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Village Automotive in Spring TX

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Village Automotive in Spring TX

Village Automotive in Spring TX

Village Automotive in Spring TX

is located on Kuykendahl where Spring meets the new Creekside Village of The Woodlands. The owners Christy and Tony Moore are Woodlands residents and their goal is to serve the local community. They do this bringing a quality and excellence that is rarely seen in the automotive industry. Tony has been in the automotive industry for over 15 years and they have been in this location for a little over 2 years.

They are a full service automotive shop. They do Inspections, oil changes, engine over hauls, transmission fluid exchange etc. Basically they do everything but body work. Village Automotive has a team of certified technicians who have the knowledge, technical skill and experience

Tony owner at Village Automotive Spring TX

Tony owner at Village Automotive Spring TX

to keep your vehicle running. Their technicians can work on import and domestic vehicles, including cars and light trucks. They have worked on everything from Chevrolets and Hyundai’s to Lamborghini’s and Rolls Royce’s.

They also can provide service for extended warranties. I had always thought when you bought an extended wa

Christy Moore Faux Painting

Christy Moore Faux Painting

rranty you had to go through the dealer but that is not the case.

Here in this northern area of Spring we have not had many amenities so we were thrilled to see Village Automotive open. One of the automotive services that I have enjoyed is their free customer shuttle. I can drop my car off for an oil change or state inspection and they will bring me back to my home office. When my car is finished they give me a call and pick me back up. What a time saver that has been for me. No longer do I have to sit in sterile waiting rooms waiting for my car to be ready. Although if you have noticed the pictures that I have posted; their waiting room is far from sterile.

Village Automotive Spring TX does extended warranty work

Village Automotive Spring TX does extended warranty work

Christy runs a faux painting business from an office upstairs and she had a hand in creating this beautiful office. It is unlike any automotive shop I have ever seen. Howmany automotive shops have granite countertops; not to mention the lush powder room? To see more of Christy’s work visit her website at www.wishimay.com.

My husband being an aircraft mechanic is picky about who maintains our vehicles and he has been pleased with Village Automotive. If your car needs service we highly recommend Village Automotive in Spring TX. You can check their website out at www.village-automotive.com.

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If you are buying or relocating to Spring Texas and need help from a professional REALTOR®, Marchel can be reached at Marchel@AgentwithResults.com or by phone at 832-721-8332.

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We have made a couple of cross country moves with our cats and dogs and this post is about some of the lessons we learned.  A lot of these lessons would work for a local move also. 

I: Moving your cat.

1.        Invest in a high quality cat carrier.  We made the mistake of buying one that was too big thinking that it would give our cat room to move around.  As they travel they really don’t care about moving around so buy a carrier that is appropriately sized.

2.       Talk to your veterinarian ahead of time so you can get medication, especially if your pet does not like being transported.

3.       You might want to consider buying a restraining harness for your cat.  We found that the rabbit harnesses were the ones that worked the best.  We spent several weeks ahead of time training our cat to use the harness.  She was scared of it to begin with but adjusted to it with time.  This way you will be able to take your cats for walks and get you can be assured they are not going to run away.

4.       If you have a imbedded chip you will want to update the information just in case something happens and your pet gets lost.

5.       Call ahead to find motels that accept cats.

II: Moving your dog.

1.       With a dog you may or may not need a pet carrier.  Our dogs were use to riding in the car and we moved them without a pet carrier.

2.       Purchase a new ID tag for your dog. Put your new address and your cell phone on it.  If your dog has an imbedded chip you will want to update the information.

3.       Talk to your veterinarian ahead of time to get medication if your dog has issues traveling in the car.

4.       Call ahead to find motels that accept dogs. 

5.       Moving to the south you will need to immediately get your dog on heart worm preventive medicine. 

On the actual moving day you will want to put your pet in a room that is isolated from all the commotion.  You are going to want to put a big note on the door so that the movers know to stay out of that room. 

