Veterans now have access to a new VA renovation loan to refurbish or remodel their homes.  This loan program is available for new home purchases as well as for remodeling homes currently owned by the veteran.  It is estimated that over 50% of homes nationally are 40 years or older, and in the current housing market many homes are in need of updating, addressing deferred maintenance, or improving the energy efficiency of homes to lower utility costs.VA loan benefits include the following unique advantages:  a.  up to 100% financing, b.  no mortgage insurance, c.  up to $ 35,000 in renovation funds escrowed, d.  all renovations must be completed within 60 days of closing, e.  you can close on a purchase or refinance in the “as is” condition, f. you can borrow against the future value of t... 03/26/2019

Magnolia Farmers Market on TaminaMagnolia, TX has a new Farmer's Market! Just about a month ago, a group of vendors began coming together at Magnolia's newest "it" place! Seriously, this is a fantastic place to visit each Saturday morning. We visited last week and were blown away by the quality vendors, the yummy food to taste, and the atmosphere of friendliness and fun! The sign at the entrance says to "Come Hungry" and they weren't kidding. We enjoyed a lovely cup of java while stuffing our faces with em pandas, breakfast tacos, delectable cinnamon rolls, and so much more! You won't be disappointed. Jennifer Lobel of Better Body in a Brown Bag is the mastermind behind this concept. She had a dream about bringing together like-minded culinary-type businesses. Currently next to the lot ... 11/17/2016

New HEB Store ~ Magnolia, TexasThose of us who live in Magnolia, Texas are super excited about our new HEB Store!  Located right on FM 1488 at the Tamina Rd. intersection, this fantastic new store just opened! If you love shopping at HEB, then hurry on over to this great new location. Today I was there and right when we walked in was Scott McClelland, President of Houston HEB who we all know from his fun HEB commercials with our beloved Houston Texan, JJ Watt!  Of course I had to snap a picture of him with my favorite little guy!  How fun was that?The new store even has a BBQ restaurant right inside. Now that is as Texan as you can get! Yum! And, the moment you step out of your car you smell it which could make preparing dinner really easy tonight if you pop over to grab some fixins! As... 08/31/2016

1200 acre Development Opportunity ~ Montgomery County, TX An absolutely fantastic development opportunity on 1200 beautiful acres approximately 7 miles from The Woodlands. Minutes from shopping, excellent schools and major roadways. Perfect for a single-family home development. This unique property already has an approved 54-acre lake site which would be a valuable amenity to future homeowners. Excellent access to FM 1488. Only 2 miles to either Magnolia H.S. or Magnolia Parkway Elementary School.  The FM 1488 corridor is undergoing massive changes and development. The corner of FM 1488 and FM 149 is currently seeing a major overpass being constructed. This will dramatically enhance the commercial and single-family residential opportunities.  The land was purchased in two different trac... 03/09/2016

Magnolia, Texas is situated northwest of Houston and is adjacent to The Woodlands.  What was once a tiny little town, is exploding with growth and increased commerce.  Roads are being widened, planned and extended as the town works hard to keep up with the increased demands. The Magnolia Chamber of Commerce is a great place to get plugged in if you have a local business.  As the City of Magnolia continues to look ahead at future development, the partnership with the Chamber is very important.  The Chamber continues to support many activities in the city such as the Christmas Parade, recognizing teachers in the Magnolia School District and supporting students. There are many different membership levels for businesses to consider.  If you have a small business or a large business, there i... 07/11/2015

Rachel's Closet Resale Boutique ~ Magnolia, TX Recently a great little resale boutique opened in Magnolia, TX.  Located at: 11510 FM 1488Magnolia, TX  77354281-815-3100 Hours of OperationsTues - Thurs 10 -3Fri - Sat 10 - 6 What is unique about this boutique is that it features women's and children's clothing and 100% of the profits are donated to orphanages and charities domestically as well as internationally!  Rachael Yeates who runs the non-profit Great Comeback Kids opened the boutique just a few months ago.  I met her and was impressed with her vision and her passion to help orphans all over the world. The boutique is always looking for gently worn women's and children's clothing as well as volunteer help.  By calling the number above you can reach someone who can tell you more abo... 06/19/2015

 So You Want to Move to Magnolia, Texas?If you are considering moving to Magnolia, Texas that you have indeed made a very wise choice.  If you are trying to decide between areas, this post is for you!  This post will be full of the reasons why you might choose Magnolia, Texas as your next place to reside! Magnolia, Texas is located in Montgomery County!  Our tax rate is much lower than our neighboring county to our South which is Harris County. The geographic footprint of Magnolia is very large.  Extending to the far western edge of our county and being adjacent to The Woodlands provides many options for homeowners to choose from. Magnolia ISD is a wonderful school district!  A growing district that is committed to keeping up with the growth with many new schools being planned. New home... 06/17/2015

