Featuring the Homes, Communities, People,
Businesses, Professionals, and Lifestyles of
Fort Bend County and Sugar Land Texas Since 1987
Fort Bend Lifestyles & Homes March 2010
The “Hooke’d” On Real Estate Team
Sylvia HookeKeller Williams Realty
Values in Fort Bend remain relatively stable and will continue as long as
inventory of unsold homes doesn
’t increase substantially. Market statistics are skewed by the impact of Ike and
various government programs being offered to buyers. A huge wave of buyers is
expected during the first four months of 2010 that must be under contract by
April 30 and close by June 30 to receive the first time home buyer credit of up
to $8,000 and up to $6,500 for repeat buyers. The market is not immune to the
challenges presented due to stricter mortgage under-writing requirements,
foreclosures, appraisal issues, job losses, etc. However, with the exception of
the depressed high-end markets, year end statistics for 2010 will likely be
even with 2009.
Call The “Hooke’d” on Real Estate Team, with over 28 years of combined experience, to make sure
you get the expertise to handle your sale or purchase in these challenging
times.
281-565-0964
Vintage Community with Easy Access
Quail Valley
Located in the heart of Missouri City, Quail Valley is an easy access
neighborhood that is home to the newly renovated Quail Valley Golf Courses,
which features 36 holes of championship golf. The El Dorado course was just
named
“one of the best municipals in the Houston area” by Avid Golfer Magazine, February 2010.
Affordable custom built homes are located in quiet neighborhoods with tree-lined
streets and mature landscaping all nestled among the golf courses, lakes and
greenbelts.
Multiple city parks, premier retail and restaurants surround this neighborhood
that shares a zip code with Sienna and Riverstone. This vintage community is
part of the Fort Bend Independent School District.
the Country Is Different — Not Difficult
Capital Farm Credit
Financing a home in the country is different than financing one in the city. To
understand those differences and ease the process, it helps to use a local
lender, like Capital Farm Credit, the state
’s largest rural lender.
Capital Farm Credit offers loans for the purchase and refinancing of rural land
and country homes. Their staff knows the in
’s and out’s of building a house in the country. The cooperative also finances future home
sites, and can provide construction loans with a one-time close when it
’s time to build.
877-944-5500
Believe In Miracles - $16 Million Sold! Top Producer for 2009
Glory Crafts REMAX Heritage
Proven Results! – If you are looking for an experienced Realtor who can get the job done, choose
Glory Crafts. She was just awarded RE/MAX Heritage Top Producer for 2009. When
asked how the economy has affected home sales, Glory
’s response is “I don’t listen to the economy, I listen to what God says.” As a result she SOLD $16 Million in 2009. She believes in building long-term
relationships with her clients, which become part of
“The Crowning Glory Team.” Her passion for excellence has resulted in Hall of Fame status with RE/MAX and
is a Certified Luxury Home Specialist, which puts her in the top 1% of
realtors. Glory has a strong faith in God,which she believes is the secret to
her success in life as well as business. A First Colony resident for over 25
years, she believes in giving back and donates money from each home SOLD to The
Children
’s Miracle Network.
832-265 SELL (7355)
The Numbers, Star Ranking and Awards = PROVEN RESULTS
NANCY BENEVIDESRe/Max Southwest
Nancy Benevides SOLD over a million dollars a month in 2009 (15+ million). She
recently achieved The RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award in a record 4-year time frame
and achieved Platinum status for her production in 2009. Her proudest
achievement is her 5 Star ranking from Houston Association of Realtors (out of
5 stars) This is a client survey submitted from Nancy
’s previous buyers and sellers that covers her professionalism, expertise and
service.
Nancy has a marketing degree and recent certifications in distressed properties
and luxury homes sales to cater to the entire real estate market. Call Nancy
for your next real estate transaction to confirm what her previous clients
already know....PROVEN RESULTS WITH NANCY BENEVIDES! 713-203-9975
No. 1 In Service and Production
Terri Kurkjian Re/Max Southwest
If you are looking for the TOP OF THE LINE in CLIENT SATISFACTION, look no
further.
Terri Kurkjian dedicates herself to doing a superior job throughout each and
every real estate transaction.
She prides herself in caring for her clients long after their closings. When you
hire Terri, you can be assured that she will become part of YOUR TEAM and work
extra hard to make sure that YOU ARE SATISFIED!
