Relocating to Houston on Katy?  A list of reasons why you should strongly consider Cinco Ranch!

By Tim Sojka, Katy Real Estate Professional

Are you considering moving to Houston or Katy Texas?  Has your company talked about moving you to Houston's thriving energy cooridor?  Are you wonder which Houston homes for sale you should buy?  Have you wondered if you should live in Houston or Katy?

 Here is a list of reasons you should strongly consider Cinco Ranch.

•1)       Great Katy Schools - some of the best schools in Texas.

•2)       Cinco Ranch was once again named one of the top master planned communites in the country

•3)       Cinco Ranch holds and increased the value of homes better than almost any community in Texas

•4)       Luxury homes sales continue to flourish bring up the values of all homes

•5)       Cinco Ranch has become a powerful brand name that everyone recognizes

•6)       Cinco Ranch's development company has show impressive long term vision that can only increase the value of the community

•7)       High end shopping has begun to trickle into Katy highlieghted by two retail developments inside of Cinco Ranch

•8)       Two gold courses are located within the confines

Below you will find other articles I have written on the subject.  If I can help you or someone you know with your move to Houston feel free to contact me at 713-822-2152.

Katy Real Estate News - Cinco Ranch High End Real Estate Flourishes in a Tough Market

By Katy Real Estate Expert Timothy Sojka 713-822-2152

Cinco Ranch, in Katy Texas, is still one of the best destinations for Houston and Katy Relocations.  The high-end market in Cinco Ranch continues to thrive.  Houston and Katy have not seen the same negative real estate downturn as the rest of the country, still few if any neighborhoods have flourished like Cinco Ranch.

Cinco Ranch homes sales range from the high $100,000's to well over $1,000,000.

This article highlights high-end homes in Cinco Ranch (only homes above $500,000), a favorite of the Houston Relocation crowd.

Year over year sales (2007 vs. 2006) on homes over $500,000 are staggering.  In 2006, 26 homes sold above the $500,000 mark (ranging from $505,000 to $980,000).  The average high end home sold for $747,000.  The average days on the market were 209 days.

In 2007, 38 homes sold above $500,000 (a 46% increase) and home sales ranged from $515,000 to over $1,200,000.  The average high end home sold for $781,000 (a 4.5% increase).  The most impressive stat was that the days on the market decreased to only 129 days (this is a sign of a very healthy market)

So basically in a market that many call soft, Cinco Ranch really flourished.  Cinco Ranch is one of the best brand names in real estate.  If you are considering relocating to Katy or West Houston I highly recommend you consult your relocation company and let them know this information.

If you are not working with a Katy or west Houston REALTOR we would love the opportunity.

To view all homes currently available in Cinco Ranch click on this link - Cinco Ranch Home Search

To view only high end Cinco Ranch homes  ($500,000+) click on this link - Cinco Ranch High End Home Search

Cinco Ranch Named one of the Top 10 Master Planned Communities in the US

By Tim Sojka, See TIM Sell, Realtor / Broker - 713-822-2152

Robert Charles Lesser and Company, a nationally respected independent real estate advisor just named Cinco Ranch as one of the Top Ten Master Planned Communities in the United States.

Katy was the only city with two communities finishing in the Top 10 (Seven Meadows also faired well in the report).  The Houston Area had two more master planned communities as well (the Woodlands and Sienna Plantation).

Make no mistake about it Katy is one of the hottest places in the country to live; great schools, great communities, low cost of living, and three major hospitals locating here in the next three years.

What is a master-planned community?

By Tim Sojka, See TIM Sell, Realtor / Broker - 713-822-2152

A question that I get asked often is what is a master planned community and how is it different from a normal neighborhood? 

Let's use an example from Katy Texas.  I live in Chesterfield (a neighborhood but not a master planned community)  Chesterfield is an awesome neighborhood with a pool, tennis courts; it is close to dining and recreation.  The neighborhood has beautiful home and mature trees.  Some neighborhoods even have lakes or walking trails.  Chesterfield is truly stunning.  However it is still not a master planned community. 

A master planned community has everything a neighborhood has, however, it has more and it is more - thought out - it has a more detailed game plan from the beginning.  Chesterfield has dining around it and recreation but it was not planned by the developers of the community.  These establishments honestly came around in a happenstance manner.

A master planned community has pad sites set aside for retail and restaurants.  Additionally lakes, hiking trails, bike routes, parks and small waterparks (all of these or at least a few are part of the master planning) are worked into the community.  High speed internet and high tech pest control systems may be mandated by the community.  School sites are planned in advance and so much more. 

Master planning a community is more than just coming up with an idea for a neighborhood, naming it, building the entry and dividing lots.  A master planned community like Cinco Ranch, Grand Lakes, Seven Meadows or Firethorne can take a dozen years to build out.

 If you would like more information about Katy or West Houston from someone who really understands the community, contact Katy Realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152.  To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com . 

All information posted is the intellectual property of Katy Real Estate Agent Timothy Sojka and cannot be republished or used without his written consent. Tim is always ready to help people find homes for sale in Katy.