<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The Woodlands  Texas Real Estate News &amp; Listings Presented By Keller Williams</title><link>http://www.utahburden.com</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:02:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>HOW TO FIND A GREAT HOME FOR SALE IN THE WOODLANDS, SPRING AND MAGNOLIA</title><description><![CDATA[<p>How to Find Great Homes for Sale in the <a href="http://www.listingthewoodlands.com/">Woodlands, Spring and Magnolia</a></p>
<p><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.utahburden.com/agent_files/safe%20neighborhood.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="113" />When you are house-hunting with kids in the ever-changing landscape of the real estate world of homes for sale in the Woodlands, comfort and security should always take precedence over other aspects, such as a big backyard or modern amenities like dishwashers and microwaves. What should be far more important is the neighborhood your children will be growing up in and the services that are nearby, most importantly the school.</p>
<p>All of this can be extremely stressful for most parents, but this article will help to alleviate your stress and give you a good starting point from which to start looking for <a href="http://www.utahburden.com/properties">homes for sale in the Woodlands</a>.</p>
<p>1. Start at the bottom. The most important thing for your child is the school that they attend; your house should always be within the schools area. Keep in mind that your children's education will have a significant effect on their future, which means that it would be best for you to pick the schools you&rsquo;re interested in and then aim to find homes for sale in the Woodlands near that area.</p>
<p>2. Tour the grounds. Before you commit to the school you&rsquo;ve picked, it&rsquo;s always a good idea to have a look around the campus of the prospective schools. Taking your child along will also give them an idea of which school they would like to go to and often enough, the deciding factor that determines which house you pick is based on which school you pick.</p>
<p>3. The area. It&rsquo;s always a good idea to get a feel for the area before you move in. Take a weekend to go look around the areas that you&rsquo;re interested in and get a hands on feel for the area. Pay attention to cleanliness, the state of the buildings, and the types of homes you&rsquo;ll be near, is everything neat and tidy? All of these factors will help keep your houses value up.</p>
<p>Learning the area where your child could be growing up is of crucial importance, so take a wander through on a school afternoon to see the environment your child will be living in, as well. Are there other kids playing in driveways that could be potential friends for your child? And last but not least, make it a point to come back at night; this will help you to get a truer feel for the neighborhood. Is it full of loud parties, hooligans and drugs? Does there seem to be an inordinate amount of activity going on, with people walking the streets, or loitering on street corners? Or is it a quiet peaceful area where you can raise your child in peace?</p>
<p>Despite your stringent screening process, (which is entirely necessary) there will still be an abundance of homes for sale in the Woodlands within your price range. At this point, it all comes down to personal preference. Review all the information you&rsquo;ve gathered in order to decide which neighborhood is best to raise a child in. After all, your child's happiness - and your own - are paramount to create a happy home.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/HOW-TO-FIND-A-GREAT-HOME-FOR-SALE-IN-THE-WOODLANDS-SPRING-AND-MAGNOLIA</link><guid>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/HOW-TO-FIND-A-GREAT-HOME-FOR-SALE-IN-THE-WOODLANDS-SPRING-AND-MAGNOLIA</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MLS The Woodlands Texas</title><description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.utahburden.com/agent_files/logo_mls-d.JPG" alt="" width="80" height="36" />The Woodlands Texas has been in existence for close to forty years. It is one of the pioneering planned communities in the US and was started by George Mitchell in the early 70s. This planned community contains a wonderful blend of nature and modernity and a home here could be the closest you get to paradise.&nbsp; When inside the Woodlands, as the name suggests, you are actually inside a forest but right behind you is a booming modern business community. In this wooded place are many species of trees and vegetation that you are not likely to get anywhere else in the States.</p>
<p>The location of the Woodlands, Texas is Montgomery County, twenty five miles to the north of Houston. Before the developments that led to the creation of the Woodlands, this land was home to a lumber mill. The Woodlands is made up of eight villages and two of those are named after the owners of the lumber mill &ndash; the Village of Cochrans Crossing and the <a href="http://www.UtahBurden.com/properties">Village of Grogans Mill.</a></p>
<p>Each of the eight villages has a life of its own and something different to offer but a communal spirit unites the people in the Woodlands. The villages share many facilities and regardless of the village you choose you will have access to playgrounds, walking trails, schools, churches and the shopping malls. For evidence that the Woodlands, Texas is a fine blend of nature and modernity, there are many corporations which have their main offices here. Some of the most notable ones include Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Chevron and Maersk Sealand.</p>
<p><a title="home search" href="http://www.listingthewoodlands.com/">The various villages have all types of houses</a> and every taste and need is catered for. From town houses to single family homes and Multi-family facilities, the Woodlands have something for everyone. Whether you want to buy or lease, you will find something too. A few examples of the kind of houses you will find here will suffice.</p>
<p>On 6607 Lake Woodlands Dr 424 is a single story traditional style townhouse. This house has two bedrooms an equal number of bathrooms and a single car garage. The house is centrally heated and has the necessary interior features including a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave.</p>
<p>On 6607 Lake Woodlands Dr 412, you will find another single storied condo with almost similar features but one that allows for massive upgrades. It is fully furnished, with one of the two bedrooms having double twin beds and has high ceilings. The fully equipped kitchen has a refrigerator, pantry, microwave, breakfast bar, a dishwasher and a dryer among other facilities.</p>
<p>The huge range of properties that the Woodlands, Texas has to offer, guarantees that even the most discerning home owner will find the property of his or her dreams. If you are looking for brand new property or homes with a bit of history, you will find these in the Woodlands. For a comprehensive listing of MLS the Woodlands Texas, make sure you obtain the services of a seasoned realtor.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/MLS-The-Woodlands-Texas</link><guid>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/MLS-The-Woodlands-Texas</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Find a Good Woodlands Realtor</title><description><![CDATA[<h2><a title="Permanent Link to How to Find a Good the Woodlands Realtor" rel="bookmark" href="http://thewoodlandsrealestateblog.com/2010/07/22/how-to-find-a-good-the-woodlands-realtor/"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.utahburden.com/agent_files/relocation.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />How to Find a Good the Woodlands Realtor</a></h2>
