This beautiful home, located in the wooded Spring Lakes Subdivision, has an attractive stone and brick exterior. Once inside, an elegant two story entry with a large chandelier, art niches, and ceramic tile flooring greet your visitors. Nearby, the inviting formal dining room is ideally suited for your special occasion dinners. Also located off the entry is a private study with French doors and a wall of built-in bookcases. Both rooms have plantation shutters and wide-plank wood floors. Past the entry is an open floor plan design with high ceilings and many windows. The family room has a gas fireplace containing contemporary “aquatic glassel” fireglass , wide-plank wood floors, and a built-in entertainment system that is wired for surround sound. A big, bright kitchen has ample wood cabinets, tile flooring, a walk-in pantry, and has been updated with oil-rubbed bronze hardware, tumbled travertine backsplash, and lots of granite countertop workspace including a huge center island. A comfortable breakfast room is a great family gathering space. You won’t have a hard time fitting your large bedroom furniture in the spacious master suite. Located downstairs it has views of the backyard and access to the newly remodeled master bathroom with oil rubbed bronze fixtures, his and her vanities, whirlpool tub, a separate shower with a spa-like frameless door. There are even two large walk-in closets. Upstairs contains two full baths, three bedrooms with large closets and a big gameroom that is perfect for both entertaining and a quiet retreat. The owners have invested nearly $60,000 in recent upgrades both inside and out. The detached 2-car garage contains interlocking tile flooring, a 22’ x 13’ unfinished workspace and covered walkway to the house. The professionally landscaped yard is nourished with a 9-zone sprinkler system and the backyard has a large stamped concrete patio, garden area, children’s play system, large shade trees, and forested privacy border. This friendly neighborhood, located in the highly acclaimed Spring ISD, has controlled access gates, community lakes, nature trails, playgrounds, tennis, volleyball court, a swimming pool, and wide sidewalks throughout,. The neighborhood association hosts many family oriented activities throughout the year. With easy access to I 45 and the Hardy Toll Road, make an appointment to see this home today – it won’t last long.

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Here are a few reasons and remedies…

1. House is overpriced…you need a new market analysis to see how much to lower the price
2. Price reductions too little, too late…you need a new market analysis & significantly lower the price below the next price break or two
3. New competition since property listed…you need a new market analysis and lower the price and offer incentives
4. Builder competition…new market analysis, offer upgrades competitive with the builder
5. Difficult to show, not readily accessible…use lockbox and readjust showing hours if necessary
6. Glutted or slow market…adjust pricing and offer incentives
7. Property has become shopworn…add new photos, offer incentive, inform area Realtors
8. Many showings, but no offers…reduce price
9. Offers forthcoming but not consummated…re-examine counter offers and adjust to offers
10. Condition (maintenance problems)…freshen up and review ways to improve
11. Condition (major problems)…rehab as necessary with new carpet, paint, etc.
12. Cosmetic allowances have not enticed offer…rehab as necessary and remove allowance
13. Location not desirable…compensate with price adjustment
14. Property showcased poorly…hire staging professional or ask Realtor for suggestions
15. Property not being shown…make property more accessible with lockbox
16. Pets (odors, soil, intimidation)…deodorize carpet, cage pets when not home, kennel pets or put with a friend or relative until home sells
17. Neighbors or neighborhood undesirable…counsel with neighbors regarding interference and condition of their properties
18. External influence (new highways, etc.)…adjust price, gather accurate data, and prepare fact sheets for people interested in the home

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• Fixed or Adjustable Interest Rates – A fixed rate allows you to lock in a low rate for as long as you hold the mortgage and is usually a good choice if interest rates are low. An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is designed so that interest rates will rise as interest rates increase; however they usually offer a lower rate in the 1st years of the mortgage. ARMS also usually have a limit as to how much the interest rate can be increased and how frequently they can be raised. ARMS are a good choice when interest rates are high or when you expect your income to grow significantly in the coming years.
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2003 built home in quiet, gated community of Spring Lakes that is convenient to I45, Hardy Toll Rd, The Woodlands, & shopping in Old Town Spring. This community offers lakes with fountains, ducks, miles of walking trails, parks, volleyball & lighted tennis courts, & community pools. This home has an open floor plan that boasts of high ceilings,tile & hardwood floors, a master suite, walk in closets, game room or study with closet, tile backsplash in kitchen with gas stove, granite counter tops, and much more.

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2003 built home in quiet, gated community of Spring Lakes that is convenient to I45, Hardy Toll Rd, The Woodlands, & shopping in Old Town Spring. This community offers lakes with fountains, ducks, miles of walking trails, parks, volleyball & lighted tennis courts, & community pools. This home has an open floor plan that boasts of high ceilings,tile floors, a master down, three bedrooms up, walk in closets, upstairs game room with study area, tile backsplash in kitchen with raised breakfast bar, hard surface counter tops, large lot, detached garage and much more.

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