Katy/Fulshear, TX - Nov. 10, 2009. . . The Katy Triathlon at Firethorne was a runaway success with nearly 1,000 athletes running, swimming and cycling to raise the most funds ever -- $50,000 -- to benefit the Katy Rotary Fund. The Rotary Club of Katy, race sponsor, raises funds to support local charities for their work in providing essential health, recreation and educational services to children in the Katy Independent School District attendance area.
"We netted $50,000 -- the most ever in the 17 years of the Katy Triathlon," said Dr. Jim Jacobs, treasurer of the Rotary Club of Katy. The 2009 event attracted the greatest number of sponsors and in-kind donations ever, which will enable the Katy Rotarians to fund a minimum of 20 $1,000 college scholarships to graduating seniors from the district's six high schools in 2010, up from 16 scholarships in 2009, as well as support other deserving charitable projects.
Triathletes -- women, men, girls and boys -- ranged in age from 10 to 72. Winners by category are available on the Katy Triathlon at Firethorne website, http://www.cincoranchtri.com.
According to Rotary Club of Katy President Graig Harrison, the consensus among athletes was that the Firethorne event was the best Katy Triathlon the club has ever coordinated. "We've already got people asking us when registration is for next year!" he said.
The USA Triathlon-sanctioned race was held in and around Firethorne, a 1,400-acre Katy/Fulshear residential community. Nearly 1,000 athletes and 2,000 spectators (including many out-of-towners) participated in the Houston City Triathlon Championship venue, the third largest co-ed triathlon in Texas.
Individual athletes as well as relay teams competed in a 1/3-mile swim around the 12-acre Lake Firethorne, as well as a 15-mile bike race and a three-mile run through Firethorne. The cycling route included sections of FM 1463, US Hwy. 90, Pederson Road, and the I-10 Frontage Road. Firethorne is located on FM 1463, near the crossroads of the I-10 West corridor, Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway.
Cinco Ranch High School FBLA, Rotary Interact Club and Boy Scouts provided volunteer support for the race.
Firethorne, located 15 miles west of Houston's Energy Corridor, blends the best nature has to offer: 150 acres devoted to parks and recreational amenities, a 12-acre lake with surrounding greenbelt, hike/bike trails, parks and playgrounds, discovery-rich wildlife observation area and a natural bird habitat. Served by the award-winning Katy I.S.D., Firethorne combines the vibrancy of West Houston with the small-town charm of Katy/Fulshear. To tour Firethorne, take I-10 West and exit Pin Oak to FM 1463, call 281-395-1440 or visit www.firethorne.info.
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Katy real estate continues to thrive. The 77493 area code in Katy is most closely related to Old Town Katy and the neighborhood around old town Katy.
Year to date over 240 homes have sold in the area code. The average home has sold in less than 75 days. Homes have ranged from less than $100,000 to over $600,000. This community is tight knit and one of the most sought after areas in the Houston metropolis.
Great Katy schools contribute to the health of this market as well.
If you have any questions about Katy real estate of Katy homes for sale, please give us a call and we would be happy to assist.
For more information about Katy Texas or the beautiful homes within the confines contact Katy realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com . To find out the value of your home go to www.seetimsell.com
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Firethorne homes continue to sell briskly. The average days on the market is around 3 months. Homes have sold between $154,000 and $530,000. The average home sales price is $282,000.
Firethorne is a great master planned community with fantastic amenities and great schools. Easy access to I-10 and 99 make this community sought after. Firethorne is also one of the few master planned communities left with abundant inventory.
For more information about Katy Texas, Firethorne or the beautiful homes within the confines contact Katy realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com . To find out the value of your home go to www.seetimsell.com
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Chesterfield homes continue to sell briskly. The average days on the market is only 30 days. Homes have sold between $200,000 and $370,000. Chesterfield features grand manor styles homes within walking distance of two great golf courses.
Chesterfield is my home and no realtor has sold more homes within the friendly confines of the community.
