katy and west houston news: Katy Real Estate News - Asbestos Update - 01/19/10 03:45 AM
Katy Real Estate News - Asbestos Update
Republished with permission.  Originally written by Jesse Herman
713-822-2152 - shop for a home on-line at www.search-katy-homes.com
Healthy Home Tips & Green Alternatives for Homeowners
The home buying process is an exciting time, but one that may bring additional responsibilities into your life. Many homes may need renovations or inspections, especially in areas that are susceptible to natural disasters. Having the assistance of an experienced and honest real estate agent will make this process smooth and stress free.
Some older homes may still contain obsolete building materials. Citizens of this great state are … (1 comments)

katy and west houston news: Katy Triathlon at Firethorne a Run-Away Success: - 11/11/09 07:43 AM
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 … (0 comments)

katy and west houston news: Katy Real Estate News - Newly Remodeled Homes Hitting the Market in Chesterfield - Katy Texas - 05/13/09 10:04 AM
Katy Real Estate News - Newly Remodeled Homes Hitting the Market in Chesterfield
By Katy Realtor, Chesterfield Specialist (and Chesterfield Resident) - Tim Sojka
(If you would like more information on Chesterfield 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)
Chesterfield, in Katy Texas, is a community known for it past.  This gorgeous custom home community was built in the 1980's and has had famous homeowners like Rodger Clemens and the Gerland's family.
However, the future of Chesterfield is looking brighter and brighter.  Property values have continued to … (0 comments)

katy and west houston news: Katy Real Estate News - Business Week: Katy is the second-fastest growing city in America - 02/23/09 05:00 AM

By Timothy Sojka, Realtor ® / Broker, Katy Expert 
713-822-2152 - shop for a home on-line at www.search-katy-homes.com
Business Week: Katy is the second-fastest growing city in America
04:46 PM CST on Saturday, February 21, 2009
KHOU.com staff report
KATY, Texas-It seems people in Katy are weathering the recession better than most.
In fact, Business Week Magazine says Katy is a boomtown, ranking it as the second-fastest growing city in America.
Business Week says between 2000 and 2008, construction and salaries in the suburban community skyrocketed.
The average household income there is now $76,000 - that's $10,000 more than the … (1 comments)

katy and west houston news: Katy Real Estate News Grayson Lakes in Katy Texas - Life is Better on the Water - 09/09/08 12:38 PM
 
Katy Real Estate News - Grayson Lakes
 
By Katy Realtor - Tim Sojka (shop for a home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com )
There are certain days in life that are just better than others.  You get up a little early for some reason, but you feel rested and ready to go.  You stretch and step outside to a beautiful crisp clear morning.  You can think clearly and your day is unravels before you like a beautiful adventure. The prickly, tangent feeling of excitement pulses through your veins, the hair rises on the back of your neck and your spirit brightens.  … (1 comments)

katy and west houston news: Fulshear Real Estate News - The Beauty of Weston Lakes - Fulshear Texas - 08/25/08 08:42 AM
 The Beauty of Weston Lakes - Fulshear Texas
 The inviting peace of the country in a beautiful country club setting 
By Katy Realtor - Tim Sojka (shop for a home in Fulshear online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com) 

 
I my opinion one of the best-kept secrets in West Houston is the community of Weston Lakes.  The beautiful country club community is just moments away from West Houston and Katy.
Gorgeous lakefront homes, large lots, a beautiful golf course and a private guarded entrance highlight the community.  Below you will find a virtual tour of the community and one of the homes … (1 comments)

katy and west houston news: More good new for Katy and Katy Real Estate - 08/25/08 08:28 AM
More good new for Katy and Katy Real Estate
 Updates from the Katy Area Economic Development Council 
By Katy Realtor - Tim Sojka (shop for a home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com) 
I my opinion one of the best sources for news on Katy is the Katy Economic Development Council Website - http://www.katyedc.org
Attached, are some recent updates from the Katy EDC.  I encourage you to check them out if you are interested in Katy Growth. 
In my opinion the work of this council and other economic factors have made Katy one of the best places to lie in the country.  If … (0 comments)

katy and west houston news: More good new for Katy and Katy Real Estate - 08/25/08 08:25 AM
More good new for Katy and Katy Real Estate
 Updates from the Katy Area Economic Development Council 
By Katy Realtor - Tim Sojka (shop for a home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com) 
I my opinion one of the best sources for news on Katy is the Katy Economic Development Council Website - http://www.katyedc.org
Attached, are some recent updates from the Katy EDC.  I encourage you to check them out if you are interested in Katy Growth. 
In my opinion the work of this council and other economic factors have made Katy one of the best places to lie in the country.  If … (0 comments)

katy and west houston news: Katy Real Estate News - Houston Named by Forbes as a Top 10 Community - 07/28/08 12:21 PM
 See the Forbes Article Below - Great News for Houston and Katy
http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/14/housing-buyers-list-forbeslife-cx_md_0714bestbuy_slide_11.html?thisSpeed=15000
 
1. Houston, Texas
Houston, we don't have a problem. Well known as an energy industry hub, this growing metro area recently made Forbes.com's Top 10 Up-And-Coming Tech Cities thanks to the Houston Technology Center and bubbling entrepreneurial tech scene. With home prices on the rise by 6.6% and vacant homes disappearing by 11.3% in the last two years, this is one area where buyers can feel safe jumping in.
 
For more information about west Houston, the beautiful city of Katy Texas and the waterfront homes (our … (1 comments)

katy and west houston news: Katy Real Estate News - More Great Financial News for Katy - 06/14/08 06:14 AM
By Katy Real Estate Professional - Tim Sojka 
I have recently found out about a new commercial project in our area.  The Simon Property Group is planning to build a 1,000,000 sq.ft. shopping mall on the north side of I-10 in between 99 and Mason.  This mall will include a Macy's and Dillard's.  This is the same company that just built the large outlet mall on 290 near Cypress Landing. .   This goes to show Katy is one of the fastest growing areas in Houston.  I have attached a link for a link for the new mall called the Grand. … (0 comments)

katy and west houston news: The sense of Community makes Barker's Ridge Special - 02/29/08 11:53 PM
by Tim Sojka - Realtor / Broker
There is a very well known book called Blink.  The book is authored by Malcolm Gladwell.  Blink is intriguing on many levels, however, the main theme of the book is that a majority of times our snap judgments, the quick decisions we make in the first two seconds are correct.  Many times, we can spend months, years, or decades collecting data, however, as often as not the initial feel we have, the sixth sense, the intuition is the best barometer.
Barker's Ridge is a neighborhood that has wonderful statistics and an excellent reputation; however, it is … (0 comments)

 
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