Happy Tax Day 2014!!  As you struggle to finish up and submit your tax return for 2013, I have a tip for you.  Sonic has a special all day to reward you for your hard work.  Slushies and drinks are half price all day.  Indulge and reward yourself with a 1/2 price drink.    04/15/2014

One home SOLD in Village Creek for the month of January 2014, so let's back up and take a look at the last 3 months of activity! Eight homes SOLD in the last 3 months ending 1/31/14 with prices ranging from $235K for a beautiful 1.5 story home up to $325K for a 2-story home with 3 car garage and heated saltwater pool.  The average time on the market until a contract agreement was reached equaled 75 days.  Highest price/square ft. was $102.88, while the average price/square ft. was $85. There are currently 6 homes available for sale in Village Creek with one home under contract. If you are thinking of selling your Village Creek home this spring, NOW is the time to get everything in tip-top condition!  Sellers' homes which are "move-in-ready" are going to get top dollar!  Call me to sched... 02/06/2014

In case you haven't noticed...Tomball is not a small town anymore!  We have had so much growth these last years, and that has brought the retailers also.  Not only do you have major shopping stores such as Ross, Marshalls, Academy, Kohls, etc.  We also have an awesome amount of small businesses.  You can find original, eclectic, and tasty gifts right in the heart of downtown.  Stores such as the Turquoise Door, O'Suzanna's, Trinity Jewelers, and Frosted are just a few off of Main Street.  It is definitely worth the stop!  Let these fantastic shops  (and many, many more) help you find the perfect gift this holiday season! 12/20/2013

Residents and visitors of Tomball are in for a treat this weekend as the German Festival kicks off and the Christmas Market reigns!  These two fabulous events collide making a fun filled family treat.   With free admission and parking, bring the whole family and enjoy all that this wonderful town has to offer.   There will be 4 music stages, 175 street vendors (finish that holiday shopping!), arts and crafts, beer, wine, and a children’s area featuring a petting zoo, carnival rides, rock wall, and more.  There will be plenty of food vendors, or if you prefer check out one of the local restaurants.   This annual Tomball tradition is definitely not one to be missed!  Make sure you come out and join in the fun.  December 13th-15th: Fri 6-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm.  Free shuttle pr... 12/13/2013

Ready to Build in Tomball or Magnolia?  From Your Tomball Realtor.  When you are ready to build your dream home in the Tomball or Magnolia area, make sure to stop by the R Vision Homes models in Tomball for a tour of our Hill Country series models.  The one below is the Rockport model.  It is 2849 square feet and has some unique features that most folks like.  It has a covered front porch and several bay windows.  Our homes feature rounded corners, arches and granite countertops as standard features. While the Rockport is one of the more popular models, the Austin II, pictured below, is another favorite of Texans. The Austin II has three true dormers in the front and a covered front porch.  It also features a pleasing arrangement of kitchen opening to the great room, giving it a very op... 11/15/2013

TexStar Homes is Now RVision Homes - New Construction Magnolia,Tomball.  We build in Houston, Magnolia, Tomball, Pinehurst, The Woodlands, Austin, Bastrop, Cedar Park and more.  This is a picture of our model home at 30310 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX  77375.  If you stop on by, just tell the greater you are working with Liz Flint.  I would be happy to show you around the models or set up an appointment with the builder for a bid on your plans.  We are a custom builder, so you can even find something on line and make changes to it on paper and bring that into the builder to bid. Here is another one of our models in the Tomball area.  We are directly across from Lonestar College Tomball.  I can help you find a lot if you need one and then the builder can bid on plans or show you some he ... 11/02/2013

New Home Construction for Magnolia, Tomball & Montgomery -- R Vision Homes Custom Homes on your land from the mid $160,000's * and up.  Contact me today for a showing at our model homes in Tomball off Highway 249.  I would be happy to set up an appointment with our builder so you can discuss your dream home.  If you have plans already, the builder would be happy to give you a bid on them and walk your land to discuss the optimal place for your home.  We can build from scratch, use existing plans that you may have and want to modify in some way or use one of our plans.  Our plans include a country look series and a classic style to choose from, or you can look on the internet and find the home plan that fits your needs.  This is the Rockport model (2849 SF).  It is one of the two model h... 08/08/2013

Stress Relief Lunch With The Ducks & Baby Ducks -- By Tomball Realtor I spotted these ducks near four corners in Tomball, behind an office building. They all seem to have the same red mask with lots of red bumps. Look at these adorable baby ducks, I guess you would call them ducklings.  Cute as a button. One last look at the batch of ducks by the fence.  I always promise to bring them food.  I will have to get a loaf of bread next time. 07/25/2013

TEN buyers closed on their new VILLAGE CREEK home during the month of JUNE!               Prices ranged from $175,400 up to $310,300.  Average number of days on the market prior to receiving an agreed-upon offer was only 18 days!!           Average price/sq ft. was $82.75  The average price/sq. ft. for the 2 homes which had pools was $96.79, those without pools $79.14.  With the market asHOTas it is right now, pool owners are recouping more of their $ spent on the pool!       SONJA PATTERSON with RE/MAX REALTY CENTER Direct: 281.213.8039            Cell: 713.303.9463            www.har.com/SPatterson Check out my client reviews here 07/15/2013

There were  SIX HOMES SOLD in VILLAGE CREEK for the month of May!! Buying activity is extremely solid throughout the Houston area with multiple offers becoming the norm.  IF you have done a great job getting your home ready, you should have no problem selling   OK...onto the stats!  The average time on the market for these 6 homes was only SIX days before receiving an offer. Average price/square ft. was $82.81!  Lowest price/SF was $74.37, while the highest price/SF was $100 for a four bedroom HIGHLY upgraded home with heated pool/spa in the enormous back yard! Net prices ranged from $187800 up to $314000. There are currently (as of June 5th) 13 homes under contract in Village Creek with only 14 ACTIVE listings. Home price-range of these active listings is $170,000 up to $311,000. If yo... 06/05/2013

