I know that many of you are on Facebook and now there is a way that you can help one of my favorite Pearland non-profits!  JPMorgan Chase has given more than $100 million to nonprofit organizations every year for the past five years, focusing on community development, education, and arts and culture. The bank strives to be a catalyst to meaningful, positive, and sustainable change within high-need neighborhoods and communities across the globe. It also supports employee efforts through matching gift and volunteer programs. Earlier this year, Chase provided over 500,000 local organizations with a national platform to promote their missions, attract new supporters, and gain visibility with more than 2 million Chase Community Giving fans. At the end of the program, they gave away $5 milli... 06/16/2010

Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general. Please click on this link to view the Housing Trends JUNE - 2010 Newsletter: http://budurl.com/June2010RENews The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, the U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.org reports and other sources. It also includes press releases with charts and videos, key market indicators and real estate sales and price statistics, a video message by a nationally recognized economist, maps, mortgage rates and calculators, con... 06/14/2010

First impressions count! That's why curb appeal is such a large factor when home buyers are considering buying a home. I have many clients ask me what they should do to their yard before putting their Pearland home on the market. Here is a list of things that I tell my clients:   Front Door - Make sure that your front door is freshly painted or at the very minimum, clean it so that there are no marks. The appearance of the front door makes a huge impression on potential buyers. I had one client tell me that after she had her front door freshly painted, it made the entry into the house 10 times better. Additionally, replace any outdated light fixtures. Home Improvement stores offer a wide variety of inexpensive – yet fashionable light fixtures that can add value to your home.   Lawn Care... 06/11/2010

Retire in Style.  Come to Country Place in Pearland, TX - a 55+ Active Community.  This home features a large den with fireplace, big kitchen with island and lots of cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car attached garage.  Country Place is a gated community with a guard 24/7, Carriage House with lots of activities, olympic pool and tennis courts.  Visit Country Place today and you will want to stay! 06/05/2010

  Summer is here and with it - the heat!  Many Pearland home buyers these days are looking for more energy efficient homes.  Here are a few ways you can make your Pearland home more energy efficient:       Add Insulation to Your Walls and Attic. Adding additional insulation to your walls and attic can make a big difference in your home's energy bills.  Blown-in insulation by a professional is a cost-effective way to add insulation and save money.  Make sure to use a reputable and experienced contractor when adding insulation.  Check your local chamber of commerce or Better Business Bureau for a list of area businesses.     Plant Shade Trees.  While planting shade trees may take a few years to actually help your energy bills, if you are planning on staying in your home for a long period ... 06/04/2010

Its an important question - just what are buyers looking for in Pearland homes for sale? Pearland Home buyers know exactly what they want and knowing their list of desires will make it easier to sell your Pearland home.   Its all about the Aesthetics.  Pearland Home buyers are looking for homes with fresh decor! Newly painted walls, nice flooring, updated appliances all go a long way when your house is on the market.  It can make a world of difference especially when showing an older home.  Buyers want a prospective home to be updated and fresh when they buy it!   Energy Efficient.  Home buyers are looking for energy efficient homes.  Energy Star appliances, for example, are a big selling point with potential home buyers.  Home with lower utilities costs tend to do better on the market ... 06/02/2010

2003 Fairwood Pearland, TX 77581   Fabulous home in Pearland in the desired Willow Lakes Estates subdivision for sale AND reduced!  If you are looking for a large home then look no further! This Pearland home offers 4-5 bedrooms and 4 full baths!    Downstairs offers a spacious and open floor plan perfect for your growing family!    The kitchen offers loads cabinet space and a large island!  The beautiful black back splash compliment the black appliances. Upgraded wood floors and beautiful granite counter tops finish off this amazing kitchen.  Pictures do not do it justice!   Bring your large furniture! The spacious Master suite located downstairs is certainly big enough! The walk in closet features built-in shelves perfect for organizing.       The beautiful living area is perfect for... 05/28/2010

