Katy Texas Real Estate

Katy Texas Real Estatehttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/default.aspxYour Accessible Realtor®en-USCommunityServer 2.1 SP1 (Debug Build: 61019.2)Single Story For Sale in Sableridgehttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2009/11/19/0c042d2915bd4141883bd774f3f08523.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 21:22:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:573234The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p align="center" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/Houston_Texas/Sableridge/Agent/Listing_7568609.html"><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/4e4c/efc1/f1b0/a32eb167c93a17c0527b/w475h356.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="hr2391879-1" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"></a> </p><p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;">• <span>1,946 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story</span> <span>-</span> <span id="Price_pl">$125,000</span> <span>- Great Price/Location!</span> </p><p><span class="dateline" id="LeadIn" style="font-weight:bold;">Sableridge, Houston</span> <span> - </span> Amazing 3-2-2 With Awesome Layout! Tall Ceilings, DBL Sided Fireplace in Bkfast RM & Family Room. Breakfast Bar - Open Kitchen, Tile, Cook In Style! French Doors, Super Duper Soft Carpet, HUGE Master W/2 Walk-In Closets, Dbl Sinks+Garden Tub & Stand-up Shower, PRIVATE Byard W/Deck & Fresh Landscaping! Excellent Curb Appeal, Well Maintained, NO SMOKERS, KIDS, PETS or MESS! Shows Like A GEM! BEST SHOWING IN SABLERIDGE! BAM! </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/Houston_Texas/Sableridge/Agent/Listing_7568609.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=573234" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SaleSingle Story For Sale in Sablechasehttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2009/11/18/98453fdb74304d008a819e3ac357f57d.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 21:32:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:572697The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p align="center" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/Cypress/Sablechase/Agent/Listing_7526048.html"><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/afe2/2308/3943/0acdbfccf74ae6530bff/w475h356.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="hr2391838-1" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"></a> <span class="cutline"><br /><strong>Excellent 3 Bedroom!</strong> </span></p><p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;">• <span>1,088 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story</span> <span>-</span> <span id="Price_pl">$79,900</span> <span>- Phenominal Price!</span> </p><p><span class="dateline" id="LeadIn" style="font-weight:bold;">Sablechase, Houston</span> <span> - </span> Excellent 3 Bedroom @ A Phenonminal Price. Newer Siding Outside on Either Side of The HM & Around Chimney. Carpet/Tile - TALL Ceilings, Very Inviting. Newer Fixtures & Fans. Large Master, Newer Ike Fence, Side Decking, Very Cozy - Great Opportunity For A first Time Homebuyer Potential Income Producing Property. Cute Neighborhood Near 1960. Great Find! </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/Cypress/Sablechase/Agent/Listing_7526048.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=572697" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SaleDEWBERRY FARMS opens again near Katy for 8th season!http://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2009/10/14/dewberry-farms-opens-again-near-katy-for-8th-season.aspxWed, 14 Oct 2009 18:06:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:557467The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p>Dewberry Farm opened again on September 26th for their 8th season!</p><p>Dewberry Farm is located just west of Katy, north of I-10 on HWY 362 and our family goes every year.  We have been going here for about 3 years but it just keeps getting better and better every year!</p><p>Prices are reasonable-- kids over 3 but younger than 55 are $11.  Seniors are $8 and law enforcement and military are $9 with proper id!</p><p>There are things in the Dewberry Farm that have individual costs but they are reasonable and there is a TON of stuff to do that doesn't cost extra as well. </p><p>Also if you are looking for a great place to buy your pumpkins for the upcoming Jack-o-lantern season, you can get them here for 50 cents a pound!</p><p><strong>Purchase Pumpkins<br /></strong>Pumpkins are 50 cents per pound with a minimum of $1 per pumpkin and a maximum of $24 per pumpkin.</p><p><strong>Goat Feeding</strong><br />25¢ per container of feed</p><p><strong>Corn Cannon</strong><br />$3.00 to shoot 9 ears of corn</p><p><strong>Pedal Carts</strong><br />$3.00 for all day pass</p><p><strong>Kidilla Hoppers </strong><br />$3.00 for all day pass</p><p><strong>Pony Rides</strong><br />$5.00</p><p><strong>Gemstone Mining</strong><br />bags of 'rough' $5.00 to $7.00</p><p><strong>Flower Bouquet Picking</strong><br />$5.00 per bouquet cup</p><p><strong>Zip Lines</strong><br />$3.00 for all-day pass</p><p><strong>Black Hole</strong><br />$2.00</p><p><strong>Lighted Pumpkin Stroll</strong><br />(Saturday Nights) $3.00</p><p><strong>Pumpkin Blaster</strong><br />7 shots for $5 or 5 shots for $3</p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=557467" width="1" height="1">dewberry farms12523 Millbanks in Glenshire is Sold!http://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/11/06/a06cc1ed60ae46fba7f44b4ff6e82f73.aspxThu, 06 Nov 2008 16:14:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:382311The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p align="center" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"><img alt="Sold" border="0" height="64" id="Sold" src="http://www.katyagent.com//Utility/images/sold.gif" width="72" /> </p><p style="margin-top:0px;"><span id="LeadIn"><strong>Glenshire, Houston</strong></span> <span> - </span> <span>The single story at 12523 Millbanks has been sold.