Here is a video about Yellowstone National Park.  It discusses he best season to visit Yellowstone.  I hope you enjoy it and are able to visit Yellowstone yourself someday.  The bison or buffalo are an awesome sight, and, in at least one section of Yellowstone, large herds of bison cross the road at least once a day.  Imagine hundreds of bison walking along and over the road you are driving in on your car.  It is really an awe inspiring sight.  It usually causes a traffic jamb, but everyone can see the bison up close during the slow progression. http://www.nps.gov/yell/photosmultimedia/visitingyellowstone.htm   This is the Tomball Depot, which is not too far from my office.  By the way, the second Saturday of each month, there is a get-together at the Depot with movies, games and tours ... 04/23/2013

Cool burnt orange car I saw today in Tomball, Texas.  It was near the Nook Restaurant off of FM 2920. This is a classic design that should stand the test of time.  It has very sleek styling, and I like the wing as well.  It is an eclipse.  I'm sure I will see ones like it at the next car show in Vintage Park on the first Saturday of the month at 8am - 10am.  Vintage Park is at 249 and Louetta.  Hope to see you there. 04/16/2013

Happy Income Tax Day -- From Your Tomball Realtor! Did you file your 2012 Tax Form today?  I finally finished mine and feel like a great weight has been lifted off my shoulders.   The IRS forms are very easy to access these days.  And the instructions are available online as well, or you can print them.   I took this picture of some flowers near the Chicken Express in Magnolia off of FM1774.  The color was a vibrant purple. 04/15/2013

Life it seems is all about competing!Even with friends that you are fond of,sometimes it is necessary to utilize strong arm techniques.Case in point was our goodbye lunch with our favorite lender.  She had paid last time we lunched together and I made it clear that this was our treat.She said no.  Ralph chimed in and playfully suggested that she and I arm wrestle for the check so we did.  As we started out I said ". I did tell you that I can lift a forty pound water bottle didn't I?"  She exclaimed an expletive and let me have the check.Winning is not everything, but it sure is fun!  You should have seen the waitresses face.... Priceless!! 04/14/2013

Magnolia New Home Construction, Build on your lot, from Serenity Homes.  Below is an example of the Hill Country Series from Serenity Homes of Texas.  We have a model home at:30310 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX  77375 for you to tour.   Here is the elevation of the Austin II model.  Here is the floor plan of the Austin II model. This is a picture of the model home located at: 30310 Tomball Parkway (across from Lone Star College Tomball).  If you call before you come by, I would love to show you around the model.  Otherwise, just tell the greeter that you are working with Liz Flint.  Contact me for more information or pricing.  We are a custom home builder, so if this home won't work for you, bring us your plans to bid. We build on your lot (within 75 miles of Tomball or Austin).  We also... 04/09/2013

Wreck this morning shortly after 9am in front of Lone Star College.  The traffic was backed up on State Highway 249 towards Magnolia this morning.  I took these pictures from the front porch of the Century 21 Hardee-Team Realty office.   Here is a close up of the wreck.  The emergency services were out there very fast. There were about 5 emergency vehicles all together, including ambulance, fire truck and police.  It is now 9:49am and the highway is clear.  04/01/2013

 12115 Westwold Dr, Home For Sale in Tomball, Texas -- By Your Tomball Realtor    Welcome home to your freshly painted home in Westbourne.   Beautiful Real wood floors in the hallway and one bedroom are freshly scrubbed.   Beaverdell Park is only 3 houses down from 12115 Westwold.  The park has lots of play equipment including slides and swings.  It also has benches and a picnic table and a bar-b-que pit.   Here is a view of the front room of this house with bay window, gleaming wood floors and a ceiling fan.  The other two bedrooms have brand new carpet.  This is the master, which is a nice 13x13 size.  It has a closet behind the sliding mirror doors that runs the length of the room. This greenbelt is very close to the house, and a great place to walk your pets or just get some exerciz... 03/29/2013

These kids today completely amaze me!  I can barely carry a basketball and walk at the same time but they can run up and down the court swapping the ball back and forth between hands and shoot the ball at the basket at the age of 8.  Scary!!  But it is surely fun and inspiring to watch.  Wish I was coordinated!!   02/23/2013

Last night we got treated to a night out with one of our sons .   The place was an olde favorite that is now sort of outside our daily stomping grounds.   As we entered we noted that the greeting cow in the entry was duded out in maradi gras attire.   I  immediately visualized the cow on the side of the street watching the parades and participating in the other seasonal frivolity.  It was a fun thought.   Practicality is not always the highest and best use of our thought processes.  After all, someone went to the trouble of conceiving the idea of a party cow!  They also gave the costume a lot of time and attention.   It should be a lesson to all of us to spend more time thinking outside the norm!  It may just make someone else's day a little brighter! 02/19/2013

Today while we were at a basketball game , we witnessed a totally unacceptable outburst from a parent of another team playing before us.The man, obviously the dad, was literally pushing a child of about ten years of age out the lobby of the sports facility while screaming at him "get out of the gym!A group of parents and grandparents were sitting in the lobby at the time and were appalled to see his demeanor and the fact that the child had been reduced to crying.As soon as they got outside we saw him continue to scream at the child and then he appeared to strike him.That was enough for a couple of the young mothers who followed him to his vehicle.  As soon as he got his son to the truck, he pushed him in and began to strike him repeatedly before leaving the parking lot.The girls who wat... 02/02/2013