Situated on a .65 acre cul-de-sac lot, this home showcases beautiful landscaping & an inviting stone courtyard. Gorgeous wood flooring throughout most of 1st floor. Den with transom windows & an abundance of natural light. Gourmet Kitchen features oversized island with seating, 42'' raised panel cabinetry & stainless, built-in appliances. Generous Owners Retreat with gorgeous, cantilevered ceilings. Luxurious Master Bathroom is the perfect place for washing your cares away. Call to see it!View More on RealtyByMonica.com 01/30/2017

Fabulous curb appeal & inviting covered porch. Entry has 19' ceilings, dramatic staircase & gorgeous tile extending throughout much of 1st floor. Study boasts wood flooring & 12' ceilings. Chef's Kitchen with a wealth of cabinetry & exotic granite counters, built-in double ovens, island with seating. Master suite is light & airy. Luxurious Master Bath features dual vanities & closets, oversized shower & corner jetted tub. Huge backyard can be enjoyed from balcony & extended covered patio.View More on RealtyByMonica.com 12/06/2016

If you have been considering a new home in West Ranch....now is the time to seriously look at the Perry Homes inventory.  Perry has reduced the prices on their inventory homes substantially.  Right now...this is what they have available.  Call the Brian Worrell Team, Realtors to see any of these and make sure you have an agent...especially when you are considering new home inventory.  We specialize in helping with new home construction so you can avoid making negotiating mistakes, and to get you a better deal than you can on your own.  We also help go over inventory homes with a fine toothed comb and see if there is anything that needs to be added or changed before closing.Always use a Realtor for NEW CONSTRUCTION to get the BEST DEALS!! 1.      The 3322 sq. ft. one story with 4 Bedroom... 10/06/2016

   If you have been considering a new home in West Ranch in Friendswood, Texas....now is the time to seriously look at the great deals on Perry Homes inventory.Perry has reduced the prices on their inventory homes substantially.  Right now...this is what they have available.  Call the Brian Worrell Team, Realtors to see any of these. Homes For Sale in Friendswood Texas MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN AGENT...especially when you are considering new home inventory.  Realtors familiar with new home construction can help you avoid making negotiating mistakes, and will get you a better deal than you can on your own.  Agents can also help go over inventory homes with a fine toothed comb and see if there is anything that needs to be added or changed before closing.  The 3322 sq. ft. one story with 4 Bed... 09/19/2016

  In Texas, things that are permanently affixed to a home, such as ceiling fans, light fixtures, and window blinds, must stay with the house when it is sold, unless the item is specifically excluded in the sales contract. That seems simple enough, but there is a gray area that could be confusing if the listing agent does not spell it out in the listing. The Texas Residential Sales Contract specifies several items that must be conveyed with the home, unless they are excluded. That list includes mounts and brackets for televisions and speakers. What are missing from the list are the televisions and speakers themselves. It's a gray area. In order to avoid confusion, many agents will list TVs and speakers in the "Exclusions" section of the MLS listing, so potential buyers and their agents w... 08/09/2016

Great curb appeal in desirable Boca Raton! Entry boasts tile flooring that extends throughout the 1st floor! Kitchen has an abundance of cabinetry & counterspace, tile backsplash & stainless appliances including 5 burner gas range. Downstairs Master is spacious. Master Bathroom with dual vanities, resurfaced garden tub, separate shower & generous walk-in closet with hidden storage. Upstairs Master has ensuite & walk-in closet. all bedrooms are spacious! Backyard has pool & ample green space!View More on RealtyByMonica.com 07/24/2016

Sellers, if you have pets in your home, be sure and do a preventive extermination before listing your home, just in case there might be fleas in your house.   Last week I had a bad case of FLEA-BITIS! It was a direct result of showing a house with an infestation of fleas.   I took my clients and their three children to see the property on a Saturday afternoon. We spent a good 45 minutes in the house, checking out several things that were listed on a previous inspection report that had been provided to us by the listing agent.   When it was time to go, I noticed my client brushing off her children's legs. It seems the kids walked out of the house with fleas on them. The next day, I noticed my legs were covered with flea bites, so I called my clients to check on them. They said their enti... 05/31/2016

Situated on a .65 acre cul-de-sac lot, this home showcases beautiful landscaping & an inviting stone courtyard. Gorgeous wood flooring throughout most of 1st floor. Den with transom windows & an abundance of natural light. Gourmet Kitchen features oversized island with seating, 42'' raised panel cabinetry & stainless, built-in appliances. Generous Owners Retreat with gorgeous, cantilevered ceilings. Luxurious Master Bathroom is the perfect place for washing your cares away. Call to see it!View More on RealtyByMonica.com 05/31/2016

Breathtaking waterfront location! Entry showcases 20' ceilings, stone accent wall & wood flooring that extends throughout most of 1st floor. Den w/soaring ceilings & wonderful views of the backyard oasis! Chef's Kitchen boasts double ovens, upgraded GE Monogram appliances & island w/seating. Owners Retreat features transom windows for natural light, closet system & coffee bar. Master Bath w/dual head, walk-in shower & dual vanities. 2nd downstairs bedroom. All Secondary Bedrooms w/en suite. Wow!View More on RealtyByMonica.com 05/23/2016

Very well-maintained home in the heart of exemplary & highly acclaimed Friendswood ISD. Sprawling single story home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, enclosed back porch, huge gameroom, both formals, lovely brick fireplace, detached 3-car garage on a beautiful almost 1 acre lot.View More on RealtyByMonica.com 01/25/2016

