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The Woodlands, TX Real Estate News

By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
Both Powell & Galatas Elementary Schools participated in "Walk To School Day" in The Woodlands Texas!   Joining kids and families around the globe to walk to school in October! October 9th, 2008 more communities than ever across the USA joined in this event!   There are plenty of great reasons to walk to school : less traffic safer streets cleaner air children and parents will be healthier   The Surgeon General's recommended daily dose of exercise, only 30 minutes .. this is a great time to take advantage of a walk to school for your own health and well-being!    Some remnants of Hurricane Ike ...  Lack of physical activity is a major cause of chronic illness and death for our country's adults.   Walking to school is a missed opportunity. Roughly 10% of children nationwide walk to schoo...
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
Powell Elementary School Skate Night in The Woodlands, Texas (up to 50% of Admissions will be donated to the Powell PTO!!!)  At the end of the evening the different age groups, divided by boys & girls, race eachother!    Fun and Games for EVERYONE!       All School Scooter - Race .... ummm, I'm not sure that anyone even won this one ...     At the end of the evening the children put the name of their teacher on their wrist-band and put in the basket ... the winning class gets a PIZZA PARTY!!!!   Go Powell Panthers!   "Walk To School Day" with had a huge turn out!  ... HERE  My kids write about their first day of school at Powell Elementary, in Cochrans Crossing .. HERE.
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By Jeremy Larkin
(Icon Real Estate)
photo by IndianSprings Guy The Woodlands Basic Info See the original article here posted by my business partner Johnny Schiro. Located 27 miles north of downtown Houston, and about 25 minutes from the George Bush-Intercontinental Airport, The Woodlands is a brilliantly-designed master planned community: a mix of prestigious residential ($150's to $5M), high-end office space, and new urban retail. The state's most successful master planned community is built on 28,000 acres of forest and about $9.3 Billion of investment capital. As of January 1st 2008, The Woodlands vital stats looked something like this: size - 28,000 acres   occupied homes - 32,668 population - 87,867   median home price - $352,000 employers - 1,500+   median home size - 2,950 sqft jobs - 43,000+   median household in...
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Real Estate Market Report Run Down For The Woodlands, Texas by KEN BRAND  on OCTOBER 5, 2008 September’s real estate market sucked lemons.  Hurricane Ike plus the Wall Street meltdown tranquilized the market.  I see evidence that the hangover effects are ebbing, activity and action shouldl improve in October. Here’s a snap shot of what happened. (Statistics obtained from the Houston Association of Realtors, Multiple Listing Service - Market Area =The Woodlands, Texas) Contracts written on listings fell 29.5% in September.  The total number of September 08′ written sales = 117 / September 07′ written sales = 166 Listing Inventory fell by 10% as well.  There are fewer homes for sales today than last year at this time.  Active listing inventory on October 5th, 08′ = 800.  This is good. Th...
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
Millions of consumers rely on HAR, the Houston Association of Realtors, as the web site for home buying yet many don't know that HAR features thousandsd of homes available for lease, many of those short-term leases. There are currently more than 5,600 homes for lease on HAR.com. After the wake of Hurricane Ike rental properties are being rented by insurance adjusters, contractors and other professionals who are providing a variety of post-hurricane services.  Lease or Rent a home in The Woodlands, Texas.  Click HERE for Homes for lease.  Click HERE for Townhomes and Condo's for lease in The Woodlands, Texas.  
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
The Woodlands ~ DAVID WEEKLEY NEW Home Builders Creekside Village Texas The Woodlands Real Estate Creekside Village ~ NEW WEEKLEY Homes Texas The Woodlands Real Estate Update: Creekside Village is featuring DAVID WEEKLEY New Home Builder! It is very important for buyers to know that builder sales people are working for the best interest of the builder, not the buyer.  When a buyer goes with out an agent to represent them, they have NO representation! Did you know that you are not saving money by not using a Realtor with New Construction / Builder?  Most buyers think they are getting a discount if they go directly with the builder but they might be shocked to learn that the Realtor commission is already structured into the complete package price of the home. As a Real Estate Agent I am a...
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
The Woodlands Real Estate Creekside Village ~ NEW VILLAGE Homes Texas The Woodlands Real Estate Update: Creekside Village is featuring VILLAGE New Home BuildeR! It is very important for buyers to know that builder sales people are working for the best interest of the builder, not the buyer.  When a buyer goes with out an agent to represent them, they have NO representation! Did you know that you are not saving money by not using a Realtor with New Construction / Builder?  Most buyers think they are getting a discount if they go directly with the builder but they might be shocked to learn that the Realtor commission is already structured into the complete package price of the home. As a Real Estate Agent I am aware of addtional incentives and promotional pricing on existing inventory.  I...