New Residential Developments in Magnolia, TexasThere is a lot happening in Magnolia, Texas!  We have several new communities being developed with more on the way!  As The Woodlands has continued to build-out, the record number of people coming to our area continue to look for other areas in which to reside.  With Magnolia just to the west of The Woodlands and still having some large, contiguous tracts of land left, it makes sense that Developers are looking to this area to expand in. Toll Brothers:  Purchased a 500-acre tract just south of The Woodlands off of FM 2978 and have begun with the preliminary development platting, roads and infrastructure.  This tract flows down toward Spring Creek which will be developed into parks, nature areas and playing fields.  The name of this sub-divi... 05/18/2015

Wildwood Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt 2015   Mark your calendars now for the Eggstravaganza of the year!  Busy bunnies all over the area are stuffing eggs and creating eggciting treats for your children!  There will be fun activities so don't miss it!  Here are the details: Saturday, April 4, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where Can I Find Wildwood Methodist Church?   What other activities will there be? Kingdom dogs - Yum! Pony rides! Easter egg launch - how fun is that? Bounce houses! Face painting! Giant slide! All sorts of yummy treats! Fun for the entire family!   Other Important Information to Make Your Day Eggceptional: Plenty of parking at the church! Wear comfortable shoes and clothes ~ save the Easter outfits for Sunday! Bring some sunscreen as our Texas sun can be strong! Do... 03/18/2015

                                                14310 Fm 1488 Rd | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath        Rick Raanes 281-960-1900 Questions? Schedule a Showing!   14310 Fm 1488 Rd Magnolia, TX 77354 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms : 1 ( 1 full ) List Price: $810,000 Living Area Approx : 1564    Contact the listing agent Rick Raanes with The Rock Star Group, at 281-960-1900 or email at rick@rickraanes.com to get more information or to schedule a showing for 14310 Fm 1488 Rd.  To find out more about other Magnolia Homes for sale. This is an amazing home, sitting on approximately 32.7626 Acres of peaceful enjoyment just off FM 1488 featuring a 10 stall horse barn with 1500 Square foot living quarters! 14310 Fm 1488 Rd has 2 pastures, a pond with clusters of trees and the back portion of the property is heavily w... 12/29/2014

         14310 Fm 1488 Rd | Magnolia TX          Rick Raanes Rick Raanes 281-960-1900 Questions? Schedule a Showing!   14310 Fm 1488 Rd Magnolia, TX 77354 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms : 1 ( 1 full ) List Price: $810,000 Living Area Approx : 1564    Contact the listing agent Rick Raanes with The Rock Star Group, at 281-960-1900 or email at rick@rickraanes.com to get more information or to schedule a showing for 14310 Fm 1488 Rd.  To find out more about other Magnolia Homes for sale.     This is an amazing home, sitting on approximately 32.7626 Acres of peaceful enjoyment just off FM 1488 featuring a 10 stall horse barn with 1500 Square foot living quarters! 14310 Fm 1488 Rd has 2 pastures, a pond with clusters of trees and the back portion of the property is heavily wooded. Some land has been ... 12/18/2014

          14310 Fm 1488 Rd | Magnolia TX Contact the listing agent Rick Raanes with The Rock Star Group, at 281-960-1900 or email at rick@rickraanes.com to get more information or to schedule a showing for 14310 Fm 1488 Rd.  To find out more about other Magnolia Homes for sale.   14310 Fm 1488 Rd is an amazing home, sitting on approximately 32.7626 Acres of peaceful enjoyment just off FM 1488 featuring a 10 stall horse barn with 1500 Square foot living quarters! 14310 Fm 1488 Rd has 2 pastures, a pond with clusters of trees and the back portion of the property is heavily wooded. Some land has been cleared for a possible home site near the pond. Property has unlimited potential and is in an excellent location near Magnolia High School.   Call Rick Raanes, at 281-960-1900 or email at ric... 12/01/2014

        Rick Raanes Rick Raanes 281-960-1900 Questions?Schedule a Showing! MLS#: 14583054   Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 6602 Ranch Park Dr, Magnolia, TX                             View the Property Details, More Photos, Map & Schoolinformation here at the updated Virtual Tour!   Contact the listing agent Rick Raanes with The Rock Star Group, at 281-960-1900 or email at rick@rickraanes.com to get more information or to schedule a showing or to find out more about 6602 Ranch Park Dr other Magnolia homes for sale.   Can you picture yourself living in a secluded custom built brick home on 2+ wooded acres close to FM 1488 and Woodforest?  6602 Ranch Park Dr has a nice winding driveway t... 11/13/2014

Homes for Sale in Magnolia TX Magnolia is a city in Montgomery County in the state of Texas. The population of Magnolia is 1,467. The median household income is $52,818. The median home value is $141,692. Magnolia is 2.1 square miles in total land area. It’s located in the Central Standard Time Zone. The hottest month of the year in Magnolia is in July with an average high temperature of 94 degrees. The coldest month of the year is in January with an average low temperature of 40 degrees. The highest recorded temperature was in 2000 at 109 degrees. The lowest recorded temperature was in 1989 at 3 degrees. The highest amount of rainfall occurs in October. The Magnolia Independent School District serves students in Magnolia. This school district serves the town of Magnolia and surrounding... 10/30/2014

