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Posted on May 25, 2010 | Tagged in: education
This August, when school begins for students in the Dickinson Independent School District, a number of elementary school age students in the Trails at Bay Colony will attend the district’s newest elementary school – Calder Road Elementary School.
Located at 6511 Calder Road, the highly anticipated school will serve students in grades Pre-K through fourth. The school offers state of the art features and a plan that includes more than 102,000 square feet.
A dedication for the new school is scheduled for Tuesday, August 10 and pre-registration begins on August 11 and continues until August 13. Parent orientation is scheduled for August 16-17.
Posted on May 25, 2010 | Tagged in: Untagged
Homeownership has so many advantages – from the benefits received at income tax time to the joy and pride that comes with home ownership. In Houston, new homes are among the most appealing and affordable in the nation which is why Houston is an industry leader in new home sales and construction.
A new home offers so many more advantages than most home shoppers even realize. Here are just a few to consider:
- Everything in the new home is new, so there are no worries about expensive repairs such as the roof, foundation, etc. New homes include a builder warranty, and there are also usually warranties for new appliances and systems (such as air conditioning).
- Most home builders can help buyers offer assistance or incentives with down payments and closing costs and in some cases, options.
- Today’s new homes have the latest energy-saving features, including insulation, double-paned windows and high-efficiency air conditioners. They use much less energy than older homes, and that can mean big savings on utility bills for your new home in Houston, Texas.
- A new home offers buyers the opportunity to personalize or make the home a reflection of his or her tastes and style. New-home buyers can make choices on their elevation and inside, in areas that include flooring, countertops, cabinets, and pain color. Builders also offer an impressive list of options that enable buyers to further personalize their home as their budget permits. These options can vary from design and decorator options to changes to the floor plan, such as adding optional rooms.
- Upgrades or options added to a new home can often be included in the mortgage loan, saving the buyer a lot of up front out of pocket expenses.
- New homes offer floor plans that reflect what buyers of today want- such as energy efficiency, open living areas, spacious kitchens, large closets, abundant storage, etc.
- Today’s experienced builders and developers will build in communities that are regulated by strict deed restrictions, offering new-home buyers the peace of mind that their home and community will maintain their integrity for years into the future.
Posted on May 25, 2010 | Tagged in: Untagged
Buying a new home is always exciting – especially when it’s your first home. After all of the preparation, financing and moving plans, the next step is deciding what to purchase for your new home.
First, consider the outside of your home – now you have a yard. As wonderful as that is, your are still responsible for taking care of that yard and unless you have budgeted to pay someone to mow it regularly, you need to consider investing in a lawnmower. Now is a great time of year to comparison shop for lawn equipment, as retailers prepare for the busy spring season. Other gardening supplies to have on hand include a sprinkler, push broom and weed whacker.
The same holds true for appliances. While many new and resale homes may come with a washer, dryer and refrigerator, many do not. Again, spend some time comparing prices for all of these items or consider spending a weekend shopping at garage sales or moving sales.
Posted on May 25, 2010 | Tagged in: Untagged
Moving into a planned community by an experienced developer offers many advantages to residents. Among those benefits are Home Owner Associations or Community Associations, commonly referred to as HOAs or CAs. These organizations are an important a part of community life in Texas.
Most planned communities have a homeowners association or HOA that is created to preserve the integrity of a community and help to maintain its long-term value.
A homeowners' association a legal entity created by a real estate developer for the purpose of developing, managing and selling a development of homes. It allows the developer to exit financial and legal responsibility of the community, typically by transferring ownership of the association to the homeowners after selling a predetermined number of lots.
