Being a First Time Homebuyer in Hempstead 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 renew.Buying 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 Homebuyer in Hempstead Texas greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:          Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in v... 09/18/2020

Veterans now have access to a new VA renovation loan to refurbish or remodel their homes.  This loan program is available for new home purchases as well as for remodeling homes currently owned by the veteran.  It is estimated that over 50% of homes nationally are 40 years or older, and in the current housing market many homes are in need of updating, addressing deferred maintenance, or improving the energy efficiency of homes to lower utility costs.VA loan benefits include the following unique advantages:  a.  up to 100% financing, b.  no mortgage insurance, c.  up to $ 35,000 in renovation funds escrowed, d.  all renovations must be completed within 60 days of closing, e.  you can close on a purchase or refinance in the “as is” condition, f. you can borrow against the future value of t... 05/29/2019

Brookshire TX Streamline Loans are aSPECIAL MORTGAGE product, reserved for homeowners with EXISTING FHA MORTGAGES. FHA STREAMLINE REFINANCES are the fastest, simplest way for FHA-insured homeowners to REFINANCE their respective MORTGAGE into today’s low MORTGAGE RATES. Below are some of the requirements for an FHA streamline: ·         You must be current on YOUR existing LOAN WITH all MORTGAGE PAYMENTS made on time for the last year.·         You must own the original property and have made at least six MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS before you can qualify for REFINANCING.·         To REFINANCE, you’ll need an FHA-approved LENDER. If you don’t want to use yourcurrent LENDER, any MORTGAGE LENDER YOU CHOOSE must be FHA approved.·          FHAStreamline LOANS do not require an appraisal, but a... 06/10/2015

Hempstead TX FHA Streamline Refinance Loans are aSPECIAL MORTGAGE product, reserved for homeowners with EXISTING FHA MORTGAGES. FHA STREAMLINE REFINANCES are the fastest, simplest way for FHA-insured homeowners to REFINANCE their respective MORTGAGE into today’s low MORTGAGE RATES. Below are some of the requirements for an FHA streamline: ·         You must be current on YOUR existing LOAN WITH all MORTGAGE PAYMENTS made on time for the last year.·         You must own the original property and have made at least six MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS before you can qualify for REFINANCING.·         To REFINANCE, you’ll need an FHA-approved LENDER. If you don’t want to use yourcurrent LENDER, any MORTGAGE LENDER YOU CHOOSE must be FHA approved.·          FHAStreamline LOANS do not require an app... 05/21/2015

Do You Want A List Of Foreclosures And Short Sales?  Email me at Liz.flint@hotmail.com and request the list of short sales and or foreclosures for your area.  I will email you a list of foreclosures and or short sales for the area you request.  You may also give a price range, # bedrooms, # baths, # garage spaces if you wish, so I can send you the houses that most meet your criteria. This is a house I am listing in a few days.  I will put a sign in the yard on Thursday.  Email me if you are interested in it and I'll send you more information. 06/07/2011

Civil War Re-enactment at Liendo Plantation -- November 20 - 21, 2010.  This reenactment is put on during the weekend before Thanksgiving every year, rain or shine.  This year was beautiful and sunny and in the 70 - 80 degree range.  We could even see the battle from the freeway before we got to the plantation.l  They shuttled spectators to the battle field by hayride.  These were some of the tents along the way. The battle was in full swing when we got there.  We were on the side closest to the freeway.  The troups were good about firing in unison. It made a large bang and lots of smoke. There were lots of people there.  Most of them bring their own chairs to sit in and watch the hour long battle. Here are some of the southern troups after the battle.  After the battle was over they al... 11/21/2010

After a realtor meeting in August, I happened stumble upon this cute exhibit.  It included a train and  some black gates at a park pavillion near downtown Hempstead. Here is the left gate under the pavillion.  Love the train motif on the gate. Here is the right gate.  The detail work is lovely of the horses and cows.  I can even see the top part of the horse harness that sticks up over the mane of the horse.  I see a windmill as well. I also saw this lovely garden sign in Hempstead.  Great little gazebo. Here is a second view of the train. 09/23/2010

Dilorio's Vegetable Market in Hempstead, Texas is a wonderful place to buy your veggies.  Farm fresh vegetables less than an hour from Houston.  Its a great day trip. They also have flowering plants, vegetables and herbs for sale if you want to grow your own.  On one wall they have all the beans and rice.  I bought a bag of brown rice there.  It was cheaper than buying it at the grocery store, and I am supporting my local farmers. Here are the some of the vegetable displays.  Here is what I go for -- the red peppers.  They are priced by the pound and I can normally get a sack of red peppers for about $3.50 (a bargain). They also have a grocery part to the store.  That's where these salad dressings are.  My husband likes the ginger mandarin dressing.  I haven't tried it yet. Another bann... 03/10/2010

Waller Texas will be hosting it's first annual Waller Freedom Fest on Saturday July 4th 2009. The festivities will be at the Waller Jr. High Football Field located off of Field Store road and 290. Event times are 10am to 9:30 pm. There will be a live band playing called the Robbie Seay Band. There will be basketball tournaments, food, car show, water slides, rock climbing and more to be followed by a fireworks display after dark. For a complete list of events and times see the Waller website here.... http://www.wallertexas.com/    Happy 4th of July!!!! 07/03/2009

