If you are looking for a family oriented and pet friendly neighborhood and want/need a local Katy Real Estate Expert contact me and let us get started on your journey to living the luxurious lifestyle dream in Katy TX. Katy has excellent schools plus has something of interest for virtually for everyone of any age. It is a great time to buy as inventory levels of available homes is higher now than they have been in at least 3 years.
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katy homes for sale: Grilling Demonstrations at Westside Grill & Fireplace
- 08/25/16 05:20 AM
Grilling Demonstrations at Westside Grill & Fireplace On Saturday August 27, 2016 Westside Grill & Fireplace will hold grilling demonstrations starting at 11 AM and lasting until 2 PM. Spend an afternoon learning how to grill breakfast items which will become a family favorite. In addition, learn tricks for successful grilling and learn other great grilling tips from experts. Numerous people here in Texas grill on a regular basis and especially during the hot months.
I am plugging these folks as we have purchase two grills from, some replacement grill equipment and refill our propane tanks at their store. They pride themselves … (14 comments)
katy homes for sale: Seven Months 2016 Market Report for South Katy TX- MLS Area 36
- 08/23/16 05:00 AM
Seven Months 2016 Market Report for South Katy TX- MLS Area 36 I always prefer to examine year-to-date data throughout any given year and look at year to year comparisons for discovering market trends as I think there is too much volatility on a month to month basis to make any conclusions. My primary market is South Katy or MLS area 36. Of course I also am interested in MLS 25 or North Katy; MLS area 37 Fort Bend West; MLS 29 Fort Bend-Sugar Land and Stafford plus a few others in Cypress TX.
katy homes for sale: Mission, Vision and Values for Katy Realtor
- 08/22/16 05:59 AM
Mission, Vision and Values for Katy Realtor I completely believe in the concept of keeping as much as possible for my business as simple and direct as possible. Readers will not take the time to read let alone understand long and drawn out posts and let alone Mission, Vision and Value statements.
Below are the Mission, Vision and Value Statement for Bob Gilbert of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties in Katy TX. : ( the name of the Broker is a mouthful to say the least)
Mission: To assist individuals and families with being able to live the American Dream by owning or … (20 comments)
katy homes for sale: Home Seller Tip #2 - Good Street Visibility of a Home is Critical
- 08/08/16 05:15 AM
Home Seller Tip #2 - Good Street Visibility of a Home is Critical This is the second post in my series of home selling tips which are aimed to be short in length and cover items which are many times overlooked by sellers and or agents. The street visibility of any home which is for sale is extremely important. This means as buyers drive by or stop to look at the outside of the home or even walk past, the view should not be obstructed. In the past, I have had buyer clients who told me to go to the next appointment … (17 comments)
katy homes for sale: A Taste of Katy Tailgate Event August 2016
- 07/28/16 05:42 AM
A Taste of Katy Tailgate Event August 2016 The Historic City of Katy is hosting a Taste of Katy Tailgate event on Friday August 13, 2016 in Downtown Old Katy. All Katy residents are invited for an end of summer bash. This event is part of Operation Backpack which is an twelve year old Houston-wide YMCA program. The idea is to collect and distribute backpacks loaded with school supplies to children who are in need of assistance. I think this is a great program and there are many kids even here in Katy let alone in Houston who need this type of … (13 comments)
katy homes for sale: Harry Potter Book Release Party at Katy Budget Books
- 07/26/16 04:50 AM
Harry Potter Book Release Party at Katy Budget Books Katy Budget Books is hosting a party to celebrate the Release of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts one & Two”. The festivities begin at 10 AM on Saturday July 30, 2016. Attendees will receive a number at the door with presentation of a purchase receipt for this book.
Starting at Midnight, readers will be called by their number to obtain their new Harry Potter book. There will be games to play such as Quidditch Game , Pin the scarf on Harry Potter plus numerous other fun activities. Dress as a … (13 comments)
The EmPowerment Center and Destiny Bridge Builders are sponsoring a Back to School Backpack and school supplies giveaway on Saturday August 13, 2016. The first 250 children ages 5 -11 years old with parents will obtain the free of charge backpacks with school supplies.
The EmPowerment Center is a non-denominational church and Destiny Bridges appears to be run by the wife of the pastor at EmPowerment Center. I do not know anything else about these organizations. If your child is in need of a backpack and school supplies this free of charge giveaway maybe … (15 comments)
katy homes for sale: Memorial Hermann Hospital Katy Hosts Stroke Support Group
- 07/18/16 05:51 AM
Memorial Hermann Hospital Katy Hosts Stroke Support Group Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital is hosting its monthly Stroke Support Group on Tuesday July 19, 2016. The meeting starts at 6 PM and lasts until 7 PM. The speaker will be Louise Hayes Ph.D. who will give a talk about training your brain after suffering a stroke.
The Stroke support Group is designed to educate stroke victims and their families about strokes and provide inspiration of hope for all during their journey to recovery. The goal is to bring together stroke survivors, caregivers and experts in the field with the objective to share valuable … (11 comments)
katy homes for sale: Home Seller Tip # 1 - Make Sure Front Yard does not Look Like Desert
- 07/15/16 04:48 AM
Home Seller Tip # 1 - Make Sure Front Yard does not Look Like Desert I am starting a series of home selling tips for sellers and this is the first post of this series. I am convinced readers of posts these days are more interested in easy to read and to the point posts than long drawn out essays. Most folks have a very short attention span especially in the days of instant updated news and constant social media.
