Gather up the kids and head out to Market Street in The Woodlands for a visit with Santa's Reindeer.  On Dec. 21st and 22nd, Santa will be loaning out his reindeer so children of all ages can enjoy a rare opportunity to meet and greet real reindeer.  In honor of the reindeer visit, Market Street will also be providing real snow, "sent  straight in from the North Pole to Market Street.  All 10,000 pounds of snow will be located near Bella Rinova and Eddie Bauer "for as long as the Texas sun allows."  The event takes place a 1 pm each day.     12/16/2007

Wow, what a great Christmas present!!  My  Woodlands Association fees assessment rate dropped by 66.7%.  In real money that means my fees dropped from nearly $800.00 annually to $282.00.  Now that is something to celebrate!! Why did the Board of Directors lower the association fees so significantly? Two reasons. The first was the due to the results of the November 6, 2007, election whereby voters approved the expansion of the boundaries of The Woodlands Town Center Improvement District, now called The Woodlands Township. The Woodlands Township will now provide a portion of sales taxes collected to funds items previously funded  by the property owners assessment fees. Second, as a result of the voters granting The Woodland Township authority to reconstitute its Board of Directors so that... 12/16/2007

Fifty million dollars will be spent to transform The Woodland's Resort into a world-class destination. In hopes of drawing more and more Texas vacationers to  the master planned community, The Woodlands Development Corp is augmenting the facility with a 1,000-foot "lazy river" that will wind through the forested acres surrounding the property. The resort already includes a water playground that attracts visitors from as far away as Mexico. Other additions will include a four story building that will hold 158 guest rooms. When completed the resort will have a total of 380 guest rooms. In addition the development company is also adding a steakhouse with a patio overlooking the 18th hole of the Panther Trails Golf Course.  The resturant will feature  an elegant indoor setting and wine room... 12/14/2007

The Woodlands is home to the largest seasonal ice skating rink the the Southwest.  Located in Town Center at the corner of Six Pines and Lake Robbins Drive, the ice rink opened on November 15th and will remain open through January 14th.  Tickets are $9.50 for adults and children over 5. Children five and under skate for $5. Tickets include skate rental and buy one get one free coupons are available at Fidelity Investments located directly across the street.  Ajcent to the ice rink is the Winter Wonderland light display featuring holiday scenes and storybook displays covering a two acre area. Vistors can walk among the lighted toy soldiers, elves, doves and more from dusk to 11 pm daily through January 2nd. For more upcoming holiday events in The Woodlands go to www.HolidayInTheWoodlands... 12/09/2007

The Woodlands is full of many surprises. It's not your normal bedroom community; it's one stop shopping for a rare living experience. You'll find a unique blend of nature, community, retail, and even corporate business. Schools are also top-notch. Unlike most "suburbs", The Woodlands offers much more.Convenient shopping centers for all the basic necessities abound. Groceries, dry cleaning, doctors, and more are located within 5 minutes of anywhere within the 23.4 square mile spread of The Woodlands. Two major hospitals, St. Luke's and Memorial Herman, are located within The Woodlands providing state-of-the-art medical care. Employment opportunities are plentiful within The Woodlands as well. www.MichaelBRealty.com 11/29/2007

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  If you live in or near The Woodlands, you know that the ONE thing they know how to do is throw a GREAT party.  This year was the 1st Annual International Winter on the Waterway combined with Lighting of the Doves.  It was the second time in 3 days that you could catch live music on the Lush Lawns near the Waterway.There were 3 stages set up with International Dancing and Singing all day long.  There were several booths with information on countries around the globe, international food, and great times!   I have a post talking about all of this coming up, but one of the bands playing that night really grabbed my attention.  They are called Needfire and were playing on the International Stage sponsored by Fred Haas Toyota about 7:30.  My buddy... 11/20/2007

The 25th Annual Lighting of the Doves Festival, November 17, 2007 is going to be a day of family fun!  Santa arrives at the festival at 6:55pm and There will be fireworks at 7:30.  The Lighting of the Doves Festival has 3 stages for the Entertainment of the whole family!  The International Stage, The Festival Stage & The Celebration Stage will have constant entertainment.  In addition to all of this, there will be the Snow hill and Balloon twisting, Ice carving competition, Fireworks at 7:30pm and Santa!  Snow hill and balloon twisting 3pm-9pmIce Carving Competition 4pm-6pmFire spinners, fire eaters & fire jugglers 6pm-9pm  DATE: Saturday, November 17, 2007PHONE: 281-363-2447TIME: 5:30pm-9:00pmWHERE: Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr. The Woodlands, TX International Stage3pm -Greek ... 11/15/2007