</span> </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/77031_-_Houston/Glenshire/Agent/Listing_1278442.html">Property information</a> </p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=382311" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor Sale4755 Wind Trace in Windstone Colony is Sold!http://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/11/06/1e818c4774e04eefa4599fbedef17051.aspxThu, 06 Nov 2008 16:14:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:382315The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p align="center" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"><img alt="Sold" border="0" height="64" id="Sold" src="http://www.katyagent.com//Utility/images/sold.gif" width="72" /> </p><p style="margin-top:0px;"><span id="LeadIn"><strong>Windstone Colony, Katy (Harris County)</strong></span> <span> - </span> <span>The single story at 4755 Wind Trace has been sold.</span> </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy_Harris_County/Texas/Homes/Katy/Windstone_Colony/Agent/Listing_1876237.html">Property information</a> </p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=382315" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor Sale15638 Boulder Oaks in Bear Creek is Sold!http://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/07/08/0cf1c5eae5454bbcac6371e409b08ff2.aspxTue, 08 Jul 2008 16:36:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:326379The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p align="center" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"><img alt="Sold" border="0" height="64" id="Sold" src="http://www.katyagent.com//Utility/images/sold.gif" width="72" /> </p><p style="margin-top:0px;"><span id="LeadIn"><strong>Bear Creek, Houston</strong></span> <span> - </span> <span>The single story at 15638 Boulder Oaks has been sold.</span> </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/Hwy_6_West_Little_York/Bear_Creek/Agent/Listing_1693606.html">Property information</a> </p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=326379" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SalePrice Reduced on 3622 Granite Springs in Enclave At Bridgewaterhttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/06/18/c0cd58825b9c40c5b105a4f3fcda2975.aspxWed, 18 Jun 2008 15:34:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:317256The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p><span id="LeadIn"><strong>Enclave At Bridgewater, Katy (Harris County)</strong></span> <span> - </span> <span>Announcing a price reduction </span><span>on 3622 Granite Springs, a 2,292 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story. Now</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.katyagent.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS® #7999598" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_pl">$130,000</span> <span></span>- Great Buy w/ appliances!!. </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy/Texas/Homes/Katy_Texas/Enclave_At_Bridgewater/Agent/Listing_1470785.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=317256" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SaleOpen House in Bear Creek on Saturdayhttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/05/01/31d2578930064908b782bb6c898e1c12.aspxFri, 02 May 2008 01:59:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:295830The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"><table class="Calendar" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" rules="all" title="Calendar" border="1" style="border-width:1px;border-style:solid;border-collapse:collapse;"> <tr><td colspan="7" style="background-color:Silver;"><table class="Calendar" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;"> <tr><td align="center" style="width:70%;">May 2008</td></tr> </table></td></tr><tr><th align="center" abbr="Sunday" scope="col">Su</th><th align="center" abbr="Monday" scope="col">Mo</th><th align="center" abbr="Tuesday" scope="col">Tu</th><th align="center" abbr="Wednesday" scope="col">We</th><th align="center" abbr="Thursday" scope="col">Th</th><th align="center" abbr="Friday" scope="col">Fr</th><th align="center" abbr="Saturday" scope="col">Sa</th></tr><tr><td align="center" style="width:14%;">27</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">28</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">29</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">30</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">1</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">2</td><td align="center" style="color:White;background-color:Silver;width:14%;">3</td></tr><tr><td align="center" style="width:14%;">4</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">5</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">6</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">7</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">8</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">9</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">10</td></tr><tr><td align="center" style="width:14%;">11</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">12</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">13</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">14</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">15</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">16</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">17</td></tr><tr><td