kingwood: National Parks - Lifetime Senior Pass Increase August 27, 2017 - 07/17/17 08:47 AM
On August 27, 2017 , the National Parks Lifetime Senior Pass cost will increase from $10 to $80.  Yes, you read that right, the lifetime pass for seniors is increasing to $80.  BUT you still have time to get the $10 pass, as long as your application has a postmark prior to August 27.  
This is the first increase since 1994.  After August 27, the 62+ seniors can either buy the $80 lifetime pass or a $20 yearly pass.  And you can save the $20 passes for 4 consecutive years to turn in for a lifetime pass.  
There are 417 National … (3 comments)

kingwood: Buying New Construction? Don't stand alone. - 07/12/17 08:23 AM
I have had this question, really posed as more of a statement, many times over my 20+ years in the real estate industry.  It goes like this.  "We saw a model home over the weekend and it was beautiful.  The agent there showed me everything.  They asked if I had a real estate agent but since this is brand new, I didn't think I needed one, so I said no.  That's right; isn't it?"
I understand exactly how this scenario unfolds.  A family is out on a weekend, they see signs for model homes in a new community and they stop in … (1 comments)

kingwood: Kingwood Farmer's Market - Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, KWNE - 03/07/14 01:56 AM
 
Have you ever checked out the Farmer's Market in Kingwood?  It is held every Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (new Daylight Savings hours) in the Kingwood Town Center Park, 4403 Town Center Place.  If you Like them on Facebook, you'll get updates.  https://www.facebook.com/kingwoodfarmersmarket   The list of Vendors is a great one, it includes the following: Best Bee Honey
Best of The Best, Indian food
Brenham Kitchens, mixed nuts
D&M Gourmet Foods
Dustin Eggs, fresh farm-raised eggs
Fresco Foods, soups
Grande Tamale
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Gulf Coast Urban Farms, micro greens
Hammond Farms, goat cheese, soaps, etc.
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kingwood: Green Journey / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 09/26/11 05:21 AM
Today's population uses in one day what it took the world 10,000 days to create. - Paul Hawkin, The Ecology of Commerce What we decide to use in our everyday life has consequences down the line to the environment.  You hear about being "green" online, in print and on television.  But what does that really mean to us?   I recently starting reading a book, Green Your Home, a realty guide from Keller Williams.  There is a wealth of information in this book that I'd like to share with you.  You might say we're going on a Green Journey together!  Green … (3 comments)

kingwood: 3809 Deer Falls / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 06/22/11 04:57 AM

This listing is on a cul-de-sac, with the greenbelt in back & to the side.  It is so enjoyable to sit outside and commune with nature.  Although I haven't seen a squirrel like this one in the yard!  This home has a long list of features.  Visit www.YourTexasConnection.com to see all the photos as well!
Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Atascocita, TX, Kingwood Greens, Royal Shores & Kingwood, TX - just to name a few!  Susan's the team leader for Your Texas Connection at Keller Williams Realty NE.  Visit their website for … (2 comments)

kingwood: Kingwood Events: Keller Williams Concert Series / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 04/13/11 05:45 AM
Keller Williams Concert Series at Kings Harbor brings back Yelba's Variety Band this Friday, April 15, 2011.  For anyone lucky enough to have seen Yelba the first time, I'm sure you'll be back for more.  Yelba is energetic and so entertaining!  She is versatile.  One minute a love ballad - the next a disco tune.  In fact, Yelba's Variety Band was nominated in the 2010 Houston Press Music Awards as "Best Latin Band Traditional."


The concert's band sponsor is Thomas Markle Jewelers.  They will be providing tips on jewelry spring cleaning.  And the featured charity is the Lake … (0 comments)

kingwood: Barrington Kingwood welcomes Toll Brothers / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 03/30/11 10:10 AM
A new builder is coming to Barrington in Kingwood.  Toll Brothers, a Pennsylvania-based luxury home builder is slated to build out approximately 60 lots on the 200 acres on the south side of the development.  The plans are for single-family & patio homes, from 2700 to 4500 square feet, priced at the high 300's to the 500's.  They'll include 3-car garages in most plans, with rear staircases offered in some plans.  Ground-breaking should begin for a model home, as well as two spec homes, early in May 2011.  Barrington is a private, gated community in Kingwood.  They offer a Manor House with over … (2 comments)

kingwood: Lake Houston YMCA - 19th Annual Bridge Fest/ Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 01/17/11 09:01 AM
It's time for the Lake Houston YMCA to host its 19th Annual Bridge Fest!  The action will begin on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 7:45 AM with the Kid's Races before the 5K Family Run & Walk.  Then an Awards Ceremony will be followed by the Kiwanis Golf Ball Drop!



Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Atascocita, TX, Kingwood Greens, Royal Shores & Kingwood, TX - just to name a few!  Susan's the team leader for Your Texas Connection at Keller Williams Realty NE.  Visit their website for more in depth … (4 comments)

kingwood: Kingwood Wish List - Help Your Community / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 12/08/10 06:18 AM
Help for Animals for the HolidaysWe have many pet rescue organizations in our area.  Here are a few to consider. Volunteers for Animal Protection VAP This non-profit organization is a no-kill animal shelter that rescues and places pets into permanent loving homes.  This volunteer group is always looking for loving foster homes as well as dog or cat food & treats, dog crates & blankets, cat litter, grooming supplies & cleaning supplies for the shelter.  VAP has pet adoptions every Saturday & Sunday at the Humble PetSmart off Hwy 59 (behind Chuys).  To donate, call Tammy at (816) 682-4375. Pals for … (2 comments)

kingwood: Cold Front in Kingwood Texas - Wordless Wednesday / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 12/01/10 06:55 AM
It was predicted.  A cold front arrived in Kingwood Texas last night.  Our temps actually dipped down into the 30's.  There was frost on rooftops & lawns this morning.  This Kingwood resident was prepared - just hoping for a nice cold day.  And wouldn't you be hoping for that cold weather day too if you had such a stylish set of cold weather clothing?

Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Atascocita, TX, Kingwood Greens, Royal Shores & Kingwood, TX - just to name a few!  Susan's the team leader for Your Texas Connection at Keller Williams Realty NE.  Visit their website … (8 comments)

kingwood: GO TEXAN Restaurant Roundup / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 09/13/10 06:36 AM
GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up

Dine Out  - September 27 through October 1
This is your chance to celebrate the menus of the Lone Star State plus kick off Texas Wine Month.  The 2010 Participants will have a special Texas item on their menus.  And many will also contribute a portion of the week's proceeds to Texas Food Banks.  
Here are our own Houston establishments that are participating:

Beaver's 2310 Decatur St The Burger Shack 14741 Memorial Dr Carmelo's Ristorante 14795 Memorial Dr Cullen's Upscale American Grille 11500 Space Center Blvd Danton's Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen 4611 Montrose Blvd Eddie V's 12848 … (6 comments)

kingwood: The Casino Royale - A Benefit for Katy Hayes / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 08/30/10 07:34 AM
The Casino Royale - A Benefit for Katy Hayes
Hilton Houston North - September 11, 2010
6-7 Cocktail Hour 7-8 Dinner 8-11 Live Auction / Casino  Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Texas Hold'em, Wheel of Fortune, Raffles, Door Prizes  - plus celebrity impersonator Marilyn Monroe.  AND Fox 26 News Anchor Melissa Wilson!This fund-raising event is for Katy Hayes, a local mom that developed a rare infection after her daughter's birth.  To save her life, doctors had to amputate both her arms & legs.  This event will help raise money for ongoing medical expenses and prosthetics.  Katy faces an arduous journey & this is … (3 comments)

kingwood: Royal Shores in Kingwood Market Report / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 08/27/10 11:01 AM
Royal Shores is an exclusive community in Kingwood.  Located near the shores of Lake Houston, this community offers sought-after custom homes with oversized home sites.  A wealth of amenities await residents that include nearby golf courses & over 75 miles of beautiful greenbelts designed for walking, jogging & biking.  Lake Houston itself can be enjoyed from two area parks as well as nearby boat access for a variety of water activities.  Here is a quick snapshot of market activity in Royal Shores.

