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By Sheila Cox, Author, Trainer, and Five-Star Real Estate Agent
(Agent Success Builder)
The average price in Tamarron (Fulshear TX) has fallen steadily since 2015...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Tamarron, as of April 2018, is now $256,785(according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.  If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Tamarron homes for sale, then go to my detailed Tamarron description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods   
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By Sheila Cox, Author, Trainer, and Five-Star Real Estate Agent
(Agent Success Builder)
The average price in Seven Meadows (Katy TX) has risen since 2012...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Seven Meadows, as of April 2018, is now $504,513 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.   If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, photos of amenities, HOA fees, school ratings, property taxes, and a current list of Seven Meadows homes for sale, the go to my detailed Seven Meadows description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods  
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By Sheila Cox, Author, Trainer, and Five-Star Real Estate Agent
(Agent Success Builder)
The average price in Woodcreek Reserve (Katy TX) went down from 2013 to 2017, but seems to be rebounding in 2018...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Woodcreek Reserve, as of April 2018, is now $514,625 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, photos of amenities, HOA fees, school ratings, property taxes, and a current list of Woodcreek Reserve homes for sale, the go to my detailed Woodcreek Reserve neighborhood description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods
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By Sheila Cox, Author, Trainer, and Five-Star Real Estate Agent
(Agent Success Builder)
>> Updated May 2018This free 200+ page Katy Neighborhoods Guide contains the information you need about the city of Katy, TX and it’s best neighborhoods and schools. A lot of this information is not located on this website or anywhere else! Comparison chart on best neighborhoods includes average price, HOA fees, tax rates, school ratings, amenities…all on one page. Helpful chart for finding the specific Katy neighborhoods that meet your price and lifestyle criteria. List of the best Katy neighborhoods and details on all of them. Lists of Katy schools and ratings organized alphabetically and by type and rating. Helpful phones numbers and info on utilities for each neighborhood. Plus bonus material!     > Go to Katy TX Video Tour  WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU   Candid Advice—I promise to give yo...
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By Dale Ross, Realty Group
(CEO - Dale Ross Realty Group)
I receive many questions about real estate every month, and I’m always happy to answer them. Sometimes, I’ll get a question that's relevant to a large group of people, and in those cases I like to share the answer with all of my readers. Feel free to send your own questions! If I publish yours, you’ll receive a gift card for Fleming’s Streak House as my way of saying thanks!Asking a question is easy! Just visit DaleRoss.com and click on “Contact Me” or call 281-599-6575.This month’s question was sent in by Rachel. Thank you Rachel! Enjoy your steak!Question:I was recently divorced and my husband gave me a Quitclaim Deed. I have never heard of this type if deed. Is it a good deed?Answer:  Hi Rachel,There are three types of deeds in Texas; General Warranty Deed, Special Warranty Deed, and...
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By Dale Ross, Realty Group
(CEO - Dale Ross Realty Group)
As you know, I like to start off each month’s email with a something that will put a smile on your face. Here’s this month’s attempt – I hope you find it as funny as I did! Last week grandpa went bass fishing and after a short time, he ran out of bait. He looked around and happened to see a snake with a frog in his mouth. “Frogs are good bass bait,” he thought. Knowing the snake couldn't bite him with the frog in his mouth, he grabbed the snake right behind the head, took the frog out of its mouth, and put the frog in his bait bucket. Now the dilemma was how to release the snake without getting bit. Grandpa thought a minute and then grabbed his bottle of whiskey and poured a little into the snakes open mouth. The snakes eyes rolled back and he went limp. Grandpa released the snake witho...
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By Don Davis, Don Davis Realty Group-Douglas Elliman
(Don Davis Realty Group Douglas Elliman)
https://www.tollbrothers.com/luxury-homes/Katy-TX?homes=for-saleThe Reserve at Katy's most distinguishing feature is its convenient location in Katy, Texas with premier access to I-10, along with a lifestyle full of rich amenities, exemplary schools, and an exclusive collection Toll Brothers homes from the $350,000s. Convenient lifestyle with premier access to I-10 and the Grand Parkway. Highly Rated Katy Schools including WoodCreek Elementary, WoodCreek Junior High and Katy High School. Located in Katy, Texas with access to major employment centers such as the Energy Corridor and Medical Center. Resort-style amenities, featuring a 4-acre recreation center with pool, splash pad, green space, and more... Featuring an array of exterior elevation options, including stucco. Envision Your Ki...
