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This is a great list for getting your home ready to market.  Before you sell, spring clean!  It will make all of your marketing and advertising photos look better, too.  Buyers love a clean and clutter free home with curb appeal! 

• Remove and donate unwanted items, reorganize and clean closets, attic, basement and garage
• Power wash exterior walls, porch floors, deck, patio, driveway and sidewalks
• Clean outdoor furniture and outdoor light fixtures
• Clean out gutters or have new ones installed
• Clean out refrigerator and freezer, making sure to vacuum the grill and coil
• Remove lint from the hose attached to back of clothes dryer
• Vacuum baseboards, walls and ceilings, wipe down walls
• Steam clean carpets and area rugs and upholstery
• Reseal natural stone surfaces (travertine, etc)
• Reseal and repair grout in bathtubs and showers
• Clean window treatments, dust and clean blinds and shutters
• Remove items from all shelves, dust and clean
• Oil hinges

If you need a recommendation for anyone to help you with this list, call me for a referral.  And when you are ready to sell your home, give me a call!

Ashton Woods is an eco friendly home builder in the Houston area.  They have communities in Missouri City, Humble, Katy, Pearland, Richmond, Tomball, and Houston, Texas.  Currently, there are 12 Houston area communities that Ashton Woods is building in.  The homes are between $130,000-$360,000.  They have been offering buyers on new construction a free central vaccum system.  They give their buyers a lot of value with low E3 windows, radiant barriers, and washers and dryers.  If you are interested in visiting an Ashton Woods community please call us at 281.288.3500.  Our Realtors are familiar with the local builders and communities and can help negotiate for you when purchasing a new construction home.

KATY (KATY EDC) – Gadberry’s “10 from 2010” has chosen Katy as the most dynamic high-growth suburban area in the United States.

The rapidly growing suburban city just west of Houston has added 17,641 households since 2000. The number of households increased by 8.7 percent from 2009 to 2010. Overall, Katy was the fourth fastest-growing area since 2000 among the ten cities listed, with a 267 percent growth rate.

 The average household income in Katy has risen more than 21 percent since 2000 while the average length of residency was 4.7 years in 2010.

 Three other Texas cities made this year’s list, all in North Texas. Haslet placed second with Keller right behind at third. Frisco ranked sixth on the list.

On Saturday, April 10th, from 11am-1pm my Buyer’s Agent, Linda Parrish, will be holding open 7526 Chathan Glen Lane in Richmond, Texas.  This beautiful one story home is in pristine condition.  The upgrades includes a butler’s pantry, granite countertops in huge island kitchen, crown molding, hardwood floors, light fixtures and fans, mahogany front door, and much more.  It is a must see located close to Katy and Sugarland with wonderful shopping right outside of the Grand Mission Subdivision.  This home is convenient to the  Grand Parkway.  You are going to love it.  CLICK HERE to see the video!

Just 5 miles from Sugarland and 1 mile from Katy, you are guaranteed to fall in love with this one story, open floorplan, three bedroom, two bath home in Grand Mission inside of the Sonoma Ridge Division. An excellent value, it has been well maintained since it was built in 2005. Fully upgraded from the builder’s standards, this home includes granite countertops, premium carpet, crown molding, hardwood & tile floors, and a custom built mahogany front door. The lighting, mirrors, and faucets have also been upgraded. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, built in microwave, tiled backsplash, a butler’s pantry, and huge island. The master bathroom has elevated height on the double sinks, a separate shower and garden tub. The home has both a study and a game room. It has been custom painted with warm and pleasing colors. For energy efficiency, it has a tech shield roof. This home is situated on a huge lot with a covered back patio ideal for entertaining. You will never have neighbors behind you. The entire home is surrounded with brick. The Home Owner’s Association dues are $750 annually and that includes alarm monitoring. The water softener is leased for $24.98 per month. The community offers miles of walking & biking trails, pools, water park, a clubhouse, gym, and more. (more…)