The Woodlands Township has Announced Watch Talk Wednesdays

As Realtors in The Woodlands, we are often asked about crime, crime rates, neighborhood watch etc.  We are pleased to help spread the word about a new program being offered in The Woodlands called Watch Talk Wednesday's

The first Watch Talk Wednesday is scheduled for this Wednesday, February 24. Representatives from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office will review community policing in The Woodlands and how it impacts residents. Residents are encouraged to bring their neighbors, friends, a brown bag lunch and any questions you might have.

This meeting will provide information on the new program that is focused on ways residents can work together with law enforcement, called Watch Talk Wednesdays.  This program, coordinated by The Woodlands Township, is open to all residents of The Woodlands. Watch Talk Wednesdays are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, from noon to 1 p.m., in The Woodlands Township Service Center located at 2201 Lake Woodlands Drive.

For more information on Watch Talk Wednesdays and The Woodlands Watch program, contact Neighborhood Services at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .   or visit :http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=261

Sunday, February 21, 2010

1-4pm

10 DREWDALE

THE WOODLANDS, TX 77382

$429,900.00

BEAUTIFUL AND IMMACULATE 'EISENHOWER'PLAN BY VILLAGE BUILDERS WITH STONE FRONT ELEVATION ON A HUGE LOT(15,469 SQ FT). UPGRADES GALORE. ISLAND KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, GAS COOKTOP,GRANITE COUNTERS.CUSTOM MEDIA BUILT-IN IN FAMILY ROOM. TWO STAIR CASES,EXTRA CROWN MOLDING, 2'WOOD BLINDS AND PLANTATION SHUTTERS. UPGRADED CARPET. STEP UP GAMEROOM,LARGE SECONDARY BEDROOMS.ONE BEDROOM HAS BEEN EQUIPPED WITH BUILT IN SPEAKERS FOR SURROUND SOUND.

Directions from I-45:

WEST ON WOODLANDS PARKWAY. TURN RIGHT ON TERRAMONT. RIGHT ON PLAYER BEND. RIGHT INTO ORIEL OAKS. RIGHT ONTO DREWDALE.

HOME IN CUL-DE-SAC

Sunday, February 21, 2010

1-4pm

15 S. Concord Valley Pl

The Woodlands, TX  77382

$349,900.00

Beautiful Emerald Home in Carmeline on a lushly landscaped cul-de-sac lot with 2007 built POOL & SPA. Great floor plan with beautiful hardwood flooring throughout downstairs and upstairs & wood staircase in entry .Island kitchen which features beautiful built-ins, planning desk & lovely granite.  Fresh paint & beautiful trim work. Gameroom could be media room, great master bedroom & master bath, entertaining rear patio,3-car tandem garage.  Walk to Coulson Tough Elementary School, YMCA & Library.

DIRECTIONS

WEST ON WOODLANDS PARKWAY.  LEFT ON 1ST BRANCH CROSSING. RIGHT ON CRANE BROOK. LEFT ON CARMELINE, LEFT ON CONCORD VALLEY.

Which School Is The Best?

This is a question that as Realtors in The Woodlands we get asked a lot in several different formats.  Whether it’s “Is this a good school” or “What is the best School” and we are sometimes even told that our clients only want to see homes that are zoned for “The Best School in The Woodlands”.  It is very difficult to narrow home choices down in this way.  Please don’t get us wrong, as Realtors in The Woodlands, we understand that there are times that when a family is moving that they want to stay in an area that is zoned for a specific school because that is where their children already attend.  However, please also understand that as Realtors in The Woodlands, we are sometimes hesitant to narrow a home choice down this way for you for many reasons.

We have all heard the old adage, “don’t judge a book by its cover”, and this holds true for schools and school districts as well.  No Child Left Behind requires that school districts keep track and publish test scores, and these are broken down by racial and ethnic groups.  This is a great piece of information to start your research.  We also STRONGLY encourage you to take it a step further.  Before deciding upon, or ruling out, any school make an appointment with the school to tour the facilities and get an idea for yourself if it will or won’t be a good fit for you and your child. 

Each child is unique and as such, each school and teacher even within the same district has a unique approach to teaching the same materials.  We have often times heard reports from our clients who have taken the time to do this and were surprised to see that they truly liked a school that they thought that the wouldn’t and were not as impressed as they thought they would be with one that they had heard wonderful things about from their friends and family.

We know that it is unlikely that you would make such a major purchase of a home without seeing it first and we believe that this should be the same approach that you take to pick a school. 

While we, as parents, as well as Realtors in The Woodlands feel that scores and ranking are important indicators that can by no means be ignored, we also feel there are other factors that should be taken into consideration as well.  It is not unheard of for those with high rankings to rest on their laurels so to speak and enjoy the positive reputation while other schools with lower rankings to continue to strive for excellence and growth which is always positive!  In short, just as you can’t judge your child as a student by the grade on their last test, you shouldn’t judge a school by just that grade as well!  Please take the time to do some additional research, tour the school, talk to the administrators and teachers, talk to parents of children already attending, and most importantly trust yourself to make a decision that is right for you and your family!
 