  Buying a home in Pearland may be one of the most important transactions of your life!     It is important that you obtain quality information to make an informed decision when buying a home in Pearland. Its my job as your Pearland Realotr to help you. You now can sign up for FREE Buyer Reports for the Pearland area which are available to you with no obligation. They will help you save time and make a educated decision on buying a home!   Follow the link for FREE Buyers Reports and simply check some or all the reports that you are interested in and I will send them to you via email.       Below are sample reports that you can sign up as a buyer when you are thinking about Buying a home in Pearland! Common Home Buying Mistakes  Finding Your Home  Moving And Packing Tips  Thinking About... 05/26/2010

Are you looking for activities to involve your kids in this summer? Pearland Parks and Recreation has some GREAT events planned for this summer - perfect for every member of your family!   Pearland Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events: Summerfest! Music, Movies & More! – Every Friday May-July FREE Concerts start at 7pm, FREE Movies start at Dusk (about 8pm) Concerts in May & June are at Southdown Park, 2150 Country Place Parkway Concerts & Movies in July are at Independence Park, 3919 Liberty Drive May & June: Come out and relax to the tunes of a live band every Friday night! A food vendor will be on hand selling a variety of tasty food or bring your own! The Splash Pad and Play Ground will be available for the kids. Friday, May 28 - Jerry Diaz & Hanna's Reef, Caribbean style music July... 05/25/2010

Pearland HAR Multiple Listings - MLS   Thinking about moving to Pearland? Thinking about buying another home in Pearland?   School is almost out and summer is almost here! Now is the time to buy a home! Mortgage interest rates are still at a all time low! And now, there is great news for potential home buyers. You now can have your own website with all the latest Pearland HAR Multiple Listings - MLS.   Things you will get with your own, personal Pearland HAR Multiple Listings - MLS website A personalize list of home meeting YOUR homebuying specifications Email alerts when there are new Pearland home listings on the market Alerts when there have been price changes on homes on the market Photographs on all subject properties Write and save notes on each house MUCH, MUCH MORE!       It is... 05/25/2010

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a blog on preparing your Pearland home for hurricane season.  Since it is so important to be prepared, I wanted to re-post the Hurricane Preparation seminars hosted by Brazoria County.  If you missed the first one, please note that there are several that are being offered through the county.  These seminars offer you great tips on how to prepare your house and family for hurricane season.  Some of the topics being discussed are: • National Weather Service Update for 2010 • What we have learned from past storms • Being prepared when officials recommend evacuation • Evacuation HUB and destinations • Preparations (home, vehicles, etc.) • Disaster supply kit information • When you should return   Preparedness is the key to protecting you and your family! Plea... 05/24/2010

MAY-2010 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general. The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, the U.S. Census Bureau and Realtor.org reports, videos, key market indicators and real estate sales statistics, a video message by a nationally recognized economist, maps, mortgage rates and calculators, consumer articles, plus local neighborhood information and more. Please click here to view the MAY-2010 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewslett... 05/22/2010

It is our pleasure to recommend the services of James Potenza to any home buyer in the Pearland, TX area. He assisted us in the recent purchase of our home and we greatly appreciated his attention to detail, knowledge, and no-pressure approach. Because we moved from another state, James's knowledge about the area's properties, subdivisions, HOAs, taxes, pricing, etc. was simply invaluable to us. He gave us a lot of relevant information and helped us find a beautiful home in a very nice and quiet neighborhood, with convenient access to the highway, shopping and other amenities. James was very attentive to the parameters we set for our search. Not only was he able to create personalized email notifications sent to us with relevant listings, but also was patient with us to show us multiple... 05/20/2010

