Shop of the Week: Baby’s and Kid’s 1st Furniture in The Woodlands

Last week my wife and I were talking about the need for a family-owned and customer-friendly baby boutique in The Woodlands. While driving to an appointment the next day, I was delighted to discover just that in the form of a new children’s furniture store in The Woodlands. Baby’s and Kid’s 1st also offers strollers, carriers, car seats, toys, and accessories – a great selection for new parents!

As I browsed the shop, I was especially impressed by the friendly, knowledgable staff who were making the whole shopping experience more pleasant and rewarding for their customers. One customer came in asking for help in choosing the right stroller and carrier system for her newborn, and a member of the staff thoughtfully addressed the question and provided great service.

As I told the manager Sarah Files, my wife and I will doubtless be coming back to visit- especially since they carry a line of wooden toys that my son Jonah is sure to love!

Visit them today at their new location:

Baby’s & Kid’s 1st Woodlands
27702 I-45 N
Oak Ridge North, TX 77385
281-866-8700

Hours:
Mon-Fri 10:00am–6:00pm
Sat 10:00am–5:00pm

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34 Stillforest: A Rare Jewel among Houston Luxury Homes

 
If you are seeking luxury homes in Piney Point Village, or luxury homes in Memorial, your search might now be ended: my latest listing in Still Forest stands at the forefront of luxury homes with acreage lots in Houston! Click below to watch the cinematic tour:

34 Stillforest beckons you home to enjoy elegant living and sumptuous entertaining amidst the forested enclave of Piney Point Village. Supremely located within walking distance of The Kinkaid School, and just minutes from The Galleria, Memorial City Mall, Houston Country Club, and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, this exceptional Houston luxury home with pool, and its prestigious neighborhood environs, will perfectly complement your lifestyle.

LISTED to SOLD in 9 DAYS! 235 County Fair Drive | Imperial Valley Home Sales

Homes for sale in Imperial Valley in Houston, TX are enjoying a high level of demand among home buyers- at least when the homes are priced right, in good showing condition, and professionally marketed.

In mid-April I was honored to list 235 County Fair Dr., a charming and traditional 3 bedroom home for sale in Imperial Valley. Mr. & Mrs. Seller were fantastic to work with: always responsive to any requests I made and prompt at taking care of the paperwork details. They really encouraged me be their real estate consultant and guide throughout the process, which enabled me to achieve the results they wanted!

From my first visit I could see the home’s great potential as an affordable family home, and I immediately set to marketing it with its very best features highlighted.

9 DAYS LATER… another Realtor® brought a family who wrote an offer. CONTRACT PENDING! And then last week, we closed the sale!

Every home can be the perfect home for just the right buyer. I’m so glad when I see them brought together. Now Mr. & Mrs. Seller can move forward in their life to new adventures (the sort of adventures enjoyed by the happy couple in the Pixar film “Up”. )

Another speedy “listed to closed”; another happy ending for all!

Please contact me to learn how your home can be professional marketed to qualified buyers and quickly SOLD!

3 Cairn Oaks Pl., The Woodlands, TX | 4 Bedroom Home with Stunning Upgrades $417,500

Take a Tour and Enjoy Light Refreshments! 3 Cairn Oaks Pl. | Homes for Sale in Grogan’s Forest

Come visit this Open House in Grogan’s Forest today – it is an exceptional 4 bedroom home with game room, formal dining, spacious family room, and updated kitchen, elegantly situated on an elevated corner lot in Grogan’s Forest  in The Woodlands TX. 

Just minutes from I-45, The Woodlands Mall, Market Street, and Lake Woodlands (view map)! Few places are more convenient for all of your needs.

Learn more online and view many more pictures: 3 Cairn Oaks Pl. | Homes for Sale in Grogan’s Forest

Please contact me to schedule a private tour of 3 Cairn Oaks Pl., as well as any other homes for sale in Grogan’s Forest and in The Woodlands, TX.

This listing is presented courtesy of Teresa Sartin of Keller Williams Realty – The Woodlands.

SALE CLOSED! 64 Greenbriar Dr. in Panorama Village

I am excited to announce that on March 7th, after a speedy 16-day contract period, my clients closed on their purchase of 64 Greenbriar Drive! It was among the golf course homes for sale in Panorama Village until we found it, negotiated a great price, and quickly completed the transaction. The new owners are now painting, cleaning, and moving in- and so happy to be living with a gorgeous view of the 5th hole!

