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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Harris County TX Opens Suburban Passport Offices Harris County TX District Clerk’s Office has continued to expand its quick and efficient Passport services by opening offices in suburban areas such as Katy, Clear Lake, Humble and Spring. This is excellent news for all of mentioned area residents as most folks are painfully aware of the long lines present at Passport Office(s) located in the Houston area accompanied by a of course very long wait times. District Clerk Chris Daniel recently made this announcement. Thank you Chris.  These satellite offices are as follows: 1. Katy area - Open on the third Wednesday of the month from 1 PM till 7 PM. Location is The Katherine Tyra Branch Library, 16719 Clay Road Houston, TX.  2. Clear Lake - Office is open the second Wednesday of the month fro...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Four Months 2016 Market Report for South Katy TX- MLS Area 36 I like to examine year-to-date data throughout any given year and look at year to year comparisons for discovering market trends. My primary market is South Katy or MLS area 36. Of course I also am interested in MLS 25 or North Katy; MLS area 37 Fort Bend West; MLS 29 Fort Bend-Sugar Land and Stafford; MLS 30 North Western Section plus a few others in Cypress TX. Four months YTD 2016 versus Four months YTD 2015 for MLS for South Katy comparison shows some interesting trends. Here are the salient numbers: Units sold in 2016 decreased from 934 in 2015 to 856 during 2016 which is a 8.4 % decrease. At the same time Average prices decreased by approximately 4.8 % from $343,000 to $326,500 during 2016. Median prices also decreased ...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Almost Speechless Sunday- Sometimes You Have to get your Ducks in a Row  It is always important in life and certainly Real Estate to have youe Ducks in a row when trying to accomplish a new challenge.  If you are looking for a family oriented and pet friendly neighborhood and want/need a local Katy Real Estate Expert contact me and let us get started on your journey to living the luxurious lifestyle dream in Katy TX. Katy also has excellent schools plus has something of interest for virtually for everyone of any age. It is a great time to buy as inventory levels of available homes is higher now than they have been in at least 3 years. Almost Speechless Sunday - Sometimes You Have to get your Ducks in a Row
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Finally We got Our Car Back in Katy TX I have posted two previous posts about our car getting hit in front of our home back in February. See the first here and the second here. The man at the collision shop who was handling our car had said our car would be done a week ago Friday May 13, 2016 after almost 3 months of being at the shop. The car was not completed and the wrong parts were ordered once again. We both wrote tough Emails to this guy but never heard anything in return . On this past Monday with no communication received from the Collision shop I started doing some research. I found out who was the General Manager by probing Linkedin.  Amazing I finally found a practical use for linkedin!! ( Ha Ha) I spoke to the General Manager when he returned my Voicemail. As it turns out th...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
No Label Brewing Hosts BrisketU Pitmaster Class No Label Brewing in Old or Historic Katy is hosting a BrisketU Backyard Pitmaster class on Sunday May 29, 2016 and on Sunday June 12, 2016. This session is the original introductory class which is designed methodically to teach the average backyard BBQ lover how to work a BBQ pit and create a tasty smoked brisket. Brisket is the most difficult piece of meat to master on a pit. Inexperienced and new beginners will learn from expert pitmasters how to smoke a brisket from start to finish. The class covers items such as choosing the correct brisket, trimming techniques, wood selection, rubs for and preparation of the meat, trimming methods, various smoke profiles, how to time the cook and slicing the completed brisket. After completing this 3 ...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Raining Once Again in Katy TX I am home today as I needed to drive Yolanda to her Dr. Appt today. She cannot drive for several more days. We had heard another huge rain storm was on the way here and were very leery of being on the road once the storm hit as her Dr.is located in the Houston Medical Center which is located just outside Downtown. I am very happy to be home and not have to worry about driving into any flooded streets.  Yolanda is doing very well and certainly feeling much better today than the last 2 days.  She had surgery on Tuesday May 17.  The weather experts ( I use the term expert with tongue in cheek!) are predicting 1-3 inches in parts of the Houston area and 3-5 inches in other parts with potential flash floods occurring through the whole area.  