If you are moving to Spring TX during the summer months you are going to have to take special precautions because of the heat.  You could end up having to eat a lot of fast food so that you can keep your pet in air conditioning. 

Take all the things your pet will need with you so that they have some things that they are use to in their new home.  Many people lose their pets during the moving process so you will want to take extra precautions to make sure that your pet has an easy transition to your next home. 

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If you are buying or relocating to Spring Texasand need help from a professional REALTOR®, Marchel can be reached at Marchel@AgentwithResults.com or by phone at 832-721-8332.

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What to do when you see a bee swarm!!

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

So what do you do when you see what looks like a giant beehive in your front yard?  My first thought was to grab a bottle of flying insect spray. My husband however happened to know of a bee keeper so we called him instead.

I must say watching him move the swarm to a new home was quite a learning experience. What we thought was a hive was actually a swarm. They swarmed over an old bird nest. It appears that they have been kicked out of their prior castle so these worker bees went with their queen to find a new castle. I for one was not happy about there castle being in my front yard. The bee keeper brought them over a nice 3/2/2 and helped them to get settled.  It was a little smaller than their castle in the air but worked quite nice.

Honey bee swarms are actually not dangerous.  The only time a swarm gets defensive is when they are protecting their hive and their young and since a swarm doesn’t have young nor food supplies they are not easily provoked.  Now our son did get stung when out mowing the yard so maybe the lawn mower provoked them.  He was not taking any chances and decided to wait until the swarm was gone to finish the mowing.

I have a new appreciation for bees after talking to the bee keeper and watching the process.  I did not catch the swarm dropping but you will see one picture with the swarm in the air and the next one the swarm is on the box.

A bee swarm in Spring TX

 After getting the swarm down to the box the next step was getting them settled in to their new condo.  You can observe the bees scent-fanning at the entrance to signal the entrance to the new nest as the bees march into their new home. There is one point in the movie where you will see the screen go a little crazy as I was getting away from the bees. According to the beekeeper I was safe but I was not taking any chances.

I was amazed at how comfortable the bee keeper was around the bees. We asked him if he got stung often and he told us no.

Getting the Spring TX bee swarm settled in their new home

When you see the bee keeper pointing he is pointing out a waggle dance. The bees do a waggle dance to share information.

I was a little sad that a small group got left behind.  They huddled as a very small swarm in the tree for a few weeks and then were gone.  I hope they found a larger swarm but I’m not sure what happens to the remnant when they miss the move.

I found a website that you can go to and find a bee keeper should you find yourself with a swarm in your front yard.  After finding out how social honey bees are I’m glad that we helped them find a new condo.  I also found out that there is a shortage of honey bees in the United States so you are being ecologically green and helping our environment also.

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If you are buying or relocating to Spring Texasand need help from a professional REALTOR®, Marchel can be reached at Marchel@AgentwithResults.com or by phone at 832-721-8332.

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The Vegetable Patch, No deed restrictions in Spring TX

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

No zoning in Spring TXI often get request asking to be set up for home searches for subdivisions that do not have homeowner’s associations.  Since we don’t have zoning in the Houston area when there is not a Home Owners Association there is usually also no deed restrictions.  With no deed restrictions you tend to get a little bit of everything.  I took some pictures in a subdivision in Spring that has no deed restrictions.  I have always called the subdivision the Vegetable Patch as the streets are named such things as Carrot, Turnip and Tomato.  The actual name of the subdivision is Farmette Meadows.

Farmette Meadows is a great place to open a businessI took these pictures on Carrot street and as you drive along the street you might see cars on Cinder blocks, trailers in front of house, businesses etc.  If you are going to open a business this is the perfect place for you.  If you are looking for a subdivision where you want similar types of property this might not be the best place. 

Farmette Meadows Spring TXI lived in 3 states prior to moving here and almost fell off my chair when I was in real estate school and learned that Houston DID NOT HAVE ZONING!!  With no zoning you are really dependent upon home owners associations and deed restrictions to maintain your property values.   When you don’t have an HOA this is an example of what you get.

