Windhaven is a beautiful community located off West Road directly across the street from Lone Star College in Cypress, Texas, very near the Berry Center.  Windhaven is a D.R. Horton community.  Homes were built between 2007 and 2014.  This community was developed with excellent stormwater drainage systems that proved reliable and adequate during Hurricane Harvey.There are currently 9 homes for sale in Windhaven,  (as of 11/15/17).  There are 8 properties under contract or pending for sale, with 4 homes sold during October 2017. Amenities include a community pool and playground, with an adjacent community lake featuring a walking path surrounding the entire lake.  Plans are underway to add a covered pavilion and splash pad with improvements in the parking area.  The community is well mai... 11/15/2017

Though the weather may not feel like fall yet, there are only about six weeks left to 2017!! Photo by Jérôme Prax on Unsplash Home buyers are still searching for that special place to call home and hoping to close before 2018 in order to take advantage of that homestead exemption beginning January 1, 2018! SEVEN homes SOLD in the amazing COLES CROSSING subdivision during the month of October 2017.  Prices ranged from $270,000 for a lovely 4 bedroom, 2 bath abode up to $380,000 for a 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath home with a gorgeous pool! Highest sales price/sq. ft. for October was $135.50, and after removing 2 outliers (high and low), the average sales price/sq. ft. = $104. Average number of days on the market was 91 before receiving an agreed-upon offer. If you are thinking of buying or selling... 11/15/2017

 I hosted an open house yesterday in a Coles Crossing home that has (thankfully) never flooded.  However, one of my open-house visitors was a homeowner whose Cypress home DID flood during Harvey.  She told me her current home DOES lie in the floodplain, but they did not realize it when they purchased.  "We are planning to sue the sellers for failure to disclose they were in a floodplain," she told me. My first thought was, "It IS possible that the flood maps have changed since the sellers purchased the home."  I also thought to myself, "Why didn't your REALTOR® inform you that the home you wished to purchase was in the floodplain? Or your insurance company?"  It will be interesting to see how their case turns out. I am thinking perhaps they were on the edge of a floodplain, but not actu... 10/30/2017

Welcome home to this spacious two-story home with a great layout for entertaining!! Seller says SELL and with a price of $279,900--you won't find a better deal in Coles Crossing!   Newer than most, this home in Coles Crossing was constructed in 2005 and is situated at a high point in the subdivision -- so property was high and dry during Harvey!   Beautiful kitchen with granite countertops, gas stovetop, and stainless appliances opens to the family room! Tile on the diagonal lends a nice touch!   Relax. Unwind. Enjoy friends and family in your den, the hub of the home!  Entertain in your pool-sized back yard.  Love the covered patio! To view more photos of this home, visit www.har.com/SPatterson or to schedule a showing, call Sonja at 713-303-9463! Sonja PattersonExecutive Real Estate S... 10/16/2017

If you are thinking about selling your Cypress home and you've wondered if now is a good time, here are some market statistics that may help you determine if it's the right time to sell.  The market is active with homes selling within typical days on market for their specific price range and area (as compared to recent trends).  Data provided below is divided by zip code to better target hyper-local market activity.  Remember that sold prices and days on market are averages of the total number of homes in a specific price range.  Some homes sold faster (or took longer) and at a higher percentage of original list price, which is also typical of market behavior. The quicker a home sells after going active on the market, the more likely the final sale price will be near or at full asking p... 10/05/2017

Beautiful brick home in the Coles Crossing subdivision.  No flood damage during Hurricane Harvey!!      Priced to move at $285,500.  Warm, inviting family room!  Enormous master bedroom provides a relaxing retreat!   GREAT backyard, and this home/yard did NOT flood during Harvey! Call me today to schedule your viewing!  Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION CONSUMER NOTICE   Sonja PattersonExecutive Real Estate Services750 William D Fitch Suite 430College Station, TX 77845Cell: 713.303.9463sonja.patterson@sbcglobal.netwww.har.com/SPatterson Your Listing on Active Rain 09/20/2017

Eleven homes closed in the COLES CROSSING subdivision this past month.   Prices ranged from $205,000 for a 3 bedroom home in the cottage section with a bonus room/game room up to $502,000 for a palacious 4 bedroom home (nearly 5000 sq. ft.) with an enormous back yard. The average sales price/sq. ft. was $103, and the highest sales price/sq. ft. = $112/sq. ft.! Average number of days on the market for these eleven homes was 36 days. For a free comparative market analysis, give me a call!  I would love to assist you in getting the most money for your Coles Crossing home! Sonja PattersonExecutive Real Estate Services 750 William D Fitch Suite 430 College Station, TX 77845Cell: 713.303.9463 sonja.patterson@sbcglobal.netwww.har.com/SPatterson       08/30/2017

