Peanut Butter & Jamm Comes to Market Street - The Woodlands Morning Series for Kids and Parents Kicks off July 5, 2008 Market Street- The Woodlands presents Peanut Butter & Jamm, a month-long series of fun music and activities designed to encourage children ages 3-10 to become active and enthusiastic listeners through music, dance and games. Peanut Butter & Jamm will take place in Market Street's Central Park every Saturday in July from 10 am - 11:30 am beginning Saturday, July 5. During the performances, children also will enjoy kids cooking classes, arts and crafts, magic shows and more. Since supplies required for these activities are limited, parents must register their children at the Market Street concierge desk or at its website, www.marketstreet-thewoodlands.com, in order to par... 06/14/2008

  June 15, 10:30 AM, Father's Day Event "Hog Wild Sunday" at The Woodlands Christian Center There will be free food, a bike show featuring AMERICAN DREAM CYCLES and a car show sponsored by The Woodlands Car Club.       THE WOODLANDS CHRISTIAN CENTER 24418 I-45 North Spring TX  77386 Questions:  call (281)681-8922   Pippa MAC your Woodlands and Spring Remax Realtor (281)620-4899 06/12/2008

There are 21 model homes open in the Village of Creekside Park, The Woodlands, TX.  If you tour the model homes during the month of June, 2008, you will receive a free pass for a family of four to experience the new Rob Fleming Aquatic Center any time during the month of July (except Mondays and Friday, July 4th).  The aquatic center is located adjacent to Rob Fleming Park and includes a two story flume slide for tubing, lazy river, water playground, three-lane lap pool, concessions and an Evos playground. Builders include: - Chesmar - Darling Homes - Gracepoint - Highland Homes - Lennar Builders - Trendmaker Homes - David Weekley Homes - Village Builders - Wilshire Homes - Plantation Homes Here is a similar type of flume slide (not actual photo) Here is an example of an Evos Playground:   06/09/2008

Looking for some summer fun!  Check out The Woodlands waterway taxi.  This photo is at The Woodlands MAll.  I have a whole photo gallery of The Woodlands available at my website:  www.PippaMAC.com A general public day pass with unlimited rides on the cruisers and trolleys is $4.00. Tickets can be purchased when you board the cruiser, and must be paid with cash. Youth, seniors and the disabled pay half fare. For information call 281-367-1151. The waterway cruisers are wheelchair accessible.Hours of OperationMonday thru Thursday - 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday - 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.Sunday - 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.     Get a cup of coffee at Starbucks, a book at Barnes & Noble and find a seat outside by the water ... enjoy the Texas evenings.     06/05/2008

Yes, we live in Texas ... everything is bigger here in The Woodlands, TX! Check out this new store in Market Street ... SweetandSassy ... You can rent a pink Limosine for your princess (even my very BIG princesses wanted to come along!) Check out their website for coupons at www.sweetandsassy.com.   CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE FOR MORE PICTURES:  www.PippaMAC.com     (go to Photo Gallery)       06/05/2008

Is it a Seller's Market or a Buyer's Market? Are real estate prices going UP, falling or stable? Should I buy now?  Is it a good time to sell? What's the Average Sold Price? How long does it take to sell a property in The Woodlands? Questions are answered in this collection of May/June Real Estate Reports. You will discover: Prices continue a steady march UP....not running, not jogging, but walking up.  There is less than 3 months of For Sale Listing Inventory in The Woodlands TX.  Yes, it's a seller's market. Properly priced, well merchandised and uber-professionally marketed properties on average, sell in less than 70 days. The average priced property in The Woodlands (May closings) is $344,625. You can really dig into the data (supplied by the Houston Association of Realtors, Multipl... 06/05/2008

A quick snap shot of The Woodlands real estate market - by Ken Brand To win big-fat and juicy, consider a Forest Gump like sprint for the next 90 days. Historically, more sales are written in June, July & August than any other three months.  You know what to do, don’t you?  Listing Inventory - The Woodlands, TXAs of 2:19pm, May 29th, according to Houston Association of REALTORS, Multiple Listing Service – there are 862 Active Listings on the market in The Woodlands.  Last year at this time there were 868.  Historically, listing inventory begins to shrink from here till January.  As you may recall, listing inventory in The Woodlands has been running about 10% to 18% higher than last year's – it’s running below last year's level - there is less inventory.  This means that listings are se... 05/29/2008