My husband had a co-worker who bought out in Waller County in an Homes in Farmette Meadowsunresticted area.  When he bought the house a nice house was next door.  Shortly after they moved in the nice house next door was sold and the new owner decided to open a junk yard.  Like I said earlier if you have a business  a subdivision with no zoning might be the place you want to be but if not this is probably not be where you want to be.

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Willow Forest – Tomball mailing but in Klein ISD!

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Victorian homes abound in Willow Forest Tomball TXWillow Forest is located in unincorporated Northwest Harris County.  You may enter the subdivision off of Kukendahl or off of Dowdell.  Willow Forest has a Tomball mailing address but it is in Klein ISD. It is just minutes from Spring and just 10 minutes north you have all the amenities of The Woodlands. 

The first homes in Willow Forest were built late 1970′s and then the middle section was completed in the early 1980′s and the subdivision was completed in the mid 1990′s.  Square footage ranges from just over 1000 Willow Forest was started in the late 1970'ssquare feet to about 2500 square feet.  Current sales prices fall between $87,000 to $130,000.  The subdivision has towering pines and majestic oaks throughout.

If you come in to Willow Forest off of Kuyhendahl you will pass Shultz elementary.  This is one of those rare subdivision that has an elementary school within walking distance of the subdivision.  As I said the first section of Willow Forest was built back in the late 1970′s.  These homes range in size from about 1500 square feet to 2300 square feet. 

Royce homes built in Willow Forest in the mid 1990'sIf you want a reasonably priced Victorian home look no farther.   There are a lot of Victorian homes in the middle section of Willow Forest. These homes were built in the 1980′s.  The homes in this section go as small as 1000 square feet and there are a few small two bedroom homes interspersed through this middle section of Willow Forest. 

The last sections of Willow Forest were built in the early to mid 1990′s by Royce homes. These homes are easily accessible off of Dowdell with easy access to FM 2920.  The homes in this section range in size from about 1500 Willow Forest clubhousesquare feet to close to 3000 square feet. 

Willow Forest has wonderful amenities for their residents.  They have a club house, swimming pool, tennis courts and a children’s playground.

As I said earlier Willow Forest is in the acclaimed Klein ISD. The grade school is Schultz Elementary, the intermediate is Hildebrandt and the high school is Klein Oak.

For all your Tomball TX Real Estate needs, contact me today!
Marchel Peterson
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Answers to your real estate questions!

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

First time home buyers  have many, many questions as they move through the process of buying their dream home. Some of these are general in nature and some are very specific to a property and location. While specific questions are best handled by a local REALTOR®, I have found a great an on-line resource to assist in some of the more general questions.

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development, better known as HUD, is the place with the answer to 100 Real Estate questions for first time buyers as well as buyers who have bought a home or two before. The HUD site has a list of 100 of the most commonly asked questions regarding real estate and the process of how to buy a home. To make it easier for a potential buyer to find answers, the questions are broken down into ten areas:

  1. Getting StartedFirst time buyers have lots of questions
  2. Finding a Home
  3. You’ve Found It
  4. General Financing
  5. First Steps
  6. Finding the Right Loan
  7. Closing
  8. How Can HUD and FHA Help
  9. Mortgage Insurance
  10. FHA Products

What kinds of basic home buying questions are on the list? Here are a few sample questions:

  • HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M READY TO BUY A HOME?
  • WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR WHEN DECIDING ON A COMMUNITY?
  • IS AN OLDER HOME A BETTER VALUE THAN A NEW ONE?
  • HOW CAN I FIND INFORMATION ON THE PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY?
  • DO I NEED TO BE THERE FOR THE INSPECTION?

The answers to these home buying questions (and 95 more), can be found at the HUD website. The HUD site will not have an answer to every question you might have. That’s where an experienced real estate professional, such as myself, can help you with the process. But, if your not ready to call me, these 100 questions will get you off to a great start in your journey to purchase your dream home.