There are 11 current listings.  The average listing price per square foot is $125.86.  The average days on market is 114. There are 11 pending sale currently.  The average days … (3 comments)

kingwood: New in the Kingwood Area? / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 07/18/10 05:09 PM
Are you new to the Kingwood area?  Maybe you haven't had a chance to get out and meet new friends yet.  Or maybe scheduling doesn't permit you to check out that mom's group, bunco ladies or book club.  Or maybe you're a little shy & not sure how to find people that have interests like yours.  You need to check out a nifty little website called Meetup.  You have several ways to check out groups that cover topics or hobbies that you enjoy.  Or people that you'd like to socialize with.  And it only takes two steps - you enter a … (1 comments)

kingwood: Kingwood July 4th Weekend Activities / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 06/29/10 06:30 AM
Kingwood has a list of activities planned for the 4th of July weekend. It begins with
Fishing Rodeo - Saturday July 3 from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AMFoster's Mill Ponds (Kingwood Drive & Forest Garden) Open to kids aged 15 years old & youngerNo registration required - Bring your fishing gear & compete for trophies                                         Annual Bicycling Rodeo - Saturday, July 3  from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AMCreekwood Middle School (West Lake Houston & Sandy Forks)Decorate your bicycle for the judges - trophies will be awardedNo registration requiredAt 10:00 AM line up to ride in the July 4th Parade Parade participants … (3 comments)

kingwood: Keller Williams Northeast Realty FREE Concert Series / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 06/13/10 05:21 AM
The third Friday of the month, June 18 at 7:00 PM - the place to be is King's Harbor Waterfront Village for the Keller Williams Northeast Realty Free Concert Series!  The performer is Christi Harper & the Pierced Grip Band.  Christi, a Kingwood native & Nashville-based Christian recording artist, will be performing patriotic music in support of our troops overseas.  


The Featured Charity for this concert is Blue Star Moms.   This is an organization of mothers, fathers, family members & friends who have loved ones currently serving or that have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. … (3 comments)

kingwood: Investor's Special / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 06/12/10 07:39 AM
If you are looking for a property to invest it - check out this home located at 26859 Treasures Ridge Dr in Kingwood, Texas.  The price has just been reduced on this David Powers' home.  A one-story, tile entry with a kitchen that boasts granite counters is ready for its new owner!  Could it be you? 
Investors Special! PRICE REDUCTION
Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Atascocita, TX, Kingwood Greens, Royal Shores & Kingwood, TX - just to name a few!  Susan's the team leader for Your Texas Connection at Keller Williams Realty … (0 comments)

kingwood: Kingwood Country Club Summer Camp/ Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 06/12/10 07:27 AM
If you're looking for a summer camp experience for your kids - why not check out Kingwood Country Club?  They offer a summer camp of fun for boys and girls, ages 5-12. Kingwood County Club promises adventure, Wild Water Fun, golf, tennis, sports, games and a weekly theme!  And this summer camp is available for Club members and non-members.  Guided by enthusiastic & energetic camp counselors, the campers are sure to be worn out from all the fun at the end of the day.The Kingwood Country Club Summer Day Camp Schedule is Monday through Friday, beginning June 7 through August 20, 2010.  The … (0 comments)

kingwood: Kingwood Movies 14 Opening Day / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 06/12/10 07:07 AM
Kingwood Movies 14, a brand-new Starplex Cinema will be opening on Friday June 18, 2010.  The theater features Real D 3-D digital projection which immerses the audience in the experience.  This will deliver a high quality resolution than HD with sound that is 3 times the power of the conventional movie theater. 
Kingwood Movies 14 will also have expanded concessions that include Blue Bell ice cream, pizza, mini corn dogs and more.  The seating will be the high-backed rockers with cup holders.  And Automated Box Office kiosks will be available to expedite ticket purchases, as well as using the "print at … (0 comments)

kingwood: Thank a Teacher / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty - 05/26/10 08:15 AM
I had a nice conversation this morning with Kevin Clark at First American Title in Kingwood.  This is an enjoyable place for a closing since everyone there is helpful & pleasant.  And they are dedicated to making closings move along smoothly.  Kevin & I were talking about kids & school experiences.  We reminisced about Kindergarten & could both remember our Kindergarten teacher's name.  As we continued the trip down memory lane, we agreed that teachers really can make an impression on our lives.  One thing Kevin shared with me was a statement that has stuck with him through the years.  It seems that his fifth grade science … (12 comments)