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
The Woodlands Real Estate Update for Creekside Village ~ Luxury DARLING Patio Homes (edit/delete) The Woodlands Real Estate Update: Creekside Village is featuring New Luxury Patio Home Builder DARLING Homes! It is very important for buyers to know that builder sales people are working for the best interest of the builder, not the buyer.  When a buyer goes with out an agent to represent them, they have NO representation! Did you know that you are not saving money by not using a Realtor with New Construction / Builder?  Most buyers think they are getting a discount if they go directly with the builder but they might be shocked to learn that the Realtor commission is already structured into the complete package price of the home. As a Real Estate Agent I am aware of addtional incentives an...
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
The Woodlands Real Estate Update: Creekside Village is featuring New Luxury Patio Home Builder Highland Homes! It is very important for buyers to know that builder sales people are working for the best interest of the builder, not the buyer.  When a buyer goes with out an agent to represent them, they have NO representation! Did you know that you are not saving money by not using a Realtor with New Construction / Builder?  Most buyers think they are getting a discount if they go directly with the builder but they might be shocked to learn that the Realtor commission is already structured into the complete package price of the home. As a Real Estate Agent I am aware of addtional incentives and promotional pricing on existing inventory.  I am working for you and the commission is coming d...
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
The Woodlands Real Estate Update: The Village of Sterling Ridge, Player Manor ... HUNTINGTON CUSTOM HOMES   NEW Luxury Homes starting at the low $800,000's. Huntington Homes offers award-winning homes in the impressive community of Player Manor. With over 20 years of experience and the highest level of customer service and finest quality home construction in Texas.  Huntington Homes can build you the home of your dreams! Elementary School: Joel L. Deretchin Intermediate School: Joel L. Deretchin Junior High School: McCullough Junior High High School: The Woodlands High School It is very important for buyers to know that builder sales people are working for the best interest of the builder, not the buyer.  When a buyer goes with out an agent to represent them, they have NO representation...
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By Mary Bowen, Real Estate At Its Finest!!!
(Coldwell Banker United, Realtor)
At many of The Woodland's elementary schools, it is a tradition to hold a Story Book Parade the week of Halloween.  The students get to dress up as their favorite story book character and parade around the school showing off their costumes for all the parents and family who attend. SOME CHOOSE TO GO AS ANIMALS...SUCH AS THIS ADORABLE CHEETAH! HEROINES ARE ALWAYS FAVORITES! A MAGICAL PRINCESS IS ALWAYS A HIT! SOME BIG KIDS JOIN IN THE PARADE, TOO. THIS PIRATE DRESSED AS SPONGE BOB!! YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU ARE GOING TO MEET AT THE PARADE! EVEN CURIOUS GEORGE DROPPED BY FOR A BANANA! Looking for a home for your favorite characters, contact me, Mary Bowen, I  can give you all the lastest  information about The Woodlands. I don't just work in The Woodlands ...I live here, too.
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By Mary Bowen, Real Estate At Its Finest!!!
(Coldwell Banker United, Realtor)
The Humane Society of Montgomery County  will be hosting it's annual MUTT STRUTT AND DOG DAY AFTERNOON SATURDAY OCTOBER 25th, 2008 at The Woodlands Town Green Park MUTT STRUTT Walk 9 am Registration starts at 7:30 am Registration Fee $35.00   DOG DAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (free to the public) Best Dressed Dog Ugliest Dog Best Stupid Dog Trick Doggie Demonstrations Raffles FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT WWW.HSMC-TX.ORG JAKE NEVER MISSES IT!!!
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
Homecoming at The Woodlands Texas High School and Excitement is in the air!!!!! Since everything grows big in Texas, it's also not surprising that the Lone Star State is credited with developing some of the most elaborate corsages known as Homecoming Mums! Some students take the mums just as seriously as the Homecoming Football Game itself and  you know ... EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN TEXAS!      A few days before the dance students who have dates, exchange mums for the girls and garters for the guys! It is usually worn in the middle of the chest like a breastplate with the streamers flowing down the front of the body almost touching the ankles. It is a fashion statement! The guys wear Homecoming Garters, a smaller version of the mum, on their sleeves. For the uninitiated, a homecoming mum ...
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
The Woodlands, Spring & Houston Texas: BBB is saying use CAUTION when looking for a reliable contractor to repair your home after Hurricane Ike The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of unscrupulous repair people. Call the BBB (713)868-9500 or (877)468-9222 to get a contractors report Check their website at www.BBBhouston.org Please report any suspious people Get references from friends, relatives or realtors Be suspicious of door-to-door workers, especially if they use scare tactics Check to see if the company name is on their vehicle or if company is in phone directory Try to get 2-3 estimates for the cost of repairs and that contractors are bidding the same package (including materials, when work begins, is completed & when payments made) A 30% downpayment of the t...
