Have you received your new tax appraisal notice in the mail?  I don't know about you, but the increase of 7% on my home got me really excited.  You can sense the sarcasm in my statement.  Especially after I read the Sunday Houston Chronicle special section that said my neighborhood dropped .7%.  I guess I am really skewing the average.  The Harris County Appraisal District has made it more convenient for those wanting to protest their taxes by creating iFile and iSettle.  iFile will save you time and a stamp for filing the protest with the appraisal district.  You can go to www.hcad.org/ifile.  You will need the iFile number that appears in the upper right hand corner of your appraisal notice.  This number is unique and is your protected password for your account. The Harris County Appr... 04/07/2009

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Keller Williams Realty Shifts to the 3rd Largest Real Estate Company in the Nation(By agent count) #1 Coldwell Banker - 109,167 Agents (Down 7.3%)#2 Century 21 - 105,641 Agents (Down 9.5%)#3 Keller Williams - 78,441 Agents(Down 7.2%)#4 Re/MAX - 85,737 Agents (Down 19.4%)#5 Prudential - 68,000 Agents (Down 8.8%) According to the 2008 REAL Trends 500 report, Keller Williams was the only real estate franchise that experienced a positive growth in the toal number of sides, the total number of offices and the agent count per office.  Keller Williams according to the report increased market share by 161% while only one other company gained market share recorded at under 20%. When considering a realtor whether buying or selling a home, consider a realtor that is with a company that through inn... 04/06/2009

4427 Pool Hill Rd Brookshire, TX Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour Super buy for area. Property has 5.37 acres with pond, indoor pool, double fireplace and extra storage shed. MLS# 4853 $310,000 3 Bedrooms Bed, 3.5 Baths Bath 4427 Pool Hill RdBrookshire TX, 77423 The Heberts & Snyders, Owners EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON 281-548-3948 info@ExitRealtyNEHouston.com 04/04/2009

12315 Amanda Mdws Houston, TX Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour This home has many one of a kind features. 50-60K in upgrades. Room addition w/bath not included in sq ft - is double insulated with extra outlets (music room). Owner states closer to 5500 sq ft. (Please indepently verify all measurements.)Gorgeous Tile Floors, Granite Countertops, wood floors in upstairs bedrooms. Formal Dining, Study, Den with fireplace, Huge Gameroom UP and Huge Master Down on Culdesac Street. Everything you could possibly want for a Great Price. This won't last long! MLS# 83150204 $350,000 5 Bed, 4/1 Bath 12315 Amanda MdwsHouston TX, 77089 The Heberts & Snyders, Owners EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON 281-548-3948 info@ExitRealtyNEHouston.com 04/04/2009

14018 Loramie Creek Ct Houston, TX Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour GORGEOUS HOME W/DIRECT ACCESS TO LAKE HOUSTON LOCATED IN THE PRESTIGIOUS GATED COMMUNITY OF WATERS EDGE! TWO-STORY CEILINGS IN FAMILY ROOM, 4 BEDROOMS AND 3.5 BATHS, MASTER DOWN, FORMAL DINING, OVERSIZED STUDY, GAMEROOM, MEDIA ROOM, TWO COVERED BACK PATIOS, 4 CAR GARAGE W/ AUTO COURT, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, GE PROFILE STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, UPSTAIRS FEATURES JACK & JILL BATHROOM. MUCH, MUCH MORE! DEFINATELY A MUST SEE!!! MLS# 8320234 $444,900 4 Bed, 3/1 Bath 14018 Loramie Creek CtHouston TX, 77044 The Heberts & Snyders, Owners EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON 281-548-3948 info@ExitRealtyNEHouston.com 04/04/2009

6114 Longflower Ln Kingwood, TX Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour ***FORECLOSURE***SOLD ASIS***NO REPAIRS***What an Amazing Property! The Living Forest is a Great Place to Call Home and Raise a Family. Home is on culdesac street with Greenbelt access. You can do it all in this community--Ride Bikes, Sit by the water, Shop, Play golf, and Visit our many Parks. Don't miss this one! MLS# 96617884 $294,000 4 Bed, 3/1 Bath 6114 Longflower LnKingwood TX, 77345 The Heberts & Snyders, Owners EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON 281-548-3948 info@ExitRealtyNEHouston.com 04/04/2009

12415 Cedar Breaks Ct Humble, TX Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour Barely moved-in 4/4.5/3 Highland home features desirable mother-in-law suite on the first floor with a private bath. Upgrades include Media Rm, Hardwood floors, Sprinkler System, and on a cul-de-sac street. All other BR suites has an attached bathroom for Privacy. Refrigerator could be included with the right offer. Take a look at the virtual tour. Call or email to receive a copy of an Multi-Media CD containing valuable information, such as, Subdivision, School, Tax, and Area MLS# 968948 $335,000 4 Bed, 4/1 Bath 12415 Cedar Breaks CtHumble TX, 77346 The Heberts & Snyders, Owners EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON 281-548-3948 info@ExitRealtyNEHouston.com 04/04/2009

