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May 4, 2020
Opendoor. Offerpad. Zillow. You’ve seen their signs popping up around the area. Maybe they’ve piqued your curiosity. What exactly are they and how do they work? iBuyers offer home selling services completely online — no personal contact is required. Sounds convenient, right? Not so fast. iBuyers profit by purchasing your home below market price and reselling them later. Why iBuyers are a Bad Idea iBuyer programs certainly make the home selling process sound convenient and easy, but if it sounds too good to be true, it typically is. iBuying comes with many hidden downsides. Every seller wants a quick transaction, but these offers typically have more negative aspects than positive ones. iBuyers will make you an offer below the market […]
October 2, 2018
If you’ve recently made the decision to put your home on the market, you’re probably becoming familiar with the ups and downs that come along with it. Selling a house can feel like a daunting task to homeowners! We know you’ve got a lot to do, but it’s important not to let your home value be an afterthought. There are many ways to add value to your home – some are costly, while others are relatively inexpensive. In fact, some are little things you can do today! To increase your home value in a pinch, add these 5 steps to your to-do list right now! Exterior and Interior Paint A fresh coat of paint does wonders for your home’s appearance. […]
May 10, 2018
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] After the devastation Hurricane Harvey left the greater Houston area in on August 29th, 2017, we understand the reluctance that can accompany home buying in our area in 2018. While the situation was, and continues to be, heartbreaking for many people, Houstonians are resilient and moving forward as a community together! In fact, Houston’s housing market continued beating records in 2017, which ended up being the strongest year ever, according to a recent press release from the Houston Association of Realtors. In the press release, HAR Chair Kenya Burrell-Van Wormer explains that “No one could ever have imagined 2017 turning out to be a record-setting year for the Houston real estate market, which had […]
August 30, 2016
article from www.Bridgeland.com By Lee Crowder As the Design Gallery and Model Branding Manager for Darling Homes, I’m in charge of choosing the theme, furniture and selections in our model homes. When making these types of decisions, I rely on my degree in interior design and experience in the field to ensure that visitors feel at home when they walk into one of our models. You don’t have to be an interior designer to do this in your home, though. Here’s five ways you can make your own space feel like a model home Decide on a color palette. When I’m working on the design aesthetic for a new model home, the first thing I do is create an […]
August 1, 2016
July 28, 2016—Representatives from Gilbane Building Company and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD joined hundreds of construction workers for a lunch and milestone safety celebration in the future cafeteria of CFISD’s 12th high school, Bridgeland High School, on July 27. Dr. Mark Henry, CFISD superintendent, commends the construction workers for their dedication to building the multi-campus site in Bridgeland. The celebration recognized Gilbane’s progress on the high school and elementary school No. 55, both of which will open in August 2017 and be part of a multi-campus site including a future middle school. More than 600 workers have dedicated 500,000 hours to the project and have successfully completed 353 days without an accident. Dr. Mark Henry, CFISD superintendent of schools, addressed the workers […]
November 10, 2015
November 10, 2015
July 22, 2014—The Education Resource Group (ERG), a data-driven company that provides accountability and performance management for public schools, has for the second straight year rated Cypress-Fairbanks ISD the “Best Overall in Academic Performance & Financial Performance” in its 2012-2013 Best Practice Awards. CFISD earned a 30.1 score in the District Productivity Index, which awards a cumulative score for Academic Achievement Index (AAI), District Performance Index (DPI) and District Financial Index (DFI). “Cypress-Fairbanks ISD always strives for both academic and financial excellence, and we are proud to earn this ERG distinction for the second consecutive year,” said Dr. Mark Henry, superintendent of schools. “This No. 1 rating validates the commitment by our educators and Board of Trustees to maintain a […]
January 16, 2015
Article from http://www.chron.com/ Bridgeland is donating a home site for the GHBA fundraiser, the Benefit Homes Project. The home will be built by Perry Homes. Bridgeland, the Greater Houston Builders Association’s 2013 “Master Planned Development of the Year,” is not only committed to enhancing the lives of home buyers with their growing list of amenities, it also is committed to enhancing the lives of the less fortunate through their contributions to the GHBA’s fundraiser, the Benefit Homes Project. Howard Hughes Corp., the developer of Bridgeland, has donated four home sites to this construction project during the past few years, to help raise funds for three local charities. Texas Children’s Cancer Center, the Alzheimer’s Association and HomeAid Houston are all direct beneficiaries […]
