Pearland Real Estate Expert

I found this article on line this morning and found it to be very interesting.  Every year about this time of year I always see lots of people complaining about how high their taxes are.  I think people should stay on topic and make the state lawmakers do something instead of just talking about it.

Read this article in "The Facts" http://thefacts.com/story.lasso?ewcd=624ff6a89ac84d13

It really hits HOME...

I am working with a customer who has already moved to TX and needs to sell the their house fast.  She is in the Army and has been moved permanently to the Houston area.  Her house is listed now, but she is terminating the listing and want someone who knows how to market and sell a house fast.  Are you up to the task????? If so, please call me at 713-569-8102 and tell me your plan of action and help me help my customer sell her house.

My wife and I have started fostering Golden Retrievers.  To be a foster parent all you have to do is provide love and food and help them find a new and loving home.  You can go to http://www.gbgrr.org/ to look at all of the dogs that need new homes.  You can also sign up to be a foster parent their too.  This is a great thing to do.  You get to help dogs that need love and a little help and you get all the affection a dog can give.

Would you like to help a Golden in Need by Fostering?  GBGRR needs caring, patient and responsible Golden lovers to join our foster home team by opening their homes and their hearts to our rescue Goldens.  A key component to our Rescue program is the foster home.  The principle behind fostering is to provide the dogs entrusted to our care with a home environment to expedite their mental and/or physical rehabilitation and to evaluate their habits and behavior.  This allows GBGRR to place the dog with the new family and improve the chances of lifelong enjoyment of the dog and the new family.  Click here to read our most frequently asked questions about fostering.  Also, click here for 10 great reasons to foster a Golden.  If you would like to open your heart and home to a Golden in need or have additional questions about fostering, please give us a call at (281) 480-4942 or email to info@gbgrr.org.  

This is Chevis' Bio and I will keep you updated on his progress.

Hi, my name is Chevis, but my foster Mom calls me Chevy Chase because I am a handsome, sweet clown!  I came to Houston from Louisiana Humane Society.  I am approximately 3 years old, very well behaved and have not had an  accident in the house.  I figured that doggie door out day one!  I know how to sit and love tennis balls.  I get along great with other dogs. I am current on vaccinations and will be going to the vet on 6/20/07 to be neutered and checked for heart worms.  We'll update my bio after my visit to the vet. 

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I just wanted to say WOW.  The pearland KW office is only 4 years old and we are now the largest office in Brazoria County with 110 agents.  And I am so very proud to be a part of this group.

Pearland, Texas - June 21st, 2007 - Keller Williams Realty, Pearland's largest Real Estate Company, announced today the distribution of over $21,000 in shared profit to agents, for contributing to the growth of the company. The monthly Profit Share disbursements are part of the systems and models at Keller Williams Realty which enable agents to be viewed and treated more like Partners in the business. "This number represents an unprecedented level of passive income that we all help to create for our agents". Transaction revenue is great, but a passive stream of income is one that pays time and time again, and in our case, for the rest of your life", quoting Al Rincon, Manager of the firm.  

For more information about how you can become a part of the fastest-growing and the most Profit-Sharing real estate enterprise in the world, please contact Danny Frank at 713-569-8102.

For more on how to become a part of the fastest growing team follow this link. 

http://www.danfrankrealty.com/Keller_Williams_Careers/page_686591.html

 By John Lowman
The Facts

Published June 15, 2007

ANGLETON - Proposed changes to Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District rules would clarify commercial vs. residential water use and discourage export of water from the county, officials say.

The district's board had a public hearing on the issue Thursday with a half-dozen residents attending. Local changes are in line with House Bill 4114, which passed the Texas House and Senate and is awaiting Gov. Rick Perry's signature.

If the district's revised rules pass a 30-day written public comment period, residential and agricultural wells would remain exempt from metering and fees. Commercial users - which would include non-agricultural entities profiting from use or sale of groundwater - might be assessed 3 cents per 1,000 gallons used. Changes apply to wells, not surface water.