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By Don Davis, Don Davis Realty Group-Douglas Elliman
(Don Davis Realty Group Douglas Elliman)
https://www.har.com/zipcode_77494/realestate/for_rent?sort=listprice%20asc&lease_price_min=1500&lease_price_max=4500&bedroom_min=3&full_bath_min=2&year_built_min=2008
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By Don Davis, Don Davis Realty Group-Douglas Elliman
(Don Davis Realty Group Douglas Elliman)
WoodCreek Reserve is a 500-acre master-planned community located in the city of Katy, Texas (West Houston area).  If you like nature, you will love Woodcreek Reserve containing a 100-acre nature reserve together with the land, bayou and oak trees.  At times, you will see families gathered around the lake reeling their fishing rods to catch some fish.The property was originally owned by the Elizabeth Poorman-Moore family long before I-10 was even in existance right until 1996 when developers approached the family to purchase the land.  To preserve the naturally occuring beauty of the Buffalo Bayou and the majestic oak trees, the developers hired imaginative land planners to create what is now known as Woodcreek Reserve.  The neighborhood amenities boast sports fields, wooded nature trail...
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By Don Davis, Don Davis Realty Group-Douglas Elliman
(Don Davis Realty Group Douglas Elliman)
Looking For A New Home Katy?  Specialties: Listing Agent, Community Pillar, Custom Home, Master Planned Community We make it our mission to aid the Real Estate buyer and seller with the tools needed for a successful and profitable sales transaction. We provide relevant genuine Real Estate expertise to our clients while enjoying the process and celebrating their achievement of buying and selling their home.  We assist our clients with residential as well as commercial real estate services in our targeted market area providing them with an international network of buyers and sellers through the multiple listing services (MLS) and the www.remax.com® brand. Because of our capabilities to network with other brokers compounded by our marketing efforts, we will sell homes faster than the avera...
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By Don Davis, Don Davis Realty Group-Douglas Elliman
(Don Davis Realty Group Douglas Elliman)
 To Visit the Tour:    Click Here!  Impressive David Powers Semi-Custom Home- A previous model -in Woodcreek Reserves Master Planned Community. Very practical home from the inside out with exquisite architectural design! Gated porte-cochere for your precious vehicles & a covered patio with outdoor speakers for fun gatherings. Spacious high ceilings & an open concept floor plan connects the kitchen, formal dining, breakfast & family rooms flawlessly. Perfect use of accent colors gives a vivid welcoming ambience. Master is conveniently located on the first floor. The dreamy huge kitchen is equipped with gas cooktop, island, built-in wine rack cabinet, custom copper farm sink, & lots of storage cabinet space. Great use of recessed lighting throughout. The fun continues upstairs with a larg...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
Being a First Time Home Buyer in Katy, Texas makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner  and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renewBuying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget!  The benefits of being a First Time Home Buyer in Katy, Texas greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:           Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in value...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Cinco Ranch Church of Christ Hosts Big Bunny Bash The Cinco Ranch Church of Christ is holding The Big Bunny Bash on Saturday April 15, 2017 at the church located 6655 S, Mason Rd in Katy TX. The Big Bunny Bash starts at 9:30 AM and lasts until noon. There is no charge for this family friendly event.  Big Bunny Bash is geared for children from the ages of 2 through 5TH grade.   The event includes egg hunts , carnival, various games and a petting zoo. If you want more information go to www.crcoc.org/bigbunnybash. You will need to register to obtain a ticket.  Above image courtesy of Bing free to modify, share and use pictures.  Cinco Ranch Church of Christ Hosts Big Bunny Bash 
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Whoop.. I Hit 2 Million Points in ActiveRain.. Finally..  Monday this week I finally made the 2 Million point level in ActiveRain. Whoop!!  I actively started participating in AR back in 2011 when I had approx.  70 K points. I had joined AR back in the summer of 2007. I obviously did not participate very much for my first 4 years or so. After all this time and numerous blogs, comments, contests, etc. I finally arrived at the 2 Million point level. It was not easy to say the least!  I want to Thank many folks including but limited to ActiveRain staff, my AR virtual friends, everyone who follows me, folks who comment on my posts and all who wished me congratulations the last few days. It has been a fun and educational ride.  I feel we have been so fortunate to have made numerous virtual f...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Houston Auto Show at NRG Center 2017The Houston Auto Show which has been in existence for 34 years starts on Wednesday April 5, 2017 runs through Sunday April 9 , 2017. The show takes place at NRG Center ( formerly Reliant Center) . This is a great opportunity for everyone to see the latest cars, trucks and SUV’s from the World’s best Automakers. There will be over 700,000 square feet space devoted to the latest and greatest vehicles from all of the top automakers. Over  700 new vehicles with several being  debuts from approx. 20 automakers will be on display. In addition, about 70 vehicles are available for test drives. The Houston Auto show is a car lover's dream. Tickets cost $12 per person per day. Children 6 to 12 years old are $5 and under 6 are FREE when accompanied by one adult....