align="center" style="width:14%;">18</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">19</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">20</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">21</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">22</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">23</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">24</td></tr><tr><td align="center" style="width:14%;">25</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">26</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">27</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">28</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">29</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">30</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">31</td></tr><tr><td align="center" style="width:14%;">1</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">2</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">3</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">4</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">5</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">6</td><td align="center" style="width:14%;">7</td></tr> </table> </p><p style="margin-top:0px;"><span id="LeadIn"><strong>Bear Creek, Houston</strong></span> <span> - </span> <span>We invite everyone to visit our open house at 15638 Boulder Oaks on </span><span id="On">May 3</span> <span id="At">from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM</span>. </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/Hwy_6_West_Little_York/Bear_Creek/Agent/Listing_1693606.html" id="ListingDetails">Property information</a> </p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=295830" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SaleOpen HousesNEW LISTING 15638 Boulder Oaks in Bear Creekhttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/04/28/831c21ee76d54dc397aaa0542260dea4.aspxMon, 28 Apr 2008 14:27:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:293146The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p><span id="LeadIn"><strong>Bear Creek, Houston</strong></span> <span> - </span> <span>Announcing a new listing: </span><span>15638 Boulder Oaks, a 1,638 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Open Floor Plan". Now</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.katyagent.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS® #8036765" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_pl">$110,000</span> - . </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/Hwy_6_West_Little_York/Bear_Creek/Agent/Listing_1693606.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=293146" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SaleHouston TexasCinco Charities ready to start hosting families!http://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/02/26/cinco-charities-ready-to-start-hosting-families.aspxTue, 26 Feb 2008 21:10:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:260939The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p>If you haven't heard of Cinco Charities, you probably soon will be.  It's been the vision of the Keller Williams Katy Office to give back to the community that we live in and love!</p><p>Katy is beginning to grow at a phenomenal rate and with that, we'll soon see massive expansions in the medical field here.  New hospitals and especially the Children's Hospital are creating a center of activity in Katy that will draw people in for the incredible health care we have here and we soon will have more of.</p><p> Cinco Charities was founded with the idea that these people coming here for treatments of critical illnesses needed a place to stay during treatment. The Cinco Charity vision is:<br /><br /><strong>To provide temporary housing in our community with a warm, safe environment for individuals and their families who are hospitalized or receiving treatment for a serious medical condition. </strong></p><p>Well, the time has come and the first of many families will be benefitting from the tireless efforts of the Cinco Charities and Keller Williams Realty, Katy At Cinco Ranch!  We are very excited about this development!</p><p>If you would like to help out, we have several ways to do so.  Our main fundraiser is coming up in April and we are looking for GOLFERS to play in our Annual Golf Tournament.  Our golfers in past tournaments say that we put on one heck of a show (and why shouldn't we since our cause is so incredible!)</p><p>You can find more information about Cinco Charities and the Golf Tournament here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cincocharities.org/" title="Cinco Charities" target="_blank">CINCO CHARITIES</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=260939" width="1" height="1">Cinco CharitiesGolf tournamentKeller Williams RealtyIs YOUR agent IN THE BUSINESS anymore?http://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/02/25/is-your-agent-in-the-business-anymore.aspxMon, 25 Feb 2008 14:11:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:260131The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p>So things in your neck of the woods is a little slow lately.  Not having as many showings, not hearing from your agent and just generally you're a frustrated home seller.  You certainly are not alone these days.  Yes, things are picking up from January to February and as we head into March but the market activity is just a side note to the real question I'm thinking about today.</p><p> I showed a home recently and when I called to follow up with the agent, (an agent that I have spoken to a while back on another home) I was a little shocked at the turn the conversation took.  </p><p>Apparently, this agent was at work when I called (the call took place about 2pm in the afternoon).  When I say the agent was at work, I mean he was at work in a job other than real estate.  A little shocked, I asked, so why are you working at XXXXX?   The agent's answer was that he had left the real estate business and returned to his former career field.  