I recently tackled the linen closet in my home and you won't believe what I got rid of! There were old medicine bottles (many years out of date) and old sample bottles of shampoo and lotion that were hard as a rock. Once I got rid of all of that stuff, I had lots of extra shelving space available. … (6 comments)

10403 Sagevale Ct. is the House With Two Backyards! - 01/08/11 11:49 PM
Need a roomy four-bedroom house with a fantastic pool? How about one with a great deck for entertaining? Are you looking for something with extra RV parking? Want a big playground area for the kids? You might think you could never find all of this on a subdivision cul-de-sac lot . . . but think again!
The house with TWO backyards offers all of this, plus much more! Located at 10403 Sagevale Ct. in the Sageglen subdivision in the South Belt area of Houston, the house with two backyards features a refreshing pool surrounded by extensive decking and beautiful landscaping in … (1 comments)

Old Habits Die Hard - 01/07/11 12:50 PM
I was a teacher for 27 years before I became a Realtor. During that time I always wrote the objective for the day on the chalk board. I tried to keep it simple, but clear, so that the students would know what was expected of them for the hour that they spent in my classroom that day. As they say, old habits die hard.
When I left my teaching career to start a new career in real estate, one of the first things I did was go to the office supply store to purchase a large dry-erase board. I hung it … (5 comments)

Wilderness Trails in Friendswood is a Great Place to Live! - 01/07/11 12:28 AM
Wilderness Trails is a great neighborhood in Friendswood. Tucked back behind Friendswood High School, the community is off the beaten path just enough to provide a quiet and safe environment for families, yet still convenient to Houston, Galveston or Clear Lake. The neighborhood boasts a community pool, playground and picnic area and contains homes ranging in price from the $150's to the $350's.

If you are looking for a home in Wilderness Trails, call me for a tour of available homes.
Rose King, Your Friendswood Area Specialist
713-562-5888
rose@rosekingrealtor.com
http://www.rosekingrealtor.com
 
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January is Going to be a BUSY Month! - 01/05/11 12:45 PM
January is generally a slow month for Realtors, with the big boom starting in February. NOT THIS YEAR! I have been busier than ever already! My phone has been ringing like crazy and buyers are coming out of the woodwork. It's going to be a great year in real estate...I can feel it already!
If you are looking to buy or sell a house in the Pearland, Friendswood, Alvin, Manvel or Clear Lake areas, call me!
Rose King,Your Brazoria County, Clear Lake Expert
713-562-5888
rose@rosekingrealtor.com
http://www.rosekingrealtor.com
 
 
 
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6005 Pine Tree Trail is Perfect House for Nature Lovers - 01/04/11 12:03 PM
If you're all about going back to nature, love the outdoors and want a country home (but need to be close to schools and shopping)... I've got a house for you!

6005 Pine Tree Trail in Brazoria County near Alvin is a unique country home built on stilts and situated on a heavily wooded lot approximately one acre in size. The wood construction home is sturdy as a rock and very spacious.
An open-concept living-dining and kitchen are perfect for entertaining a crowd. There is a long serving bar between the living room and the kitchen - great for pulling up … (2 comments)

 
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