In 2009, Terri closed over $17 million in transactions. She is once again in the
Top 20 of individual RE/MAX agents in the state of Texas. She attributes her
success to her genuine caring for each and every client.
For SUPERB SERVICE, call Terri Kurkjian at
713-582-7911.
Exceptional Service – Extraordinary Savings
Diana Miller and Connie Chan
Fort Bend Homes
Diana and Connie have led the marketplace in offering the most competitive real
estate fees in the area. Their innovative FULL SERVICE listing program has
allowed home sellers to sell for as low as a 1 percent REALTOR
® commission. Home buyers can also save by receiving up to 2 percent of the
purchase price of the home as a commission rebate. Whether you
’re selling or buying, this innovative program can save you thousands.
281-980-3390
Professional Approach Since 1978
Susan Friedman, CRS
Fort Bend Real Estate Corporation
Susan Friedman, CRS, has been a licensed Realtor since 1978. Clients appreciate
her sincere and professional approach as she works through each transaction.
Fort Bend Real Estate Corporation is a boutique real estate firm offering
residential brokerage, investment and consulting services. Since 1974, they
have provided clients in Fort Bend, Harris and surrounding counties with
exceptional personalized service. FBRE combines an unparalleled level of
customized service with leading marketing and networking strategies. When
buying, selling or leasing a home, they offer specialized services throughout
the greater Houston area. They also provide residential management and
consulting services, including lease vs. sell analysis.
New Models and Open Homes in March
Riverstone
Visit Riverstone today to experience luxurious resort-style living in the heart
of Fort Bend County and tour open homes throughout the month of March.
Master-planned for 6,000 homes over the next eight years, Riverstone is
designed for premier amenities including over 250 acres of lakes and 500 acres
of open space and parklands.
Offering some of Houston’s most discriminating builders with a variety of housing styles including
townhomes, single-family homes, luxury patio homes and custom homes priced from
the $200s to the many millions and homesites as large as a half-acre.
Riverstone
’s main entrance is located on Highway 6 just three miles south of U.S. 59. To
learn more about the luxury waterside community, access
www.Riverstone.com.
Homebuyer Tax Credit for Firethorne First-Time and
Move-Up Buyers
firethorne
There are many reasons to call Firethorne home, including the Homebuyer Tax
Credit worth up to $8,000 for first-time buyers and $6,500 for move-up buyers
(through April 30).
Enjoy home options from the area’s finest builders, living in two of the state’s premier school districts, the sunset over Lake Firethorne and easy access to
an abundance of shopping and dining.
Located 15 miles west of Houston’s Energy Corridor, Firethorne offers 150 acres of parks and recreational
amenities, a 12-acre lake with greenbelt, and more. It
’s where the vibrancy of West Houston meets the small-town charm of
Katy/Fulshear. 281-395-1440.
Fort Bend / Sugar Land Best Place to Call Home
Aida Younis, MBA, CRS, GRI
Re/Max Southwest
Good schools, good master-planned communities and a good mobility plan in place
has provided quality growth in the past as well as in the future.
Aida Younis has enjoyed a successful real estate career in the Fort Bend/Sugar
Land area for more than 25 years, and has been included in the list of Top 25
Real Estate Professionals in the
Houston Business Journal for many years.
Positive thinking, innovative marketing solutions, knowledge and service are the
keys to positive results. Over the years, satisfied clients have given
referrals for new homes as well as for resale homes.
“Love to call Sugar Land / Fort Bend Home!”
Knowledge, Professionalism and Positive Attitude. Call Aida Younis, 713-857-9156.
Outstanding Service – Outstanding Results
Re/Max Southwest
RE/MAX Southwest has been serving Fort Bend and Houston for the past 25 years.
Their outstanding realtors have received numerous awards for being among the
top producers in the area. Many of these agents average over 20 years in
experience giving outstanding service. RE/MAX Southwest has been rewarded for
being number one numerous occasions.
RE/MAX Southwest has always been a leader in marketing, real estate technology,
buyer representation, relocation, distressed and foreclosed properties. RE/MAX
has a 37% market share for listings sold
—well beyond their competitors. As they enter the new decade, RE/MAX Southwest is
still here to serve their clients and customers with
“Outstanding Service” to produce “Outstanding Results.”
281-491-1776
Fort Bend Publishing Group 2008