It is truly a fulfilling task to welcome my clients home to a place where they will make beautiful memories and enjoy the comforts of home. I love my vocation as a REALTOR®!

If would like to learn more about homes for sale in Panorama Village – a place that offers quiet, small-town living and exceptional golf course lots and club house amenities – please contact me today to begin your search!

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“Love begins by taking care of the closest ones – the ones at home.” ~ Mother Teresa

27 Willow Run, The Woodlands, TX | 4 Bedroom Home with Pool Priced at $275,000

Take a Tour and Enjoy Light Refreshments! 27 Willow Run | Homes for Sale in Alden Bridge

Come visit this Open House in Alden Bridge tomorrow – it is an exceptional 4 bedroom member of the homes for sale with pool in The Woodlands TX, replete with interior and exterior features that enhance its appeal and complement the natural beauty and comfortable lifestyle of The Woodlands.

Just minutes from I-45, The Woodlands Mall, Market Street, and Lake Woodlands (view map)! Few places are more convenient for all of your needs. Nestled in a culdesac, this home is full of pleasant surprises! Consider the elegant balance: large formal living, dining, family, and game rooms encourage quality time and hospitality indoors, while the spacious fenced backyard area with patio, kids’ play house, and heated pool make the perfect destination and party spot on warm summer days!

This pool is sure to impress: turn on the color wheel and enjoy the waterfall as lights, sounds, and motions bring your pool to life! Relax on the sun deck and take it all in- or enjoy the view from the master suite!

There are so many details and updates to consider – I can’t fit them all in here, so please take a moment to stop by at the Open House this Saturday. You can also learn more online and view many more pictures: 27 Willow Run | Homes for Sale in Alden Bridge

Please contact me to schedule a private tour of 27 Willow Run and other homes for sale in The Woodlands.

This listing is presented courtesy of Teresa Sartin of Keller Williams Realty – The Woodlands.

The above photo shows the beautiful view that now greets my client Anna each day as she relaxes on her back patio or in her living room at 854 Lake View Dr.! A lease home on Lake Conroe is an exciting residence for those who love the open water- – and there lovely homes available for under $2,000/month.

Anna and I met recently at my church following her relocation to the Houston area from Hawaii. Hawaii is difficult to leave behind, she tells me, and water views were something she didn’t want to be without. We began searching for lake front homes for lease on Lake Conroe and visited several, but none could compare with the amenities and gorgeous view at 854 Lake View Dr., a listing held by a local Lake Conroe real estate broker. After negotiating a satisfactory lease, we went from signed contract to Anna’s move-in date in less than 1 week!

If you are searching for a Lake Conroe lease home with waterfront, please contact me today to begin your search!

2343 Hickory Hollow Ln., Spring, TX | 3 Bedroom Home, Nearly 1/2 Acre Lot $219,500

Take a Tour and Enjoy Light Refreshments! 2343 Hickory Hollow Ln. | Homes for Sale in Spring Forest

Are you a gardener? Do you love green space and life outside the city bustle? Looking for a backyard that can accommodate a pool and a play set? Seeking an affordable and attractive home for sale in Spring Forest to keep you approx. 10 minutes drive from Hardy Toll Road, I-45, and The Woodlands?

…This may be the home you are looking for! Location, outdoor space, interior elegance, and affordability all bring 2343 Hickory Hollow Ln. to the forefront of homes for sale in Spring TX!

Description on HAR.com (MLS #2476568): “Custom one story home nestled on a half acre lot in the neighborhood of Spring Forest consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, formal dining, study with french doors, huge front and fully fenced back yard with partial greenbelt. Meticulously maintained and many upgraded features that include granite in kitchen, art niches, covered back porch, storage building and custom built ins. Conveniently located to I-45, area shopping, and dining. Zoned for Oak Ridge Schools.”

A tour in person will capture the whole picture, so please take a moment to stop by at the Open House this Saturday. You can also learn more online and view many more pictures: 2343 Hickory Hollow Ln. | Homes for Sale in Spring Forest

Please contact me to schedule a private tour of 2343 Hickory Hollow Ln. and other homes for sale in Spring, TX.

This listing is presented courtesy of Teresa Sartin of Keller Williams Realty – The Woodlands.

