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Conroe, TX Real Estate News

By Debra and Scott Brooks, Lake Conroe Real Estate and Luxury Home Specialists!
(Brooks Prime Properties, Lake Conroe)
Hot Property! Now is the time to purchase Lake Conroe Property. Lake Conroe Real Estate has never been a Hotter Commodity at a better price than it is today! Not long ago Lake Conroe Subdivisions were beginning to grow around the lake and were considered very, very rural. We are rural no more! However, we are lucky to have all the amenities of City Living right around the corner and the perk of having the Feel of Rural Living on the lake. Our beautiful body of water is fed by the San Jacinto River and was created to be used as a water supply for Houston, Texas and the clean, blue water is still being used today. Since the conception of the lake in 1973, The Woodlands grew up in leaps and bounds causing our area to blend and meld with the City Feel of Houston. Lake Conroe Waterfront Real...
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By Ron Wickes
(Keller Williams - Broker Associate)
Did you know that Texas has a Landowners Bill of Rights? This Landowners Bill of Rights was required by Texas House Bill 1495 as enacted by the 80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session.  It pertains to any government or private entity that attempts to take your property. This Landowners Bill of Rights was written by the Office of the Attorney General State of Texas. Go ahead and click the link below to find out what your property rights  are regarding the taking of your property by others. Texas Landowners Bill of Rights Win the day! Ron Wickes www.ronwickes.com www.lakeconroeconsulting.com  
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By Ron Wickes
(Keller Williams - Broker Associate)
The age old question of "Should I rent or buy" recently came up again. This time a major real estate website conducted a comparison for the 50 largest cities throughout the country. This comparison looked at the total cost of homeownership versus the total cost of renting. The study compared renting a two bedroom apartment versus buying a two bedroom condo/townhome. These results were then extrapolated for single family residence comparison purposes. A rating of between 1 and 15 indicated it was much less expensive to buy than rent. A rating of 16 - 20 indicated home ownership was more expensive versus as compared to renting however depending on the situation home ownership may be more advantageous. A rating of 21+ indicated that home ownership was much more expensive than renting. How ...
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By Pippa Mac, The Woodlands TX Real Estate
(Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring)
Texas Monthly Magazine names "The 50 Best Burgers" ~ Burger Fresh in Conroe, Texas   Now I have to admit that if I had not read about this place in Texas Monthly then I would have kept driving by!   It is located in a strip mall, half of which is out of vacant. It is nothing fancy inside but WHO CARES ... the food is AWESOME!!!! Here is the special:   This is my third time to eat here and it is soooo good! Burger Fresh 804 Gladstell Rd # 110Conroe, TX 77304-4906(936) 756-4414  
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By Dr. Paula McDonald, Granbury, TX 936-203-0279
(Beam & Branch Realty)
  HAVE DINNER ON THE LAKE ON THE SOUTHERN EMPRESS!  Wouldn't it be fun to have dinner on an 1800's replica riverboat right here on Lake Conroe?  The Southern Empress is a beautiful three-tiered boat that is docked right here on Lake Conroe at the April Plaza Marina. Book a corporate event, a wedding, private party or simply a luncheon or dinner on this beautiful boat.  What a fun way to have dinner while cruising around the beautiful Lake Conroe?  Watch the sunset and relax on the deck with a drink in hand. To book a reservation, go online or call 936-588-3000. Happy Cruising!
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By The Marion Franke Team
(Lake Conroe Real Estate)
10052 League Line Rd is a great investment property with just over 25 acres. 360' of road frontage on league line rd, only minutes away from i-45 but yet you still get the feel you are in the country. there is a home on the property that needs to be updated. this is a rare find in montgomery county. barn hold 55 stalls and there is also a riding area. 21 acres is being leased out to a horse farm and is on a month to month lease. for more information please call for appointment. This listing has recently been reduced to $525,000. click on Address/Picture or contact Brenda King for more Information. Lake Conroe Homes for Sale  
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By Ron Wickes
(Keller Williams - Broker Associate)
There is a ton of stuff currently going on at the Lake Conroe Conroe YMCA for both kids and adults. Let's check it out. Saturday, June 198:00pm  Event Begins8:30pm  Movie BeginsRemember to bring a Pool Noodle to float on!FREE FAMILY FUN! I have never seen a movie while floating in a swimming pool. What creativity!   Summer sports are still accepting registration. Check these out and register today. Basketball [Ages 3-15 years]Day Camp [Ages 5-11 years]Teen Camp [Ages 12-14]Sports Clinics [Ages 3-15 years]Swim Lessons [Ages 6-36 month]Fall AfterSchool [Grades K-6] If you need information on the Y's day camps click on this link: Lake Conroe Conroe YMCA Day Camps There is lots more going on at the Y. Check out their homepage to see all of their activities. Lake Conroe Conroe YMCA Homepage ...
