Pearland Open House or No Open House? I get questioned quite often on if clients should there be an open house or no open House? Pearland Open houses are a bit of a confusing prospect for many home sellers. Some real estate agents swear by them, while others don't ever hold open houses. The question is: where, as a Pearland Realtor, do I stand on the open house debate? Over there years I have tried open houses, just to see if something has changed.  But, each time I have to say No nothing has changed.  Yes, I have picked up buyers for other homes but, seldom have I sold one of the homes I have held and open house. Open houses certainly have a purpose in today's real estate market. They can draw a big crowd and generate loads of interest. However, on the opposite end, they can attract no... 04/27/2010

Get the Home into Perfect Showing ConditionIn such a turbulent market, there are two things a seller can do when selling a home: price the property competitively, and ensure the property is in absolutely perfect condition. The more choices the buyer has, the more critical the showing condition. Right now there are 762 homes on the market in Pearland. 74 of the 762 homes are new construction.  This means as sellers you have to prepare and be competitive. Establish a Market TimeframeBefore placing the home on the market, clearly establish how long you will leave it for sale. Having an accurate picture of how long you can have your home on the market will help you to price it correctly. Work with a Pearland Realtor In such a volatile and competitive home selling market, someone with experi... 04/26/2010

Thinking about buying a home in Pearland or surrounding areas? One service as a client of the PearlandHomeTeam, you can have your very own website with daily updates of any new or changed home listings.  This gives you the ability to see homes as they come active on the market. Daily HAR MLS listing notifications will be emailed to you with a link to your own personalized website. Daily HAR MLS Listings website example   On your website you will be able to make notes for each listing. This will help you and your Pearland Realtor find your perfect home.  There is a favorites section Possibilities section Not Interested section We can sit down with you and discuss your needs, type of area, style of home, amenities and everything you really want and need in your next home. The PearlandHome... 04/24/2010

Sedona Lakes Subdivision Sedona Lakes is one of the newest and hottest communities in the Pearland area!     Located in Manvel, the Sedona Lakes subdivision is two exits from FM 518 on Hwy 288 South. This community has a lot of amenities to offer!   With over 600 acres, the new Sedona Lakes subdivision will utimately include beautiful lakes, several parks, miles of walking trails, a resort-style recreation center with a pool and playground, all encompassed by wetlands and foliage.   Sedona Lakes also offers a phenomonal recreation center for its residents.  This resort-style recreation center features a beautiful pool, water slides, and tanning deck.  It also features an open air building adjacent to the pool, with restroom facilities, a kitchen area and a grand fireplace, ideal for re... 04/24/2010

As a buyer client , I have had the pleasure of knowing James Potenza Exclusive Buyer's Agent for the last four months. He has been a tremendous help and an asset to my property search. I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of James to convey my thoughts and experiences. I feel confident in saying he has succeeded in his duties. James is a dedicated buyers agent and thus far his service has been exemplary. In the process of showing homes, he has proven to be a professional who is able to successfully locate and research appropriate properties for client criteria. James has also assisted me with referrals for critical home purchase service providers. Two people from a service provider he referred me to remarked often how fortunate I was to have someone like James and the buyer's... 04/23/2010

Benefits of Home Ownership in PearlandCredit: Owning a home helps you establish financial credibility. Independence: Owning your own home provides you with independence and more privacy than renting. You are free to paint walls, plant flowers, keep pets and anything else within deed restrictions and legal bounds. Investment : As you make more payments and own more of your home, you add to its investment value. Most improvements you make will also add to its value. Pride: A home reflects its owner's values and lifestyle. Owning a home in Pearland can provide you with a source of pride, enjoyment and satisfaction. Security: A home can provide security against inflation because the value of your home increases as prices go up. Stability: Being established in a community provides a sense of... 04/21/2010