This agent has been in the business for 4 or 5 years so this really puzzled me. </p><p>When the agent got off of work, he called me back to follow up about the house I showed (my buyers had narrowed down their choices to two homes and ultimately eliminated this particular home because they were unable to get the answers they needed before submitting an offer by 4pm).  We continued our conversation from earlier, cut short as it was by the demands of another employer's time clock.  This agent has left the real estate business, currently has 4 or 5 homes listed for sale, and is handling those seller's homes on a "part-time" basis while he works for his new employer.  I asked him if his sellers know that he is no longer a full time real estate agent and he said no, that he was able to handle both "jobs" just fine.  </p><p>I don't think he realized that by not being there THAT day, he <em>might </em>have cost his sellers an opportunity to sell their house.  Now I say might because we ultimately don't know if my buyers were all that serious about that house or if they had already decided on the other house before we talked to him.  BUT I can tell you that he did not get an offer that day.</p><p>So it got me to thinking.  With the shifting market, I've already seen a lot of less successful agents leave the business.  Our office sent back some 20 licenses to the state board for one reason or another at the beginning of 2008.  Those agents COMPLETELY left the business but they had NO business depending on them either.  How many agents around the country have gone on to another job or profession and have kept their license active with their broker thus allowing them to continue to have listings in the MLS?   Did those agents let their sellers know that they were no longer full time agents and give them an option of terminating their listing so they could list with a full time agent?  I have no way of knowing that but I'm guessing, from my experience the other day, that they did not tell their sellers.</p><p>So is YOUR agent in the business anymore?  It might be a good idea to ask!  (By the way, before you ask, I am a full time real estate agent, love my profession, and strive to be the best real estate agent in the world!)</p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=260131" width="1" height="1">real estate agentshifting marketHappy Valentine's Day!http://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/02/14/happy-valentine-s-day.aspxThu, 14 Feb 2008 22:20:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:255071The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p>Valentine's Day in KATY TEXAS!!! </p><p>As I traveled around this morning accomplishing some errands, I marveled at how many people, particularly guys had not taken care of Valentine's Day yet.  The stores KNOW IT too.  They were ready for it.  </p><p>Extra manpower in the floral departments were noted at Walmart and Kroger!  <br /><br />Anyway, Valentine's day comes but once a year so let those you love know all year round!</p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=255071" width="1" height="1">Katy TexasValentine's DayGreat Service moviehttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/02/13/great-service-movie.aspxWed, 13 Feb 2008 16:57:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:254342The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p>I was asked recently about a post a made to this blog about a year ago.  It concerned the Simple Truths of Service movie and told the story about Johnny the Bagger.</p><p>It's very touching but shows us how EVERYONE makes a difference and that attitude is contagious! </p><p><a href="http://www.stservicemovie.com/" title="Simple Truths Of Service-Johnny the Bagger" target="_blank">Click</a> here to view the Simple Truths of Service movie.</p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=254342" width="1" height="1">Great ServiceMost Expensive Property sold in Katy Texas for January 2008http://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/02/13/most-expensive-property-sold-in-katy-texas-for-january-2008.aspxWed, 13 Feb 2008 16:43:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:254337The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p>With the huge variations in prices of homes sold in Katy,  I often get asked about the most expensive properties sold in the area.</p><p> For January 2008, the honor of most expensive property sold in Katy Texas goes to a home in the Seven Meadows subdivision, located on Coastal Meadow.</p><p>This home has a stone and stucco facade and 6936 square feet!  5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a beautiful pool, this 2003 built home sold for $790,000 at the end of January 2008!</p><p>The Seven Meadows subdivision is located just west of Grand Parkway @ Fry road in the 77494 zipcode in Katy Texas.</p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=254337" width="1" height="1">January 2008Katy Texas homesMost Expensive propertyWhat The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 means to you.http://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/02/12/what-the-mortgage-forgiveness-debt-relief-act-of-2007-means-to-you.aspxTue, 12 Feb 2008 22:54:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:254055The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p>In December, President Bush signed a bill called the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act in an attempt to aleviate some of the distress caused by the mortgage meltdown that is affecting real estate nation wide.</p><p>What does it really mean to the homeowner?  Well for the homeowner in trouble and facing foreclosure, there has always been a route that agents pursued called a SHORT SALE.  