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Katy ISD Police / DEA Taking Back Unused or Expired Prescriptions 2017Mark L. Hopkins Law Enforcement Center20370 Franz RD.Katy, TX 77449 Saturday April 29, 2017 the Katy ISD Police ion in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration ( DEA) will be giving the general public the opportunity to get rid of unused or expired prescriptions from their homes. This Taking Back event is taking place at the Mark L. Hopkins Law Enforcement Center in Katy which is located at the address shown above. Take Back starts at 10 AM and lasts until 2 PM. Last September, Americans across the Nation turned in more than 617,000 pounds of prescription drugs at sites operated by the DEA at approximately 5,500 sites across the US. Since inception this program has taken in more than  4.8 million pounds of...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Car Show Cane Island Katy TX Saturday April 8, 2017 from 10 AM till 4 PM Cane Island is hosting a Car Show. This is a family event and the public is invited. The developers and builders want people to know they can live the Resort Lifestyle right here in Cane Island Katy TX. This events features classic, muscle and exotic cars. Attendees can vote for their favorite. Prizes totalling $5,000 will be awarded.   In addition, There will be a No Label Brewing Biergarten; Food trucks; Live Radio DJ; Car Art; Bounce Houses; Face Painter & Balloon Artist.  You will have an opportunity to win a $400 hotel gift card along with a Lexus car to enjoy during your weekend getaway.    Car Show Cane Island Katy TX 
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Spring Cleaning of Blog Posts in Katy TX Debbie Laity  who is an agent with Cedaredge Land Company created a March 2017 Challenge requiring participants to go back and clean-up prior posts. I started in Activerain back in 2007 but I did not really get going with writing regular posts until around May 2011. I decided the early posts were so terrible it would be depressing plus tortious to go back and reread and modify these horrible posts.  I took the scatter gun approach of looking for recent posts where I was confident I could make improvements fairly ( or so I thought at first) easily and correct errors. Updating data, pictures and checking links was part of my process. This whole process will take many more hours to completely review and change all the posts needing attention. I will...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
The Three Brands I Trust in Katy TX Our friends Ron and Alexandra Seigel  created a challenge for March to write a post concerning the 3 brands which we trust. My picks for brands to trust already changed as the days in March passed on. I think like many of us the list is changing as time goes on.  My list might have a couple of surprises as some folks may say Really! My 3 brands I trust are as follows: Brooks Athletic Shoes/ RoadRunner Sports - I use to be a runner but hip replacement surgery over 6 years ago ended my running days. I now use a treadmill for my cardio exercise. I use to hate using a treadmill for cardio exercise but one has to change as the situation dictates. I have very flat feet and finding shoes of any kind and especially running/training shoes is difficult at best....
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Annual Folk Life Festival Hosted by Katy ISD    Katy Independent School District (KISD) is hosting the 32nd annual Folk Life Festival on Saturday April 1, 2017 from 9 AM to 4 PM. The Festival is being held as usual at the District’s Outdoor Learning Center (OLC). The OLC is located in Old or Historic Katy with its address being 6301 Stadium Dr. Katy TX. Admission is $1 per person.  Katy ISD Outdoor Learning Center (OLC) is situated on 35 acres of land which is kept in its natural state. All the building blend into the natural setting. The festival concept is for students to experience life as it was for early Texan’s. The buildings include history and science classrooms mixed in with a barn and a blacksmith shop.  Attendees will get to experience the OLC being transformed into a 1800’s...
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