<p><strong><a href="http://thewoodlandsrealestateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/curb-appeal.jpg"></a>How to Find a Good the Woodlands Realtor </strong></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Choosing a good the Woodlands realtor will make the experience of buying a home in the Woodlands more stress-free and joyful for you. See, buying a home happens to be a vital financial decision to make, so finding the proper realtor would be of the utmost essence. What you need to know is the truth: good realtors do not necessarily work for big companies with big ads and huge sales. Rather, a great realtor should be one that listens to your needs, shows high integrity and is highly familiar with their own market. </strong></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>One easy way to find the perfect the Woodlands realtor for you would be through referrals. The best advertising method of a realtor would be your family members and friends. This is why you need to ask your family members, friends, colleagues and other trustworthy people for this information. See, great realtors should definitely put you as their first priority and you will see if they will do this through their previous clients.&nbsp;</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Naturally, you won&rsquo;t always be lucky enough to know somebody with experience with a the Woodlands realtor, most of all if you know nothing about the Woodlands to begin with. If this is the case, you will need to depend on tools like the Internet to make your final decision. Fortunately, search engines can be used to find realtors all over the city and you can even find testimonials and reviews about them there, as well. This means that you will need to do more research, but it will not be impossible to find a realtor this way. </strong></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Now, a<a href="http://www.utahburden.com/"> great the Woodlands realtor </a>will stand out after the initial several sessions you share together. First and foremost, you should never feel pressured in picking them out of the whole batch &ndash; even without a commitment. They should be straightforward when it comes to things and answer any question you might have without any hesitation and if they have doubts, they should tell you about them and get back to you once they are sure about the answer. Good realtors should always act and listen accordingly, as well. </strong></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Keep in mind that finding the perfect the Woodlands realtor for you could truly save or ruin your buying experience in the Woodlands, so make sure you do <a href="http://http//www.utahburden.com/About">enough research </a>and never settle down until your needs are fully satisfied.<a href="http://thewoodlandsrealestateblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/curb-appeal.jpg"></a></strong></p>
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<p class="article"><strong>Existing Home Sales Remain Up</strong></p>
<p class="article">Existing-home sales had another strong showing in May with gains reported in the West and South. According to a June report by the National Association of Realtors&reg; (NAR), existing home-sales are on an annual pace to reach 5.66 million units for the year, approximately 19 percent above 2009 levels. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist</p>
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<p class="article"><strong>Lowest Mortgage Rates Since 1950s</strong></p>
<p class="article">Home buyers are getting another boost this summer with incredibly affordable financing. The average 30-year fixed-rate loan dropped in June to 4.69 percent, according to Freddie Mac. These rates are the lowest on record for the 30-year loan, and comparable with the shorter 20-year home loans offered in the 1950s. These low rates offer today'</p>
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<p class="article"><strong>Sellers: Get Your Home Ready For Sale</strong></p>
<p class="article">When preparing your home for sale, a number of simple cosmetic changes often provide the biggest return on investment. Here are three tips to upgrade your house without breaking the bank: Bring in the light . The right light creates the right mood. Adding lights to dark rooms can make your home feel warm and inviting. Bring outdoor light ins</p>
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<p><strong>Homes  for Sale in the Woodlands Texas The best area to live<br /></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.UtahBurden.com">Are you looking for homes </a>for sale in  the Woodlands Texas ? If so, you might come across several tough decisions in  the process as finding the ideal home in general can be quite overwhelming.  Fortunately, the existence of the World Wide Web has now made things much easier  as you can look for your dream home in the Woodlands without even leaving your  current "home".</strong></p>
<p><strong>First and foremost, you need to establish a budget, with which  various online tools now exist to help you with your necessary calculations.  Now, when making your personal budget, you will also need to do research on  local utility expenses and other costs that a new home might potentially incur -  remember that.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Next, you need to look for homes for sale in the Woodlands Texas; you  can do this by looking at several neighborhoods, points of interest, and major  roadways. Then, use the Internet to navigate through the available homes for  sale in the Woodlands Texas in today's market based on how many rooms they have,  what the layout and features are like, and other factors you deem important. All  you have to do is input certain keywords regarding prices, home types, and  locations within your search engine of choice to get the information that you  need. It is also possible to do research on certain neighborhoods, if you wish,  as well as find information on public services and schools, and other essential  information on each area.</strong></p>
<p><strong>After finding several homes for sale in the Woodlands Texas that meet  your personal desires, you can get an appraiser to evaluate your house of choice  and look at it for you. You can hire companies of real estate on the Internet to  deal with your entire home-buying procedure actually, and to make sure that  everything else runs smoothly, as well.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Regardless of where you may currently be living, using the World Wide  Web to find homes for sale in the Woodlands Texas will not be a hard task. As a  matter of fact, the entire procedure is easy to do from work or from home and  many real estate firms online will even be more than<a href="http://www.listingthewoodlands.com"> willing to do all the work for  you</a>, provided you tell them what you are</strong> <strong>searching for. So  lay back and relax and find your dream home with ease today.</strong></p>]]></description><link>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/Homes-for-Sale-in-the-Woodlands-Texas</link><guid>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/Homes-for-Sale-in-the-Woodlands-Texas</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Woodlands Waterway</title><description><![CDATA[<table style="width: 600px;" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" align="center" summary="The Woodlands Waterway Fountain">
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Woodlands <strong><a href="http://www.utahburden.com/woodlands-entertainment/leisure/waterway-facts.html" target="_self">Waterway District</a></strong> is a flourishing commercial area  featuring restaurants, hotels, business offices a beautiful water attraction as  well as scenic areas to <a href="http://www.utahburden.com/entertainment/leisure/"><strong>relax and  unwind</strong></a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The Waterway Square Fountains are within walking  distance of various <a href="http://www.utahburden.com/where-to-eat/dining/"><strong>dining venues</strong></a> and  are sure to become a favorite evening destination for residents of Houston,  Spring, Conroe, and The Woodlands. The Woodlands Waterway is unique to the  Greater Houston/Conroe area and both enhances the surrounding natural beauty of  the area as well as increases community appeal while creating a place to meet  friends, relax, and create happy memories.</p>
<p>From high above in the air and from the surrounding buildings,  the water wall and fountain are designed to resemble an <em>'eighth note'</em>.  The water wall cascades down seven terraced levels and a stone wall to the lower  pond. The 80 Choreo Jets in the upper fountain and are arranged in 3 concentric  rings.</p>
<p>The Fountains at Waterway Square are close to <a href="http://www.utahburden.com/entertainment/cinema/"><strong>The Woodlands Tinsletown Theater</strong></a> and are  a distinctive addition to The Woodlands and augments the destination appeal for  residents and companies who may choose to locate offices in the area. The  centric and open-air atmosphere of the Waterway Square District allows for it to  become another &lsquo;signature&rsquo; gathering spot in the downtown area of The Woodlands.</p>