Got a specific question on Spring TX Real Estate or one of the surrounding areas of Tomball, Magnolia or The Woodlands?

Email me a question on Spring TX real estate and I will get you an answer as soon as I can!

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Marchel Peterson
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Augusta Pines in Spring TX

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Augusta Pines Clubhouse in Spring TXEnjoy a southern lifestyle at Augusta Pines located in Spring Texas.  August Pines is located in Northwest Harris County just a few miles south of The Woodlands.  With easy access to The Woodlands and to Houston this a perfect location.   The subdivision is set in a truly beautiful and tranquil setting surrounded by tall pine trees, dogwoods and large oak trees. 

Residents can enjoy the outdoors in varioius ways.  There are an additional 30 acres of lakes, streams and open spaces.  It is peaceful to walk around the neighborhood and enjoy the many lakes.  It is Augusta Pines Golf Course 18th Teecommon to see the neighbors walking, riding bikes and just enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Augusta Pines Golf Club was designed by Tour 18 and is one of the premier golf courses in Texas.  Augusta Pines is home of the Administaff PGA Championship tour and has been since 2004.   The tour will continue through at least 2008.  The tour takes place in October and does an incredible job of getting the fans in and out of the community without disrupting the quiet ambiance of the community.

The course is 18 holes and includes multiple sand bunkers, pitting greens and six target greens.  The course was rated 4 in the United States by Sports Illustrated in 2002.

Custom homes in Augusta Pines in Spring TXThe 100,000 square foot clubhouse complex includes a formal dining restaurant, Savannah’s Steak & Seafood.  A banquet hall which can be reserved for weddings, graduations, birthdays or private parties.  Or you can watch your favorite team on the big screen television in the bar that looks out over the 18 hole golf course.  Also included within the complex is a Junior Olympic swimming pool.

The custom estate homes are on wooded lots between 1/2 acre to 1 acre.  The estate homes offer lots that are in the woods, on one of the lakes or on the golf course.  The homes feature grand entry ways, large kitchens, coffer-ed ceilings and archways.  Many come with large outdoor kitchens for a true outdoor living experience.

For those that don’t want the upkeep of an over-sized yard there are communities with regular Patio homes in Augusta Pines Golf Clubsubdivision lots with homes ranging in size from 2400 square feet to over 4000 square feet.  These homes are priced from $225,000 to $400,000.

If a patio home is what you are wanting look no further.   Patio homes have all the custom fesatures with square footage between 2300 to 3300 square feet. These homes can be located on the golf course or they can be in an interior area.  These homes start at about $250,000. 

 

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Forest North in Spring TX

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

Forest North in Spring TXForest North is located in Spring Texas; off of Spring Stuebner Road just to the east of I-45 and just north of FM 2920.  This allows easy access to the amenities in both Houston and The Woodlands.  Shopping is as close as Louetta at I-45 or Kuykendahl at FM 2920.

With homes currently priced between $90,000 to $120,000 this a great place to find a reasonably priced home; especially for that first tForest North has an active HOA with a number of amenitiesime home buyer. 

There are around 675 homes in the community.  Square footage start at around 1100 square feet and go up to about 2000 square feet.

The subdivision has a number of amenities.  A community park with a playground, an olympic sized swimming pool, tennis courts and field that gives room enough to play ball.   The day I visited to take the pictures I came across Forest North is an economical subdivision for the first time home buyersome of those ball players.

Forest North has home built starting in the late 1970′s and continuing though the early 2000′s.  You will find most homes were built in the early 1980′s.   One of the beauties of this subdivision are the towering pines, oaks and sweet gums through out the subdivision.

Forest North has an active homeowner’s association which helps to retain your property values. 

The subdivision is in the highly acclaimed Klein ISD. The high school is Klein Forest North Spring TXCollins, the intermediate is Schinderwolf and the grade school is Kleinhop.  These are some of the most recently built schools in the Klein school district.

Photos are for illustration purposes only and do not necessarily represent current or past listings.

