Shadow Creek Ranch in Pearland showed strong home sales for May 2009. There were 20 reported sales through Houston Association of Realtors.  Right now Shadow Creek Ranch has 43 pending sales.  It is an exciting time in Real Estate, especially in Shadow Creek Ranch in Pearland.   Number of Properties: 20 SOLD in Shadow Creek Ranch in May 2009 ( Average Sales Price / Average SqFt ) : ( 216586 / 2636 ) = $ 82.16 ( Average Adjusted Sales Price / Average SqFt ) : ( 213108 / 2636 ) = $ 80.85   Contact Maggie McFarland to buy or sale property in Shadow Creek Ranch in Pearland Maggie McFarland - RE/MAX One - 281-412-2022 Visit Maggie McFarland on the Internet at TheHomeSourceOnline.com 06/02/2009

Homes are selling in Silverlake. May 2009 there were 21 reported resale homes through Houston Association of Realtors.  Currently there are 30 Pending sales waiting to go to closing.  Silverlake in Pearland continues to prove the Master Plan Community is a great place to own a home.    Number of Properties: 21 SOLD and Closed in May 2009 for Silverlake in Pearland ( Average Sales Price / Average SqFt ) : ( 212004 / 2629 ) = $ 80.64 ( Average Adjusted Sales Price / Average SqFt ) : ( 208475 / 2629 ) = $ 79.30   Thinking about buying or selling a home in Silverlake in Pearland Contact Maggie McFarland - RE/MAX One at 281-412-2022 Visit Maggie McFarland on the web at TheHomeSourceOnline 06/02/2009

SELL YOUR Pearland HOME FOR MORE Sell Your Pearland Home for More first idea from Maggie McFarland: Creating the "WOW! Factor" Before potential Pearland buyers start arriving with their checklists in hand, know this: Their decision to buy will be based primarily upon emotional considerations. Your informedefforts can elicit the emotional "buying" responses you want. Creating the "WOW! Factor" of a glowing presentation, as outlined below, will encourage the buyer's attention, intrigue and desire. Eliciting these emotional states will be your primary job as a seller. The simple procedures outlined below can help turn heads and create the desire to purchase. Sell Your Pearland Home for More second  idea from Maggie McFarland: Start With A GREAT First Impression First impressions are the m... 06/01/2009

A couple months ago when President Obama announced his housing recovery plans, he talked in terms of "responsible" home owners who need help to stay in their primary residence.  He did not want to help "speculators who took risky bets on a rising market and bought homes not to live in but to sell." His intent was admirable, as homeownership is a valued cornerstone of the American way.  To imply that all other property owners were "speculators" and to make that a dirty word was unduly harsh.  In a country where most people start out renting and where some people happily rent all their lives, investment in rental property is an honorable tradition - and a necessity.  Since few people buy investment property as a charitable enterprise, buying a property at a low price, rehabbing it, and ho... 05/28/2009

  Lakes of Highland Glen, continues to be a wonderful place to own a home in Pearland, Texas.           Lakes of Highland Glen is a 550 acre master planned community.  This community in Pearland offers beautiful lakes with towering fountains, stone tower entries, community recreational centers with swimming pool, and lush landscaping entries on Pearland Parkway.         Lakes of Highland Glen, has new homes and resale homes.  The new homes are priced from the $170's to 300's. There are three builders to choose from, Beazer Homes, Newmark Homes and Plantation Homes.  The current resale homes are priced from $169,900 to $589,000. The average square footage of the resale homes on the market is 3203. Currently there are eight resale pending sales in Lakes of Highland Glen.  The average pen... 05/28/2009

    After many months City of Pearland will move back into City Hall starting today May, 26, 2009. The move is scheduled to take a couple of days.   Pearland City Hall is located at 3519 Liberty Drive in Pearland. Pearland City Hall was damaged during Hurricane Ike.  Ike made its final landfall east of Galveston, Texas on September 13, 2008. The City of Pearland has stated that all services for the City of Pearland will not be interrupted during the move back into City Hall. For further information on the move. To get more City of Pealrand information visit http://www.cityofpearland.com.   Visit Pearland Realtor Maggie McFarland @ TheHomeSourceOnline   Maggie McFarland - RE/MAX One 281-412-2022 05/26/2009

