Monte Wall's (montewall) Blog

The holiday season has officially begun in Houston with the 34th Annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market.   Event dates are November 13 – 16 and hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  Word is that on Sunday afternoon you can find s...

Yes, I will be working during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. And I love it.  The weather is crisp and cold, the crowds are bustling, and the decorations and music soothe the soul.  So why work during the holidays?  Because my clients need me.  And I am here for them.  Now I’m big...

Just listed by The May-Wall Team is this beautiful Mediterranean style 3-story patio home centrally located near Houston's Galleria, Greenway Plaza, and downtown.  Enjoy a care-free lifestyle with no yard maintenance but still have the advantages of a great outdoor space with a vaulted ceiling pa...

For those of us who have roots in small town America, the quaint towns that still exist are a real draw.  It's quiet, neighbors know each other by their first name, and we frequently share meals at the mom and pop restaurant or cafe.  Old Town Katy is one of those towns that has a historic feel t...

It wasn't that long ago that shopping and entertainment venues in Katy, Texas were sparse.  But that's all changed over the last few years.  One of the more popular spots these days is LaCenterra @Cinco Ranch.  It's an open air, main street style development featuring upscale retail, restaurants,...

The fastest growing zip code in the U.S.A. is 77494.  It's located in Katy, Texas and those of us who live in Katy are not surprised.  Especially those of us who work as Realtors in the area, as well as those who have been looking to buy a home in Katy over the last couple of years. The list of f...

    Beautiful 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home on quiet cul-de-sac. The home sits on 2.55 acres that are largely wooded for privacy.  The kitchen boasts of granite counters and built-ins throughout.  The master bath has a gorgeous spa tub surrounded with tile, separate shower, and a large walk in closet....

This executive home is located in Spring, Texas and sits on a large corner lot in the community of Spring Creek Oaks.  Sparkling pool will help keep you cool in this summer heat.  Open floorplan is perfect for entertaining a large crowd or enjoying movie night at home with the family.  For your ...

The May-Wall Team has been showing lots of homes lately to our buyers and we have noticed something that is just plain sad.  We have seen quite a number of homes between 10 to 20 years old that have no trees in the back yard.  None!  It would be understandable if the home was just a couple of yea...

Forbes recently issued a report titled “America’s Coolest Cities 2014”.  I’m pleased to say that my fair city of Houston was ranked #4 on the list just behind Washington D.C., Seattle, and Austin.  Forbes teamed with Sperling’s Best Places to compile the list.  They started with the top 60 larges...