The district also could charge users outside Brazoria County up to 150 percent of the wholesale price of water in the Houston area.

Angleton attorney Mark Neal spoke against the definition of residential and commercial users. He addressed a situation in which someone might use groundwater for a pond on residential or agricultural land which could be used for commercial purposes, but water would not be sold or removed from the area.

Under rules as passed in HB 3602, which allowed creation of the district, "Those wells would not be charged and not even metered," Neal said. He also indicated the proposed change was contrary to information district proponents used to convince 56 percent of voters to vote in favor of creating the district two years ago.

Directors did not comment during the public hearing, but afterward, Pct. 2 panelist John Pyburn said homeowners, farmers and ranchers have no cause for alarm.

"I've been involved in this from day one. The intent was never to charge metering or fees to residential or agricultural users. It still isn't and it will never be," Pyburn said. "You'd have to get a complete rule change through the Legislature, and I don't think you could ever do that."

Commercial entities using groundwater would be charged 3 cents per 1,000 gallons as part of the rules change. Such entities would report usage "on the honor system" for the time being, District Administrative Consultant Kent Burkett said.

The proposed Brazoria County change is not intended as a punishment but a clarification, Burkett said.

"Some of the verbiage in the original bill allowed some individuals to claim they were exempt," he said. "It's not really widespread, but was enough to warrant clarifying the language. Nothing will change for well owners in the county. All private homes are exempt in the past and in the untold future, as are agricultural users."

The main reason voters approved the district was to protect the county's groundwater supply, Pyburn said. Proposed changes would do just that, he said.

Until the district was created, Houston and Galveston - both growing toward Brazoria County - could have tapped into county supplies. With a potential charge of up to 150 percent of the wholesale price of Houston water, that should be curtailed if not prevented, Pyburn said.

"We want to keep the water we have for the people in Brazoria County. We had no way to control that before we formed a conservation district," he said. "Anybody could have come down here and piped water back to their municipalities and we could have done nothing about it. Now that the district is in place, we have the means to keep that from happening."

Currently, the county may charge up to 4.5 cents per 1,000 gallons exported, which isn't much of a deterrent, Pyburn said.

"When the bill was revised and corrected, we asked for implementation of fees that would discourage people from taking water from the county," he said. "The object isn't to hurt people; it's to protect the quality and quantity of our groundwater supply and keep it here for our people."

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PUBLIC COMMENT
To comment on proposed changes by July 15, write the district office at 451 N. Velasco St., Suite 290, Angleton, TX 77515.

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June 09, 2007   Real Estate News

(PRLEAP.COM) Perry Homes announces a limited selection of 65-foot homesites remain in the Trinity Shores section of Shadow Creek Ranch. Through June 30, Perry Homes offers a $7,000 buyer bonus on all sales and a free upgrade to stainless steel appliances on all pre-construction sales this section.

One- and two-story Perry homes in Trinity Shores are priced from the $270,000s and range from 3,100 to 3,900 square feet.

One of five homes ready for move-in this month and eligible for the $7,000 bonus is 13303 Ravenlake Drive. Showcasing the same floorplan as the model home, Plan 3223W, this one-story home has four bedrooms and three baths in approximately 3,223 square feet.

The extended entry with a 13-foot coffered ceiling leads to a family room highlighted by a 16-foot ceiling and a corner fireplace. The formal living and dining rooms are set off the entry. The island kitchen opens to the morning area and game room. The master suite features a dual vanity, a whirlpool tub and a walk-in closet.

Conveniently located off the Texas 288 Corridor, Shadow Creek Ranch is a 3,500-acre lake-themed master-planned community south of Houston in Pearland.

Students in Trinity Shores attend Alvin Independent School District schools. A new Alvin ISD elementary school is currently under construction in the community and will be complete in time for fall 2007.