Pearland homeowners it is a great time of year to sell your home.  Take advantage of the free home market analysis from your Pearland Real Estate Agent. Pearland Homeowners Sell Your Home Information!! If you're planning to sell your Pearland home in the next few months, this FREE service is designed to help establish your Pearland home current market value. Simply choose FREE Market Analysis and fill out the requested information. Maggie McFarland will use comparable Pearland sold listings to help you calculate the fair market value of your home. Pearland Home Owners Visit Maggie McFarland - Pearland Real Estate Agent on the web at TheHomeSourceOnline.com Maggie McFarland - RE/MAX One 281-412-2022   05/25/2009

TOP reason to use a Pearland REALTOR® is a Pearland REALTOR® knows the local Pearland market area. The neighborhoods, Pearland ISD, market values and local Pearland Realtors® have buyers that are actively searching for homes in Pearland. 1. YourPearland REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power 2. Your Pearland REALTOR® has many resources to assist you in your home search. 3. YourPearland REALTOR® can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. 4. YourPearland REALTOR® can help you negotiate. 5. YourPearland REALTOR® provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property. 6. YourPearland REALTOR® can help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders. 7. YourParland REALTOR® can guide y... 05/25/2009

The Pearland TX real estate market continues to shine very bright. Looking at the trends over the last 2 years, you can see the Pearland TX housing market is doing better than ever. In April 2007 the average sales price was at an all time high of $192000 and in April 2008 the average sales price jumped to $203000 and in April 2009, Pearland is setting new records with an average sales price of $210000. So the average sales price in Pearland TX is up $18000 in the last 3 years... And I for one say that is great. Now I will say the Pearland TX real estate market has slowed in volume. So what does that mean? It means that not as many houses are selling or for Sale. Pearland only has about 3.9 months of inventory to sell at this time and is what is driving up the price. Before Ike hit our a... 05/22/2009

Bay Area Pet Adoptions is a limited admission nonprofit group dedicated to the lives of the homeless companion animals that it accepts.  Its facilities can accommodate a group that would help with weeding and mowing the shelter grounds.  For more information, call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or visit www.volunteerhouston.org. www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Pearland home staging expertise to market a house for increased buyer appeal.  The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area. 05/21/2009

Master Planned Community Silverlake in Pearland continues to have steady home sales.  As a Pearland Texas Realtor Silverlake has been one of great interest. I have homeowners that sell their current home because they need a larger home for one reason or another.  Homeowners want to stay and live in Silverlake.  They like Pearland schools, location to shopping, neighbors, or the golf course.  There are many reasons why they want to live in Silverlake all are good to each person.  Because of this Silverlake continues to have good home sales. To see the Active mls listing and Recent Sales in Silverlake visit Maggie McFarland's website at pearlandhometeam.com Maggie McFarland RE/MAX - One 281-412-2022       05/18/2009

Great community just South of Houston off of Highway 288. Shadow Creek Ranch in Pearland first home was built in 2002 fast forward to 2009 and Shadow Creek Ranch has over 5000 homes and is still growing.  Shadow Creek Ranch in Pearland is a master planned community just minutes from Houston, Texas. The community offers lakes, hike and bike trails, schools, Town Center, Corporate Campus, Hospital, Day Care Facility's, churches, and close to restaurants and shopping.   Click HERE!! Shadow Creek Ranch in Pearland homes for Sale RE/MAX One - Maggie McFarland 281-412-2022   05/17/2009

Individuals or groups can collect and donate nonperishable food, paper products, personal hygiene items, baby supplies, clothing, linens, and detergent to Houston Bay Area agencies providing supplies to families and children.  Call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-182-6035, or visit www.volunteerhouston.org for more information. www.StagingSmartNSold.com offers Houston home staging solutions to effectively market houses to appeal to more buyers.  Home staging fees begin at $150. The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area. 05/15/2009