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By Ron Wickes
(Keller Williams - Broker Associate)
Yes you read the title correctly. There could be a housing shortage coming believe it or not. I just finished reading an article that says that there is a good chance of a not to far in the distance future housing shortage.  You are probably telling yourself that is impossible.  No way. It is estimated that there are about 7,000,000 vacant homes in our country. Housing shortage? How can that be? First of all no one wants to live where those 7,000,000 vacant homes are. There are no jobs in those areas. The jobs are gone for a very long time. Think Detroit as a good example. Consequently those homes may sit for a very long time.    Further according to the article there are a few other very good reasons for this possibility. Only 672,000 new homes were started in April. This number of hou...
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By The Marion Franke Team
(Lake Conroe Real Estate)
3 Tartan Ct is a beautiful and spacious home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in stewarts forest. easy access to i-45. this is a great home for a large or extended family with 5/6 bedrooms, 4 baths, formal dining & living room, kitchen w/island, study, gameroom, media room, and 3 car garage. master suite has double vanities, whirlpool tub, separate shower, and great closet. large fenced yard with patio, storage building, and play set. This listing has recently been reduced to $270,000. click on Address/Picture or contact Mary Ann Cluxton for more Information. Lake Conroe Homes for Sale
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By The Marion Franke Team
(Lake Conroe Real Estate)
12469 Red Stag Ct is an awesome country home on 1.018 acres in a deed restricted neighborhood. Home features ceramic tile & neutral carpeting,designer paint colors throughout,split floorplan,huge family room w/lots of windows,great kitchen w/tons of cabinet space & tile backsplash,GE appliances,light & bright master w/whirlpool tub,separate shower,his and her sinks,upstairs bonus room has been finished out & could be a 4th bedroom,game/media room,30X40 workshop with roll up door,fenced backyard, horses ok! This listing has recently been reduced to $187,900. click on Address/Picture or contact Brenda King for more Information. Lake Conroe Homes for Sale
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By Dr. Paula McDonald, Granbury, TX 936-203-0279
(Beam & Branch Realty)
  THE HISTORIC CRIGHTON THEATER ~ CONROE, TEXAS!  Located right off of the square in downtown Conroe, Texas is the historic Crighton Theater.  For over 70 years, the Crighton has been a place of live entertainment and is still alive and well today. This little gem continues today in the tradition of excellent live performances with plays, musicals, dance performances, musical performances and comedians.  The beautiful theatre has been refurbished while maintaining it's historic qualties.  Each season there are quality muscial and dramatic productions. For more information on upcoming shows and tickets, visit the Crighton Theatre website today.  
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By Ron Wickes
(Keller Williams - Broker Associate)
Things I learned today while browsing through some websites I frequent to stay, hopefully, knowledgeable about the housing market and other various nonessential things. •  Home improvement spending will increase this year. The forecast calls for an almost 5% growth as compared to last year. This would be the first annual spending increase since 2006 for this industry. •  Clean your garage floor with "Drive Up" or "Safe Solutions" before listing your home. •  A new pink toilet costs $975. My client opted for the white $350 toilet. •  Unemployment in Conroe, Tx. was 6.4% at the end of April 2010. Unemployment is up 1.2% as compared to April 2009. •  Unemployment in Houston, Tx. MSA was 8.4% at the end of April 2010. Unemployment is up 1.7% as compared to April 2009. •  Unemployment in Da...
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By Ron Wickes
(Keller Williams - Broker Associate)
I work with a couple of great mortgage bankers on frequent deals. Recently one of these mortgage bankers and I had one of our deals go "BUST" because our mutual client made a couple of mistakes while their loan was being processed. As we were sitting around crying in our soup about our lost deal we decided to make a list of loan "do's & don'ts" for our clients. Well what I really mean is she made the list while I stirred our tears soup. So without further ado here is the list of loan do's and don'ts if you are buying a home. THE DO'S AND DON'T'S WHILE YOUR LOAN IS IN PROCESS   PLEASE DO NOT HAVE ANY LATE PAYMENTS ON ANY ACCOUNTS. PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE JOBS( IF YOU ARE LAID OFF, BE SURE YOU STAY IN THE SAME LINE OF WORK) AND NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE DO NOT LET ANYONE PULL YOUR CREDIT...