I have noticed in the last few weeks many yards in the Katy area and especially the Grand Lakes neighborhood are … (18 comments)
katy homes for sale: IRS Phone Scam Still Going Strong - Katy and Everywhere
- 07/14/16 05:37 AM
IRS Phone Scam Still Going Strong - Katy and Everywhere Our friend found an automated message on his home answering machine the other day here in Katy TX. The recording said this is the Internal Revenue Services and you owe back taxes of a large sum. If these taxes, interest and penalties are not paid immediately the Internal Revenue Services will take drastic actions. Our friend knew right away this is nothing but a scam. Note the caller message stated “Services” and not “Service”! The IRS will never add an “S” to the end of its name!
He called the number the … (16 comments)
katy homes for sale: HOME BUYERS: Walk Carefully, DO NOT Run to Your Dream Home
- 07/12/16 05:15 AM
HOME BUYERS: Walk Carefully, DO NOT Run to Your Dream Home If you’re ready to buy a home, there are a few steps that you can take to prepare before starting your search. Your first move is to assess your finances, and then get pre-approved by a lender. The home buying process can be extremely competitive, potentially confusing and you don’t want to miss out on your dream home because of something that you could have prevented by being proactive. Please take the time to read the linked article shown below which has a lot of excellent information for you to … (12 comments)
Skyhawk Sports Academy is holding a children’s soccer camp at the Katy City Park starting on Monday July 18, 2016 and lasting thru Friday July 22, 2016. All children grades from PreK to 4TH grade are welcome to attend. Their program is geared to promote sports programs where children develop and discover athletic skills and abilities plus important social values such as respect, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Skyhawk Sports states they offer children a positive sports experience while promoting a healthy lifestyle.
The camp will be operating from 9 AM until 11 AM. The cost ranges … (10 comments)
katy homes for sale: Almost Speechless Sunday - Face to Face
- 07/10/16 03:19 AM
Almost Speechless Sunday - Face to Face We recently had the wonderful opportunity to travel from Katy TX to Santiago Chile. We did take a 4 hour walking tour (free of charge) which was excellent. Believe it or not as it is winter in Chile as it was pretty cold during most of the walking tour. The statue below was in main square in Santiago. I was very intrigued by this work of art and I felt like I was ‘Face to Face” with it. The face reminded me how I feel when I have to get up at 3 AM so … (18 comments)
katy homes for sale: Katy AARP to hold July 2016 Meeting at New Location.
- 07/09/16 07:02 AM
Katy AARP to hold July 2016 Meeting at New Location. The Katy Chapter 2655 of the AARP will hold its next meeting on Tuesday July 12, 2016. The group will now be holding its meetings at Midway Barbeque Family restaurant in Old or Historic Katy.
Attendees are encouraged to come early and purchase their dinner at Midway.
This meeting will start at 6:30 PM and entertainment will be provided by James Ramos. I am not sure who James is or what type of entertainment he will be performing. All Senior citizens are welcome to attend.
If anyone needs or wants additional information please … (12 comments)
katy homes for sale: Lesson Learned in Katy TX the Hard Way - Safety First
- 06/29/16 05:53 AM
Lesson Learned in Katy TX the Hard Way - Safety First During September 2008 the Houston area was hit by hurricane IKE. Some areas had significant amount of damage and others suffered with loss of power and other inconveniences. I had a couple contact me as their Realtor told them to call me. This Realtor worked in another area of the Houston metroplex which is a fairly long distance away from Katy. Of course I had no idea who this Realtor was but I agreed to take them out to look for a home as they had hurricane damage and needed to … (22 comments)
katy homes for sale: City of Katy TX Hosts - Katy Freedom Celebration
- 06/28/16 05:24 AM
City of Katy TX Hosts - Katy Freedom Celebration Katy Freedom Celebration will start with an opening ceremony being held at VFW Post 9182 which begins at 9 AM on Monday July 4, 2016. After the opening ceremony, The City of Katy Fire Station will hold an open house for the public. Guests will get to meet the Firefighters plus Katy the Fire Dog. You can explore the fire truck and life flight helicopter. A dunking booth, petting zoo and bounce houses will be attractions for the children. A vehicle extrication demonstration will be presented. Free drinks and hotdogs will be … (16 comments)
katy homes for sale: Business Builders Breakfast - What to do in an Active Shooter Event
- 06/24/16 05:20 AM
Business Builders Breakfast - What to do in an Active Shooter Event The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business Builder Breakfast on Wednesday June 29, 2016. The speaker will be Fulshear Police Chief Kenny Seymour. Networking begins 6:45 AM and the program starts at 7 AM,
This important talk will be given at the Willowfork Country Club which is located at 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy TX.
Chief Seymour topic is “CRASE: Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event”. Sad situation but we all have to confront a potential situation occurring as these type of shooter events become more prevalent. It … (20 comments)
We had a plumber out to our home yesterday Wednesday June 8, 2016 and he could not find the source of the water leak. I wrote a post last Sunday about a water leak in our Grand Lakes Katy TX home. All was not lost as he found this leak had found its way to the coat closet in our living area. He cut out several sections of drywall but could not figure the leak. He suggested I pull off the baseboard , Pulled back the very wet carpeting and removed more dry wall … (17 comments)
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Almost Speechless Sunday - Clouds over Katy TX
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