Pearland Texas, this is one fine home  for sale  located in the heart of Pearland. Quick access to beltway 8! Close to restaurants, parks, Pearland Texas schools and shopping. Very well maintained home with 3 bedrooms and a study that could be a 4th bedroom. Lots of ceramic tile! Awesome large island kitchen! Large master suite with walk-in closet! Over-sized nicely landscaped backyard. Take a look at this Pearland home for sale TODAY! Pearland Texas Home for sale Pictures $182,850.00         Click HERE tp get more detail of this Pearland Texas Home for sale Click Here Maggie Mcfarland RE/MAX One http://www.TheHomeSourceOnline.com 281-412-2022     05/14/2009

Pearland Texas residents have one more reason to be proud to live in this community. Pearland Parks & Recreation Night with the Astros 1/2 Price Night this Friday Night! With the quick access to the Gulf Freeway, Beltway 8 and Hwy 288, it will on take minutes from your home to the ball game. So come on out and enjoy the night will other fellow Pearland residents.  Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers May 22, 2009        To order tickets just go to www.astros.com/pearland use the password pearland.     Click Here!! For More Pearland Community Information  Maggie McFarland RE/MAX One - 281-412-2022                                                                                                                                                                                                      ... 05/11/2009

 GREAT NEWS for first time home purchasers in Pearland, Texas !!! Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH Program) Program is NOW accepting applications for the payment assistance program. The City of Pearland is included in the program. The down payment assistance program provides up to $10,000 for use toward the down payment and closing costs associated with purchasing a new or existing home.  So what does this mean to Pearland Texas First Home Buyers? It means you can now get into a home for very little money!! Visit the Southeast Texas Housing for more information or contact Maggie McFarland at pearlandhometeam@aol.com   Click HERE!! Pearland Home Buyers for more Real Estate Resources!! Maggie McFarland RE/MAX One 281-412-2022 Sign Up to Recieve All MLS Listing and Receive... 05/11/2009

Pearland Texas future home buyers, in the loan approval process you will make a loan application with a lender. The lender may ask for information such as your job history, last two or three bank statements, W-2s, and pay stubs. Within a couple of days of applying for your loan approval, you should receive a good faith estimate that will outline costs associated with the loan. (most lenders can get this to you the same day) The estimate should also give you an approximate amount the funds that will be needed at the loan closing. As a pre-approved buyer, you will be taken more seriously when negotiating items like sales prices and fees. When it is time to present offers on properties, your offer will be more attractive to a seller. The seller will know that you have already finished with... 05/10/2009

For the first time ever one of my very good friends parents home flooded for the first time, a couple of weeks ago.  The very first time and they had three (3) feet of water in their home.  They have lived in this house for over 30 years.  Unfortunately, I hear these stories and so many times people did not have flood insurance on their homes.  My friends parents were the lucky ones, even though flood insurance was not required on their house they decided to have it just in case.  Pearland Texas homeowners, this is one of those things that you can wait to long to get your Flood Insurance.  With Hurricane season quickly approaching it is time to call your insurance company now.  If you are not required to have flood insurance you will be pleasantly surprised on the amount you will pay fo... 05/10/2009

Pearland Texas Real Estate homeowners it seems to me Hurricane Ike was just a couple of months ago. Like many others Ike is still a thorn in my side! In just a few weeks Hurricane season will begin (June 1st ) So even though some of us that live in Pearland and surrounding areas are still dealing with house repairs and insurance we must begin to prepare. HURRICANE EVACUATION ZONES - Brazoria/Galveston Counties Pearland Texas Residnets the evacuation orders will come from our Pearland Texas city officials. Evacuation will be based on zip codes. When that call comes, be prepared to leave immediately as your zone is called. Pearland Texas City officials make decisions to evacuate 36-48 hours before a storm makes landfall. Hurricanes are extremely unpredictable and can become more dangerous... 05/10/2009

 Pearland Texas and surrounding areas are taking precautions for the swine flu.  Below you will find many resources.  Two of the most important things I have learned is we all need to wash our hands more and for a longer period of time.  At this time if you think you could have the Swine Flu please don't expose other people if at all possible. Get to the doctor and get tested.  If treated early enough Tamiflu CAN work! Stay informed through Stay updated and informed through The Center For Diseases Control and Prevention at http://www.cdc.gov. Pearland ISD website have been making updates requlary http://www.pearlandisd.org   Pearland here are some things that you can do now to help avoid becoming sick with the swine flu.* Avoid close contact - Avoid close contact with people who are si... 05/10/2009