1. 12,000 Jobs have been created in Houston in the past 12 months, bringing more buyers into the market, for resale homes.

2. Houston’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.6% and employment grew by 3.3%.

3. At the end of 2011, the Houston new home market held fewer than 10,000 homes in inventory, for the first time since 1997, which should cause prices to increase in 2012.

4. 4,892 new homes were sold in the 4th quarter of 2011, which are 388 more homes than in the 4th quarter  of 2010.

5. Houston homebuilders started 18,417 new homes in 2011 with, 4,387 homes started in the 4th quarter of 2011, which represents a 24% increase from the previous year’s tax credit-depressed quarterly count.

Call Nannette Delaney 713-952-2244 or Email nan@houstonhomes.com to receive new listings in your area.

Home Sales Soar At Eagle Springs:

New home sales in Eagle springs soared in 2011 with 234 new homes sold last year, compared to 147 in 2010! Reasons? Top rated Humble ISD schools, master planned community,  wooded environment complete with recreational amenities, community pools, parks, walking trails and a variety of new & resale homes. New models will be opening in the spring! Buyers could be home in time for the Easter fun with goodie-filled eggs, petting zoo, face painting and ballon artists rounding out this friendly event.  Atascocita Springs Elementary gets green certification! The first school in Texas and only the third school in the nation to earn a CHPS Verified status from the Collaborative for High Performing Schools! If you haven’t previewed this school, you are in for a treat!

The newest amenity opens this summer with the Valley Srings spray Park featuring a refreshing water feature, clubhouse for resident events, playground & more! Eagle springs already boasts 2 community pools, recreation center and workout facility! For further information and help in finding your Eagle Springs home contact Joanne Jester at 281-844-4229 or MyEaglesprings.com web site.

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Sunrise on Lake Houston

Buy Your Dream Home On or Near Lake Houston:

Lake levels are almost back to normal! Fishing is going to be great this spring with White Bass, Catfish & Bass. A family fishing tournament is planned!  Buy directly on  Lake Houston at 1906 Nogalus Drive walk to the Lake at 20302 Arrow Cove. Both fabulous homes offer 4 bedrooms, study, large den with fireplace, oversized garage, large lots, plenty of outdoor storage, friendly neighbors, marinas to launch or boat docks for your fishing boat, jet skis or watercraft!

Happy New Year from Kings Harbor

Midway Companies – owners of Kings Harbor says the additional leasing activity brings overall leasing to 90%!

The Tasting Room is getting ready to open featuring a variety of wines, beers, specialty foods and is set up as a casual wine bar/restaurant with a European feel. There will also be a patio overlooking Lake Houston to enjoy the sunset!

The Berry Bar will feature smoothies and self serve yogurt with a variety of toppings, fruit smoothies, specialty lemonades and fresh fruit juices.

A great addition to the monthly concerts will be “Kingwood’s Got Talent” Come and enjoy the fun all month at the Harbor in your Home Town! Buy a home in your new Home Town by contacting Joanne Jester,  www.joannejester.com or call 281-844-4229. Check out all the schedules at www.kingwoodonline.com.

Looking for a job in Kingwood try www.insperity.com our local workforce optimization company!

Welcome home to this cute and cozy 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhome located in Fairmont Townhomes. Tile throughout the downstairs and wet areas. The kitchen has been renovated with updated stainless steel stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. The kitchen also features tile floors and tile countertops. Entertain in the large formal dining room. The front windows have been replaced with double panes. Retreat upstairs to the master bedroom and the secondary bedrooms. All baths have been updated with light fixtures and framed mirrors. Furnace & hot water heater replaced 2011. The pool and courtyard area are just a short walk away. Don’t miss out on this doll house! Call for an appointment today!

Pasadena is the second-largest city in Harris County, 17th-largest in Texas, and 162nd largest in the United States. The area was founded in 1893 by John H. Burnett of Galveston. Burnett, the founder named the area after Pasadena, California because of the perceived lush vegetation.

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the city’s population was 149,043. The Pasadena Volunteer Fire Department is the largest all volunteer municipal fire department in the United States.

Employment in Pasadena is closely linked to the ship-channel industries, Bayport Industrial District, and the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in adjacent Clear Lake. San Jacinto College and Texas Chiropractic College are located in Pasadena. Musical entertainment ranges from the fare at Gilley’s Country and Western Club to performances of the Pasadena Philharmonic Orchestra. The Pasadena Historical Museum, Bay Area Museum, Armand Bayou Nature Center, Pasadena Rodeo, and San Jacinto Strawberry Festival are major tourist attractions.