100% financing with Cypress , TX USDA Loans, Cypress, Texas area 100% financing USDA home loans.  100% financing on USDA mortgage loans are available for home purchasing in Cypress, Texas.  A 0% down payment option for home buyers looking to purchase a home in Cypress, Texas is available.  A significance to home buyers is the ability for them to keep their cash reserves rather than spend it on a down payment for a new home.  The government has a special USDA loan  program that will assist home buyers with this.   An important part to home buyer success is the post closing cash reserves they will receive.   It would be a great benefit to  a home owner to have at least 6 months of reserves such as hot water heaters, air conditioning and heating units, a washer and dryer, among other appli... 08/16/2017

Windhaven is a beautiful community located off West Road directly across the street from Lone Star College in Cypress, Texas.  Windhaven is a D.R. Horton community.  Homes were built between 2007 and 2014.There are currently 16 homes for sale in Windhaven,  (as of 9/1/17).  There are 2 properties under contract or pending for sale, with 2 homes sold during August 2017. Amenities include a community pool and playground, with an adjacent community lake featuring a walking path surrounding the entire lake.  Plans are underway to add a covered pavilion and splash pad with improvements in the parking area.  The community is well maintained by the Windhaven HOA.Students living in Windhaven attend Cy-Fair schools, Postma Elementary, Anthony Middle School, and Cypress Springs High School.  (Alw... 08/04/2017

  THIRTEEN sellers and thirteen buyers came to the closing table this past month in the beautiful Coles Crossing subdivison!   Prices ranged from $193,000 up to $431,000 and the average price/sq. ft. was $103!  Highest price/sq. ft. was $119!! Why do buyers love Coles Crossing so?    Great location!! Coles Crossing is close to 290, and stretches a bit east of Telge to just west of Barker Cypress.  Homeowners can take Telge to 99 or Spring Cypress to 249.  Coles commuters have lots of options, and the METRO park and ride is just a mile away! Home recently SOLD by Sonja on Augustin Landing--close to Sampson Elementary Great schools!! Located in the center of the subdivision, Sampson Elementary   has received rave reviews since its inception!Children grades 6-8 attend the award-winning Spi... 08/03/2017

NINETEEN homes SOLD in the highly-esteemed COLES CROSSING subdivision during the month of June!   Prices ranged from $240,000 for a 3-bedrooom home with a lovely pool and spa up to $570,000 for a 5-bedroom home (also with pool and spa) and upgrades galore!  15910 Augustin Landing - SOLD in 3 days! :) Average price/sq. ft. was $110!  Average # of days on the market before receiving an offer equalled 24!  Want to know what YOUR Coles Crossing home might sell for in today's market?  Call me today @713.303.9463, I would love to gift you with a comparative market analysis! Sonja PattersonExecutive Real Estate Services 750 William D Fitch Suite 430 College Station, TX 77845Cell: 713.303.9463 sonja.patterson@sbcglobal.netwww.har.com/SPatterson  Your Listing on Active Rain       07/18/2017

An AMAZING TWENTY homes SOLD last month in the lovely Coles Crossing subdivision!  This is nearly twice the number which sold in May 2016!  Prices ranged from $220,000 for a four-bedroom, two-bath home in section ten up to $440,000 for a lovely four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home with a sparkling pool and spa.  Highest price/sq. ft. for these 20 homes was $126.38 with the average price/sq. ft. equal to $107/sq. ft.  Want to know what your Coles Crossing home will sell for in today's market?  I LOVE COLES CROSSING!  Call me today for a free comparative market analysis!  Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services   TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION CONSUMER NOTICE    Sonja PattersonExecutive Real Estate Services 750 William D Fitch Suite 430 College Station, TX 7784... 06/26/2017

THIRTEEN Coles Crossing homes SOLD during the month of April 2017 with prices ranging from $225,000 up to $457,500. Average sales price/sq. ft. was $103/sq. ft., however there was quite a range ($86 up to $124). Average time on the market before receiving an offer was 69 days, but again there was quite a bit of variance here.  The biggest two determinants of selling quickly is demand for the floorplan and PRICE.  12826 Bedford Falls Dr. - currently listed for $299990 on a quiet street in section 21! The smaller homes (2250 sq. ft. and under) seem to be moving FAST and draw multiple offers. Thinking of selling your COLES CROSSING home?  I love marketing COLES CROSSING--it is a wonderful subdivision to call home! Sonja PattersonExecutive Real Estate Services 750 William D Fitch Suite 430 ... 05/20/2017

