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Green Grass in Houston - Extreme Makeover Sod Addition
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 at 12:46am. 3119 Views, 2 Comments.
It happens... Maybe you forgot to water the yard during last summer's vacation, or your kids have played "buried pirate's treasure" one too many times. Now you have a major case of Lawn Pattern Baldness, and trying to patch it here and there isn't cutting it anymore. When it gets to this point, it's very possible you need to bite the bullet...and re-sod your yard.
You can do it - the keys are simply preparing properly, and not cutting corners.
Seeking: The Perfect Grass for Houston, Texas
The first step is choosing the proper grass, which will vary depending on your specific lawn needs and lifestyle. The top three most often seen in Houston lawns are bermuda, zoysia and St. Augustine.
Bermuda grass is what you often see on playgrounds and athletic fields;…
The Real Estate Transaction | For Sale to Sold
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 at 12:28am. 3211 Views, 2 Comments.
So much goes into a house before a “For Sale” sign can turn into “Sold” sign. The real estate transaction begins when the seller puts the house on the market and ends when the buyer and seller meet at the closing. First time home buyers or those wishing to sell their first home may be unfamiliar with the sales process, so here is a general overview of most aspects of a typical real estate transaction.
Real Estate Sellers
Hire a Listing Agent - Although it is possible to sell a home without representation, selling a home is best accomplished with the help of a real estate professional. A real estate agent knows all the ins and outs of the real estate transaction and can be a seller’s greatest ally. The real estate agent will determine the home’s value…
Looking for the Elephant in Your Next Home
Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 6:40pm. 3810 Views, 3 Comments.
Buying a home is a huge undertaking, and no one needs to be reminded how significant a financial decision this is. Suffice it to say, buying a home that you soon outgrow, learn to hate after a couple of years, or contains a proverbial elephant can have significant consequences. But, so many of us go into this big decision with either limited criteria (“I know I want a yard for the kids and granite countertops in the kitchen”) - or unrealistic expectations (“If it doesn’t match everything on my list, I’m not buying.”) But, sort of like our significant others, compromise is often required, and the things that draw us in at first aren’t necessarily the things that will make us happy in the long run.
Focus First on What You Can’t Change
Location, Location,…
Houston Home Builder ZK Homes Discusses Homebuilding Outlook
Friday, February 4th, 2011 at 1:18pm. 3490 Views, 9 Comments.
Homebuilders in Houston have had to be creative to keep their businesses profitable. Due to the lackluster housing market, homebuilders like ZK Homes have become more innovative in their business strategies. Established in 2004, ZK Homes, owned by Lee Zieben and John Kirksey, Jr., began just shy of the economic downturn. Zieben discussed how his company has weathered the economic storm as well as his perspective on what’s ahead for the Houston building market in 2011 and beyond. Zieben adds a little political insight, too, as he ran as a Republican for the State Representative for District 137 in 2004 and in 2002 became one the youngest gubernatorial appointees in Texas history.
What kind of construction does your company build?
Our development company…
I Love My Pet but My Home is For Sale - Pet Quandaries
Monday, December 20th, 2010 at 1:48pm. 2362 Views, 1 Comments.
It's a good thing Jesse and Butterfinger didn't mind car rides.
No way was I going to leave them in the house when someone was coming to see it. The hamsters had colorful cages, and were really quite cute. But, they're rodents. They stink, they kick wood chips through the bars of the cage, and they get noisy running on the squeaky wheel.
I had nightmarish visions of a Realtor opening the door to my house, potential buyers sniffing the air, or even worse, witnessing the cat pounce on the hamsters for a mid-day snack should they get loose.
Indeed, as much as we love our pets, they are unpredictable and can kill a house deal.
Realtor Carol Knott of Remax in The Woodlands said sometimes people won't even look at a house if they know pets have been living in…
Greater Houston Builders Association - Houston's Best 2010 Awards Winners!
Friday, September 24th, 2010 at 2:35pm. 2075 Views, 3 Comments.
It was a spectacular evening at the House of Blues on September 18, as the Greater Houston Builders Association held their 2010 Houston’s Best Awards Show. The red carpet event, which hosted roughly 700 attendees, celebrated the accomplishments and achievements of Houston area builders, remodelers, developers and individuals. Director of Special Events D’Nita Kuhn said, “It was an academy awards-style event for the Houston building industry. Special thanks goes to the incredible sponsors. It would have been impossible to create such a remarkable event without their help.”
A panel of judges from outside the Houston market performed onsite judging for each of the entries. “The judges were from all over the country—one was even from Canada this year!”…
Helping Houston Home Buyers Find the Right School
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 at 11:18am. 573 Views, 0 Comments.
If you have school-aged children and are looking at Houston homes for sale, questions about schools are bound to come up. What local school options exist? Does one district have a better performance record than another? What would be the best fit for my child? The task can seem overwhelming - especially in a city as large as Houston. Although the options are many, having the right information and resources can help make the decision process easy (OK, easier).
First, arm yourself with some basic facts. Not surprisingly, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) is the largest in the Houston area. With almost 300 schools and over 200,000 students, it's also the largest school district in Texas.
In addition to HISD, there are over two dozen…
Find a Home Using Houston MLS on the 2M Realty Site
Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 10:50am. 564 Views, 0 Comments.
One of the many great features of 2M Realty's website is the integration of Houston MLS (Multiple Listing Service). If you’re looking for Houston homes for sale, this online tool is an excellent resource that will allow you to narrow your search results and receive a targeted set of listings in less than a minute.
To use Houston MLS, go to: http://www.2mrealty.com/idx.
You will be directed to a page that allows you to select specific criteria before you begin searching through our Houston real estate listings. You can narrow your search by checking applicable boxes under the areas that are labeled:
- "Choose Cities/Locations"
- "Search Options""Property Type"
- "Property Features"
For example, let’s say you are looking to buy a single family home in Humble, Texas.…
2M Realty Gives Demographics and Statistics for Houston Real Estate when Searching Houston MLS
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 2:27pm. 1269 Views, 0 Comments.
The majority of Houston real estate buyers start their search process on the internet. 2M Realty knows that empowering real estate buyers with as much information as possible provides them the opportunity to make informed decisions. With that in mind, 2M Realty proudly announces the implementation of the Get Local Info tab on its website. This feature is designed to empower real estate buyers with neighborhood information and demographics directly surrounding real estate listings.
"The 2M Realty website enhanced with the Get Local Info feature is an invaluable resource for all Houston real estate customers", said Mark W. Martin, principal broker for 2M Realty. "Our website visitors can now get information for both Houston real estate and the neighborhood…
Home Pricing to Sell
Friday, August 28th, 2009 at 4:07pm. 960 Views, 3 Comments.
In today’s real estate market buyers have a lot of choices. When selling your home, attractive pricing and perception are arguably the two core essentials, and making a distinction between your home and the dozens of others for sale is the key. Where pricing is concerned, establishing the asking price is part skill and part “gut check”, and there are several things you should consider before establishing the asking price:
Study past sales. This is the starting point for any thoughtful and successful pricing strategy; think of it as the "skill" part. Take the time to study past sale statistics for homes in your area and areas similar to yours. None will be identical, of course, but having a clear understanding of true market value is the first step in…
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