February 7, 2012

The Chancel says “Goodbye” to Plantation and “Hello” to Travis

The Chancel, a 140 home site community in Spring Texas, has said “Goodbye” to Plantation Homes and “Hello” to Travis Homes. Located at the intersection of T.C. Jester and Spring Cypress, Plantation Homes and Meritage Homes have been the exclusive builders in The Chancel. But Plantation Homes was not keeping up with their lot commitment and the […]

February 4, 2012

7 Reasons why your house won’t sell

Has your house been sitting and sitting and sitting on the Spring Texas real estate market? Has it been more than 45 days since the last time you had a showing? Maybe on the reasons below is stopping your house from selling. Your house won’t sell because: 1. Unavailable for showings – Do you require 24 hours […]

February 1, 2012

How did Spring Texas get its name?

In the 1870s, railroad workers were laying tracks from South Texas into Houston. After a harsh winter, the railroad workers finally reached the area during spring time. The railroad workers were so excited winter was over they named the area “Camp Spring”. In 1873, Camp Spring was platted and became a settlement. Later “Camp” was dropped from […]

January 27, 2012

Should you buy or sell your Spring Texas house first

Do you Buy or do you Sell first?

For one of a half a dozen reasons ranging from your house is too cramped to your commute is too long, you want to sell your Spring Texas house. The question is “Do you Buy or do you Sell first“? The first step is to determine if you have the option of buying before selling your current house. If you […]

January 23, 2012

Akaihi sushi ROCKS!

The sushi scene in Spring Texas is taking off. We are sushi lovers and my husband and I are always on the hunt for the freshest and best tasting sushi in Spring Texas. Akaihi’s in the HEB shopping center at Louetta and Stuebner Airline is on our list of top 10 sushi bars in Spring […]

January 20, 2012

Spring Texas Real Estate Market 2011 and 2012 predictions

The final numbers are in and its time to reflect on the Spring Texas real estate market of 2011 and make some predictions for 2012. Highlights of the Spring Texas real estate market of 2011: Lending requirements remain tight – Money is still available for home loans. But unlike 2005 and 2006 when all you needed was […]

January 17, 2012

Top 5 Low cost, High impact remodeling projects

If you are thinking about selling your Spring Texas home this year, it’s time to start tackling those remodeling projects. The majority of buyers want NEW, NEW, NEW. They don’t want homes that are fixer-uppers. Fixer-uppers are work and buyers don’t want work. Buyers want to move-in and immediately enjoy their new home. The Top 5 LOW […]

January 14, 2012

What’s in a name … Ella

The story behind the names of the streets of Spring Texas. Ella, a major North – South road through the popular Cypresswood subdivision, was named after Edward Lillo Crane Sr.’s wife. Edward Lillo Crane Sr. was one of Houston’s real estate developers.

January 11, 2012

The Sanctuary out of bankruptcy court and under developement

The Sanctuary, a 144 single family residential development situated to the North of Spring Cypress and between Kuykendahl and Ella, is out of bankruptcy court and under development. Initially developed by Wallace Bajjaili Development Partners, the plans for The Sanctuary were to have custom built homes starting in the $450s. But the project never got off the ground and […]

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