Take the kids to The Pumpkin Patch in October on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 7pm at The Old Time Christmas Tree Farm!  Purchase tickets to ride the Train, Hayride and Giant Slide.  Take pictures of your kids in the pumpkin patch!  BBQ & other food items available.    Admission: $3Pie PumpkinsMimi PumpkinsGoardsIndian Corn Corn StalksHayPumpkin Paints & Carving Accessories7632 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring.TX 77379  Candy HenthorneResults RealtyEmail Candy 281-413-3076 http://www.candyhenthorne.com/   10/21/2007

This is a must do for the whole family!  The Cypresswood Fall Festival & Craft Show will have something for everyone!  With the holidays approaching, you certainly can find something on your list for everyone with the craft fair!  Pony & Hay rides Petting Zoo 4 in 1 MoonwalkCake Walk,Bungee/Trampoline JumpCarnival gamesFace painting US Army ActivitiesRafflesCraftsFood & family fun!Wristbands for unlimited play!November 10, 2007 $10.00 per child & $5.00 Adults9:00 am to 3 pm3705 Cyresswood Dr. Spring, TX                                     281-353-9628 for details                                                                      Candy HenthorneResults RealtyEmail Candy 281-413-3076 http://www.candyhenthorne.com/   10/17/2007

SPRING TX ENERGY STAR HOMEIt seems that we hear a lot of builders in Spring TX advertising their homes as Energy Star Homes, but what exactly is an Energy Star Home and should we really care?An Energy Star Home has been built to use less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating. Some of the energy efficient features that this would entail include a tighter home envelope, tighter duct sealing, improved levels of insulation, high efficiency heating and cooling equipment, and energy efficient windows.   In order for a home in Spring TX to receive the certification as an Energy Star Home it must be independently verified by a third party that it meets defined EPA guidelines for energy efficiency. In Texas, the guidelines are that the home must be at least 15% more energy efficient tha... 10/17/2007

 Barbara Bush Library in Spring, TX will be having a Senior Social each Wednesday from 10:30 to Noon--All year!  Seniors can take a mid-week break at the library to enjoy games, coffee and conversation!Cards, checkers, doninos, chess will be provided or you can bring your own!  Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served.  This is a great opportunity to come with friends or make new ones.  A great time will be had by all!  Where: Barbara Bush LibraryAddress: 6817 Cypresswood Dr.Wednesdays: 10:30 to NoonPhone: 281-376-4610         Candy HenthorneResults RealtyEmail Candy 281-413-3076 http://www.candyhenthorne.com/                             10/14/2007

One of the great things about living in Spring TX is its location. You can be in downtown Houston to watch a play, for a basketball game or a baseball game in 35 minutes, you can get to IAH airport in 20 minutes, you can be in the Woodlands for shopping or dining in 20 minutes, and you can be at Lake Conroe within 45 minutes. Lake Conroe is a 22,000 acre man made lake that was completed in 1973. One of the many attractions at Lake Conroe is the Southern Empress a replica of a Victorian 1800s era riverboat.Recently over $1 million in improvements have been made to the Southern Empress and she is ready to show them off to you. The Riverboat is 131 feet in length and has three decks. Located on the main deck is the Empress Room, the dining room, with its floral carpets, brass bar rails, an... 10/13/2007

Old Town Spring is going to the dogs...ferrets...cats...birds...horses...rabbits!Pet fest 2007 will be October 13 & 14th at Old Town Spring, Spring Tx.  It will be a fun filled weekend with contests, seminars, music, demonstrations and even a "Yappy Hour" from 4pm to 9pm to keep the pets and you entertained!  Many pets are available for adoption*Pet Psychic, Lisa Greene*Pet Friendly shopping*Micrchipping*Pet fashion show*Low Cost Vaccinations*Demonstrations and seminars*50 Breed Rescue Booths and Animal Shelters*Food & Fun for everyone!Please help the anumals!  A donation of canned food or dry pet food upon admission is greatly appreciated! Saturday-10am to 5pm"YAPPY HOUR" is Saturday 4pm to 9pmSunday noon to 5pm.Candy HenthorneResults RealtyEmail Candy 281-413-3076 http://www.candyhent... 10/12/2007

SPRING TX PROPERTY TAXI must say that just writing the words Property Tax Decrease is a little weird. But its true Klein school district in Spring TX approved a 32 cent decrease from the 2006 rate for 2007. Now 32 cents may not sound like a lot, but with the median home price of $160,000 in Spring TX it amounts to $512.00 a year. These are the savings that Spring TX homeowners were promised by the State Legislation as a result of the School Finance Reform Law that was passed in 2006. The School Finance Reform Law reallocated the share of the burden of school funding between homeowners and the state for the state to pick up a larger share. This is the final year for the transition of the school property tax reform as it was to be transitioned in over a two year period that began in 2006.... 10/11/2007