Silverlake Subdivision Pearland, Texas When many people think of Pearland, they think of the beautiful, master planned community of Silverlake.  The Silverlake Subdivision in Pearland, Texas began development in the 1990s on the west side of the city.  Just minutes from Hwy 288, Silverlake is home to many residents who commute downtown or to the Texas Medical Center.   Silverlake boasts of a many fabulous amenities including a large man-made lake in which the community is centered around.   Beautiful houses land several community parks line the lake. The subdivision's park and recreational areas are PERFECT for exercise, family gatherings and playtime! In fact, there is never a time when I do not drive through the Silverlake subdivision when I don't see anyone out enjoying the recreatio... 04/13/2010

APRIL-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 APRIL-2010 Newsletter Housing Trends eNews... 04/11/2010

   Pearland Housing Market The other day I was reading an article, "Economic Armegeddon Weighs on Area Property Sales,"put out by the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR).  It stated that property sales in February fell "a whopping 26 percent compared to the same period last year."  The article also stated that the sales of foreclosed properties, which usually sell well below market value, made up 28 percent of all sales and dragged down both average and median prices.  Furthermore, the article grimly forcated that we would see more of the same in March with pending sales and active listings way down from months prior: "Though there are bargains to be had, with 401ks diminishing and more layoffs looming, potential home buyers are content to sit back and wait for the smoke to clear."   ... 04/06/2010

Pearland Neighborhood Center Presents Casino Royale! WHEN: May 7, 2010 TIME: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall   Looking for an evening of fun?  Then come to the Pearland Neighborhood Center Casino Royale on May 7th!  There will be live music, dinner and a casino!  This year's kings and queens canidates are: Queens Laura Austin - Frost Bank Gwen Douglas - AMS Felicia Kyle - Pearland City Council Kings Kevin Cole - Pearland City Council Greg Rincon - Rincon Law Firm Ed Slaback - Moody Bank   Please come out and support these candidates and the Pearland Neighborhood Center! Tickets are $50 and Tables are $600 (with your name displayed on table).   Other sponorships are available. Plus we will have a raffle for a chance to win gift cards of $1000, $500, $250. Don't have to be prese... 04/02/2010

Join me today at the Pearland Chamber of Commerce Business Expo at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm! Re/Max One will have a booth and we are giving away a lot of great items! come check us out!   04/01/2010

This past weekend, Pearland Parks and Recreation hosted its Annual Pearlnd Paws in the Park.  It was a BLAST!  One of the many reasons why I love Pearland is the great community events we have!  There were so many people from our community there and we all had a great time! Pearland Paws in the Park kicked things off on Saturday morning with the HEB Plus! Pet and Owner Fun Run followed by the national “Dock Diving” competition presented by Meadowlake Pet Resort. This were two neat events to watch! Check out Parks and Recreation's website for some great photos! Another aspect of Paws in the Park - and perhaps my favorite - was author Ruth Zavitsanos.  Zavitsanos traveled from the northeast to be at our Pearland community event.  She has a wonderful childrens' book titled The Villa Dog.  ... 04/01/2010

Pearland is just south of Houston and convenient to the Houston Medical Center and Downtown Houston area.  We have homes in a wide range of prices and sizes and have a home that will fit your needs.  You still have time to get in on the $8,000 First time Homebuyer Credit.   The Pearland Towne Center is on the West Side of Pearland and very near to the Master Planned Comunity of Shadow Creek Ranch.  Call me and let's find your dream home!  Pam Miller   713-269-9017 03/26/2010

    Great family home in great Silverlake neighborhood.  This home has a great master suit with luxury bath.  It has a split floor plan for privacy.  There is a private home office with French doors. The kitchen is spacious with lots of cabinet space, Corian countertops and large breakfast room with window seats.  The backyard is large and lovely; entire yard has automatic sprinklers.  Convenient location with access to 288 and Beltway 8; near fabulous shopping and restaurants at Pearland Town Center; a quick trip to the Houston Medical Center, major league sports arenas and the museum and art districts.  Please don't miss this house, call me today for your private showing. Call me today at 713-569-7702 for more information about this house. Visit my website to view all Pearland area li... 03/26/2010