Here's the deal. Yeah, I know, I might look like a dork...but I'm smarter than I look.  Here's the market down-low. Want more information, facts, stats, reports and data? Here's the straight skinny - Reports Only - .PDF style A snapshot - May 21st, 2008, The Woodlands, Tx. - By Ken Brand "Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another." - Walter Elliot 05/21/2008

Here are the latest numbers about The Woodlands single-family luxury home market, with numbers and statistics pulled from the Houston Association of Realtors MLS (my own research): For homes priced between $500,000 and $750,000: average days on market was 78, and we currently have about 3.6 months of inventory (29 homes active, 8 sold in the last month).  Average time on market for homes sold in the past six months was 73 days. For homes priced between $750,000 and $1,000,000: average days on market for active listings was 107, and we currently have 16 homes available.  Only 1 has sold in the last month.  Average time on market for homes sold in the past six months was 46 days. For homes over $1,000,000: average days on market for active listings was 157, and we currently have 4 months ... 05/14/2008

McDonald’s Woodlands Real Estate Mastermind Group Meeting. Every Saturday morning at 08.30 am three top realtors from The Woodlands Keller Williams office meet at the local McDonald’s. It started out about five months ago with Lance Langenhoven (white shirt) & Bob Montes(blue shirt) meeting up to share ideas and discuss the local Woodlands real estate market. In all that time we’ve probably canceled one meeting and I think that was only because it was Easter. Yup, we’re committed! After a while we realized that getting together every Saturday morning was an extremely good brainstorming opportunity and we decided to call ourselves the “McDonald’s Real Estate Mastermind Group”. Yeah, I know… pretty original right? Bob promptly ordered a sign with our new “name” and it is now prominently d... 05/13/2008

Creekside Park, The Woodlands - Wilde Creek The newest Village of Creekside Park in Northwest Harris County is rapidly taking shape.  We have been following the progress and I can tell you it changes on a daily basis.  One of the newest communities in Creekside Park is Wilde Creek and it is booming.  There are three different sections of Wilde Creek ranging in price from $238,000 to $500,000.  I am giving you prices that are reflective of May 2008.  This area is hopping so I expect that the prices will hop also.   Chesmar Builders and Village Builders (a Lennar company) are building homes from a low of $238,000 to $300,000.  Square footage ranges from around 2200 square feet to close to 3000 square feet.  The homes all have designer tile, granite, whirlpool tubs, energy efficiency and m... 05/06/2008

You could feel it, now you can see it. Realtor Icons weren't ambling, they walked, talked and rocked with animated action.  Doers were busy, the un-doers are still wondering what will happen.  Don't tell them.  It's already happening. The Woodlands Real Estate  Market is  "strong like bull."  Houston Association of Realtors, Multiple Listing Service Statistics + observation + personal experience confirm: Month's Supply Of InventoryReal estate economists believe that a 6 months supply of "For Sale" inventory represents a balanced market for sellers and buyers. The supply of "For Sale" inventory in The Woodlands, TX, tumbled to 2.9 months.  That's the lowest number in 20 months....a confirmed "Seller's Market".  Sellers:  It's a great time to sell, prepare your property properly, choose t... 05/05/2008

Our real estate market is still a seller's market!  Homes priced for value, good location, and upgrades/updates are still selling in 1-2 days with multiple offers.  Additional information charts by price range can be viewed at Michele Flory. Visit Experience The Woodlands for information on The Woodlands community, schools, activities, and lifestyle. 05/05/2008

Here's what's happening in The Woodlands Real Estate Market - View Point, by Ken Brand. For SellersFor Sale/Listing Inventory is up 7.9% compared to last year's inventory.  In January (see graph) For Sale/Listing Inventory was up 21.9%.  Considering angst fueled by national media and the fact that every year 100's of newly constructed homes are added to the overall pool of potential listings, a small increase of 7.9% is nothing to be concerned about. In The Woodlands, foreclosures,lost jobs and declining real estate values are NOT a problem (thankfully). Are you thinking of selling?   The peak season is here, your best opportunity is now.  Historically there will be more buyers shopping in the next 120 (see graph).  The average number of days on market for current For Sale/Listed Inven... 04/28/2008