SPRING TX REAL ESTATE: LAKES OF CYPRESS FORESTThe Lakes of Cypress Forest in Spring TX is conveniently located 1.5 miles west of I45 on Cypresswood, just north of Houston. A tree lined esplanade street leads to the way to the gated community of Lakes of Cypress Forest.Greeting you upon your entry through the gates is the tranquil view of waterfalls, lakes, fountains, and nature trails that are nestled amongst the mature pines and hardwoods. Nature trails connect the homes in the community to its recreational areas of pool, spray pad, sand volleyball court, and picnic areas. Lakes of Cypress Forest is in the Klein school district. The students attend Lemm Elementaryfor grades Pre-K - 5th, and then attend Schindewolf Intermediate for grades 6th - 8th, and then onto Klein Collins High Scho... 10/10/2007

The Community Associations of The Woodlands wraps up its Concert in the Park fall series this Sunday, October 14 at Northshore Park. Near perfect weather of sunny skies with a low of 70 degrees is forecasted for the day. So grab your blanket and head out to the park for an evening of fun.The evening is sure to be enjoyable with Nigel Edison scheduled to perform his country pop rock sound. The concert which is scheduled for 6 - 8 pm is FREE to the public. Northshore Park is located on the bank of the 200 acre Lake Woodlands at 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive Spring TX 77381. Grab the family and take that short drive from your Spring TX home and enjoy some Free music in the outdoors.Jill Wente - for all your Spring TX Real Estate needsRealtor(281) 804-8626jwente@garygreene.comSpring TX Real Est... 10/10/2007

MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITIES - SPRING TXWhat is a master planned community is a question that I am frequently asked. A master planned community is a large scale development featuring a wide range of housing prices and styles, an array of amenities, and multiple non-residential land uses. The uses of the land have been planned in advance.  In Spring, TX, we have several master planned communities to choose from including the Woodlands, Gleannloch Farms, Windrose, and Spring Lakes. The Woodlands is one of the largest and most popular master planned communities in the country. The Woodlands was developed in 1974 as a response to the rapid growth of the Houston area. The Woodlands consists of 27,000 acres, six championship and signature golf courses, 100 miles of hike and bike trails, 80 neig... 10/06/2007

If you are like many Home buyers and sellers across the nation, you often times hit the internet to find out what is going on in your area in regards to Real Estate.  If you find that you have a Local Real Estate Expert that posts Market Updates online, that is great!However, there are a few things to keep in mind when reading these reports.  These reports should not always be used to Price your home or get an offer price for the home that you are considering to buy.  Many times these reports are best used to track the Neighborhood Activity and not for specific properties.Let me explain.  If you are wanting to sell your home and find one of these fantastic Reports, here are just a few items that could affect the price you choose to list your home at:Condition-  The Average price per sq.... 10/05/2007

  Imperial Oaks is another fantastic community off of Rayford Rd. in Montgomery County and a short distance to the Hardy Toll Rd and I-45 for an easier commute Downtown.  You will find numerous pools, parks, trails and a water park for the children.  Don't forget just around the corner from The Woodlands Mall, Waterway, Children's Museum and other amenities.  Also, with great excitement they just announced a new section called The Falls that will have some Lakes, a Rec Room, Party Facility and Phenomenal Landscaping.  David Weekley and Lennar are expected to be building in this new addition.  Right now there is a good mix of new and resale homes available.  Here are two of the Resale Homes available right now:   This home at 31102 Pine Rose has 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Bathrooms and a 2 Car G... 10/04/2007

 Well, it looks like an interesting month for Legends Ranch.  Legends Ranch is the Gated Section for the Canyon Gate Community off of Rayford Rd. in Montgomery County.It seems to, by prices and what is available, to have a lot of "great deals" right now...and that is not a term that I use loosely or frequently.  Legends Ranch has a guarded gate with plenty of amenities including a splash pad for the kids and community lakes that are gorgeous and relaxing to take a stroll around.I thought I would show you a couple of homes for sale right now so you can see what kind of homes are available, and then on to the market report.  This home is hardly even 1 year old and still under Builder's Warranty with Meritage Homes.  You will find an open kitchen with a cooktop island, stainless steel appl... 10/03/2007