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By Mary Bowen, Real Estate At Its Finest!!!
(Coldwell Banker United, Realtor)
PLEASE READ THIS URGENT POST IF YOU ARE IN OR AROUND THE HOUSTON METRO AREA. HUNDREDS OF ANIMALS ARE SLATED TO BE PUT DOWN DUE TO LACK OF SPACE AT THE AREA SHELTERS. IF YOU ARE AT ALL ABLE TO HELP PLEASE CONSIDER ADOPTING, FOSTERING OR MAKING A DONATION TO HELP THESE ANIMALS. I'M NOT ASKING YOU TO DO ANYTHING I HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE.  I'M AM CURRENTLY FOSTERING POOKIE AND SHE WILL NOT BE GOING BACK TO THE SHELTER!! PLEASE PREVIEW THE PICTURES OF THE DOGS WHOSE DAYS ARE NUMBERED AND SEE IF YOU CAN FIND SOMEONE TO HELP!  THESE DOGS MUST BE ADOPTED/FOSTERED BY BY FRIDAY, SEPT. 26, 2008  THESE DOGS ARE LOCATED AT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ON HWY 242. BUT ALL OF THE SHELTERS ARE FEELING THE STRAIN AND AN ADOPTION OR FOSTERING FOR ANY OF THE LOCAL SHELTERS WOULD BE A HUGE HELP. IT I...
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
See You at the Pole in The Woodlands Texas, September 24, 2008 See You at the Pole is a Nationwide annual gathering of Christian students of all ages at a flagpole in front of their local school for prayer.  Here are some pictures of a few of the schools here in The Woodlands. Powell Elementary is located in The Village of Cochrans Crossing: Mitchell Intermediate is located in The Village of Alden Bridge: McCullough Junior High is located in The Village of Panther Creek:
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
Lease or Rent a home in The Woodlands, Texas.  Click HERE for Homes for lease.  Click HERE for Townhomes and Condo's for lease in The Woodlands, Texas.   Finding a lease property is now a breeze!  No email or registration is required to view rental houses for rent.  80% of consumers start out their home search on the Internet. Just put in your search criteria and look through all of homes, or narrow your search with our advanced search option. Print detailed reports and maps of the properties for rent! Once you have selected the properties you are interested in, either call or email us, and we will set up all the appointments for you! We've combined the power of the Internet with experienced REALTORS to quickly find the right lease home for you! AND BEST OF ALL, OUR SERVICE IS FREE!Get ...
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
The Woodlands, Texas just went through Hurricane Ike and many animals were misplaced from their home!  The Montgomery Animal Shelter is in desperate need of help! The sign is missing the letter "S" ... which stands for SOMEONE like you!   Yes .. YOU ... can make a difference! I saw Mary Bowens article about her dog she is fostering and she informed me of how the shelter is overwhelmed with animals after Hurricane Ike hit The Woodlands, Texas area.  HERE is her foster dog Scrappy who is looking for a home. My kids have been telling me that they want to help animals so we discussed fostering a dog until we could find a family for him or her! Once we got to the shelter it was really, really hard to pick out what type of pet to take home!!! Large, small, medium, long hair, short hair, docil...
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By Kathi Frank, The Woodlands TX
(Kate Writes Right)
Uncle Ike - I am suffering - Yeah right! (This was written on September 15th, a few days after the storm on an old notebook computer powered by a noisy generator.) Ordinarily, I would be suffering right now.  I have no internet access...in fact, I do not have electricity other than what is provided by the generator loaned by my brother who drove it down for me from Ft Worth on Sunday afternoon. (This is my neighborhood in central Conroe to the right.  I looks pretty awful to see 100 year old trees waiting in pieces to be picked up as trash.) My day - right now - is filled with energy management.  I am trying to keep my cell phone charged...my refrigerator running...the freezer running for now eventhough it is beginning to be too much...my semi-retired notebook computer available for wri...
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By Mary Bowen, Real Estate At Its Finest!!!
(Coldwell Banker United, Realtor)
Having Lived in heart of The Woodlands since Jan., 2000, I have come to love everything about community.  My top ten reasons for living in The Woodlands: The people are awesome! I have never lived in a place where the community rallies around its neighbors during times of need like the why the people of The Woodlands. The public schools are great!  Again, parents of The Woodlands are heavily involved in their children's education and it shows in the schools' state ratings. There is so much to do! It seems that every weekend there is some sort of free community event. From concerts to carnivals to educational events. The Wildlife! The community is filled with deer, squirrels, armadillos, raccoons, rabbits, opossums, bald eagles, turkey vultures, song birds and more. The Entertainment! T...
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