<p>The Waterway Fountains form the north border of Waterway Square  Park. This open-air plaza includes a bench area under a grove of shade trees  providing outdoor seating for rest and relaxation, an interactive childrens'  fountain and access to <strong>Public Restrooms</strong> that are available at 20 Waterway  from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, 7 days a week.</p>
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<div>The plaza at Waterway Square is a great place to have lunch  and during Spring Break 2009, it was also a great place to <strong>listen to live  music.</strong> The festivities during <strong>The Woodlands Live at Lunch</strong> allowed  visitors to experience the world-class fountains, and <strong>live music during  Spring Break 2009.</strong> The Woodlands Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau hosted a  preview to the <strong>2009 Live at Lunch</strong> series at Waterway Square on Monday,  March 16, 2009 and Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Ramon Torres was the featured  musician. The Live at Lunch series began April 7, 2009 and ran every Tuesday  through April 28, 2009. Additionally, Waterway Square is home to <strong>Live at  Five</strong> which features live music from several different bands with various  musical genres each Wednesday during warm-weather months. <strong><a href="http://www.utahburden.com/component/option,com_events/Itemid,71/">Check the events calendar for more  information</a></strong>.</div>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The  Woodlands Texas Real Estate - What to Look For</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="http://www.UtahBurden.com">Looking into the Woodlands Texas real  estate </a>might be one of the most important and exciting things you do in your  life. Because of this, it would be essential to do a lot of research and get  what you need within your personal budget. Several things to look into would be  location, the kind of house and the overall house layout, to name a few.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Probably the most vital factor when looking into the Woodlands Texas real  estate would be location, especially when it comes to cost. A lot of the time,  it might be more affordable living in the suburbs, but then again, you might  have to spend more on gasoline and various other costs of transportation there.  Being inside the urban places within the city might mean you are near shopping  centers and employers, but taxes and crime rate might be higher, on the other  hand, as well as home costs.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Various other things to take into consideration when looking for a good  location in the Woodlands Texas real estate might be the quality of and distance  from schools (if you have children or plan on having them); access to important  locations and roadways; as well as utility connectivity like internet and  cable.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><a href="http://www.utahburden.com/Search-The-Woodlands-Village-Map.">After  finding a good location for the Woodlands Texas real estate </a>that would suit  your personal needs, you can look for the kind of home you wish to live in.  Townhouses and condominiums are usually newer and cheaper compared to  single-family houses, but they tend to provide a smaller space of living and  less privacy, as well. A lot of condominiums and townhouses also come with  maintenance that could save you a lot of money in the long term and  single-family houses are usually costlier, though they are bigger and offer up  more property overall.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>After choosing the kind of house that will fit your personal needs, you can  start looking at house layouts in the Woodlands Texas real estate. The majority  of people begin by looking at the number of bathrooms and bedrooms available in  the house, while another essential factor would be the stories that the house  has.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Knowing your wants and your budget can help in making informed decisions when  it comes to the Woodlands Texas real estate. After doing your research, you are  sure to feel more confident in buying a home in the Woodlands that will make you  happy for the years to come, so do so now.</strong></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/The-Woodlands-Real-Estate-What-to-look-for</link><guid>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/The-Woodlands-Real-Estate-What-to-look-for</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Find Great Homes for Sale in the Woodlands</title><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.utahburden.com/agent_files/Woodlands%20Map%20Smaller.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="223" /><span style="font-size: 14pt;">It Is&nbsp;About Our Children</span></p>
<p>When you are house-hunting with kids in the ever-changing landscape of the real estate world of homes for sale in the Woodlands, comfort and security should always take precedence over other aspects, such as a big backyard or modern amenities like dishwashers and microwaves. What should be far more important is the neighborhood your children will be growing up in and the services that are nearby, <a href="http://www.conroeisd.net/">most importantly the schools.</a></p>
<p>All of this can be extremely stressful for most parents, but this article will help to alleviate your stress and give you a good starting point from which to start looking for homes for sale in the Woodlands.</p>
<p>1. Start at the bottom. <a href="http://www.utahburden.com/Recommended-Links">The most important thing for your child is the school</a> that they attend; your house should always be within the schools area. Keep in mind that your children's education will have a significant effect on their future, which means that it would be best for you to pick the schools you&rsquo;re interested in and then aim to find homes for sale in the Woodlands near that area.</p>
<p>2. Tour the grounds. Before you commit to the school you&rsquo;ve picked, it&rsquo;s always a good idea to have a look around the campus of the prospective schools. Taking your child along will also give them an idea of which school they would like to go to and often enough, the deciding factor that determines which house you pick is based on which school you pick.</p>
<p>3. The area. It&rsquo;s always a good idea to get a feel for the area before you move in. Take a weekend to go look around the areas that you&rsquo;re interested in and get a hands on feel for the area. Pay attention to cleanliness, the state of the buildings, and the types of homes you&rsquo;ll be near, is everything neat and tidy? All of these factors will help keep your houses value up.</p>
<p>Learning the area where your child could be growing up is of crucial importance, so take a wander through on a school afternoon to see the environment your child will be living in, as well. Are there other kids playing in driveways that could be potential friends for your child? And last but not least, make it a point to come back at night; this will help you to get a truer feel for the neighborhood. Is it full of loud parties, hooligans and drugs? Does there seem to be an inordinate amount of activity going on, with people walking the streets, or loitering on street corners? Or is it a quiet peaceful area where you can raise your child in peace?</p>