The Woodlands community continues to enhance its appeal to local residents, visitors from all over the region, as well as the work environment.  This unique new water display is one of the best in the area.  The Fountains at Waterway Square is now the centerpiece of development in Town Center.  The fountain's water features include waterfalls and a signature water wall that spans 120 feet, lit at night, spray choreographed water columns and jets of shooting water.  The Fountains at Waterway Square are located on The Woodlands Waterway just east of The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.  Aquatic Design Engineering designed this project and has created several major water features for Disney Resorts in Orlando, Fla.  Waterway Square was designed by Sasaki Associates,... 04/14/2008

Whether Home Buyers are looking for a Townhome, Condo or a Traditional Home with a large lot- there is something for everyone in The Woodlands.The options are endless when it comes to Buying a home in here.  Townhomes and Condos are still actively under construction and have been a favorite of many in the area for years. The reasons I hear are always different:Little or no lawn maintenanceThe idea that monthly maintenance dues cover items like roof and sidingThe locationHomeowner is only in town a few months out of the yearOnly one person in the householdJust LOVE the feel of the Townhome or Condo Communities hereThe Woodlands has done a great job developing Condos and Townhomes-they range from around $70,000 and go all the way up to over $1 Million to be on The Waterway near the Mall a... 03/31/2008

       It's been a while since I have posted an update on The Village of Creekside Park and I thought it was about time to.  The last post I did Creekside had just opened, they were still working on infrastructure and only a couple of builders were out there.  My, my how Creekside in The Woodlands has come along..as you can see in the picture above.The Village of Creekside Park is the newest and last village to be built.  There is a planned Age-Qualified section, single and multi family homes along with Carlton Woods Creekside for a total of approximately 7,100 homes.The 20 acre Rob Fleming Park is nearly complete, that is what the picture above is...and the George Mitchell Nature Preserve is partially open.  Hiking, Biking, Kayaking...all to connect about 25 miles along Spring Creek.  ... 03/30/2008

          One of the first things that many clients ask when they are Relocating to the Houston area is "What about The Woodlands?  What is it that makes it so Attractive to Home Owners?"I think if you asked every Home Owner in The Woodlands why they love it there, you may get that many different answers.  There are so many things to appreciate here.  It starts with the Trees as you drive in, the endless amount of Shopping Centers and Medical Facilities but that is only the beginning.Add on 8,000 acres of Greenspace, 135 Holes of Golf, multiple YMCA Facilities, First Class Schools for the Kids, 155 miles of Hike and Bike Trails...How about 7 miles of Park Frontage to Spring Creek in The Village of Creekside Park, Picnic Areas, Disc Golf course, Dog Parks...it doesn't end.There is the Cy... 03/30/2008

THE BASICS:The decreased supply in the real estate markets due to the news media induced panic has increased prices!  The statistics are in for the February 2008 sales in the Houston Metropolitan area.  While total number of sales have decreased from one year ago (due to the aforementioned media driven panic), the average price of a home in the area has gone up by 5.6% over February 2007.  The median home sales price has also rose by 3.1% over February 2007.  All in all, this goes to show once again that Houston is an isolated and steady market compared to the rest of the nation.  There’s no reason to panic here!MY ANALYSIS:Demand to live in Houston has been high for over 15 years.  People move to Houston for many reasons; cheap cost of living, for jobs, and for the mild climate to name... 03/19/2008

The proposed 4000 acre development along the west Woodlands and FM 2978 has brought a lot of interest from potential buyers that live in Magnolia School District, that wants the Woodlands Life Style. Information is not fully accessable about this project, and our buyers are anxious to reserve builder lots. Anyone that has further info, please pass it along. Our office is the closest office to this development, and we are looking forward to be a major contributer of realtor services in this community. Isa AlwazzanEXIT REALTY GROUP 03/06/2008