I toured several "for lease" homes yesterday in Fairfield with some wonderful clients.  Wonderful clients who sold their current home in 2 days, because they have lovingly maintained their cozy cottage and it was priced to sell! These prospective tenants are the cream of the crop.  With good credit scores, home-ownership experience, and high-cleanliness standards, my couple represent the landlord's "dream-tenants".   Fairfield Lap Pool  I have had a few past rental listings where the landlords have not maintained the home as well as I would if I were in their shoes.  The home sits for months with no offers to lease because, honestly, it screams "landlord doesn't care". An unkept yard, dead bugs inside the home, broken light fixtures, and moldy toilets will not attract a pristine tenant.... 05/11/2017

    Come see the NEWEST listing in COLES CROSSING!! You will be hard pressed to find a more meticulously maintained, four-bedroom one-story brick home in Coles Crossing!!    Priced at $249,900!    LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION-- Close to Sampson Elementary, Close to the lap pool and close to the jogging trails!   Click HERE for more information!  Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services   TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION CONSUMER NOTICE     Sonja PattersonExecutive Real Estate Services 750 William D Fitch Suite 430Cell: 713.303.9463 sonja.patterson@sbcglobal.netwww.har.com/SPatterson    Texas Monthly Five-Star Realtor 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016        04/27/2017

COLES CROSSING SALES CONTINUE TO PROVE STRONG IN 2017 with the average price/sq. ft. for the first quarter equal to $102.52 and the highest price/sq. ft. coming in at $121.34. Prices ranged from $202,000 for a 3 bedroom patio home in section thirty up to $412,750 for a 5-bedroom home with sparkling pool and spa in section one.  The average number of days on the market for these 18 homes was 86 days.  If a home has not received an offer in the first 30 days, it is usually due to overpricing.  The market is HOPPING this spring.  Currently (4/17/17) 22 COLES CROSSING homes are under contract. Wow!  That is amazing!  I expect this to be a busy summer! If you are thinking of buying or selling in COLES CROSSING or anywhere in the NW Houston area, give me a call.  I will assist you through the... 04/17/2017

Whether you have school-aged children or not, it is always a good idea to check out the schools to which your future home is zoned.  Traditionally, those homes zoned to great schools will increase in value more rapidly than homes zoned to mediocre schools.  BEST SCHOOLS IN CYPRESS (CY-FAIR ISD), TX(per www.greatschools.org, March 2017) Elementary Schools Birkes                       10Millsap                     10Pope                          10Rennell                     10Robison                    10Sampson                  10Swenke                    10Warner                    10Ault                           9Farney                      9Keith                         9  Middle Schools Hamilton                 10Salyards                   10Smith                        10Spillane ... 03/24/2017

Nine NEW homes have entered the COLES CROSSING market within the last week, THREE of which are already under contract! The total number of active listings has risen to 31, and SEVENTEEN homes are currently under contract!  If you are thinking of selling your Coles Crossing home, call me!!  I will help you maximize your profit and minimize your angst! Find out how much you can expect to receive in today's market by asking for a free comparative market analysis, and a sellers' net sheet.  It pays to have your ducks in a row before placing your home on the market! Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION CONSUMER NOTICE Sonja PattersonExecutive Real Estate Services 750 William D Fitch Suite 430Cell: 713.303.9463 sonja.patterson@sbcgloba... 03/22/2017

For February 2017, drum-roll please......... Five Coles Crossing homes SOLD with an average price /sq. ft. of $100.50, and the highest price/sq. ft. was $115!!  I have spoken with two Coles Crossing sellers who plan to list their home in March, and within the last week SEVEN Coles Crossing homes were newly listed!! So, if you are thinking of listing your Coles Crossing home, call me!  March is a great time to place your home on the market, because buyers are already looking and less inventory/competition exists now than in the busier months of May/June/July! SONJA PATTERSON with Executive Real Estate Services, www.har.com/SPatterson, 713.303.9463     03/02/2017

 Today at the Heritage in Towne Lake is the Classic Car show. David Weekley is a proud sponsor! We could not have asked for a better day no humidity and 65 degrees! Great way to spend the day outside and see some really cool cars and it 's fun for the whole family. The Cypress Fire Department has a Firetruck there for the kiddos to see. If you are in the area stop by and see it, it is well woth it. Here are a few shots of the cars.  02/25/2017