<p>Despite your stringent screening process, (which is entirely necessary) there will still be an abundance of homes for sale in the Woodlands within your price range. At this point, it all comes down to personal preference. Review all the information you&rsquo;ve gathered in order to decide which neighborhood is best to raise a child in. <a href="http://www.utahburden.com">After all, your child's happiness - and your own - are paramount to create a happy home</a>.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/How-to-Find-Great-Homes-for-Sale-in-the-Woodlands</link><guid>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/How-to-Find-Great-Homes-for-Sale-in-the-Woodlands</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why the Woodlands Homes are Good Choices</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.utahburden.com/agent_files/homebuyer%20tips.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Why the Woodlands Homes are Good Choices</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Renting usually makes people feel like they have spent a lot of money for nothing when it comes to investing in the long run. This is usually because they rent places to stay in without having a place to call their own at the end of it all. Plus, it might be inconvenient to get another house to live in after the owner asks them to leave. This is why the Woodlands homes are so convenient.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Because renting is no longer a fun thing to do, the Woodlands homes can be very beneficial as you can find an ideal place to live while making an investment at the same time. The greatest thing about buying a home in the Woodlands would be the fact that the entire process in doing so is now exceedingly simple and various properties exist in the Woodlands that you can choose from to fit your personal needs and budget.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">This would mean that whether you have a very tight budget or whether you wish to just save some money, buying the right the <a href="http://www.listingthewoodlands.com/">Woodlands homes for sale</a> would depend on your personal needs, as well. Budget aside, you will also get to choose the ideal home for your family to live in, regardless of how big your family may be.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><a href="http://www.utahburden.com/The-Woodlands-Villages">The Woodlands homes</a> happen to be famous for their great quality in design, among other things. So, if you buy a property in the Woodlands, you are sure to feel like you got your money's worth by investing in one. The entire neighborhood in the Woodlands is also considered as a very safe place for its residents, which means that you have no need to worry about things like security, most of all if you have children that you need to protect with your life.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Security aside, the Woodlands homes are all located in places that have access to various establishments for personal needs; yes, everything is just a very short ride away. Buying the Woodlands homes for sale also provides a very <a href="http://www.utahburden.com/Buyer-Resources">basic process for every buyer</a>. You simply need to ask your agent for help, so you can find the ideal one for your family. Good luck,</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #339966;">How to Choose the Right the Woodlands Realtor</span></span></strong></p>
<p>There has never been a better time to buy a home, provided you have the money to. The market is down and shows absolutely no sign of rising any time soon. Homes have been sitting on the market for months without a single buyer showing the slightest bit of interest. The only thing that could possibly help you make sense of all of this bedlam is a good the Woodlands realtor.</p>
<p>If you are looking to successfully sell your home, the first step is to pick a realtor that is right for you. You can primp and preen your house until the cows come home and you still won&rsquo;t get far without a realtor. The problem arises, though, when it comes time to picking the right the Woodlands realtor. With so many available picking one may seem impossible; to help you through this difficult time however is this article. Read and learn.</p>
<p>Licensing and Membership: When you first start approaching realtors, the first thing you need to check is the state of their real estate license. The decent ones will possess fully active and updated licenses; you should be able to check this against whether they are a member of a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and online listing database.</p>
<p>Education and Designation: It pays to be educated, especially in the realtor business. So, when looking around, it&rsquo;s important to discover if they still regularly attend workshops and seminars. This will give them a much higher grasp of strategy and will enable them to put your home in the best possible light. If at all possible, <strong><a href="http://www.UtahBurden.com">go for brokers instead of agents, as brokers have to undergo more rigorous training to achieve their title.</a></strong></p>
<p>Time Commitment: The amount of commitment a realtor has should also pay a factor in whether they are worth hiring or not. Full-time agents will be able to put in more effort in to presenting and selling your home - time that a part- time agent just doesn&rsquo;t possess. It helps to see it in this light; would you rather sell your house part of the time, or all the time?</p>
<p>Reputation: Word-of-mouth is just as important as they say it is. Having a good reputation will speak volumes for the Woodlands realtor that you are thinking about selecting, so it never hurts to ask friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors if they have any suggestions. Chances are ,one or two people will have a recommendation and you can start your search from there. All of the training and licensing doesn&rsquo;t necessarily make a good realtor, though. Instead, trust is the most important factor as you have to be able to trust them to sell your house; this is where a good reputation will come in.</p>
<p>Technology Savvy: This is the 21<sup>st</sup> century, the age of technology, ensuring that your the Woodlands realtor is up with the times is essential in order to achieve maximum exposure for your house. <a href="http://www.TheWoodlandsRealEstateBlog.com">The technology savvy realtors </a>will be able to create web listings and social media sites in order to get the greatest benefits from this huge market.</p>
<p>You can always reach me on my cell 713-515-7847</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">The Woodlands Luxury Homes - What You Need to Know</span></strong></span></p>
<p>It stands to reason that price is the most significant factor when searching for an upscale home out of the Woodlands luxury homes. The cost of these luxury homes can easily cross over the million dollar mark, unlike the regular properties that the average person buys which are normally in the range of a few hundred thousand dollars. So if you are looking at buying one of these exceptional homes, you'd better have a very big wallet. After the price, the next big thing to look at is the location. Obviously the nicer the area, the higher the price will be. Most often, these houses are found secluded away, granting as much privacy to the occupants as possible.</p>
<p>All of the Woodlands luxury homes have several things in common, aside from the price, which is already something that separates them from the average home. These more luxurious homes can reach 10 to even 20 million dollars per home! Do you have any idea how much that is? If I were to put it to you in another way, you would have to pay $157,025 a month for a period of 30 years, on an interest rate of 8 percent after you&rsquo;ve given a 20% down payment - all to pay for one house that costs $26,750,000. Needless to say, it&rsquo;s not the average person who can afford to live in these houses.</p>
<p>Another thing that most <a href="http://www.utahburden.com/Properties">luxury homes</a> have in common is the amount of land that they are built on, obviously the acreage will vary drastically from region to region, with the more developed areas having smaller plots of land at higher costs,and the less economically developed areas having much larger plots of land for the exact same price. A million dollars might buy you 2 acres in one area, but it will buy you 13 in another area, for example. Rest assured, however, that whichever area you are in, the Woodlands luxury homes are never crammed together.</p>
<p>Most luxury homes have additional features, which are part of the reason they are so luxurious. Outdoors, there is almost always a pool and other amenities, such as tennis courts. Indoors, some have private cinemas, home gyms, or squash courts. All of these are designed to make it feel like you are on a constant holiday when you are staying in one of these houses.</p>
<p>If you are seriously considering one of these outstanding homes, the first step would be to ensure that your finances are in proper order as during the recent economic crisis of 2008 many luxury homeowners defaulted due to the extremely high monthly payment. Despite this, however, owning one of the Woodlands luxury homes will bring a great deal of prestige, even if your only intention is to hold it as an investment.</p>