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By Ron Wickes
(Keller Williams - Broker Associate)
Now taking registrations for the next SCUBA class at the Conroe YMCA. Please give me a shout if you or someone you know is interested in learning to be an open water SCUBA diver. Ages 12 and up. I can take 10 and 11 year olds depending on the size of the class. SCUBA is a lifetime adventure!! Here is a link to Google Docs with some basic information on the program. Conroe Family YMCA SCUBA program If you have any questions please send me an email! Looking forward to see you in class!! Have a great weekend! Ron www.ronwickes.com www.lakeconroeconsulting.com
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By Ron Wickes
(Keller Williams - Broker Associate)
Yes it is that time again. Time to think about hurricanes. After Hurricane Ike almost two years ago I have promised myself I will be more prepared. So in my search to become more prepared in the event that another major storm bears down on this area here are some websites I found useful. Take a couple of hours to review these sites so that you and your family are prepared. Remember what the Boy Scouts say: "BE PREPARED"!!! You can also find these links on my website. www.ronwickes.com  Family Disaster Plan Hurricane Pet Plan Disaster Supply Kit Have a Place to Go Plan Hurricane Awareness National Hurricane Center FEMA Hurricane Website State of Texas Hurricane Website National Weather Service Houston/Galveston The Hurricane Hunters 2010 Hurricane Forecast Please call me if you or someon...
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By The Marion Franke Team
(Lake Conroe Real Estate)
446 Stephen F Austin Dr is a beautiful single story home! high ceilings and crown molding throughout! gorgeous stone flooring! fresh paint! light and bright and ready for move in! this home features formal dining room, huge family room with gas fireplace, huge master with his and her areas, breakfast area with huge windows, nice lot with trees, detached garage/man cave. neighborhood features great schools, easy access to 45 and golf!!! This listing has recently been reduced to $179,500. click on Address/Picture or contact Brenda King for more Information. Lake Conroe Homes for Sale
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By The Marion Franke Team
(Lake Conroe Real Estate)
2119 Summit Mist Dr is a better than new gorgeous 1 story (village builders - tyler) 4 bedroom home with 3 full baths, a formal dining room with beautiful wood flooring, a study, a large island kitchen with under-counter lighting and granite countertops, high ceilings, and crown molding. very private backyard with beautiful landscaping, covered patio, and a separate deck among the trees! this master-planned community is located close to conroe and i45. clubhouse and pool for the residents. This property is listed at $259,900. For more information click on the Address/Picture or contact Brenda King.  Lake Conroe Homes for Sale
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By The Marion Franke Team
(Lake Conroe Real Estate)
50 Cherry Hill Dr is a custom built 1 story golfcourse home in Panorama. Large island kitchen with Jennaire cooktop, huge pantry, built-in oven and microwave. The family room has high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace with gas starter. Very nice glass enclosed sunroom with A/C & Heat that overlooks the golfcourse. Huge utility room with built-in desk and storage. The 2 car garage + golf cart garage has walls of storage! Great home, great location! This property is listed at $179,900. For more information click on the Address/Picture or contact Mary Ann Cluxton.  Lake Conroe Homes for Sale
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By Sam White, Integrated Marketing - Bryan College Station,
Happy Wednesday, I had the opportunity recently to meet the director of the Keller Williams Commercial Group in Conroe. Tommy Cummings, CCIM, recently founded the Cummings Realty Group, specializing in commercial, golf course and farm & ranch properties in the Conroe, Lake Conroe and Huntsville area. Joining Tommy is his wife Vickie, who handles both commercial and residential properties in the area. Tommy comes to Keller Williams Conroe with a wealth of experience, even serving with the Resolution Trust Corporation in its day. Tommy's complete biography is avail on his golf course Website. You can also find them on the Web at CummingsRealtyGroup.net. Lake Conroe is a growing, lively area. I know Tommy & Vickie will take care of your Conroe / Huntsville commercial real estate needs. Bl...
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By The Marion Franke Team
(Lake Conroe Real Estate)
123 Coral Ct is a beautiful well-maintained home on cul-de-sac in Panorama! Hardwood floors, crown molding around ceilings and door frames, gas-log FP, built-ins in living area & study! French doors lead to study. Master w/Jacuzzi garden tub + separate shower. 2 bedrooms up w/large gameroom.Sprinkler system, water softner. Lush landcaped fenced back yard. This listing has recently been reduced to $169,900. click on Address/Picture or contact Dixie Estep for more Information. Lake Conroe Homes for Sale  
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