Students living in Pasadena attend Pasadena ISD.  The mission of Pasadena ISD, the gateway to unlimited opportunity for the youth of our culturally rich community, is to empower students to become accomplished, self-directed, and collaborative citizen-scholars who boldly contribute to an increasingly complex and evolving world by engaging in rigorous curriculum, relevant experiences, and positive relationships while embracing the uniqueness of each individual.

The Pasadena ISD was awarded “Recognized” in State Accountability Ratings released by the Texas Education Agency. 

All of the district’s 58 schools earned an “Academically Acceptable” rating. Of those 58 schools, 41 were rated either “Exemplary” or “Recognized.” 
 

Of the district’s 35 elementary schools, 33 earned one of those two high ratings.
Seven district schools – all elementary schools – are rated as “Exemplary” in the latest report. Those schools are Atkinson, Burnett, Frazier, Freeman, Meador, Pearl Hall and South Houston.

Edgewater is located in Webster, TX and is the Bay Area’s most anticipated waterfront community. The streets are lined with palm trees and the 35-acre nature preserve will have you loving the outdoors! Edgewater is tucked away with its own private enclave and has quick and convenient access to major highways. Edgewater is the perfect combination of convenience and seclusion. Surrounded by waterways and miles of nature trails, Edgewater encompasses both seclusion and adventure right in your own backyard. Interconnected boardwalks and bridges lead you into another world of peace and privacy within the miles of lush nature trails.

The Endeavour Condo is overlooking the waters of Clear Lake Houston, Texas; Endeavour Condo truly gives you the benefits of water front living. Enjoy the magnificent sail boats navigating the wind, beautiful artistic sunsets, and the nearby Kemah Boardwalk. The Endeavour Condo – as a Clear Lake Condominiums, it redefines luxury living in Houston. Boating enthusiasts are literally just steps away from the convenience marina in Clear Lake. Individuals and families who enjoy swimming are highly pleased at Endeavour Condo by the heated, multi-tiered infinity pool. Swimmers and fitness enthusiasts enjoy the challenge of the indoor resistance pool. Endeavour Clear Lake is the first waterfront high-rise condominium in Houston’s Bay Area. Designed by world-class architects, Houston-based EDI Architecture, this 30-story tower is an intimate community of 80 residences, ranging in size from 1,300 to 6,000 square feet. Overlooking Clear Lake, Endeavour promises its residents the simplicity of high-rise living with the beauty of living on the lake. Nowhere else on Clear Lake can homeowners enjoy the services and amenities of an upscale resort on a daily basis.

Marina Village is a lovely waterfront community with its own private Marina. This cozy waterfront community is the perfect setting with gorgeous lake views, a community park and community pool. You and your family and friends can relax and enjoy the cool breezes off the lake. With easy and close access to entertainment dining, and shopping you will always have something close-by to do. Marina Village is truly one to remember.

Waterford Harbour is a beautiful waterfront community which has plenty of home options such as townhomes, condos, and single family homes. Both sections of Waterford Harbour keep the residents safe with a security gate. The Waterford Harbour Yacht club features amenities such as such as floating docks with extra wide finger piers, a multi-level swimming pool, tennis courts, a picnic area with grills, bathhouses, with private showers and dressing areas and much more.

If you are planning to relocate to one of these wonderful waterfront communities you will be happy to know the homes and condos located within are built by some wonderful reputable buildes in the area.

MK Luxury Homes & Condos, Inc can proudly place their name on the Endeavor Condominiums.

Coventry homes, DR Horton, Newmark Homes, & Village Builders all build gorgeous homes located in Edgewater.

Lennar & Village Builders take pride in their homes that are built in Marina Village.

For more information about waterfront communities, contact me today!

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402 Crimson Coast located in South Shore Harbour in League City, TX. This lovely home was sold to very happy buyers!

South Shore Harbour is a 2,200-acre master planned community nestled along the southern shores of Clear Lake and home to thousands of families. Located halfway between Houston and Galveston, residents of South Shore Harbour enjoy a relaxed family lifestyle which allows for resort living combined with the conveniences of a suburban village. Churches, shops, restaurants, play centers, and child daycare facilities are all within a short drive away. You will never be too far from the necessities in life!

South Shore Harbour amenities include:
• South Shore Harbour Country Club. A 27-hole championship course designed by Jay Riviere, Dave Marr, and Carlton Gipson. Fine and casual dining; an attentive staff; fully stocked pro shop and a wide variety of social and golf activities.
• South Shore Harbour Marina. 1,000-slip marina, floating docks and unmatched conveniences.
• South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center. 250- room resort hotel. Fine dining at the elegant Harbour Club, Penthouse suites, and this area’s largest conference facility.
• Fitness Center at South Shore Harbour. A 70,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fitness & health center
• Neighborhood recreational centers and pocket parks
• Early learning and day care facilities, shopping centers, restaurants and medical facilities.