<p>The Woodlands luxury homes are exclusively owned by the cr&egrave;me de la cr&egrave;me of society and if you are lucky enough to be able to join this most august gathering of people, ensure that all of your finances are secure as nothing would be worse than falling from grace after having achieved so much.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/THE-WOODLANDS-TEXAS-LUXURY-HOMES</link><guid>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/THE-WOODLANDS-TEXAS-LUXURY-HOMES</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pool problems check the Pool Wizard</title><description><![CDATA[<h3 class="title">Pool problems check the pool wizard</h3>
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<h2>Pool problem help &amp; pool maintenance tips</h2>
<p><strong>This is for all my readers that are swimming pool owner !!!</strong></p>
<p>Most pool owners have similar complaints about their pool water problems and say things like: &ldquo;My swimming pool always turns green with <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/pool-algae.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/pool-algae.htm">algae</a>!&rdquo;, &ldquo;My <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/burning-eyes.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/burning-eyes.htm">eyes and nose burn</a> when I swim and I can <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/chlorine-smell.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/chlorine-smell.htm">smell the chlorine</a>,&rdquo; or &ldquo;The swimming <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/cloudy-pool-water.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/cloudy-pool-water.htm">pool water is cloudy</a>. How do I know if the <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/pool-water-illness.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/pool-water-illness.htm">water is safe</a> for my kids?&rdquo;</p>
<p>This site addresses these and other questions about pool water chemistry and <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems.htm">swimming pool problems</a>. Step by step guides take you through all aspects of pool<a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool_pool/pool_maintenance/water_testing.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool_pool/pool_maintenance/water_testing.htm"> water testing</a>, balancing the <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool_pool/pool_maintenance/adding_chemicals.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool_pool/pool_maintenance/adding_chemicals.htm">water chemistry</a> and general <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool_pool/pool_maintenance/pool_maintenance.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool_pool/pool_maintenance/pool_maintenance.htm">swimming pool maintenance</a>. To make life easier, there are convenient water <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-calculators.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-calculators.htm">calculators</a> to help you work out how much of each chemical you need. You can also work out the <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-calculators.htm#pool_volume" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-calculators.htm#pool_volume">volume</a> of your swimming pool or make conversions between <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-calculators.htm#gallons" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-calculators.htm#gallons">gallons</a> and <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-calculators.htm#litre" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-calculators.htm#litre">litres</a>.</p>
<p>The pages dealing with identifying and solving the most common <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems.htm">swimming pool problems</a> will no doubt be of use to all pool owners, pool maintainers and swimmers alike. Problems such as <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/pool-algae.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/pool-algae.htm">algae</a>, <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/cloudy-pool-water.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/cloudy-pool-water.htm">cloudy water</a>, <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/pool-water-illness.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/pool-water-illness.htm">swimming pool illnesses</a> and <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/chlorine-smell.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/chlorine-smell.htm">chlorine smells</a> are covered. Please feel free to request help on topics not covered on this site.</p>
<p>A section is devoted to the <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool_pool/pool_wizard/pool_wizard.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool_pool/pool_wizard/pool_wizard.htm">Pool Wizard</a>, a fully patented revolutionary swimming pool accessory using natural minerals, which dramatically reduces pool maintenance and the associated pool chemical costs (such as chlorine, flocculant and algaecide). Never again will you have <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/pool-algae.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-problems/pool-algae.htm">algae</a> in your swimming pool. It even prevents and destroys the most stubborn black algae found in pool water. It kills bacteria and fungus too, with no maintenance required (apart from half an hour every 7 to 9 months).</p>
<p>A comprehensive <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-glossary.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-glossary.htm">glossary</a> of swimming pool and pool maintenance terminology has been added. If you can&rsquo;t figure out the pool manuals or maintenance guides, then this can really help to solve your problems.</p>
<p>Why not check out some of the satisfied <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-wizard-references.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-wizard-references.htm">users of the Pool Wizard</a> and view some of the before/ after photos, or explore web sites in our <a title="http://www.havuz.org/pool-directory.htm" href="http://www.havuz.org/pool-directory.htm">pool and spa directory</a> containing useful information relevant to swimming pools, swimming and pool water quality, hot tubs and spas (as well as a few of my own personal favourites).</p>
<p>Complements &nbsp;of your <a href="http://www.woodlandspoolbuilder.com/">Woodlands Pool Builder &nbsp;</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pools-by-design.com/">Pools by Design </a></p>
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<div class="clearfix meta"><span class="icon datepost">Monday, June 21st, 2010</span><span class="icon commented">No Commented</span> <br /><span class="icon tagpost">Categorized Under: <a title="View all posts in welcome" rel="category" href="http://woodlandspoolbuilder.com/?cat=1">welcome</a></span></div>
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<p><a href="http://woodlandspoolbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/RoysPool3.jpg"><img class="wp-image-248 size-medium alignleft" title="Roy'sPool3" src="http://woodlandspoolbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/RoysPool3-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>If you are like many Americans, your backyard is your oasis from the world. This is the spot you choose to spend your time off with your family and friends. It is a place where you will do a lot of your living. Unfortunately, many Americans also find their backyards to be places that aren&rsquo;t comfortable and relaxing. Often by lack of knowledge or even lack of creativity we create formal spaces that really aren&rsquo;t quite suitable for relaxing.</p>
<p>If you are one of the many Americans seeking <a href="http://www.pools-by-design.com/">relaxing backyard </a>ideas for your home and garden there are a few ideas below that may help you accomplish your goal. The first thing you must do however is identify what things you find relaxing. Just as many things in life, relaxation is not one size fits all.</p>
<p>Bird Paradise</p>