SPRING TX REAL ESTATE: BAINBRIDGE ESTATESBainbridge Estates is located in Spring TX about 2 miles from I45 off of Louetta Rd. and Ella. This is an exclusive gated community of about 60 custom homes.The homes were built between 1999 and 2002. The home prices are between $340,000 and $550,000. The homes range in square footage from 3,000 to 5,800 with the majority of homes being around 4,000 square feet. The homes architecture is brick traditional and stucco french. The homes are exquisitely appointed with high ceilings, moldings, and granite kitchen counter tops. The subdivision is located in the highly acclaimed Klein school district and the schools are all within minutes. The subdivision's convenient location is certainly appealing. There is a Super Target, Super Wal-Mart, Kohl's, McDo... 10/03/2007

SPRING TX REAL ESTATE: SPRING LAKESSpring Lakes is a gated master planned community located in Spring TX between I45 and the Hardy Toll Road just South of Louetta and North of Cypresswood. It is one of only a few gated communities in Spring TX. Brick and stone gated entries open to the wooded 250 acre development that will ultimately contain 800 homes. The architecture of the houses would be considered traditional. The oldest homes in the subdivision were built by Village Builders and Emerald. Perry, Dreamstar, and D.R. Horton are still building in the community. The homes range in price from $150,000 to $315,000. The children attend the Spring school district. The subdivision's convenient location is certainly appealing. There is a Super Target, Super Wal-Mart, Kohl's, McDonalds, Sonic... 09/27/2007

SPRING TX REAL ESTATE: DEVONSHIRE WOODSDevonshire Woods is located in Spring TX about 1.5 miles from I45 off of Cypresswood. There are about 450 homes in Devonshire Woods. The newer homes were built by Centex. The homes were built between 1979 and 2001. The home prices are between $130,000 and $235,000. It is a wooded subdivision filled with Live Oak trees, Crepe Myrtles, and Magnolia trees. There are numerous culdesacs in the subdivision. The architecture of the newer homes would be considered traditional while the architecture of many of the older homes would be considered contemporary. The children attend the highly acclaimed Klein school district. The subdivision's convenient location is certainly appealing. There is a Super Target, Super Wal-Mart, Kohl's, McDonalds, Kroger, Hollywo... 09/27/2007

SPRING TX REAL ESTATE: OAKS OF DEVONSHIREOaks of Devonshire is located in Spring TX about 1.5 miles from I45 off of Louetta Rd. There are about 250 homes in Oaks of Devonshire. The homes were built by Centex and Pulte between 1983 and 2001. The home prices are between $145,000 and $240,000. It is a wooded subdivision filled with Live Oak trees, Crepe Myrtles, and Magnolia trees. The homes architecture is traditional. A lot of the homes built in the early 80s have brick detached garages which is a little unique since we certainly see more hardi-plank or wood board detached garages. The children attend the highly acclaimed Klein school district. The subdivision's convenient location is certainly appealing. There is a Super Target, Super Wal-Mart, Kohl's, McDonalds, Kroger, Hollywood Video... 09/27/2007

 Shannon Forest  in Spring TX Market Report Shannon Forest is located in Spring TX in Northwest Harris County and is located between I-45 and 249 on Stuebner Airline. Shannon Forest has around 150 homes.  Homes were mostly built in the mid 1980's to the mid 1990's, and a few in 2000's.  There are large towering pines and hardwoods throughout the subdivision.  The subdivision has some great amenities. There is a very nice club house with a swimming pool, playground & tennis courts. You won't find too many homes for sale at one time, as the residents really love it there.If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Shannon forest,  or for a complimentary Shannon Forest evaluation contact me today.   Active - 5 Properties Found Square Feet BedroomsBathsGar#List PriceLP:SFDays on MarketMin2,... 09/25/2007

 Klein ISD will honor all veterans and active duty personnel at a breakfast and parade at Klein High School on November 12, 2007.  Breakfast will be served from 8:00 -8:45A.M. in the school cafeteria.            Following the breakfast the entire community will be invited to attend an official review at 9:00 A.M. The Cadets from Klein ISD Air Force Junior ROTC units will honor all veterans and active duty personnel.   Location: Klein High School, 16715 Stuebner Airline, Spring, Texas 77379November 12, 2007                                                                                                                                                                09/25/2007

The majority of subdivisions in Spring, TX have an HOA and as such it is important to know what it is, what it does, and what the annual fee is. The HOA is the Home Owners Association and it plays a vital role in maintaining your subdivision and the resale value of your Spring TX home.  Membership in most cases in the HOA is mandatory and not voluntary. The HOA has a board made up of elected homeowners. All of the board members serve as volunteers. The board will typically meet on a monthly basis and make decisions concerning the maintenance of the subdivision. The board may employ a professional management company to help with some of the tasks of running the HOA. These tasks may include the preparation of the financial statements, assessing and collecting the annual HOA fee from the h... 09/24/2007