For more information about Katy Texas, Chesterfield or the beautiful homes within the confines contact Katy realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com . To find out the value of your home go to www.seetimsell.com
(If you would like more information on Grayson Lakes or to arrange a tour call Tim at 713-822-2152 or shop for a Katy or West Houston home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com)
Grayson Lakes in one of the most beautiful and wonderfully located neighborhoods in Katy. Many of the homes have spectacular lake views or are lakefront. All homes in the community have access to the lake and great neighborhood amenities.
Sales in Grayson Lakes have been brisk. The average home is sold in less than 88 days. Homes have sold for about $100 per square foot and the average home has sold for around $360,000.
Some of Katy's top schools are only icing on the cake for this community. I have been lucky enough to sell some of the top homes in the community and I can tell you Grayson Lakes is a neighborhood almost anyone would love.
For more information about Katy Texas, Grayson Lakes or the beautiful homes within the confines contact Katy realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com . To find out the value of your home go to www.seetimsell.com
The neighborhood of Lakes of Katy has long been one of Katy's best-kept secrets. Below you can read an earlier article I posted about the community.
Because Lakes of Katy is a small, niche community sales tend to fluctuate. Year to date one home has sold and another is under contract. The average sales price is a little over $100 per square foot. The days on the market is less than 100 days, which is very good for a niche neighborhood.
The community is perfect for families who love skiing and the water but want to live in great schools.
For more information about Katy Texas, Lakes of Katy or the beautiful homes within the confines contact Katy realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com . To find out the value of your home go to www.seetimsell.com
Below is an earlier article posted about this community.
Imagine sleeping in on Sunday, rolling out of comfortable bed at 10am, putting on your bathing suit and water skiing by 10:15. Imagine sitting on your back porch, drinking your morning coffee and watching your kids tubing.
Some people do have this luxury at their weekend or vacation home. However imagine these events happening right here in Katy, at your everyday home. Imagine coming home from work throwing on your bathing suit and hopping on your ski boat with your kids.
This may sound like fantasy, but this fantasy can be found right in here Katy Texas. Katy Texas features some of the best schools in Texas, boast fantastic shopping, dining, is convenient to top hospitals and the Houston metroplex.
Katy is one of the most sought after suburbs in all of Texas. Now right here in Katy your vacation home can be your only home.
Lakes of Katy is a high-end gated community, just moments from Old Town Katy and the Katy Mills Mall. According to skilakesofkaty.com "The community surrounds 4 interconnected lakes. Lakes of Katy is a great place for residents who love water sports and outdoor activities to have everything that they ever wanted in one area." This website is a great resource for almost anything you could want to know about the neighborhood.
Another website, Lakesofkaty.net, mentions "The lakes have been designed for Water Skiing and Wakeboarding along with other water sport related activity's such as Hydro foiling and Bare footing, Knee boarding, Surfing and Tubing."
Water Ski Magazine even mentions the neighborhood as a great competition site.
Real Estate values have continued to stay strong in the neighborhood. The price and size of homes do vary, however, they stay within a very good range. Home values range from about $400,000 to over $1,000,000. Home sizes vary from around 3,500 square feet to over 10,000 square feet. High-end builder Parkstone built many of the homes. Other homes were built buy custom builders like Castilian Custom Homes and Sentinel Custom Homes.
Privacy is the ultimate luxury and in Lakes of Katy, most homes rest on over an acre. Homeowners also love the upscale country feel on the neighborhood.
In conclusion, Lakes of Katy features great ski lakes, top schools, privacy and strong home values. Why wait, take a look today. If you are ready to make your everyday home a vacation home take a short drive to Lakes of Katy and find out how everyday can be a day on the water.
To find out more about this stunning community visit skilakesofkaty.com or contact top Katy Realtor Tim Sojka.
For more information about Katy Texas, Lakes of Katy or the beautiful homes within the confines contact Katy realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com . To find out the value of your home go to www.seetimsell.com
Home have sold at a brisk pace in Seven Meadows year to date. Through October homes have sold in an average of only 63 days. Homes have sold from $165,000 to $735,000 with the average sale coming in around $335,000. The price per square foot has ranged from around $80 per square foot to over $150 per square foot depending on amenities and location.
