Katy Real Estate News -Cross Creek Ranch a community with a true vision Written By Timothy Sojka, Realtor ® / Broker 713-822-2152 - shop for a home on-line at www.search-katy-homes.com (If you would like more information on Cross Creek Ranch or to arrange a tour call Tim at 713-822-2152 or shop for a Katy or West Houston home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com) As a realtor who has sold hundreds of homes and has driven through hundreds of communities I can tell you a little secret.  Most communities lack vision.  Cross Creek Ranch is a community that truly embraces a vision for what the community will be upon its completion.  Cross Creek Ranch's interaction with the surrounding nature, the selection of top end builders to complete the community, and a truly superior layout will make th... 02/18/2010

Have you ever wondered about all the lingo that is associated with Green Homes and Energy Efficiency? Well, let me clear up a few things and give you a reference as to what different things mean. ACH- Air Changes per Hour- This is part of the Energy Star & Diamond Level testing to determine how much air leaks through the walls and ceilings (Hint: A lower number, the more efficient) AFUE- Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. A furnace's heating efficiency. Measures the heat delivered vs. the fuel used. Measures in percentages. The higher number is better. ASHRAE-American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. This is the primary organization used in the United States for the design standards in our HVAC systems. ENERGY STAR-A joint program of the U.S. Environmen... 10/16/2009

Katy Real Estate News -Recent Sales in Cross Creek Ranch Written By Timothy Sojka, Realtor ® / Broker 713-822-2152 - shop for a home on-line at www.search-katy-homes.com (If you would like more information on Cross Creek Ranch or to arrange a tour call Tim at 713-822-2152 or shop for a Katy or West Houston home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com) Homes in Cross Creek Ranch continue to sell briskly.  In the least three months 21 homes have sold.  Home have sold in an average of only 142 days.  A majority of homes have sold for between $250,000 and $600,000.  The average price per square foot is $100 but has ranged from the $80's to the $120's. For more information about Katy Texas, Cross Creek Ranch or the beautiful homes within the confines contact Katy realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-215... 10/05/2009

Fulshear Property Value Update - Summer 2009 Written By Timothy Sojka, Realtor ® / Broker 713-822-2152 - shop for a home on-line at www.search-katy-homes.com (If you would like more information on Fulshear or to arrange a tour call Tim at 713-822-2152 or shop for a Katy or West Houston home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com) In the retail business, Christmas is not only a special time of year because of Christ's birth.  Christmas is also the most profitable time of year.  In real estate, summertime is our Christmas.  More realtors make a majority of our money over the summer.  So I always find it valuable to review summertime sales by neighborhood. Between June and August, 55 homes have closed.  The average home was only on the market for 114 days and sold for $369,000 or about $103 p... 09/01/2009

Katy Real Estate News - Essence House Café Comes to Cross Creek Ranch Written By Timothy Sojka, Realtor ® / Broker 713-822-2152 - shop for a home on-line at www.search-katy-homes.com (If you would like more information on Cross Creek Ranch or to arrange a tour call Tim at 713-822-2152 or shop for a Katy or West Houston home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com) Essence House Café, one of the most respected and best-reviewed restaurants in the Houston area has opened up a second location inside of the Visitors Center at Cross Creek Ranch. This is a real coupe for Cross Creek Ranch and for the owners of Essence House Café.  Cross Creek Ranch is one of the fasted growing Master Planned Communities in the area a real plus for Essence House Café.  Also, Essence House Café will add incredible ... 07/02/2009

Katy Real Estate News - Cross Creek Ranch has a strong start Written By Timothy Sojka, Realtor ® / Broker 713-822-2152 - shop for a home on-line at www.search-katy-homes.com (If you would like more information on Cross Creek Ranch or to arrange a tour call Tim at 713-822-2152 or shop for a Katy or West Houston home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com) Cross Creek Ranch is just beginning to spread it's wings as a master planned community.  However, early indications point to a strong future.  Due to a great location and proximity to great amenities and fantastic schools sales in Cross Creek Ranch continue to be brisk.  The incoming medical facilities within a few miles from the neighborhood will mean more high paying jobs near by.  This can only boast home values long term. To date 40 ho... 06/24/2009