Interesting... number of sales in The Woodlands during 2007 are behind 2006 in every single month so far except for February & August! Strangely though, Days on Market (DOM) does not seem to have been affected too much. We're still missing July figures and we're working on getting those in but the trend is visible at least. "The Woodlands" in this report is deemed as the area covered by zip codes 77380, 77381 & 77382.  11/08/2007

Did you know that there was a America Recycles Day?  On November 15th every year the National Recycling Coalition hosts this event.  This will be the 10th year that Americans across the nation get together to Recycle and Purchase Recycled Products.  Not only that, they learn the benefits of it.  There is some amazing information on their website about what kind of products are made of recycled products.  A few are Surfboards, T-shirts, Marbles, Bikes...the list goes on.  They also a website set up where you can send FREE E-Cards to people you know to remind them of them of the event.So, what are you doing on November 15th?  I have a few containers of stuff that I need to take to the recycling center, maybe I'll wait until then.  :)For information on Recycling Centers in the Spring and ... 10/30/2007

  If you are looking for something fun to do, Market Street in the Woodlands is the place to go. The shopping and restaurants are incredible!  Market Street has 8 new stores opening up this fall.  If you have not visited in a while it will be a whole new shopping experience. We were there on a beautiful fall day. Yes this is FALL in The Woodlands.  The return of the cooler fall temperatures also brings the return of the Jazz bands.  Come to Market street on Thursdays evenings bring your blankets or lawn chairs and listen to free Jazz Concerts from 6;30 to 9;30 through November 1st.  If  you don't make it in the fall I expect the concerts will return in the Spring.  Getting around is easy with both waterway trolleys and water taxis.  They operate along the entire area, linking the office... 10/22/2007

  Realtor's were allowed a sneak peak at the homes featured in Carlton Woods Creekside Showcase of homes in The Woodlands.  If you want a glimpse into the luxury and lifestyle at Carlton Woods Creekside now is the time!  The Showcase takes place Sat. Oct 13th to Sunday Oct. 28th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Admission is reasonable at $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Interfaith of the Woodlands and New Danville. You can tour 7 furnished and decorated estate homes. The homes are spread out through Carlton Woods Creekside; there is a shuttle to take you from house to house. You will want to wear some good walking shoes and allow plenty of time to go through the homes. No food or drink or back packs are allowed in the homes. Ladies don't... 10/11/2007

  The public grand opening of Creekside Park will be taking place Saturday October 20th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Rob Fleming Park.  Rob Fleming Park is a 20 acre park with a Craftsman style Lodge, tree lined promenade, children's playground, wildlife sculpture trail and a trailhead to the George Mitchell Nature Preserve. Creekside Park is located just south of Spring Creek between Gosling and Kuykendahl in Harris County.  The main entrance is located on Gosling Road. This will be a free fun family celebration.  There will be tethered hot air balloon rides, rock climbing walls, Kayaking, Fishing lessons, children's crafts, face painting, petting zoo, mini sailboat regatta at Rob Fleming Pond and more.    The events include a free concert from 3:00 to 6:00 with the Music from Kerrville... 10/09/2007

  Harris County welcomes the Woodlands as they are opening their new village Creekside Park.  Creekside Park is located just south of Spring Creek between Gosling and Kuykendahl.  The main entrance is located on Gosling Road.  The village will cover 3,492 acres and they are planning for 7,100 residences.   Within this 1,850 acres will be used for parklands and greenspace. As part of the grand opening events; in addition to the Showcase of Homes in Carlton Woods Creekside ,there will be a second Showcase of homes in the new neighborhood of Wilde Creek.  Seventeen furnished model homes will be open for touring from October 20th thru October 28th 2007.  The hours will be from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.  This will be a FREE event, there will not be a fee! Creekside Park will feature a mixtu... 10/04/2007

Carlton Woods Creekside will be hosting the 2007 Showcase of Homes event set for October 13th - October 28th from 10 am - 6 pm daily. The Showcase of Homes is your chance to take a peak at the luxury and lifestyle that is located behind the gates of the Carlton Woods Creekside community. You will have the opportunity to tour six lavishly furnished and decorated estate homes priced from $1.3 to $2.7 million. The seven estates range from 5,405 to 9,533 square feet and include features such as theater rooms, card rooms, logais, summer kitchens, lavish pools, wine rooms and many other elegant details.   This is a fun event which is sure to get you dreaming. Admission is $5 for adults and a portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Directions take I45 North and exit onto the Wood... 09/29/2007