The short sale often buys the homeowner additional time before foreclosure to sell their property.  It also allows the seller to sell the property more aggressively by marketing it for less than they actually owe.  The bank will often set a price that works for them which is less than owed or sometimes, they approve a short sale and you just submit offers to the bank until they have one that is acceptable.  HOWEVER, the end effect of that action often came back on the homeowner.  </p><p>The bank has the ability to issue a tax certificate, a form 1099, to the homeowner who must then count the forgiven amount as INCOME for the year the home was sold.  In other words, if you sold your home for $15,000 less than was owed, you could end up owing taxes as if you had EARNED an additional $15,000 that year.  That might not be that big a deal because the flipside of NOT doing a short sale would have been a foreclosure and not being able to buy a home when your circumstances do change.</p><p> </p><p>The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 now keeps the IRS from counting that amount that is forgiven as income.  In otherwords, the repercussions for doing a SHORT SALE of your home became virtually none.  It will still affect your credit report but not NEAR what a foreclosure would do.</p><p>In addition, by doing a Short Sale and not being 1099'd for the difference, you could come out ahead financially instead of being foreclosed because the mortgage companies still have the right to write off a foreclosure sale in the same manner (in other words, if you allow the home to be forclosed on, you could STILL be responsible for the difference of what the bank sells the home for and what was owed whereas with the Short Sale, you are not)!</p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=254055" width="1" height="1">foreclosureshort sale2 Story For Sale in Enclave At Bridgewaterhttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/01/13/3ba53540352f44e6bfa7a3651f7e2c1b.aspxSun, 13 Jan 2008 18:35:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:238571The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p align="center" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy/Texas/Homes/Katy_Texas/Enclave_At_Bridgewater/Agent/Listing_1470785.html"><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/e65a/ad0b/d7c3/2cf82a903aabc3904c3e/w475h356.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="Beautiful home with a great location!" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"></a> <span class="cutline"><br /><strong>Beautiful home!</strong> </span></p><p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;">• <span>2,292 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story</span> <span>-</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.katyagent.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS #7999598" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_pl">$140,000</span> <span>- Great Home, Upgrades!</span> </p><p><span class="dateline" id="LeadIn"><strong>Enclave At Bridgewater, Katy</strong></span> <span> - </span> This beautiful home is packed full of upgrades that you just won't find at a similarly priced home in the area! A HUGE island kitchen that was custom built, lots of cabinet and storage space with the granite counters, a gorgeous formal dining room, spacious open floor plan, huge gameroom upstairs with big screen tv, crown molding and other lavish touches! The back patio is a beautiful pavstone patio! Huge custom built storage area under the stairs. See this one if you're ready to fall in love! </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy/Texas/Homes/Katy_Texas/Enclave_At_Bridgewater/Agent/Listing_1470785.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=238571" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor Sale2 Story For Sale in Willow Park Greenshttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2008/01/02/c242559b58fe46db9e1572e039e6a922.aspxThu, 03 Jan 2008 03:38:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:233387The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p align="center" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy/Texas/Homes/Katy_Texas_South_of_I-10/Willow_Park_Greens/Agent/Listing_1452445.html"><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/5f68/842a/7ea1/04305ba23e91179fbe6b/w475h356.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="Beautiful home!" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"></a> <span class="cutline"><br /><strong>Quiet, Gated Community!</strong> </span></p><p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;">• <span>2,526 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Spiral Staircase!"</span> <span>-</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.katyagent.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS #9635610" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_pl">$219,900</span> <span>- Country Club living!</span> </p><p><span class="dateline" id="LeadIn"><strong>Willow Park Greens, Katy</strong></span> <span> - </span> Fantastic home in the Country Club community of Willow Park Greens! This home is located in a gated community and is positioned at the rear of the subdivision, making for an extra quiet location! Three bedrooms, a study, formal dining room with butler's pantry, and a huge upstairs gameroom, make this a great family home! </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy/Texas/Homes/Katy_Texas_South_of_I-10/Willow_Park_Greens/Agent/Listing_1452445.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=233387" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SaleSingle Story For Sale in Northglenhttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2007/11/16/c5ebca84ab1f4198a4ae7e96a7a6d76c.aspxFri, 16 Nov 2007 16:24:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:215141The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p align="center" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/8/Northglen/Agent/Listing_1385623.html"><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/0c7c/3dce/937d/85f3e1fd8ad3bb77f889/w475h356.