Month: January 2011

Are You Thinking of Building a Home in Katy, Texas? Top Design Trends for 2011

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New Design Trends for 2011

  • Outdoor amenities such as grills, sinks, showers, and entertainment areas.
  • Freestanding tubs are in with a separate stand-up shower in the bathroom.
  • When looking at color schemes focus on Earth tones, blues and blue greens, chocolate browns.
  • International design influence.   Asian design is very popular in both decor and functional products.
  • Open floor plans are still a plus with ceiling details accenting rooms.
  • Ample space for flat screen TVs and different types of gaming systems.
  • Living areas wired for current technology.
  • Built-ins and smart storage areas throughout the home that focus on organization.
  • Designs that are universal and incorporated in subtle ways.
  • Artistic tile in kitchens and baths, that take on organic patterns with a natural look.
  • Energy efficient products including washing machines, dish washers, toilets and shower-heads.
  • LED lighting incorporated into sinks, medicine cabinets and showers.

Houston and Surrounding Areas Have Dodged the Foreclosure Bullet

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I received four or five calls from clients over my last blog on foreclosures and statistics that show how these distressed properties hold their listed value  in our local market.   I want to elaborate more on this topic due to the curiosity!

Houston has a foreclosure rate of 1.61% and a median home price range of $150,000.   Our area has been blessed with strong growth in population and an increase in economic growth.   As compared to the rest of our nation, land is relatively inexpensive and this in turn keeps building costs low.   Unlike, other cities, home prices never went through the roof in previous years.   Home-buyers in the Houston area did not have to resort to unrealistic loan products because home prices have always been  and still are affordable.    As a result, the Houston foreclosure rate is significantly lower than other cities in the United States.

Are You Still Thinking of Low Balling Fannie and Freddie?

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The statistics are in concerning Houston’s foreclosed properties.     In the Houston and surrounding areas for 2010, foreclosed homes really held thier value.   Statistics show that these distressed properties sold for 97% of thier listing value.   In our office that statistic jumped to 99% of listed price.

Open House on January 22, 2011 at 2226 Arrowwood Trl

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On January 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM, you are invited to an Open House at 2226 Arrowwood Trl in Katy. If you are looking for a Resale – single family property in this area, don™t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Resale – single family property, check out my site at http://www.candiceskoby.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

Open House on January 22, 2011 at 2226 Arrowwood Trail

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On January 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM, you are invited to an Open House at 2226 Arrowwood Trail in Katy. If you are looking for a Single-family property in this area, don™t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Single-family property, check out my site at http://www.candiceskoby.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

Closing Out 2010…..Houston Is Looking Up!

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How Did Houston Finish 2010?

Well, the statistics on this are out and they might surprise you!   Despite 6 months of declining sales, Houston finished 2010 with signs of substantial improvement.   Prices of single family homes in the Houston area continued to strengthen while sales volume sustained the smallest reduction since the decline began this past July.   And if you remember why that month was so important, it marked the end of the home-buyer tax credit.

Open House on January 16, 2011 at 28115 Gadwall

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On January 16, 2011 at 14:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 28115 Gadwall in Katy. If you are looking for a Single-family property in this area, don™t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Single-family property, check out my site at http://www.candiceskoby.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

Helpful Tips on How to Keep Your Katy, Texas Home Safe During a Hard Freeze

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As you know, I’m not a plumber, but one of our Texas State Licensed Plumber’s have given me some tips to send out.   I hope you find these to be helpful to you.

1) Drip NEVER Drain;

2)  Have your pipes insulated and/or wrapped.

3)  If you have a vacant property and the utilities are OFF consider winterizing the property.

4) If you are worried about pipes under your cabinets in your home open the doors to the cabinets so the room temperature air can circulate in the cabinet area preventing the pipes from getting so cold.

5) If you do experience a problem remember we have a few plumbers in the area that we strongly recommend.

516 Cypress in Bandera, The Cowboy Capital of Texas

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We have just listed a cozy 3 bedroom, 2 full bath hill country home!
It has everything you could want, including a front porch great for sitting back in your rocking chair and watching the deer walk by!   The over-sized covered back patio is perfect for entertaining. Behind this home is a huge fenced in backyard. Your new backyard in surrounded by beautiful mature trees and includes the wooded lot behind the home. This delightful homes backs to the Bandera park and the Medina River.

This hill country retreat is within walking distance of town and area churches.

Let me know if you want more details!