<p>The first suggestion is to create an area in which birds will come to rest. Many people find that bird watching is not only entertaining and enjoyable but also very relaxing as a hobby. You can do many things with your landscaping that will attract birds and other wildlife to your backyard. Some of those things include adding bird feeders that are kept well stocked to your backyard, landscaping with plants, bushes, trees, and shrubs that are attractive to birds, and providing a nice bird bath from which birds can drink and play. These types of backyards are very relaxing to bird lovers and can be enjoyed all seasons if you have a sunroom overlooking your backyard. Be sure to have a hammock where you can lie back and relax while waiting for those rare birds to make an appearance.</p>
<p>Natural Oasis</p>
<p>Mother Nature is a wise designer. If you take some of her greatest creations and features and have them in use on some scale in your back yard you should find a very organic and relaxing atmosphere from which to escape your day. I prefer using materials that are natural, particularly when landscaping or designing an outdoor living space. I find nature in and of itself to be quite relaxing. That doesn&rsquo;t mean that I do not find a cedar hot tub relaxing I most certainly do (I also find the cedar to be a great fit for my backyard), it simply means that using materials that are natural for a good portion of the features is a great way to blend them all together. Wood fences, stone tables or birdbaths, slate fountains, and wood furniture are also great backyard additions.</p>
<p>There are many other fantastic and relaxing backyard ideas all around you. Just look around and see what you think will create the atmosphere you are hoping to achieve and remember that some people find a basketball goal as relaxing as you may find a nice quite place to read in the shade. By this I mean that there is no absolute right or wrong way to go about creating your relaxing backyard space. There is only the discovery or what is or is not right for you.</p>
<p>For those hot Texas Summer Month call us at Pools by Design so we can give you a free estimate from your Woodlands Pool Builder</p>
<p>Enjoy your summer</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Existing-home sales got a boost in April with reported 7.6 percent increase in units sold, according to a report by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). A number of factors played into the increase, including low interest rates, increased consumer confidence, and the expiring tax credit. Existing-home sales are on pace to reach 5.77 million units sold for 2010, which is 22 percent higher than the 4.70 million unit pace set one year ago.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, expected the increase. "The upswing in April existing-home sales was expected because of the tax credit inducement, and no doubt there will be some temporary fallback in the months immediately after it expires, but other factors also are supporting the market," he said. "For people who were on the sidelines, there&rsquo;s been a return of buyer confidence with stabilizing home prices, an improving economy and mortgage interest rates that remain historically low."</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">First time buyers accounted for 49 percent of April's market activity, while repeat buyers accounted for 36 percent of transactions; the remaining sales were attributed to investors. All-cash sales held steady at 26 percent, compared to 27 percent the month before.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Distressed home sales were down 2 percent in April, accounting for 33 percent of reported sales. NAR President Vicki Cox Golder explains that buyers are still active, despite the expired tax credit. "It looks like the level of home sales that close in May and June will stay elevated, but many buyers remain in the market even without the tax credit," she said. "Some Realtors tell us they are very busy with clients who are entering the market now as a result of improved conditions, while others are welcoming a slowdown from frantic market conditions in recent months."</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Freddie Mac reported 30-year, conventional, fixed rate mortgages were up slightly at 5.10 percent, compared to 4.97 percent in March.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Shopping around for a home loan or mortgage will help you to get the best financing deal. A mortgage &mdash; whether it&rsquo;s a home purchase, a refinancing, or a home equity loan &mdash; is a product, just like a car, so the price and terms may be negotiable. You&rsquo;ll want to compare all the costs involved in obtaining a mortgage. Shopping, comparing, and negotiating may save you thousands of dollars.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">The US Department of Housing and Urban Development offers a free brochure to help guide you through this process. <a href="http://www.hud.gov/buying/booklet.pdf" target="_blank">Download a free copy today</a>, and please contact us for a list of preferred mortgage professionals in our area. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.thewoodlandsmarketvalue.com/">Sellers</a><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.utahburden.com/agent_files/how%20to%20sell%20your%20home%20fast.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="150" />, you have an excellent opportunity to sell your home this season, if you have the right pricing strategy in place from the start! </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less the seller will net upon the sale. It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value at the signing of your listing contract. The market is so competitive that even over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could mean that your house will not sell.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>An Overpriced Home:</strong><br />&middot; Minimizes offers<br />&middot; Lowers agents response<br />&middot; Limits qualified buyers<br />&middot; Lowers showings<br />&middot; Lowers prospects<br />&middot; Limits financing<br />&middot; Wastes advertising dollars<br />&middot; Nets less for the seller </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">When you are ready, contact me today for a personal market value analysis of your home. No hassles </span></p>
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<p><strong>MAY USHERS IN THIRD STRAIGHT MONTHLY INCREASE IN SALES OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES IN HOUSTON</strong></p>
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<p class="mdBlack"><strong>HOUSTON</strong> &mdash; (June 15, 2010) &mdash; May marked the third consecutive month of positive single-family home sales across the greater Houston area, as consumers continued to take advantage of the federal government's homebuyer tax credit. While the credit required homebuyers to have contracts in place by April 30, closings may take place until June 30.<br /><br />According to the latest monthly data compiled by the Houston Association of REALTORS&reg; (HAR), May sales of single-family homes throughout the Houston market rose 19.1 percent compared to May 2009. That follows increases of 10.8 percent in March and 26.7 percent in April. Sales volume showed increases in all single-family home pricing segments, with the largest hike taking place among homes priced between $80,000 and $150,000.<br /><br />Pricing leveled off last month. After seven straight months of appreciation, the average price of a single-family home dipped 0.9 percent from May 2009 to $209,920. The May single-family home median price&mdash;the figure at which half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less&mdash;slid 1.4 percent from one year earlier to $154,780. That followed 12 consecutive monthly increases in median price.<br /><br />Foreclosure property sales reported in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) were flat in May compared to one year earlier. The median price of May foreclosure sales rose 3.5 percent to $89,000 on a year-over-year basis.<br /><br />Sales of all property types in Houston for May totaled 6,659, up 20.3 percent compared to May 2009. Total dollar volume for properties sold during the month was $1.3 billion versus $1.1 billion one year earlier, representing an 18.9 percent increase.