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="Great home with mature trees!" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"></a> <span class="cutline"><br /><strong>Great Location!</strong> </span></p><p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;">• <span>1,762 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Spacious!"</span> <span>-</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.katyagent.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS #7622790" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_ml">#7622790  </span> <span id="Price_pl">$109,950</span> <span>- Ready to Move In!</span> </p><p><span class="dateline" id="LeadIn"><strong>Northglen, Houston</strong></span> <span> - </span> Fantasic home with a GREAT location! This home features a huge master suite (split floorplan!) with a large sitting area and huge master bathroom. New tile and berber carpet were installed less than a year ago! Fresh paint throughout! A huge deck in the backyard and nicely landscaped front yard! Updated kitchen with appliances recently installed (stove, microwave and dishwasher!) Ready to move in! HURRY, this one won't last long! </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/8/Northglen/Agent/Listing_1385623.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=215141" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor Sale2 Story For Sale in Grand Lakeshttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2007/11/16/2495a628f5624b13b2e66aff6b48ba3c.aspxFri, 16 Nov 2007 15:56:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:215132The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p align="center" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy/Texas/Homes/36/Grand_Lakes/Agent/Listing_1385566.html"><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/c7dc/a915/a67c/39fbc71dbcb99bc0d96f/w475h356.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="Beautiful Home, Quiet Neighborhood!" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"></a> <span class="cutline"><br /><strong>Near the best of the amenities!</strong> </span></p><p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;">• <span>2,370 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story</span> <span>-</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.katyagent.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS #1640353" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_ml">#1640353  </span> <span id="Price_pl">$221,000</span> <span>- Great Location!</span> </p><p><span class="dateline" id="LeadIn"><strong>Grand Lakes, Katy</strong></span> <span> - </span> Beautiful & located in the corner of a cul-de-sac, this home is ready to be your home for the Holidays! Kitchen is highlighted with dark wood cabinets and dark granite countertops, a HUGE master bedroom and bath and 3.5 bathrooms total! The second bedroom upstairs can be another master w/ exclusive access to it's private bath. High ceilings in the living room and a large game room upstairs means this home is GREAT for your family! Outstanding KATY ISD schools (Alexander, Beckendorff, 7-Lakes) </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy/Texas/Homes/36/Grand_Lakes/Agent/Listing_1385566.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=215132" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SalePrice Reduced on 12523 Millbanks in Glenshirehttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2007/10/03/544f9130e72f4fbe8c79b37f2e84c43b.aspxWed, 03 Oct 2007 16:24:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:196385The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p><span id="LeadIn"><strong>Glenshire, Houston</strong></span> <span> - </span> <span>Announcing a price reduction </span><span>on 12523 Millbanks, a 1,654 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.katyagent.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS #2394712" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_ml">#2394712  </span> <span id="Price_pl">$119,000</span> <span></span>- Great Home near Beltway!. </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/77031_-_Houston/Glenshire/Agent/Listing_1278442.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=196385" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SaleGlenshireBeltway 8Price Reduced on 17419 Saxon in Sommerallhttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2007/10/03/7e40d4caf65f4acaa80a48d2b3833827.aspxWed, 03 Oct 2007 16:22:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:196384The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p><span id="LeadIn"><strong>Sommerall, Houston</strong></span> <span> - </span> <span>Announcing a price reduction </span><span>on 17419 Saxon, a 1,966 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story. Now</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.katyagent.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS #3612265" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_ml">#3612265  </span> <span id="Price_pl">$119,000</span> <span></span>- Great Price! Just Reduced. </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/77002_-_Houston/Sommerall/Agent/Listing_1221278.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=196384" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SaleBear CreekSommerall1 1/2 Story For Sale in Cimarronhttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2007/10/03/afd3f1222d794e3c9c5041c6badd7b67.aspxWed, 03 Oct 2007 16:08:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:196370The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p align="center" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy/Texas/Homes/77002_-_Houston/Cimarron/Agent/Listing_1304406.html"><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/c70d/420f/c047/7bb481ebe994ff1df5ba/w475h356.