Shadow Creek Ranch offers access to the Texas Medical Center, downtown Houston and Hobby Airport.

Retail shopping and dining nearby includes Super Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Salt Grass Steakhouse, Randalls and Super Wal-Mart. Plus, three new Pearland shopping venues are currently under construction. The Promenade Shops at The Spectrum will be anchored by Bass ProShops Outdoor World.

The Pearland Town Center will include more than 75 retailers and restaurants. And, the Shadow Creek Ranch Town Center is set to include a variety of shops and restaurants such as Academy, H-E-B, Pei Wei and La Madeline.

To visit Perry Homes in Trinity Shores, from Texas 288 South, exit Shadow Creek Parkway. Turn right on Shadow Creek Parkway. Turn left on Trinity Bay. Turn right on Indigo Bay Drive. The Sales Center is straight ahead on Quiet Lake Lane. Or visit http://www.perryhomes.com/.

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One of Pearland's home town guys is doing well.

Sugar Land, Texas Promotes Fenwick

Jun 7, 2007 10:05 AM

Sugar Land Fire Chief Dannie Smith promoted Clay Fenwick to the position of assistant fire chief for planning and research. His responsibilities include professional development, resource management, planning and research. Sugar Land is a Houston suburb.

Fenwick began his professional fire career with the Sugar Land Fire Department in 1991. He began firefighting in 1983 as a member of the Pearland Volunteer Fire Department, where he served until 1994. He has previously held the positions of firefighter, driver, lieutenant, captain and battalion chief. He holds certifications with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Firefighter Master, ARFF Advanced and Fire Service Instructor II, along with holding a Texas Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician Basic certification.

He earned an associate's degree in Fire Protection Technology and is in the third year of the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy.

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My name is Danny Frank and I am a Realtor® with Keller Williams Realty.  I work mostly in the Pearland Texas area and I would love the opportunity to help you with the sale or purchase of your home.  I work mostly in residential but I do a lot of commercial contract also.  So if you are looking to buy or sell any type of real estate in the Pearland TX area, please call me and I will be glad to help you in any way.

If for some reason you need to move from this area, call me and I can refer you to a real estate expert in a different area of the country.

Choosing the right real estate agent can mean the difference between a smooth worry free transaction and a plain nightmare. That is why I thought it would be a good idea to introduce some of my friends that I have met on Active Rain.

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I read an article in the local paper called "The Facts" about the Brazoria County Mosquito District.  I thought it was important enough to post a link to it so it could get more exposure. 

Please follow the link: Brazoria County Mosquito District

We all have to do our part to stop the spread of mosquitos.  Make sure you dump out ALL standing water in and around your yard.  I checked the bird bath in the yard and it was teaming with baby mosquitos.  I found an old small planter that was also full of babies...

A quote from the paper is so true; "If they don't emerge, they don't become a problem"

Do your part and stop the spread by dumping out any standing water around your house and businesses.

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Have you ever worked with buyer that just can't make up their mind???  Have you ever had a buyer that just changes the game MID stream?  have you ever had a buyer and the spouse want 2 different things with different price ranges?

 I have met these buyers.  And let me tell you, it has not been very much fun.  I only like to show a customer about 3-5 houses and get them to pick one.  I do a very good job of asking questions and probing very deep before we get in my truck and go a looking....  This couple has thrown me a big fat CURE BALL...  We reinterviewed today for almost 2 hours and really got we I thought was a short list.... Boy was I wrong....  3rd day tomorrow, and we shall try again....

 Any hints or guidance?????

I am reading a book called the "The Obsolete Employee" How Businesses Succeed Without Employees - And Love It!, by Michael J. Russer. It is a book on Virtual Outsourcing or how to hire a virtual assistant.  So far this book has oppened my eyes on what I need to do to get my business to the next leval.  What a concept..... I will give a full book report when I am done.  But so far 5 Stars, great book.

"Any time you do something outside your core competency, you pay top dollar for amateur results."

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