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Londonderry in Spring TX

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

Londonderry clubhouse in Spring TXLondonderry subdivision is located in Northwest Harris County off of Kuykendahl in Spring; with easy access to the Woodlands.  Londonderry has a range of architecture and homes.  There are about 450 homes in Londondeery and you will find homes built in the late 1970’s all the way to the early 2000’s.

Most of the Londonderry has a olympic size swimming pool and is home to the Londonderry Lightening bolts swim teamsubdivision is heavily wooded with towering pines and tall oak trees. Recent sale prices range from the low 100’s to over $160,000. Square footage ranges from 1500 up to 3000 square feet. The subdivision is in the highly acclaimed Klein Independent School District

The subdivision has some great amenities. There is a community center with an Olympic size swimming pool, playground, tennis courts and a small pond behind the clubhouse. This is home to the Londonderry Lightening Bolt swim team. They are the 2007 C-5 Division Champions.

Londonderry has a variety of homes

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What I love about living in Spring TX!!

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Old Town Spring in Spring TXWe have lived in the Spring Texas area for 11 years and have LOVED IT.  I have to be honest we had reservations about moving here.  My husband’s job transferred us out of Denver and Houston was one of our options but we wanted no part of Houston.  In our mind it was a big dirty city with lots of oil refineries.  Instead we went to North Carolina which is a beautiful state but far away from all our friends and family who were in Kansas, Colorado and Texas.  2 ½ years later we were transferred again.  This time we bit the dust and came to the Houston area and we have LOVED it here!  We live in the Northwest Houston area in Spring but very close to Tomball, The Woodlands and Magnolia. 

I think one of the things I love most about the area is the friendly people.  Even though it is one of the Spring TX is a friendly citylargest cities in the United States the communities still have a sense of a small community.  I go to the grocery store, post office, the mall and see people that I know from my area and everyone is so friendly.  I think friendly and Texas just goes hand in hand.   It is nothing for people to wave as they go by.  I have a friend that just moved here and she said to begin with she kept looking over her shoulder to see who they were waving at.

The other thing that I love is the foliage.  I had no idea it was such a pretty area.  I love the mixture of trees and wide open spaces.  North Carolina was beautiful but growing up in the plains of Kansas I felt a little claustrophobic with all the trees.  The beauty of this area is that you still have all the trees but you also have the plains. We have towering pine trees, oak trees, sweet gums, dogwoods and all kinds of native bushes.  It stays green here almost all year.  The leaves come off the trees in December and on Valentines Day it is already time to prune the crepe myrtles because the leaves are getting ready to come back on.  We have plants that grow in the ground that I thought were only house plants, split leaf philodendron and ferns to name a few.  I just had no idea how pretty the area is, it is almost subtropical. 

I love the foliage in Spring TXI heard a radio commentator once say we have two seasons here summer and January.  That is really not far from the truth.  I have to admit it gets a little steamy here in the summer time but air conditioning is a way of life here.  Personally I find that I can stay cool easier in the summer time than I used to try and stay warm up north in the winter.  We rarely have a day over 100 degrees but it does almost become a broken record in July and August of 95 degrees, 95 degrees, 95 degrees and we do have fairly high humidity.  The good news on that is that it keeps our skin soft.

I couldn’t mention all the things I love without mentioning the school districts.  We moved here when our children were in 5th and 9th grade.  Since that time they both graduated out of the Klein school district.  They were well prepared for college.  Our daughter went on to get a degree from the University of North Texas in Communication Design.  Our son decided to join the Army as an Intelligence Analyst.  He had that option because he scored so high on the military test.  I think all the School districts in and around Spring TX are very goodschool districts around here must be as good because whether my clients live in  Conroe ISD,  Spring ISD, Tomball ISD or Magnolia ISD they all want to stay in the same district because they are so happy with the schools.

If you are considering a move to Spring or the surrounding areas of Tomball, Magnolia or The Woodlands please give me a call or visit my web site for additional information.

For all your Spring TX Real Estate needs, contact me today!
Marchel Peterson
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