Cypress Texas
March 24, 2014
Facebook Post from James Geatens to Amy Fortenberry Lippincott: July 30, 2013 near Austin, TX. I look forward to meeting you tomorrow. I think everyone should know that you are the kind of Realtor who fights for the little guy too. I’ve said it before, that my home is no flagship, but you knew I was struggling and you never made me feel like I was anything less than your most important client. Thanks for making this happen, even if it wasn’t easy and even if I’m not walking away with full pockets, I’m still walking away with a sold house in a time when so many people aren’t able to. I owe so much of that to you. Thanks […]
March 24, 2014
By December, drivers will be able to use another portion of Houston’s newest toll road. Segment E of the Grand Parkway, an 185-mile loop around Houston, will stem north from I-10 to Hwy. 290. Farther north, construction began in July on Segments F1 and F2, which will extend from Hwy. 290 to I-45 in Harris and Montgomery counties. The three segments are expected to improve mobility for Houston residents and open new development opportunities in the Katy area. “I view the Grand Parkway as a game changer for the entire north side of the Katy area—in Fort Bend and Harris counties,” said Roger Hord, president and CEO of the West Houston Association. “That area hasn’t had great access until now, […]
March 24, 2014
The Houston metro area is huge. It has well over 5 million people and covers almost 9000 square miles, an area larger than the state of New Jersey. Choosing a neighborhood in a city the size of Houston usually comes down to the following: Value: The amount of home you can get for your money. Convenience: Being conveniently located to shopping, restaurants, parks, etc. as well as family, friends, work, and place of worship. Personal Preference: Inner city vs suburb vs country New vs historic Trees vs prairie land vs waterfront General feel of an area as you drive through Why Choose Cypress? There are many, many reasons why a potential home buyer should consider Cypress, TX if they are […]
March 24, 2014
Where to live is a huge question when it comes to moving to a new neighborhood. This list will help you narrow down some of the most popular and coveted neighborhoods around Cypress. They are all easily accessible to Hwy 290. All of these neighborhoods are zoned to the coveted Cy-Fair Independent School District. So which one do you choose? Whether you are looking to build a new home or move into an established neighborhood, Cypress has it all. Read on to find out which neighborhood fits your needs best. 1. Coles Crossing – New Construction & Established Homes. Amenities include 175 acres of recreational facilities, neighborhood patrol, backdoor garbage pick-up, sports practice fields, a free form swimming pool with […]
March 24, 2014
November 9 – Bridgeland Veterans Day Celebration – Festival Park – 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm – http://ow.ly/qDkED November 10 – Farmers Market at Bridgeland – Lakeland Activity Center Parking Lot – 12:30 – 3:30pm Rain or Shine – http://ow.ly/qDkL8 Registering Now – 5th Annual Chili Cook Off – http://ow.ly/qDkXV Registering Now – Turkey Trot at Bridgeland – http://www.active.com/cypress-tx/running/turkey-trot-at-bridgeland-2013
March 24, 2014
Segment E of the Grand Parkway is poised to open in December, connecting Cypress and Katy by a 15-mile toll road and bringing with it potential residential, commercial and job growth. During the Nov. 7 Cy-Fair Houston Chamber mobility forum, officials discussed the affect the toll road could have in the Cypress area, comparing it with the rapid growth that occurred after Segment D opened in the mid-1990s in Katy and Fort Bend County. “We’re looking at a game changer here with the Grand Parkway coming in,” said Peter Houghton, chairman of the West Houston Association. The Cypress area should expect to have much growth that occurs in the years following the opening of the Grand Parkway, which is similar […]
March 24, 2014
Last summer I got an email from a local real estate attorney who wanted to buy a house. He’d just gotten engaged and wanted to save some money by representing himself. This attorney wanted to do all the work an agent would do to find and buy his first home, and get paid a commission for his work. I explained to him that the commission is payable to the listing agent who agrees to pay a portion of it to the Realtor representing a buyer. Usually, if there’s no buyer’s agent, the seller’s agent gets the entire commission. Some agents will accept a reduced commission for representing both parties. The seller saves some money that way. Sometimes the savings get […]