Woodlands HUD Home for Sale , Click to View Show Beautiful HUD Home for sale in the Woodlands. This home has a lot of potential and it needs the right touch to make it into the beauty it can become. Signature Real Estate is an experienced HUD Approved real estate company that can place a bid on this property. In many cases we are able to get substantial discounts for our clients. We can show you this home at your convenience. Note: BID DEADLINE FOR THIS PROPERTY IS SEPTEMBER 30TH!! Call us today for an appointment at 713-952-3200 Details Asking Price: 162,500 Sq. Feet: 2970 Lot Size: 11844 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 # of Floors: 2 Garage Size: 2 Subdivision: Imperial Oaks Year Built: 1996 Contact Info Erion Shehaj Main 713-952-3200 Cell 713-922-2702 Email | Houston HUD Homes Other Shows 09/26/2007

The Woodlands and all of its Residents take pride in where they live.  Many of my clients notice right away the Pride of Ownership that beams from the homes in this community.  One of the reasons for this is the Tight Homeowner's Association Rules that are in place.Some people believe that HOA's are a nuisance, but the truth is that HOA's help to maintain your Property Value in the long run.  With Rules in place that homeowners must abide by you know that the neighbor down the street will have to take better care of their property than in other Unrestricted areas.The Woodlands HOA Fee will be different for every home.  In fact, the fee is based off the County's Appraised Value and is similar to a tax rate.  For a list of these please feel free to contact me.Every year towards the end of... 08/28/2007

Previously I have written about there being plenty to do in The Woodlands area for both Adults and Children.  Bear Branch Park and Sportsfields is just one that brings together Activities for all ages, and even our four legged furry pals.  Directions for the park are located below.I spent some time over at the park yesterday walking around and getting a feel for what is there.  Bear Branch Park has enough activities to keep kids of all ages busy for the entire day.  Many parts of the park are also well shaded for Hot and Steamy Summer days.  There are picnic tables and pavilions for get togethers or family picnics, and fields/courts for about any sport.     On the South side of Research Forest Dr. you will find the Bear Branch Sportsfields.  This photo is of the walking trails and light... 08/11/2007

If you live in The Woodlands you will know how this Master Planned Community prides itself in maintaining GREEN space.  If you are considering moving here, it is most likely because of the trees.  Green is a popular color in The Woodlands.However, The Woodlands is much more GREEN than just the trees.  You will also see an extensive Recycling Program here as well.  There are two locations in the area that can take nearly everything.  I visited both centers today and saw everything from Cardboard to Televisions.  It was quite impressive.    The center off of Research Forest Dr. is one street past the Bear Branch Sports Fields.  This center can accept:Aluminum Steel CansGlassCardboard and PaperboardPlastic #1 and 2 Yard TrimmingsPaper--The Recycled Paper is actually a Fundraiser for Studen... 08/10/2007

When selling your home it is important to keep your home in tip top shape.  One of the most important attributes is Curb Appeal.  You never know when that special buyer will drive by.  Even when a buyer comes to view the property, sometimes the first impression is the lasting impression.If your lawn is not manicured and the exterior of your home is in need of maintenance, you may as well be telling the buyer to Go Away in Most instances.  The belief is "If the outside is not taken care of, just imagine what the inside looks like."  I have heard this many times from buyers.The following are some tips to get your Curb Appeal up to par:Lawn- In Houston we have Hot, Rainy summers.  Often times even waiting 7 days to mow the lawn is too long.  If your home is active on the market, try to kee... 07/27/2007

PlanCommunityPriceAddressStoriesBedroomsBathroomsGaragesEstimated CompletionGroverDulc Wds/Tapstry Prk$308,59423 Tapestry Forest Place1222/FrontReady for Move In!  This gorgeous new home in Grogan's Forest, The Woodlands, Texas by David Weekley Homes is READY FOR MOVE IN!  Grogan's Forest is a central neighborhood in The Woodlands, located near to every store and restaurant you could imagine...only a few minutes away from the mall and the beautiful Market Street area!  Plus, it's easy access to I-45!  For more information, or to view this property, please call Lance Langenhoven (832) 483.8655 06/01/2007