Students living in South Shore Harbour attend Clear Creek ISD. Clear Creek ISD, with in League City, was formed in 1948 and as of 2010 Clear Creek ISD was ranked as an “exemplary” school district. As of 2008 the graduation rate for Clear Creek ISD is 97%.

There are 22 K-12 schools in League City, TX, including 18 public schools and 4 private schools. League City public schools belong to two districts, Bay Area Charter Inc District and Clear Creek ISD District.

There are 10 League City elementary schools, 8 League City middle schools, 5 League City high schools and 26 League City preschool schools. All Schools are within Clear Creek ISD.

Clear Creek ISD is second-largest in the state to achieve exemplary status from the Texas Education Agency.

Clear Creek ISD has received three times a rating of Superior Achievement under Texas’ new Schools FIRST (Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas) program.

Clear Creek ISD students scored well above the state averages on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests.

Builders in South Shore Harbour are some of the most well known in the area. You can expect quality and care from each of the builders in South Shore Harbour.

Coventry Homes
(713) 898-9722

Harbour Classic Builders
(281) 538-7967

Perry Homes
(281) 334-6722

Pioneer Homes

(713) 898-9722

Brighton Homes

(281) 334-1674

If you are thinking about buying or selling in South Shore Harbour or other surrounding areas, give me a call today!

Texaplex began in 2008, when negative one line headlines became much of the norm. David Winans created a brief presentation for his office and sales people reminding everyone how lucky we are to be in Texas. He wanted to spread the good news about Texas and its economical, real estate and business strengths.

The Texaplex project has now grown to a total of 4 videos and the project continues to share the good news about our Lone Star State! What all started with a little powerpoint has been featured in The Economist, Newsweek, on NBC, CNN Radio and has used by hundreds of companies around the world and even Rick Perry, the Governor of Texas and current GOP presidential candidate. David Winans is a successful entrepreneur and real estate broker who coined the term and created the Texaplex project. He’s a native Californian, but as the old saying goes, he got to Texas as fast as he could. An impassioned cheerleader for Texas, David created the Texaplex Project in an effort to share with the world what he’s known for years; that Texas — and specifically the Texaplex region — is the center of the fourth major wave of economic and population growth in U.S. history and the best place to live and do business.

Houston’s size is at a growing population of 5.7 million and Houston alone has more residents than 32 states! This gives the Houston Texaplex an advantage for job growth and economical power. Houston is the largest city in the southern United States and is the 4th largest city in overall. Houston has been known as one of the fastest growing cities in the Nation.

The most important advantage of Houston Texaplex size is the booming economy! Business is Houston’s next Texaplex advantage. Houston is 2nd to New York City in the number of Fortune 500 companies it houses.

The lifestyle Houston has to offer its residents is another advantage of the Houston Texaplex. The weather is warm giving its residents time for golf at one of the 165 golf courses in the Houston area. Houston has a professional team in just about every sport so entertainment is easy to find!

Houston ranks #1 in total acreage of parkland making it a treat to enjoy the outdoors. Houston’s housing costs create another advantage to the area. Houston’s overall after-tax living costs are 12% below the nation average! Its housing costs are 26% below the national average.

Let’s face it living in Houston gets you more BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! Why not make the Houston Texaplex your home. Come take a look you may end up staying a while.

For more information about the Houston area, give me a call today!

Methodist Hospital System has JOBS!

Job Creation

A state agency reported in October 2011, that Houston area employers created 79,500 jobs over the past year in the oil and gas industry, manufacturing and health care. Houston is growing at an annual rate of 2.6% and October 2011 represents a large increase.

Business leaders are using the word “HOT” in describing the local economy. They are getting anxious about filling job openings.

Having To Recruit From the Outside

The Methodist Medical System has about 500 job openings per month. They are for physicians, nurses, licensed therapists and other clinical positions.

Oil and Gas Companies have acreage tied up on leases, to start drilling. They want to get moving on staffing but there are not enough accountants, engineers and geologists in the area to fill these jobs.

Jobless Rate

The jobless rate in Houston dropped to 8.1% in October 2011 from 8.6% in September 2011 and is not seasonally adjusted.

The Texas statewide unemployment rate was 8.4% in October 2011, down from 8.5% in September 2011.

You can easily search for homes from our Medical Center Area tab on the website and contact me for relocation information:Nannette Delaney-713-952-2244- nan@houstonhomes.com