Steve Johns Takes Home Several Honors

Big congratulations to Steve Johns of Keller Williams Realty in The Woodlands.  Keller Williams held their annual awards ceremony to recognize their local Realtors in The Woodlands on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Palmer Golf Country Club.  Steve Johns was among the Realtors in The Woodlands who were recipients of several awards as a Top Producer for his sales production for 2009.  His was recognized for:
• #1 in Closed Volume in the Individual Category
• #3 in Closed Units in the Individual Category
• #1 in Listings Taken by Volume in the Individual Category
• #2 in Listings Taken by Units in the Individual Category
He was also recognized with a Leadership Award for his participation on the Agent Leadership Council for 2009. 
He was both honored and humbled by these awards and looks forward to another great year in 2010.

WHAT CITY DO I LIVE IN?
As Realtors in The Woodlands, a frequently asked question is, "What City do I Live in"?  Anyone who is living or has lived in The Woodlands and has ever placed an order to be shipped or delivered has heard the same thing.  When I put in your zip code, I don't get "The Woodlands", it instead shows Spring, Tomball, Magnolia, or Conroe.  Many simply answer that they are the same thing or the database is wrong.  In actuality, they are correct, as of right now none of us technically live in the “City of The Woodlands”. 
The Woodlands was founded and developed as a Master Planned community in Montgomery County.  The Woodlands is also situated within the extra-territorial jurisdiction of both The City of Houston as well as part of The City of Conroe.  What this has meant in the past was that there was a possibility of either The City of Houston or The City of Conroe voting to annex parts of The Woodlands.  In 1999, an agreement was reached with The City of Houston that would allow The Woodlands to have until 2011 to incorporate. 
It was late last year that The Woodlands Township was able to reach an agreement with both The City of Houston as well as The City of Conroe that promised The Woodlands contribution on projects that are mutually beneficial in exchange for both of those cities waiving their right to annex any part of The Woodlands.  Before The Woodlands can officially become a city, its residents must vote to approve that. 
With all the legal agreements in place currently, the earliest date that a vote can be taken by the residents to decide on becoming a city will be in 2014.  Until that time, the question of “What City Do I Live In?” will continue.  So while we all are currently technically living in either: The Cities of Spring, Tomball, Conroe, or Magnolia, you can still continue to use “The Woodlands” on your address and the post office will find you!

Mark Your Calendars.
January 28th, 4:00-9:00pm

It’s time again for the annual Taste of The Town.  This is an annual event that brings together local restaurants and food industry businesses and allows them to showcase their selections/offerings to the community.

Taste of the Town is an annual community extravaganza which helps showcase area restaurants and businesses in the food industry from Montgomery County and surrounding counties. With over 80 area restaurants and beverage distributors participating, and 5,000 attendees, this event provides a taste of something for everyone.
 
As a restaurant, what a better way to market to the community than to reserve a 10’ x 10’ booth to showcase and highlight your special menu items by providing a small sampling to the 5,000 plus attendees.
 
As a patron, just come enjoy an evening of indulging as you stroll and sample to your hearts content the wide range of restaurant specialties.
 
As a local business, don’t miss out the chance to market to the community. You can provide an item to be showcased in the “Silent Auction” or you can “host” a table to display your company’s literature.
Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for children (10 years and under)

Source: South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce
 

OPEN HOUSE!!!

Sunday, August 30, 2009

1:00pm-3:00pm

50 N. LINTON RIDGE CIRCLE
THE WOODLANDS, TX  77382

$286,560.00

Remarkable Ryland Home in Alden Bridge close(walking distance)to Buckalew Elementary.  Elegant master down, study, formal dining, large island kitchen with GRANITE counters and large walk-in pantry plus butler's pantry!  Great family room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, hardwood floors.  Large double-paned windows overlook the lush shaded backyard.  Upstairs features a Gameroom,3 bedrooms, plus 2 full baths.  Tile floors in entry, kitchen and baths. Mature landscaping with sprinkler sys. Freshly painted interior.

Directions:

FROM I-45, WEST ON WOODLANDS PARKWAY.  TURN RIGHT (NORTH) ONTO GROGANS MILL.  WEST ON RESEARCH FOREST DRIVE, LEFT ON CROWNRIDGE, LEFT INTO LINTON RIDGE, LEFT ONTO LINTON RIDGE CIRCLE. HOME WILL BE ON THE LEFT.

Hosted By Mary Rosen

What methods enabled The Woodlands & Spring agent Steve John to sell more new houses than any other Realtor in The Woodlands during 2006? “I give all the glory to God,” says Steve of his success. “But second to that, it’s definitely referrals.”

Steve Johns, a Realtor with Keller Williams The Woodlands & Spring, won Realtor of the Year from the GHBA. TWDC nominated Johns for this distinction. Johns recently received the “Number One Realtor” award at the Realtor/Builder Appreciation Gala, hosted by TWDC in March of 2007.

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