Our Realtor Wanted Us to Lower the Price More & More – We Said “No more!”

Question: Should I Relist?

While browsing Trulia Q&A (I definitely need to do this more often- so many people needing help!), I came across a question posted in my area. Here’s a portion of this Seller’s question:

“Recently our home listing ended with the price being 10-15% lower than starting price, which we were told was fair market value, we personally thought we were a little low already. The realtor we used sold more high end updated new homes while our home is older and less updated. All that the realtor wanteed to do was have us lower the price more and more until we finally said no more. We want to relist it, but do not like the low price we ended at. Is it possible to relist for your old full price, or close to it, without it being stigmatized?”

Here’s my response- which I’m sharing because I think it might help other frustrated Sellers who happen across this blog! (And because I put too much effort into it to let it disappear, forgotten in cyber space!)

Dear John,

I can understand your concern and frustration! While lowering the price can have the effect of drawing more buyers, it’s definitely not the only way- and a skilled REALTOR® should be able to help you price your home correctly at the time of the initial listing. It may be that your home was priced too low, but lacked the effective marketing and proper exposure to attract Buyers!

The successful presentation of your home to Buyers is built on these three foundations:

• Price
• Condition
• Marketing

In consultation with your REALTOR®, you should receive valuable insights into the current market values in your neighborhood – this will aid you in determining a fair market price. You should be presented an in-depth Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), which will review similar properties to your own that are active on market, pending, or recently sold, in your neighborhood. Additionally, I provide an Absorption Rate, Activity Index, and Historical Data to give us the greatest level of insight into the market trends and values.

Your REALTOR® should also provide you insights into repairs, updates, and home staging that may be necessary to improve the Condition of the home. With recommendations for cost-effective projects, reputable contractors and a simple list of do-it-yourself home staging tips, I can provide my clients with a great deal of assistance in this area.

Finally, your REALTOR® should serve as your Marketing Expert. This includes providing your home the needed internet exposure through an MLS (such as HAR.com), the agent’s personal website, Trulia.com, and a host of other sites that will target prospective buyers seeking a home like yours. Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Blogging) are also essential marketing tools. At the local and community level – beyond the basic yard signage and flyers – your REALTOR® should be marketing your home to local brokers and agents who may have clients interested in your home. This can be done through an effective schedule of Open Houses. Your neighbors should also receive direct mail or a personal visit to inform them about your home.

These are all services that I provide my clients as their dedicated REALTOR® and their home’s professional Advocate. I would be honored to answer any more of your questions or give you further advice!

Sincerely,
David Companik, REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty – The Woodlands
(936)349-7075 | david@davidcompanik.com
Facebook.com/DavidCRealestate

27 Willow Run, The Woodlands, TX | 4 Bedroom Home with Pool Priced at $275,000

Take a Tour and Enjoy Light Refreshments! 27 Willow Run | Homes for Sale in Alden Bridge

Come visit this Open House in Alden Bridge tomorrow -  it is an exceptional 4 bedroom member of the homes for sale with pool in The Woodlands TX, replete with interior and exterior features that enhance its appeal and complement the natural beauty and comfortable lifestyle of The Woodlands.

Just minutes from I-45, The Woodlands Mall, Market Street, and Lake Woodlands (view map)! Few places are more convenient for all of your needs. Nestled in a culdesac, this home is full of pleasant surprises! Consider the elegant balance: large formal living, dining, family, and game rooms encourage quality time and hospitality indoors, while the spacious fenced backyard area with patio, kids’ play house, and heated pool make the perfect destination and party spot on warm summer days!

This pool is sure to impress: turn on the color wheel and enjoy the waterfall as lights, sounds, and motions bring your pool to life! Relax on the sun deck and take it all in- or enjoy the view from the master suite!

I am so proud to be hosting this Open House in The Woodlands and opening the door to home buyers who will doubtless be as impressed as I am with this recent listing!

There are so many details and updates to consider – I can’t fit them all in here, so please take a moment to stop by at the Open House this Saturday. You can also learn more online and view many more pictures: 27 Willow Run | Homes for Sale in Alden Bridge

Please contact me to schedule a private tour of 27 Willow Run and other homes for sale in The Woodlands.

This listing is presented courtesy of Teresa Sartin of Keller Williams Realty – The Woodlands.