  14310 Fm 1488 Road, Magnolia, TX Magnolia Homes | Beautiful 2 Bedroom Magnolia Home for Sale Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 full Living Area Approx: 1564 List Price: $810,000 See more Magnolia Real Estate The Woodlands Real Estate Free Listings by Email See how much your home is worth. See Property Details Call 281-960-1900 for more information on this or any other property.   Contact the listing agent Rick Raanes with The Rock Star Group, at 281-960-1900 or email at rick@rickraanes.com to get more information or to schedule a showing or to find out more about other Magnolia Homes for sale. This amazing home is sitting on approximately 32.7626 Acres of peaceful enjoyment just off FM 1488 featuring a 10 stall horse barn with 1500 Square foot living quarters. This property has 2 pastures, a p... 10/10/2014

See More Magnolia Homes The Woodlands Property Search Free Listings By E-Mail See How Much your Home is Worth  Schedule a Showing/Request Info   Rick Raanes The Rock Star Realty Group 281-960-1900 Questions?Schedule a Showing! MLS#: 14583054   Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. Magnolia Homes6602 Ranch Park Drive Magnolia, TX                   View the Property Details, More Photos, Map & Schoolinformation here at the updated Virtual Tour!   Contact the listing agent Rick Raanes with The Rock Star Realty Group, at 281-960-1900 or email at rick@rickraanes.com to get more information or to schedule a showing or to find out more about other Magnolia Homes for sale. Can you picture yourself li... 10/08/2014

  Beautiful 3 Bedroom Magnolia Real Estate              Rick Raanes Rockstar Group 281-960-1900 Questions? Schedule a Showing!       6602 Ranch Park Drive Magnolia, TX 77354 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms : 4 ( 3 full, 1 half ) List Price: $389,900 Living Area Approx : 3436         Contact the listing agent Rick Raanes, at 281-960-1900 or email at rick@rickraanes.com to get more information about this home or other Magnolia Real Estate for sale. Can you picture yourself living in a secluded Custom Built brick home on 2+ wooded acres close to FM 1488 and Woodforest. This beautiful piece of Magnolia Real Estate has a nice winding driveway that leads you to a neatly finished two story home set back into the trees. This secluded Magnolia Real Estate is located at 6602 Ranch Park Drive in the Sender... 10/06/2014

See More Magnolia Homes The Woodlands Property Search Free Listings By E-Mail See How Much your Home is Worth       Rick Raanes Rick Raanes 281-960-1900   MLS#: 14583054   Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. Magnolia homes 6602 Ranch Park Drive Magnolia, TX 77354           Beautiful 3 Bedroom Magnolia Home $ Click for current price 3 BEDROOMS 4 BATHROOMS ( 3 full, 1 half ) 3436 Square Feet Contact the listing agent Rick Raanes, at 281-960-1900 or email at rick@rickraanes.com to get more information about this home or other Magnolia homes for sale. Can you picture yourself living in a secluded Custom Built brick home on 2+ wooded acres close to FM 1488 and Woodforest? This Magnolia home has ... 10/03/2014

  Come on over to the 53rd Annual Turkey Shoot, and support a good cause.  Entry tickets for the Turkey Shoot are a donation of $5 for 6 tickets.  Lunch will be served from 11am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday, for a donation of $5 for Hamburger, chips and a drink.  Tickets can be purchased at the event or at my office at Century 21 Hardee-Team Realty, which is located at 30310 Tomball Parkway (across from Lone Star College Tomball), Tomball, TX  77375. Bring Your Rifle, pistol or shot gun to the 53rd Annual Turkey Shoot -- Magnolia, TX.  This year's Turkey Shoot will be on September 27 & 28th, 2014.   The address for 2014 Turkey Shoot is 41922 N. Mill Dr, Magnolia, TX  77354.  Call Liz Flint at 832-816-8066 for more details. I Look forward to seeing you on September 27th & 28th.    08/30/2014

Bring Your Rifle and/or pistol to the 53rd Annual Turkey Shoot -- Magnolia, TX.  This year's Turkey Shoot will be on September 27 & 28th, 2014.  There will lunches served from 11-3pm Saturday and Sunday, for a donation of $5 for Hamburger, chips and a drink.  Entry tickets for the Turkey Shoot are a donation of $5 for 6 tickets, and can be purchased from me at my Century 21 Hardee-Team Realty office at 30310 tomball Parkway (across from Lone Star College Tomball), Tomball, TX  77375 There are also two raffles you can purchase tickets for.  The donation amount is $5 for 6 tickets.  You do not need to be present to win.  The address for 2014 Turkey Shoot is 41922 N. Mill Dr, Magnolia, TX  77354. Tickets can be purchased at the event on event day, or from me at my Century 21 office.  Call... 08/29/2014