Here we go again and...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Identity Theft Issues Raise their Ugly Heads Once Again!  During May 2012 I had some crooks steal my identity by creating fake checks and passing these two checks at a Lowes and Walmart here in Katy TX. I wrote a previous post about these issues arising once again on JUNE 1, 2015. I will not waste a bunch of time rehashing the past issues. Today once again a new credit collection group named Trident Asset Management called me this morning. I had a call from this group about 2 weeks ago but I thought it was some type of scam as they wanted me to verify my Social Security number to a company I had never heard of before. They said they were justified as they had “ the last 4 digits of my social”. No chance for me to fall that nonsense. Today they told me they are reporting a negative item ...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Almost Speechless Sunday - Leonardo da Vinci’s Last SupperI had forgotten, Milan Italy is the city which has Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper as an attraction and it is located in a monastery named Santa Maria dell Grazie. After realizing this I told Yolanda that was one thing I wanted to see and experience. It turns out regular admission tickets have to be booked at least 3 months in advance with a 15 minute window for viewing.  We certainly could not meet this criteria but the hotel we were staying at pointed us to a tour we could take which included seeing the “Last Supper” with the same 15 minute viewing minute. We could take pictures without flash.  Below are pictures of the front wall and back wall. It was spectacular, magical and I urge all who travel to Italy to put this masterpi...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Car Saga Continues in KATY TX Unfortunately our car repair saga is continuing. I need to once again tell everyone what happened as some folks might not have read my other posts. Back on February  18, 2016 our new car was smashed into at a high rate of speed by a young women who was probably sending a  text. Our  car was parked in front of our home. The car was towed away to a collision shop owned by the parent company of the dealership where we bought our car. I thought they would be the best place and they would use original parts and not after market junk from China.  Our car was supposed to be ready at numerous various dates including the end of March. There has been about 6 different completion dates which all have been missed for numerous supposed excuses. Yesterday was another in ...
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  Just a warning to parents and everyone in general, 3 Katy High Schools have Prom this weekend, these include Mayde Creek, Katy High School and Cinco Ranch High School. So, if you are thinking about eating out make sure you have reservations. I do not know about the rest of the country but these things in my opinion are way out of control. Girls are spending $500 on upwards for a dress. The party bus is usually about $40-100 per person depending on what they get; then of course the restaurant, tickets, the hair, the nails and yes some people are getting their make-up professionally done. I think this is nuts! Of yes then there is the corsages yikes does it ever stop?Some parents just cannot afford this, and then the child feels bad, I am glad I went when I did it was affordable and we ...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive  on May 14, 2016 The 24TH Annual Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is being held on Saturday May 14, 2016. I feel very strongly there is something wrong with the fact we have all these folks including numerous women and children in the USA who are always hungry or are actually starving. If someone out there disagrees help me to figure why we have this situation while at the same time we spend billions feeding folks in countries who hate us!  Our supposed leaders in Washington from both parties are completely dysfunctional and have been for years. Folks like you and me need to take positive actions as these political idiots are ruining this great nation all to further their own personal fame and or pocketbook.  Numerous individuals who are in need of...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