<br /><br />"The homebuyer tax credit was a real shot in the arm for the Houston real estate market, but we are beginning to see sales volume trend toward more seasonal levels now that the incentive has expired," said Margie Dorrance, HAR chair and principal at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan. "This is still an excellent time to buy a home, as mortgage interest rates are at the lowest levels in more than half a century, and the Houston market in particular offers so many different varieties of properties to meet every consumer's unique needs."<br /><br /><strong>May Monthly Market Comparison</strong><br />The month of May brought Houston's overall housing market largely positive results when all listing categories are compared to May of 2009. Total property sales and total dollar volume increased on a year-over-year basis while average and median single-family home sales prices showed slight declines.<br /><br />The number of available properties, or active listings, at the end of May rose 13.0 percent from May 2009 to 51,185. That represents 2,316 more active listings than one month earlier, in April 2010, and reflects additional housing inventory that hit the market as a result of interest in the homebuyer tax credit as well as general confidence in improved market conditions.<br /><br />Month-end pending sales for May&mdash;those listings expected to close within the next 30 days&mdash;totaled 2,991, down 17.8 percent from last year. This is likely an indication that the effects of the tax credit are beginning to taper. The months inventory of single-family homes for May stretched slightly to 6.8 months compared to 6.2 months one year earlier, but remains better than the national months inventory of single-family homes of 8.4 months, reported by the National Association of REALTORS&reg; (NAR).</p>
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<td class="smBlackBold">Total property sales</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold" align="center">6,659</td>
<td class="smBlackBold" align="center">20.3%</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold">Total dollar volume</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold" align="center">$1,345,627,871</td>
<td class="smBlackBold" align="center">18.9%</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold">Total active listings</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold" align="center">51,185</td>
<td class="smBlackBold" align="center">13.0%</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold">Total pending sales</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold" align="center">2,991</td>
<td class="smBlackBold" align="center">-17.8%</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold" align="center">19.1%</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold">Single-family average sales price</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold" align="center">-0.9%</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold">Single-family median sales price</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold" align="center">-1.4%</td>
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<td class="smBlackBold">Months inventory*</td>
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<p class="mdBlack"><strong>Single-Family Homes Update</strong><br /><br />May sales of single-family homes in Houston totaled 5,693, up 19.1 percent from May 2009. This marks the third consecutive month of increased sales activity. Broken out by segment, May sales of homes priced from $80,000 and below increased 7.3 percent; those between $80,000 and $150,000 rose by the largest amount of all pricing segments&mdash;28.0 percent; those in the $150,000 to $250,000 range climbed 19.2 percent; and those priced between $250,000 and $500,000 were up 13.6 percent. Sales of luxury homes&mdash;those priced from $500,000 to the millions&mdash;edged up 5.1 percent, a dramatic drop compared to a 53.4 percent increase one month earlier.<br /><br /></p>
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<p class="mdBlack">Slower sales activity in the high end of the housing market contributed to a slight decline in pricing last month. The average price of single-family homes in May was $209,920, down 0.9 percent compared to one year earlier. That followed seven straight months of appreciated average pricing. At $154,780, the median sales price for single-family homes dipped 1.4 percent versus May 2009, ending a 12-month string of median sales price increases. The national single-family median price reported by NAR is $173,100, illustrating the continued higher value and lower cost of living that consumers enjoy in the Houston market.<br /><br /></p>
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<p class="mdBlack">HAR also breaks out the sales performance of existing single-family homes throughout the Houston market. In May 2010, existing home sales totaled 4,864, a 23.3 percent increase from May 2009. The average sales price of $196,410 edged up 0.7 percent compared to last year while the median sales price of $145,000 dipped 0.7 percent from its May 2009 level.<br /><br /><strong>Townhouse/Condominium Update</strong><br />The number of townhouses and condominiums that sold in May jumped 39.7 percent compared to one year earlier. In the greater Houston area, 552 units were sold last month versus 395 properties in May 2009.<br /><br />The average price rose 3.3 percent to $162,945 from May 2009 to May 2010. The median price of a townhouse/condominium was flat year-over-year at $127,500.<br /><br /></p>
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<p class="mdBlack"><strong>Lease Property Update</strong><br />Demand for single-family home rentals rose 12.4 percent in May compared to a year earlier. Year-over-year townhouse/condominium rentals increased 23.5 percent.<br /><br /><strong>Houston Real Estate Milestones in May</strong></p>
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<p><em>The computerized Multiple Listing Service of the Houston Association of Realtors&reg; includes residential properties and new homes listed by 25,000 Realtors</em>&reg;<em> throughout Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties, as well as parts of Brazoria, Galveston, Waller and Wharton counties.&nbsp;Residential home sales statistics as well as listing information for more than 50,000 properties may be found on the Internet at <a href="http://www.har.com/">http://www.har.com</a>.<br /><br />The information published and disseminated to the HAR Multiple Listing Services is communicated verbatim, without change by Multiple Listing Services, as filed by MLS participants.<br /><br />The MLS does not verify the information provided and disclaims any responsibility for its accuracy. All data is preliminary and subject to change. Monthly sales figures reported since November 1998 includes a statistical estimation to account for late entries. Twelve-month totals may vary from actual end-of-year figures. (Single-family detached homes were broken out separately in monthly figures beginning February 1988.)<br /><br />Founded in 1918, the Houston Association of Realtors&reg; (HAR) is a 25,000-member organization of real estate professionals engaged in every aspect of the industry, including residential and commercial sales and leasing, appraisal, property management and counseling. It is the largest local association/board of Realtors&reg; in the United States as well as the largest individual membership trade association in Houston.</em><em><br /></em></p>
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<span class="style16">The hot summer months are just around the corner and now is the perfect time to make your plans to become a lifeguard or to get your pool pass to enjoy all of <a href="http://www.utahburden.com/Properties/Homes%20for%20sale%20in%20The%20Woodlands%20Texas">The Woodlands&rsquo;</a> 13 community pools! </span></p>
<p class="style16">New season pool pass holders must visit <strong>The Woodlands</strong> Township Recreation Center to obtain a photo identification pool pass. The Recreation Center, located at 5310 Research Forest Drive, is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pool pass forms are available either at the Recreation Center or online at www.<strong>thewoodlands</strong>township-tx.gov.</p>
<p class="style16">Those who want to renew their season pool passes may do so online or in person. To renew a season pool pass online, visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov and click <a href="http://www.utahburden.com/The-Woodlands-Villages">Residents</a> then Pools. At the bottom of the page is a link to renew pool passes. There are no service fees to renew online! Season pool pass holders can also visit the Recreation Center to renew their passes. Pool pass renewal forms are available at the Recreation Center or on the Township Web site.</p>