It’s not often that a Realtor can combine spirituality and the sole backbone of their mission in a real estate transaction. Yesterday, Our First Nest Realty did both. Less than one year ago, Rabbi Yossi Zaklikofsky opened the Pearland Jewish Center and started gathering the Jewish community of Pearland, Alvin, Friendswood and surrounding areas. The group grew so fast, they quickly outgrew the home they often met at. That’s where Our First Nest Realty comes into the story. Zaklikofsky asked Pearland Realtor Paul Silverman to help find a new home in Pearland that would accommodate this growing community. After several visits to potential sites, they found one that worked perfect for the community and the family. Less than a month later, they are closed on their new home in Pearland and th... 03/24/2010

I did a consult this weekend, with some staging, and the homeowners couldn't believe how the changes had made such a big difference.  They both commented that they would have never thought of doing these things and were so glad that the suggestions made were doable. And best of all the changes were only going to cost a few hundred dollars to get their home completely ready to put on the market.   Staging doesn't have to break the bank.   They needed a few accessories, greenery, paint and accent pieces after we repositioned their furniture and we used items from other rooms, including wedding gifts that had been in a closet for years! A home staging consultation is all this couple needed to pull everything together.  They are now well on their way to being competitive with the new homes ... 03/21/2010

If you are looking for a new home, where will you begin your search? Will it be in the local news paper on the internet? Most people, 92% of all home buyers start their search on the internet. So where do you start your search for a new home on the internet? To be able to find all of the listed properties, you only need to go to one site. A site that uses the MLS, Multiple Listing Service, a site like http://www.danfrankrealty.com. When you get to a site that let's you search MLS data only, you will find all listed properties and they will be up to date.  Even sites like Zillow, Yahoo and even Google can't compair to a true MLS only search. When you go to a site that has NON-MLS listings, you will really never know how up to date that information is. You run the risk of finding your dr... 03/20/2010

THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY A HOME IN SHADOW CREEK RANCH!  INTEREST RATES ARE STILL VERY LOW AND THERE ARE MANY NEW AND RESALE HOMES TO CHOOSE FROM IN A WIDE RANGE OF PRICES TO FIT YOUR NEEDS.   SHADOW CREEK RANCH IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED JUST OFF HWY 288 AND SHADOW CREEK PARKWAY IN PEARLAND.   THIS MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY IS NEAR THE HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER WITH BELTWAY 8 CLOSE BY, YOU ARE CLOSE TO AIRPORTS, SPORTING EVENTS AND THE GALLERIA AREA.  THE PEARLAND TOWNE CENTER IS A SHORT DRIVE AWAY AND YOU WILL ENJOY THE MANY SHOPS INCLUDING MACY'S, DILLARDS, YANKEE CANDLE SHOP AND ON AND ON.  THE PEARLAND TOWNE CENTER ALSO HAS A FARMER'S MARKET TWICE A MONTH.  BUY OR SELL YOUR SHADOW CREEK RANCH HOME WITH PAM AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $500.00 CREDIT ISSUED AT OUR CLOSING!  CALL TODAY AND YOU... 03/19/2010

Pearland Old Townsite Farmer's Market   This past weekend marked the grand opening of the Pearland Old Townsite Farmer's Market. If you weren't there, you missed an exciting community event! I had the opportunity to go this weekend with my family and we had a great time!  I was so impressed by the variety of vendors at the Pearland Old Townsite Farmer's Market.  Plus, the Market is wrapped around the Zylinski Park.  The perfect place for the kids to play.  All the parents and kids I saw were happy and having a blast. While there was a variety of produce vendors, there were also vendors such as Fusion Beans, a specialty coffee roaster based out of Webster, Texas; Edible Earth Resources, which helps their customers with composting, rain water harvesting, herb and vegetable gardens, and m... 03/17/2010

  Every year on March 17th, you can see scores of people dressed in green, pictures of four leaf covers and leprechauns, and even food dyed in the color green all to honor St. Patrick's Day.  But what is the real story behind this fun celebration? I did some digging to find out the background of this day and the traditions behind it.   Saint Patrick There are a lot of legends surrounding Saint Patrick and his journey to sainthood, but we do know that he was actually British or even Scottish rather than Irish. At the age of sixteen, Patrick, along with several others, was kidnapped by Irish raiders who attacked his family estate.  They took him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. During this time, he worked as a shepherd.  Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for s... 03/16/2010