Southwyck subdivision is one of the fastest growing subdivisions in Pearland, Texas - And for very good reason! This master-planned community has a lot to offer its residents!   The Southwyck subdivision began development in the mid-1980s.  Nestled along North Folk Drive (east of Cullen Boulevard and west of FM 1128), the Southwyck subdivision contains several neighborhoods: Southglen/Emerald Pointe, Huntington Park, Southfield Village, Lakecrest Estates, Edgewater Estates, and South Manor.   Southwyck offers many amenities to its homeowners such as access to the Southwyck Golf Course.  The Southwyck Golf Club is an 18 hole course located on a lake.    This golf course is in pristine condition! The Southwyck Golf Club offers a 2200 square foot banquet facility that overlooks the golf co... 05/20/2010

  Lately, there has been a lot of talk in the local news about economic woes in the Houston Area.  NASA job concerns seems to add to the local recession worries.  This in turn has effected the way many view the local real estate market.    However, in a recent Houston Chronicle article, the head of the University of Houston's Institute for Regional Forecasting, Barton Smith, noted that Houston is working its way out of the recession sooner than originally expected.   "The old wisdom that because Houston was so late in getting into the recession that it would be late in getting out of it simply proved to be wrong," Smith stated. "There are two key reasons the Houston economy has held up so much better than most parts of the country: a fast oil price recovery and stable home prices."    ... 05/19/2010

  An interesting article ran in the Houston Chronicle today regarding mortgage rates.  It noted that the average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage "dipped to 4.93 percent this week from 5 percent a week earlier" becoming "the  lowest level since mid-December when rates averaged 4.81 percent."  On a 15-year fixed rate mortgage, the average rate was 4.3 percent, down from 4.36 percent last week!   What great news for Pearland home buyers!   What does this mean for the Pearland real estate market? First of all, it opens the door for Pearland home buyers to lock-in low interest rates on their mortgages.  Many thought that mortgage interest rates would begin to increase during the month of May but it is clear that there is still a great opportunity to finance a home in Pearland at histor... 05/14/2010

Pearland Parks and Recreation wants to hear from you! As the Pearland Parks and Recreation Department updates its Master Plan, Pearland Parks and Recreation would like input from citizens, groups and organizations to identify preferred types, locations and designs of parks and recreation facilities. The Master Plan provides a comprehensive policy direction for a twenty year planning period. Please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/parksmasterplanupdate2010 to complete a survey so we can gather important data that will provide strategic direction and help identify policies and standards for the future. With your help we can reach our vision of being the leader in providing quality services that connect the community through people, parks and programs. The Pearland Parks and Recreation... 05/13/2010

Pearland Texas Hurricane Preparation 2010 Everyone in Pearland Texas and surrounding areas remembers Hurricane Ike two years ago.  Almost everyone I know had some sort of damage done to their Pearland homes and/or yards.  In fact, several tornadoes touched down in Pearland, leaving behind mass damage to properties across town. Our home in Pearland had lots of damage and we lots years old trees.  We stayed through the hurricane in our home along with other family members and friends.  Honestly, I have to say, I do not know if our family will stay again.  The fear for me was overwhelming. We had water leaks everywhere in the house, trees, coming down and even had an exterior door fly off the handle. I honestly thought we were prepared. One thing I will say is, we will be better prepared ... 05/12/2010

If you are considering buying a home in the Pearland Area, now is a very good time.  Interest rates are still very low and home prices are great for buyers!   You need a Realtor who will look out for your best interests and treat you with respect and dignity.  At Texas United Brokers Realty, we can help you find your dream home and make the process as easy as possible for you.  We are here to guide you from getting pre-approved to getting the keys to your new home.  Don't sit on the fence if you are able to buy now.  The market is already making a shift in Texas and home prices are going up.  Buying or Selling - We are here to help.  Call Pam Miller - 713-269-9017  05/08/2010

Ready to buy a home in the Pearland, TX area?  I can help.  The government may have taken away the 1st time homebuyers credit, but I have one that will continue until the end of August 2010. Call me and let's find your dream home.  You need a Realtor to represent your interests when buying a home.  I can lead you from getting pre-approved to getting the keys to your new home.   This is a great time to buy a home with interest rates still low and great prices on homes.  Call me. Pam Miller Texas United Brokers Realty 713-269-9017 05/07/2010