<p class="style16">Season pool pass fees:<br /><a href="http://www.utahburden.com/Seller-Resources/Seller-Tips">Residents</a> ages 0 -2 years $6 each<br />Residents ages 3 &ndash; 54 years $40 each<br />Residents ages 55+ $10 each</p>
<p class="style16"><a href="http://www.utahburden.com/Search-The-Woodlands-Village-Map">Non-Residents</a> ages 0-2 $20 each<br />Non-Residents ages 3 + $100 each</p>
<p class="style16">During the regular pool season, which runs from June 4, 2010, through August 22, 2010, the following pools will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, and closed one day each week for service:</p>
<p class="style16"><strong>Alden Bridge</strong> Pool (Closed Mondays)<br />Windvale Pool (Closed Tuesdays)<br /><strong>Cochran&rsquo;s Crossing Bear Branch</strong> Pool (Closed Wednesdays)<br /><strong>College Park Harper&rsquo;s Landing</strong> Pool (Closed Thursdays)<br /><strong>Creekside Park Rob Fleming</strong> Aquatic Center (Closed Mondays)<br /><strong>Grogan&rsquo;s Mill</strong> Sawmill Pool (Closed Tuesdays)<br /><strong>Indian Springs</strong> Falconwing Pool (Closed Wednesdays)<br /><strong>Panther Creek</strong> Ridgewood Pool (Closed Tuesdays)<br />Sterling Ridge Cranebrook Pool (Closed Thursdays)</p>
<p class="style16">In addition, the following pools will be open from noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday and closed one day each week for service:</p>
<p class="style16"><strong>Alden Bridge</strong> Lakeside Pool (Closed Fridays)<br /><strong>Cochran&rsquo;s Crossing</strong> Shadowbend Pool (Closed Fridays)<br /><strong>Indian Springs</strong> Forestgate Pool (Closed Mondays)<br /><strong>Panther Creek</strong> Creekwood Pool (Closed Thursdays)</p>
<p class="style16">HOT JOBS, COOL BENEFITS!<strong> The Woodlands</strong> Township is still accepting applications for lifeguards. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen. Training classes will be provided at a reduced rate to successful candidates. Applications may be obtained from<strong> The Woodlands</strong> Township, 8203 Millennium Forest Drive, <strong>The Woodlands, 77381</strong>. For additional information or to apply online, please visit <a href="http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov">www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov</a>.</p>
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<p class="style16">Source: The Woodlands Township</p>]]></description><link>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/Pool-Season-Opens-in-The-Woodlands</link><guid>http://www.utahburden.com/Blog/Pool-Season-Opens-in-The-Woodlands</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tiffany &amp; Co. is Opening in Market Street!</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="sz"><img style="float: left;" src="http://www.utahburden.com/agent_files/tiffany.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="275" /><strong>THE WOODLANDS, Texas</strong> - <strong>Market Street</strong> has announced that world famous jeweler <strong>Tiffany &amp; Co.</strong> is set to open this November at the retail and dining center. <br /><br />The <strong>Market Street</strong> location will carry Tiffany &amp; Co.'s collection of engagement rings, diamonds, watches, men&rsquo;s items, accessories and gifts, all presented to shoppers in the treasured Tiffany Blue Box&reg;, a retail tradition that dates back to founder Charles Tiffany who mandated the coveted boxes could only be acquired with a Tiffany purchase. <br /><br />&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve studied <strong>The Woodlands and Market Street</strong>, in particular, for quite some time,&rdquo; says Kerry Tropeano of Tiffany &amp; Co. &ldquo;Market Street presents an impressive collection of retailers and restaurants &ndash; one we&rsquo;re proud to be a part of.&rdquo; <br /><br />The new store will be located in the space previously occupied by Z Gallerie. Renovation to the 4,000-square-foot space, which includes the addition of a dramatic new entrance, is expected to be <strong>completed by November</strong>. Z Gallerie has relocated to a corner space across from Tommy Bahama Caf&eacute; &amp; Emporium. <br /><br />&ldquo;We are always looking to create an experience that presents a collection of retailers unlike any other shopping destination in the region,&rdquo; explains <strong>Market Street</strong> General Manager Jill Liccioni. &ldquo;To be successful as a leisure destination, you need a real &lsquo;wow&rsquo; factor. Certainly the addition of Tiffany &amp; Co. gives us that.&rdquo;</span></p>
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<p class="style10">Market Street &ndash; <a href="http://www.utahburden.com/Properties">The Woodlands</a> has added another health and beauty &ldquo;must&rdquo; as Glo Sun Spa, a luxury tanning and skin-care salon, opens its doors this week.<br /><br />Located along the Market Walk next to Massage Envy, Glo Sun Spa features the latest technology for indoor tanning and spa-quality skin care products with treatments such as the VersaSpa and Lumiere Light Therapy, a Hydration Station and more. Tanning packages range from $39 - $89 per month. Glo Sun Spa is open Monday thru Friday, 8 am &ndash; 10 pm; and Saturday and Sunday, 9 am &ndash; 7 pm. <br /><br />In addition to Glo Sun Spa, Market Street also is preparing for the opening of Langford Market and Stadia Sports Grill &amp; Bar in early May.<br /><br />As one of the fastest-growing women&rsquo;s fashion retailers, Langford Market provides shoppers with a wide selection of gifts, apparel, and eco-friendly furnishings. The trendy boutique will be located between Norton Ditto and J. Jill in the North Commons Building.<br /><br />After a long afternoon of shopping, visitors to Market Street will also have the option of enjoying a hearty selection of ballpark favorites including mini sliders, grand slam burgers and stadium-size nachos at Stadia Sports Grill &amp; Bar, a unique sports-themed restaurant and bar featuring contemporary d&eacute;cor and high-resolution TV&rsquo;. Stadia will be located next to Charming Charlie below the new AVIA Hotel. <br /><br />Other tenants joining Market Street in the early summer months include State Farm Insurance and Bobby Chan, an exclusive designer for casual menswear.&nbsp; <br />The addition of these new tenants complement Market Street&rsquo;s eclectic selection of more than 50 fashion retailers and restaurants. In the past year, Market Street has leased over 33,000 square feet of retail and dining space. <br /><br /><br /><br />Located across the street from The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Market Street is bound by Lake Woodlands Drive, Lake Robbins Drive, Grogan&rsquo;s Mill Road and Six Pines Drive.&nbsp; Market Street is owned by a joint venture between an affiliate of Trademark Property Company and Institutional Mall Investors.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.utahburden.com/The-Woodlands-Villages">THE WOODLANDS, Texas</a></strong>-- Waterway Square will host "Movie Night,"a new entertainment series featuring family-friendly movies, every Saturday, May 15- June 12, from 8 to 10 p.m. Picnics, chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome. <br /><br />Featured movies scheduled for the summer series include:<br />- May 15: <em>Up</em><br />- May 22: <em>Ratatouille</em><br />- May 29: <em>Freaky Friday</em><br />- June 5: <em>Little Rascals</em><br />- June 12: <em>Beethoven</em></p>
<p>"Waterway Square is a delightful gathering place for <a href="http://www.utahburden.com/Properties/Homes%20for%20sale%20in%20The%20Woodlands%20Texas">residents and visitors of The Woodlands</a>," says Nick Wolda, president of The Woodlands Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau. "The spectacular Fountains at Waterway Square along The Woodlands Waterway makes this backdrop a special place for fun and entertainment." <br /><br />This series is free to the public and made possible by supporting sponsors that include The Woodlands Development Company, State Farm Insurance &ndash; Kyle Sherburne, University of Phoenix, Ace Parking, Moon Water and Berripop. <br /><br /><em>Source: The Woodlands Township</em></p>
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