LEAGUE CITY GALVESTON LEAGUE CITY, Texas Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour BEAUTIFUL 2 STORY, 4/2.5 PERRY BUILT HOME. NO CARPET DOWNSTAIRS - ALL CERAMIC TILE AND WOOD! ISLAND KITCHEN WITH CORIAN COUNTERTOPS. FRESH PAINT INSIDE AND OUT! WASHER/DRYER AND REFRIDGERATOR STAY. POOL SIZE BACKYARD WITH DETACHED GARAGE. HOME IS LOCATED WITHIN MINUTES TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS WELL AS ABUNDANT SHOPPING!! DEFINITELY A MUST SEE. THIS HOME IS MOVE-N READY AND WILL NOT LAST! MLS# 9857 $209,900 4 Bed, 2/1 Bath LEAGUE CITY GALVESTONLEAGUE CITY Texas, 77573 The Heberts & Snyders, Owners EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON 281-548-3948 info@ExitRealtyNEHouston.com 04/04/2009

14018 Loramie Creek Ct Houston, TX Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour GORGEOUS HOME W/DIRECT ACCESS TO LAKE HOUSTON LOCATED IN THE PRESTIGIOUS GATED COMMUNITY OF WATERS EDGE! TWO-STORY CEILINGS IN FAMILY ROOM, 4 BEDROOMS AND 3.5 BATHS, MASTER DOWN, FORMAL DINING, OVERSIZED STUDY, GAMEROOM, MEDIA ROOM, TWO COVERED BACK PATIOS, 4 CAR GARAGE W/ AUTO COURT, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, GE PROFILE STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, UPSTAIRS FEATURES JACK & JILL BATHROOM. MUCH, MUCH MORE! DEFINATELY A MUST SEE!!! MLS# 8320234-3CEC-COPY $444,900 4 Bed, 3/1 Bath 14018 Loramie Creek CtHouston TX, 77044 The Heberts & Snyders, Owners EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON 281-548-3948 info@ExitRealtyNEHouston.com 04/04/2009

Master Planned Community in Summerwood HOUSTON, Texas Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour BEST DEAL IN SUMMERWOOD!GORGEOUS MICHAEL THOMAS ESTATE HOME.VERY CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED 4 BEDROOM HOME.VACANT AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE-IN.LARGE ISLAND KITCHEN W/GAS COOKTOP.CORIAN COUNTERS AND LOADS OF CUSTOM CABINETS.MASSIVE DEN AND GAMEROOM.ALL WALK-IN CLOSETS/3.5 BATHS/FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOM.PLANTATION SHUTTERS AND BLINDS.GORGEOUS FIREPLACE.TRIPLE CROWN MOULDING THRU-OUT.OVER 40K IN UPGRADES. MLS# 5598 $234,900 4 Bed, 3/1 Bath Master Planned Community in SummerwoodHOUSTON Texas, 77044 The Heberts & Snyders, Owners EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON 281-548-3948 info@ExitRealtyNEHouston.com 04/04/2009

Golf Course Home Atascocita, TX Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour Fabulous golf course views! Open floor plan with 4200 square feet of luxury living in a golf course community. 4 Bedrooms, 3 and one half bathrooms, 2 car garage with Porte Cochere, Formal Dining, Study, Great Room, Gourmet Island Kitchen and Covered Patio. Dynamite open floor plan boasts beautiful granite countertops in Kitchen and Master Bath, Stainless Steel GE Profile Built-in appliances. 5 inch plank gleaming hardwood flooring in Master Bedroom! Exclusive Golf Course Membership. Must see, immediate move-in! MLS# 5171 $430,000 4 Bedrooms Bed, 3.5 baths Bath Golf Course HomeAtascocita TX, 77396 The Heberts & Snyders, Owners EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON 281-548-3948 info@ExitRealtyNEHouston.com 04/04/2009

Beautiful two story in Waters Edge Houston, TX Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour BEAUTIFUL HOME!!! TWO STORY CEILINGS IN FAMILY ROOM, 4/3.5, MASTER DOWN, FORMAL DINING, OVERSIZED STUDY, GAMEROOM AND LOFT, COVERED PATIO, 3.5 TANDEM GARAGE, WOODED HOMESITE, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, WROUGHT IRON SPINDLES, SOD AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM, 18' TILE, UTILITY ROOM SINK, GE PROFILE SS APPLIANCES INCLUDING REFRIDGERATOR!!! YOU HAVE TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT!!! MLS# 3786845 $399,540 4 Bed, 3/1 Bath Beautiful two story in Waters EdgeHouston TX, 77044 The Heberts & Snyders, Owners EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON 281-548-3948 info@ExitRealtyNEHouston.com 04/04/2009