  Twenty years ago, when I became a Katy Realtor, it was an entirely different world re Katy real estate. Now, Katy's new construction is pushing into outlying country towns forever changing the lifestyle of these small outposts. One such town is Brookshire, Waller County, just west of Katy on I-10. Brookshire is easy of Sealey. Ryland Homes has opened their new Brookshire development Willow Creek Farms. The community, being developed in 55S' lots, is in close proximity to shopping, I-10 and has easy access to the Grand Parkway. Willow Creek Farms will feature over 600 homesites with walking trails, a full Olympic style pool, recreational center, splash pad and a park. The HOA dues will be $450 annually. In addition to serene country living, one of the most important features of Willow... 01/19/2009

Welcome to Katy, TX!  This west Houston suburb still maintains the hometown country feel.  Nestled on the west end of Katy you will find a quiet, peaceful acreage community called Remington Trails.  Homeowners out here have come from all walks of life to create a solid community of homeowners enjoying space, serentiy, and the beautiful outdoors.  Remington Trails also allows horses and offers equestrian riding trails throughout the twists, turns, ponds, and grasslands and is minutes from various feedstores, vet clinics, and riding stables.   Some owners have horses in this neighborhood, while some have show cattle and other animals, and some have no animals at all but still enjoy the wide open development.   This community is regulated by deed restrictions.   Homes are custom built and ... 05/23/2008

I walked into a bathroom today and met this creature. If he's harmless then it's too late. I now think he was probably the "good" variety of snake but when you are in a house all alone and meet up with one of these slithering creatures....instinct kicks in and you grab something to kill it. I cropped the picture so it wasn't too gorey.  FYI, the window in the bathroom was cracked about 3 inches. It's that time of year again when the snakes are active so if you leave your windows open beware!! While this one MAY be harmless, they aren't all harmless. The funny thing is that I just returned from Big Bend where I was camping and EXPECTING to see a snake. I did not see any snakes there and then I come back home, get back to work and this happens. lol. I know that the poisonous ones are supp... 04/03/2008

2 BUYERS FOR LAKESIDE BEHIND SCOT INDUSTRIES.Primarily looking for new construction in the neighborhood. 3 Bedrooms-2full baths-2car garage a must. Spacious, at least 1300 sqft with a big yard larger than 4,000sqft.  Large kitchen & master important. Working A/C. Only cosmetic work such as carpet & paint acceptable.  Willing to pay up to $85,000. Buyers are first time home buyers and need 3% closing cost contribution from seller.  Realtor Represented.  Please contact (832) 332-4357 if you have property for sale in this subdivision. 03/27/2008

129 Acres off FM 1488 & Rice Rd. $1.1 Million. You won't believe the trees! Too many options to list. Saddle Creek Forest on Riley Road 3 miles west of FM 1774 just 4 miles nw of FM 1488 in Magnolia. This gated estate community is hesvily wooded with hardwoods. Three lakes stocked with fish and well fed for swimming and boating. There is an 8-mile nature trail off of an equestrian Center with covered riding arena, six stall day stable and grassy open area for games. Creeks provide a back property line for most lots. This offers the best in countr estate living. All utilities and roads are in place ready for your dream home. There is no time frame to build and the builder is of your choice to provide your minimum 2200 square foot home. Let me know if I can provide you with my expertise a... 02/24/2008

Lovingly cared for country home. Covered back porch. Beautiful den with oak blocked panelling. Master Bath has whirlpool tub, separate shower and double sinks. Oversized garage could be quarters as there is a kitchenette and bath. Storm doors and insulated windows. Lots of storage and outbuildings. Frig stays. UNRESTRICTED (per Sellers). Priced to sell! You won't be disappointed! 02/18/2008

I heard through the grapevine that Waller High School is having Freshman Fish Camp on July 25th, 2007 at 7am. It will be held at the high school which is located at 20950 Field Store road. The time is 7am to 3pm. The cost is $20 and will include lunch, snacks and a t-shirt. Sounds like fun!For more info. call 936-931-4032 07/16/2007

For those of you that may consider moving to Hockley or Waller, your kids will most likely be attending one of the schools in the Waller School District. I have 6 kids that have attended school in this district for the past 9 years and we have had a mostly favorable experience. Here's my take on our experience to date. For reference, here is their website...http://www.waller.isd.esc4.net/My oldest son just graduated from Waller High School in the top 20% of his class. He scored very high on his SAT and will be going on to college in the fall. I have kids in Roberts Road elementary, another one in the high school and one at Waller Junior High. All of the older kids attended Shultz middle school for 5th and 6th grade. The teachers in the school district are superb. I won't say they've all... 07/08/2007

Here in Waller where I live outside of Houston, we have had so much rain that my fingers are wrinkled! lol. The mosquitoes love it, the birds love it, I don't love it! The yard won't dry out so you can mow and that goes for my listings too. So everything looks nasty right now. I know other parts of the country are praying for rain and I'm praying it will go your way! I am counting my blessings though because I've seen on the news where flooding is bad in some parts of Texas and it is not here. Our well will not dry out this summer that is for sure! Another positive....my light bill probably won't be as high because it hasn't been as warm as usual in July. Of course when it rains....people aren't out looking at houses. So I'm singing rain rain go away come again another day....like SEPTE... 06/27/2007