Sangria Wine From The Fruit of the Vine I read a great article by The Cork Guy, “Under the Spanish Influence” which included how to make Sangria wine. While there are many variations on how to make Sangria Wine below is the recipe on how to make Sangria Tinto. I am going to make it today for dinner tonight.   The Cork Guy did suggest that if you make Sangria Wine not to let temptation frame you into buying the cheapest wine for your sangria, but instead buy one that you would drink normally. He said it would taste better and “you won’t have a hangover the next day.”  The Cork Guy is a writer for Coast Living a monthly magazine. You can catch this article On Coastal Monthly by following this link.  Or you may reach him at corkguy@monthly.com SANGRIA TINTOINGREDIENTS 2 - 750-milliliter bo... 08/03/2015

Active Rain Listings - Is This Home Still Available?Throw Back Thursdays! Today I received another request on the status of a listed home through Active Rain. I had listed this home years ago and it had sold shortly after posting on AR.  This just goes to show us that people are reading what we post here on Active Rain. The reader may have not paid attention to the posting date but it did result in them contacting me and thus a lead for me. So newbies, do post your listings on Active Rain and it will serve you for years to come.     07/30/2015

 My husband left his ladder on the back porch longer than he should have, and it didn't take long for this Mama Dove to take up residency. She has already raised two babies who flew off to live on their own, and she is now keeping some new babies warm in the nest. We have enjoyed her presence on our porch immensely. Maybe once these babies are grown, my husband will put the ladder away... "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"--Matthew 6:26-27   07/21/2015

 In the past few years, I have had many clients who were faced with selling the family home they grew up in. For some it was a home they inherited when their parents passed, and for others it was the home their parents could no longer manage alone. A few moved out of homes where they raised their children and played with their grandchildren. For all of them, it was an emotional experience. I have been seated at the closing table with clients who couldn't hold it together when they had to sign off on the sale of the home they had loved for so many years. There were others who shed a few tears when they took that final walk through the living room where the family watched TV together after dinner, through the kitchen where Mom prepared the best family meals imaginable, and out into the ba... 07/07/2015

Are you looking for something to do tonight? The Friendswood Parks and Recreation Department is hosting FREE concerts in the park. These fun local events offer tons of family fun every Friday night in May and June (weather permitting). Each concert begins at 7:00pm and ends around 9:00pm. What a great opportunity to meet new friends and plug into your local community. Each event has the concert and some vendors as well. You can bring your own supper, a snack, chairs, blankets, or anything else and join your neighbors in some local family fun! The following is the information on the remaining concerts:Friendswood:7:00-9:00pmStevenson Park (1100 S. Friendswood Dr)May 29th Funksion (Funk/Rock)June 5th Campfire Soul (Pop Rock)June 12th Alvin Community Band (Concert Band)June 19th Level One ... 05/28/2015

  554 W Castle Harbour Dr Friendswood, TX 77546 Affordable 3 Bedroom Home For Sale Price : $150,000.00 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2.00 Square Foot : 1,918 Lot Size : 9,120 sq.ft. Community : Sunmeadow County : Galveston Property Type : Single Family Year Built : 1976 MLS Number : 50579054 click for more information and pictures Property Description Affordable living in coveted Friendswood ISD! Den has fireplace with vaulted ceilings and a wealth of natural lighting! Galley style Kitchen has tile counters and backsplash, and new stainless oven, range & hood. Spacious Master Suite has generous walk-in closet & double sinks, Ceiling fans in all bedrooms! Secondary bathroom is Jack 'n Jill style. Beautiful pergola in back yard with new deck and no back yard neighbors!This Plogging® (property ... 05/07/2015

 It's 8:00 at night. You call your Realtor to tell her you want to make an offer on a house she showed you just a couple of hours ago. What does your Realtor say to you?"I'll write it up for you tonight."Or..."I'll write it up for you first thing in the morning."In this competitive market, you had better hope your Realtor will write it up for you tonight!I showed some clients a house yesterday evening, and they loved it. It fit their needs perfectly, and we all knew it was "the house". It had been on the market just one day, and there were people lined up at the door waiting to see it. I was sure there would be multiple offers.So, I wrote the offer last night, emailed it to my buyers for electronic signature, and sent the offer to the listing agent at midnight. My clients made their bes... 04/24/2015

 West Ranch is one of Friendswood's newest master-planned communities. Bordered by Clear Creek and Chigger Creek, the neighborhood has beautiful homes, man-made lakes, scenic views, nature trails, parks, recreation areas, a resort-style swimming pool, fishing pier, and much more.This beautiful community covers 766 acres with homes ranging in price from the $300,000's to the $800,000's. All of the homes in West Ranch have a luxury feel to them. New home builders in West Ranch include Village Builders, Partners in Building, and David Weekley Homes.One of the reasons people love living in Friendswood is because of the excellent schools. West Ranch is located in the Friendswood Independent School District, where every school received an exemplary rating, and the district as a whole is rated... 04/22/2015

  Inventory in the Houston market is LOW, LOW, LOW! When a nice house comes on the market, potential buyers are often lined up at the door to see the home, and within a day or two, multiple offers are on the table.Homes that are in good shape, and priced in the ballpark, are going for asking price or higher in record time. What does that mean for buyers? It means you have to BE READY!1. BE READY with your loan approval. Contact a lender well in advance for pre-approval, and have your pre-approval letter in hand. You will need to submit that letter with your offer. Don't just accept a verbal approval from your lender with the promise of a letter when you find a property. If you find a house on a Friday evening, you can't wait until Monday morning to call your lender for the letter. By Mo... 04/21/2015

West Ranch Friendswood New Homes. Our West Ranch website highlights the importance of using and expert home builder to represent you. In this video, we demonstrate what to look for during the framing stage. Visit West Ranch Friendswood New Homes  04/08/2015