India - Classical Dance Performance in Katy TX There are many individuals who live in the Katy or surrounding areas who either moved from India to US or whose families moved to the US. I think all of these folks plus many others will really enjoy this performance. The Fort Bend County Library System being the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present a performance of classical and folk dances from India. The performance takes place in the Library’s Meeting room  on Saturday May 14, 2016 beginning at 2 PM. Attendees will enjoy a performance of classical dances of India performed in phenomenal costumes by senior students of Sunanda’s Performing Arts Center. The Arts center is led by Founder Sunanda Nair. Sunanda was influenced by temple traditions and the very rich mythological tales of the...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Health : More Good News for Chocolate Lovers  Dark chocolate is now almost becoming a member of the health-food group as another research study released its findings. There have been numerous studies which have reported and demonstrated the nutritional benefits of eating dark chocolate.   Appetite Magazine recently published the results of a study that found you may be able to boost cognitive function by regularly eating dark chocolate.  Researchers analyzed study participants over a 30 year of time. A 30 year span is huge in my mind. This study found that those folks who consumed chocolate at least once a week performed much better on various cognitive tests than those who never or rarely eat chocolate.  These results point to the cocoa’s flavanols which increase blood flow to the brai...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Elks Lodge Katy Hosts Annual Fish Fry  Katy Elks Lodge is hosting its 28TH Annual Fish Fry on Saturday May 14, 2016. This annual event was rescheduled due to the flood which hit this area a few weeks ago. The Fish Fry starts at 11 AM and lasts until 3 PM.   The cost is $12 per adult and can be purchased in advance from any Lodge member and online by clicking here or at the door.   Children under 12 years old can be purchased at the door for $6 each. There will be a live as well as a silent auction. The live auction begins at Noon. All proceeds help fund the numerous Katy Masonic Lodge community projects. If you want more information visit their web site or call 281-391-4320.  The Elks tell folks they are the largest fraternal organization in the world. The Elks are a 100 % volunteer org...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy Office Grand Opening. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties is inviting all of our friends and market partners to a celebration of the Grand Opening of the new Katy TX. office on Wednesday May 11, 2016. The fun starts at 4 PM and will run until 8 PM. The brand new office is located at 27131 Cinco Ranch Blvd Suite 400 Katy TX 77494. The office is at the southeast corner of Cinco Ranch Blvd. and Spring Green in West Katy.  We moved out of the old office space in LaCenterra last last year and moved into this brand new office space in late January 2016.  There will be food, drinks and a lot more. A silent auction will also be held with all the proceeds being sent to the Sunshine Kids.  The Sunshine Kids foundation is a...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Almost Speechless Sunday - Alps from the Air   If you are looking for a family oriented and pet friendly neighborhood and want/need a local Katy Real Estate Expert contact me and let us get started on your journey to living the luxurious lifestyle dream in Katy TX. Katy also has excellent schools plus has something of interest for virtually for everyone of any age. It is a great time to buy as inventory levels of available homes is higher now than they have been in at least 3 years. Almost Speechless Sunday - Alps from the Air
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Happy Mother’s Day 2016 from Katy Texas I want to wish all the Mom’s out there to have a special Happy Mother’s Day and this includes Moms, Grandmothers, Great Grandmothers, Step Moms, Non-related Ladies who are surrogate Moms, Aunts who are like a Mom, etc. . Y’all get the idea. If you have not yet contacted your Mom try something most folks don’t do very much these days by calling her. Save this text nonsense or email for your bro’s or sisters. If she lives close enough to you go visit her, take her to dinner and make sure you tell her how much you love her. Those gifts will mean more to her than some store bought item. If you can afford it buy some pretty flowers plus a very nice card and give them to her in person. Many Mom’s want time from loved ones which they cherish instead of m...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
What do Moms Want for Mother’s Day? Recent research has shown 75% Of Mom’s want simple things for Mother’s Day such as flowers. The key is to express a simple and beautiful Thank You to Mom. Flowers have been and probably will continue to be the most popular method  to express love and thanks. Research also indicates following flowers, Mom wants jewerly, plants and candy as a gift. Do not forget to buy her a nice card. Sorry Millennials but Text messages are ruled out! Please!! A phone call or Facetime in addition to everything else will work very well. Make the effort!  If small children are in the household a handmade gift created by the child works extremely well to give to Mom as she will cherish this gift for the rest of her life.  Dad’s need to finally learn even if Mom says she d...
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By Kevan Pewitt
(Houston Prime Realty)
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