Seven Meadows continue to be on of Katy's premier neighborhoods. This community is great for relocating families and people who intend to stay forever.
To find a homes in Seven Meadows call the expert Tim Sojka at 713-822-2153. The market is so healthy that I will commit to sell your home in 39 DAYS or I will sell it for free. For more information about Houston and Katy Homes contact Realtor / Broker Timothy Sojka at 713-822-2152. Few Realtors® sold more homes in Houston and Katy in the last 24 months. To find out the value of your home go to http://www.seetimsell.com/. Over 100 homes sold last year and we can sell your too. Shop for a home on-line at www.search-katy-homes.com
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This time of year one of the greatest outings for your family is Dewberry Farms. The trip is great for kids or the kids at heart. Dewberry Farms features a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, a corn maze, great fair food and dozens of intresting things for the kids to do.
However, go near sundown and you can enjoy the hayride and jack o lantern show. This is truly the highlight of the outing.
For more information on Dewberry view this website
For more information about Katy Texas, or the beautiful homes within the confines contact Katy realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com. To find out the value of your home go to www.seetimsell.com
(If you would like more information on Royal Oaks, Heritage Grand or other Senior Communities or to arrange a tour call Tim at 713-822-2152 or shop for a Katy or West Houston home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com)
Communities for seniors continue to be one of the fastest growing segments of the Real Estate. In West Houston / Katy the most talked about subdivision for seniors is probably Heritage Grand. This active senior community is flourishing.
Residents can take advantage of the great community center and pool. The community center is almost always hosting activities. Additionally, residents can take advantage of nearby hiking and biking trails.
However, there is another community that people may not think of as a great senior community, Royal Oaks. Although the community is not devoted to seniors there are many advantages for seniors. This country club community has a guarded and gated entrance. The community also features an awesome clubhouse and offers a fantastic golf course and great walking trails. The proximity to Beltway 8 and Westpark Tollway and Royal Oaks are a plus.
Royal Oaks and Heritage Grand are both fantastic communities. Heritage Grand has advantages because of affordability, a complete devotion to seniors and great access to trails. Royal Oaks is pricier but offers a guarded gate and a country club within the community. Royal Oaks also has special housing areas is senior friendly homes.
Both communities are purely fantastic and both have available inventory right now.
For more information about Katy Texas, Royal Oaks, Heritage Grand or other Senior Communities or the beautiful homes within the confines contact Katy realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com. To find out the value of your home go to www.seetimsell.com
(If you would like more information on Royal Oaks, Heritage Grand or other Senior Communities or to arrange a tour call Tim at 713-822-2152 or shop for a Katy or West Houston home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com)
Communities for seniors continue to be one of the fastest growing segments of the Real Estate. In West Houston / Katy the most talked about subdivision for seniors is probably Heritage Grand. This active senior community is flourishing.
Residents can take advantage of the great community center and pool. The community center is almost always hosting activities. Additionally, residents can take advantage of nearby hiking and biking trails.
However, there is another community that people may not think of as a great senior community, Royal Oaks. Although the community is not devoted to seniors there are many advantages for seniors. This country club community has a guarded and gated entrance. The community also features an awesome clubhouse and offers a fantastic golf course and great walking trails. The proximity to Beltway 8 and Westpark Tollway and Royal Oaks are a plus.
Royal Oaks and Heritage Grand are both fantastic communities. Heritage Grand has advantages because of affordability, a complete devotion to seniors and great access to trails. Royal Oaks is pricier but offers a guarded gate and a country club within the community. Royal Oaks also has special housing areas is senior friendly homes.
Both communities are purely fantastic and both have available inventory right now.
For more information about Katy Texas, Royal Oaks, Heritage Grand or other Senior Communities or the beautiful homes within the confines contact Katy realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com. To find out the value of your home go to www.seetimsell.com
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