Beautiful home in Atascocita Humble, TX Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour RENOVATED RECENTLY ! Spacious living area has brick wall with fireplace and hearth. Large Window with lots of wall space for Plasma T V. Painted completely inside and outside, Newer Carpet, Updated Light Fixtures, Newer doors, ceramic tile in the Kitchen and Breakfast Rooms, halls and baths, baths have newer toilets and sinks! Formal Dining and Breakfast room, Newer Kitchen granite tile counters, newer stove, newer dishwasher. Big backyard fully fenced. This home is ready for immediate move-in. Area Pool, Great Schools, Close to Shopping. MLS# 21655458 $109,900 3 Bed, 2 Bath Beautiful home in AtascocitaHumble TX, 77346 The Heberts & Snyders, Owners EXIT REALTY N.E. HOUSTON 281-548-3948 info@E... 04/04/2009

  WCR MCE CRUISE  AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 LEAVE AT 4PM ON DAY ONE RETURN 8 AM ON DAY 6  CRUISE TIME!!!!!  THIS YEAR WE ARE GOING ON A 6 DAY/ 5 NIGHT CRUISE. GREAT FUN.  PLEASE SIGN UP BELOW IF YOU WANT TO GO!!!!!! WE HAVE 50 CABINS BOOKED ALL 50 OUTSIDE ROOMS AND THE PRICES AREAS FOLLOWS: OUTSIDE = $407.90 PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY PER ROOM                                                                EACH PERSON IN THE ROOM WILL RECEIVE $50.00 CREDIT BACK ONLY 50 CABINS SIGN UP NOW BEFORE IT'S TO LATE PLEASE GET YOUR INFORMATION TO JOHN BUCHANAN ASAP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! MUST HAVE DEPOSIT $200.00 BY May 1st. THE REMAINING BALANCE OF $207.90 WILL BE BILLED ON JULY 2ND.   NAME         __________________________________________   ROOMATE ________________________________________... 04/04/2009

Ten Steps Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE Uses to Sell Your Home | Kingwood TX Atascocita TX Humble TX Real Estate Through a free consultation, Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE helps with defining your goals, wants, needs, and expectations.  A good place to start before meeting with Jeremy for the consultation is to write out on a piece of paper your short and long term goals in life.  Ask yourself how does selling your home fit into the equation. Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE will assist you in determining the best price for your home in relation to what's going on in your local market.  Jeremy Williams will assess the current state of the local market and focus on comparable homes that are actually selling by conducting a Comparative Market Anal... 04/03/2009

Swim lessons offered by Texas Aquatics and Pool Services is currently booking swim lessons. If anyone is interested in swim lessons for their children or themselves this summer please give Emily Hansen a call or send her an email.  If you are not interested but know someone who may be please share this information with them.  She usually hits the water mid to late April. She is flexible with times, and if she does not have an opening for your availability, she has a wonderful staff of experienced instructors.  Here are the rates: Fish Camp (M-F) $25/child “Fish Camp” is a 5 day long, daily set of 45 minute swim lessons/workouts for competitive swimmers ages 5-18 years old.  The purpose of Fish Camp is to give your child a head start for the upcoming swim season.  Fish Camp is not a lear... 04/03/2009

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: A. Keith Hebert Broker/Owner EXIT Realty Northeast Houston 281-548-EXIT(3948) Info@ExitRealtyNEHouston.com John Buchanan Joins EXIT Realty Northeast Houston Top Producing Agent Formerly with Keller Williams Humble, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) April 2, 2009 -- John Buchanan, one of Houston's top real estate professionals, joined EXIT Realty Northeast Houston in Humble. "We're excited to welcome John to EXIT Realty," says A. Keith Hebert, Broker/Owner of the EXIT Realty Northeast Houston office at 3824 Atascocita Road, in the Kroger Shopping Center at the corner of Will Clayton & Atascocita Road. "EXIT Realty is growing and attracting top producing agents like John each and every day." John brings 7 years of real estate experience to EXIT Realty in the gre... 04/02/2009

We are proud to announce Lisa Weatherby has joined our office. In addition to her Property Management & other real estate activities, she has joined our growing REO Division, which is directed by Tara Salas . Please join us Thursday evening at 5:30 pm for an open house networking & training event. Duane Cottier from Delta Roofing will bring dinner & discuss roofing damage that many people may not realize occurred during Hurricane Ike. This week, we will cover "The Top 5 Things You Should Be Doing Using Technology": Syndication Craigs List Video Email Home Feedback Systems Social Networking Come see why these things are important, and how best to apply them to your real estate business! The event will be held Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7 pm in our office in the Kroger Shopping Center ... 04/02/2009

This graph represents the number of single-family homes sold each month comparing 2008 and 2009. While the volume is down from the previous year, 2008, you will notice that the graph continues to trend the same in terms of seasonal activity. This is very encouraging considering other markets across the United States that have taken a blow by the economic downturn. Small incremental increases in prices over the year along with a stable job market has insulated the real estate market for Kingwood TX. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in Kingwood TX, contact Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE. Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE specializes in residential real estate in the northeast Houston area including Kingwood TX, Atascocita TX, Humble TX, Fall Cre... 04/01/2009