Here of some photos on a great new neighborhood Now Open!Whispering OaksSign view from FM 359 Gate view of Entry Two Great Builders; Beaver Custom Homes & Belle Terre Estate HomesHouses starting from $786,0001-acre Lots starting from $136,0001.8% Tax RateNO MUD TAXTo view avaiable listings CLICK HERE 04/08/2009

Fulshear - Property Value Update - 2008 vs. 2007 By Timothy Sojka, Realtor ® / Broker, Fulshear Expert  713-822-2152 - shop for a home on-line at www.search-katy-homes.com Property values in Fulshear continue to be strong.  Fulshear is truly a thing of beauty the lucky residents of the community.  This community boasts some fantastic and beautiful neighborhoods like Cross Creek Ranch, Weston Lakes and Fulbrook.  In 2007 - 113 homes sold for an average of $364,000.  Days on the market, a key economic indicator was at 97 (from the home on the market to contract).  The average price per square foot was around $108 dollars (this of course varied by neighborhood). In 2008 - 111 homes sold for an average of $371,000.  This type of increase speaks to the strong continued vision the community. ... 03/03/2009

Katy Real Estate News - Great Weston Lakes Resource By Weston Lakes Realtor®  - Tim Sojka (If you would like more information on Weston Lakes or to arrange a tour call Tim at 713-822-2152 or shop for a Katy, Fulshear or West Houston home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com) Weston Lakes residents know that the community is one of the most prestigious in West Houston.  However they may not know how many great resources there are in Weston Lakes. Weston Lakes now features a great new website http://www.westonlakes.net/ If you would like to buy or sell a home in Weston Lakes, feel free to give us a call.  We are still Weston Lake's biggest fans. For more information about Katy or Fulshear Texas or the beautiful homes within the confines contact realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop fo... 02/04/2009

Katy Real Estate News - Cross Creek Ranch By Katy Realtor, Tim Sojka (If you would like more information on Cross Creek Ranch or to arrange a tour call Tim at 713-822-2152 or shop for a Fulshear, Katy or West Houston home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com)  Many people draw great pride from their heritage.  Some trace their family line back generations to more fully understand themselves.  Not coincidently, many communities take great pride in their past history and celebrate the events that bond their citizens together.   Few people know that Houston was once a secondary city to Galveston.  Many Houston businessmen felt held captive by high Galveston shipping rates.  These visionaries got together and worked to have the Houston shipping channel deepened.  This was a move to bypass th... 01/21/2009

Fulshear Real Estate News - The Simple Elegance of Fulbrook  The Simple elegance of Fulbrook - Fulshear Texas  The inviting peace of the country in a luxury setting. By Realtor - Tim Sojka (shop for a home in Fulshear online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com)  Fulbrook is a very special subdivision located just west of Katy and Houston in the small charming community of Fulshear.  Homes range in price from around $300,000 to well over a million (depending on location and amenities). Each home is located on an acre plus and many feature water views and wooded vistas.  Most homes are custom built and each home in individual in scope.  This beautiful upscale community works hard to keep it luxurious country feel.  For instance there are lighting restrictions (they want the community to be dark ... 08/26/2008

 The Beauty of Weston Lakes - Fulshear Texas  The inviting peace of the country in a beautiful country club setting  By Katy Realtor - Tim Sojka (shop for a home in Fulshear online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com)    I my opinion one of the best-kept secrets in West Houston is the community of Weston Lakes.  The beautiful country club community is just moments away from West Houston and Katy. Gorgeous lakefront homes, large lots, a beautiful golf course and a private guarded entrance highlight the community.  Below you will find a virtual tour of the community and one of the homes we have been lucky enough to represent in the community. http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?prt=11&t=1553863 If you would like more information on this home are any home in Weston Lakes contact Tim at 713-822-216... 08/25/2008