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="Mature trees in front yard!" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"></a> </p><p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;">• <span>1,496 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 1 1/2 story</span> <span>-</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.katyagent.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS #999218" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_ml">#999218  </span> </p><p><span class="dateline" id="LeadIn"><strong>Cimarron, Katy</strong></span> <span> - </span> This property is a great investment property and will go quickly. There is a lot of work that needs to be done but when it is completed this will be a great home for someone at a very reasonable price and in a nice neighborhood. </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy/Texas/Homes/77002_-_Houston/Cimarron/Agent/Listing_1304406.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=196370" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SaleSingle Story For Sale in Glenshirehttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2007/09/18/d7bf75f3b14c4c9c81d35dcfd5d4f5ec.aspxTue, 18 Sep 2007 17:51:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:190370The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p align="center" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/77031_-_Houston/Glenshire/Agent/Listing_1278442.html"><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/1544/3cbc/517a/ed7ea4473e85c10e9804/w475h356.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="Beautiful, lush green front yard!" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"></a> <span class="cutline"><br /><strong>Nice Neighborhood!</strong> </span></p><p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;">• <span>1,654 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story</span> <span>-</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.katyagent.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS #2394712" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_ml">#2394712  </span> <span>- Great Home near Beltway!</span> </p><p><span class="dateline" id="LeadIn"><strong>Glenshire, Houston</strong></span> <span> - </span> Just recently painted and ready to go! This home is a beautiful oasis near the Beltway for easy access! Lots of fresh fruit trees adorn the back yard and supply fresh fruit! Front yard is beautifully landscaped! Ready to go! </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Houston/Texas/Homes/77031_-_Houston/Glenshire/Agent/Listing_1278442.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=190370" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SaleCanyon Gate Cinco Ranchhttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2007/09/12/f056e88910cd452a862ad64c4240d247.aspxWed, 12 Sep 2007 18:08:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:188097The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p align="center" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy/Texas/Homes/77450_-_Katy/Canyon_Gate_Cinco_Ranch/Agent/Listing_1268555.html"><img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/0eca/2424/9bc5/27ef6da915fc800bbee4/w475h356.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="Beautifully landscaped!" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"></a> <span class="cutline"><br /><strong>Super Price!</strong> </span></p><p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;">• <span>3,305 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Master Down!"</span> <span>-</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.katyagent.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS #2050743" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_ml">#2050743  </span> <span id="Price_pl">$225,000</span> <span>- Super Home</span> </p><p><span class="dateline" id="LeadIn"><strong>Canyon Gate Cinco Ranch, Katy</strong></span> <span> - </span> Super home with open floorpland and LOTS of windows creating a beautiful, bright living space! Backyard is beautifully landscaped with a large pond and covered patio! 4 bedroom home with the master bedroom down and possibility of 6 bedrooms with some minor modifications! </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy/Texas/Homes/77450_-_Katy/Canyon_Gate_Cinco_Ranch/Agent/Listing_1268555.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=188097" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor SalePrice Reduced on 19247 Piper Grove in Westfieldhttp://www.katyagent.com/blogs/ron_tarvin/archive/2007/08/14/ff246746a3434f76b183c1d059a15349.aspxTue, 14 Aug 2007 19:06:00 GMT60b01897-941c-4a7a-8a82-5600c9de0722:167237The Katy Agent Team Ron Tarvin0<p><span id="LeadIn"><strong>Westfield, Katy</strong></span> <span> - </span> <span>Announcing a price reduction </span><span>on 19247 Piper Grove, a 1,822 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now</span> <img border="0" height="20" id="Price_mi" src="http://www.katyagent.com/Office/PortalOfficeShared/images/1x1.gif" style="position:absolute;" title="MLS #1350407" width="34" /> <span id="Price_r"><strong><font face="Verdana">MLS®</font></strong></span> <span id="Price_ml">#1350407  </span> <span id="Price_pl">$124,000</span> <span></span>- SHORT SALE approved!. </p><p><a href="http://www.katyagent.com/Katy/Texas/Homes/77002_-_Houston/Westfield/Agent/Listing_1100557.html">Property information</a></p><img src="http://www.katyagent.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=167237" width="1" height="1">Real EstateFor Sale