The sleepy little town of Manvel, Texas isn’t quite as sleepy as it used to be. New neighborhoods are popping up in the area, and one of those neighborhoods stands out with beautiful homes and great amenities.Bluewater Lakes is a new community in Manvel, just south of Pearland off of Highway 288
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09/22/2020
If you are looking for a new-construction home in Friendswood, Texas, you do not have many choices. Friendswood is mostly built out. There are only two neighborhoods with new-builds still available, and one of the two is very limited.Fortunately for folks who are looking to move to Friendswood, t
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09/08/2020
This week I finally closed on a house that took 60 days to close – and it was a cash sale. It should have been a two or three-week process. But we encountered a problem that I have not encountered before.My client, who is a close friend of mine, had a Lady Bird deed on her parents’ home. A Lady B
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09/03/2020
Like most Realtors, I have seen some pretty unusual and embarrassing things when showing houses. I have run across undies left hanging in the bathroom, pet poop in various placess on the carpet, and even a man sleeping in a bedroom when the house was supposed to be empty. But recently I ran acros
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08/29/2020
We fly “Old Glory” in our front yard every day. Displaying the flag shows the pride and love we feel for our great country. Unfortunately, the harsh Texas elements (extreme heat, rain and wind) eventually take their toll on our US Flag, causing it to become faded, tattered and worn. About every s
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07/22/2020
For the last week or so, I have been helping my friend sort through things in her parents’ house to get it ready for an estate sale. It has been interesting, sad, fun and overwhelming all at once.Her parents were artists, and their home is filled with wonderful pieces of art that they created – b
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06/03/2020
For the past couple of months, the Houston Association of Realtors has discouraged agents from holding in-person open houses. Open house postings have not been allowed on the MLS, and HAR has instead promoted virtual open houses.As things have begun to re-open in the area, HAR is now allowing ope
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05/29/2020
I have been looking forward to listing and marketing The Space Shuttle House in Alvin for a few months. At first, the owner wasn’t quite ready to list it, so I had to wait a while. But I had big plans for making the most of the iconic house with a space shuttle carving in the front yard.During Hu
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05/23/2020
We have all seen those online listing photos with kitchens that seem big enough to cook for an army, and family rooms that appear to have enough room for a party of 50. The photos are beautifully edited with perfect lighting and color enhancements. But, when you look closely at the details, you n
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05/13/2020
This beautiful home at 2324 S. Venice in Pearland, TX is located in Bellavita, a 55-plus community with resort-style amenities.The lovely open floor plan features two bedrooms, two baths, an office, formal dining room, huge gourmet kitchen, a huge family room and breakfast room. The kitchen featu
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05/05/2020
