The Woodlands Real Estate Blog - Luis Tamborrel

The Meadows at Imperial Oaks

As it’s been previously announced The Meadows at Imperial Oaks is one of the latest communities in Houston. The 400-acre community is located north Houston, in unincorporated Montgomery County, and 5 miles northeast of the new Exxon Mobil Corp. campus.

The developer behind The Meadows at Imperial Oaks is McGuyer Homebuilders Inc., which has partnered with other five builders to start construction of the first 170 homes of about 1,200 homes in the neighborhood. Among the homebuilders that are currently working with the Houston-based homebuilders are Ashton Woods Homes, Coventry Homes and J. Patrick Holmes.

Model home construction is slated to begin in a few weeks.They are also planning on starting new facilities such as a community recreation…

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Aplicants Boom in Houston Schools

We shouldn’t deny that energy industry has helped to boost population increase in Houston area - there has been an increasing of well-paying jobs which make several families decide to relocate in our city. Moving to another city implies not only looking for a home - families have to search the best school option for their children.

Lisa Darling, the new headmaster at Houston’s Awty International School, has said that the school just had 1,200 applicants for 150 spots available so they have wait-list in all grades. She has also recognized that demand has been increasing lately.

Awty is a K-12 private school where tuition ranges from $16,000 to $22,000 a year. It has just opened its $5 million lower school addition on April 14. This new…

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Brand-new The Woodlands-alike community in Houston: The Groves

The Woodlands is one of the most desired master-planned communities for all those homebuyers who are interested in calling Houston home. So that is the reason the community is one of the most populated ones in the area. But if you are looking for a neighborhood alike you will surely consider The Groves as your best option.

Located Northeast Houston, 25 minutes away from Downtown Houston, The Groves is a nestled-community underway which is intended to compete with The Woodlands - The Groves is located southeast of the community.

What is the builder behind the brand-new community in Houston? The North Carolina-based Crescent Communities. This is their first housing project in Houston. They have announced their commit in building neighborhoods…

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New luxury community in Houston to be developed by McVaugh Custom Homes

McVaugh Custom homes has just broken ground on a new modern luxury community in Houston, located in the city’s Westchase district. This new gated community, Royal Oaks Courtyard Villas, is located next to the Royal Oak Country Club.

The home builder is currently building six model homes and six spec homes. The first phase of homes is expected to be completed later this year. There are plans to build 80 modern-style homes, ranging in size from 2,500 square feet to 3,200 square feet. Prices will range from the $400’s to the $700’s.

The floor plans, which features tall ceilings, open spaces and clean lines were designed by California architect Danielian Associates. The homes will also feature German-made Eggersmann and Miele kitchen appliances and…

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High speed train between Houston and Dallas project under development

The high speed train from Houston to Dallas is one step closer of becoming a reality. This could mean that a 4-5 hour drive between the two metro areas could be reduced to a 90-minute train ride.

Texas Central High Speed Railway is the company behind this project, partnering with Central Japan Railway for this undertaking. The Japanese company has experience in working without help from taxes, which is something Texas Central wants to do, according to Robert Eckles, president of the company.

The Federal Railroad Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation have begun work on an environmental impact statement for this proposed 240-mile high-speed rail system.

Depending on how long the environmental process takes, Eckels said the…

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Enclave at Westview: new luxury community in Houston near Memorial

One of the most exclusive zones in Houston just witnessed the groundbreaking of a brand-new community near Memorial.

Enclave at Westview will be a 1-acre gated community located near the intersection of Campbell Road and Westview Drive, and it’s developed by McGuyer Homebuilders Inc., a Houston-based homebuilder.

Ranked as the 2 HBJ’s Largest Houston-Area Homebuilders List No. 2 in 2013, McGuyer Homebuilders Inc. offers homes under three brands: Coventry Homes, Plantation Homes and Wilshire Homes. Coventry is the one which will construct homes at Enclave at Westview.

Six homes at Enclave at Westview will be built within the 1-acre area beginning at the end of the year, prices starting from $750,000. Presales for all interested will begin in…

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East Shore Place in The Woodlands breaks ground

The development company Wulfe & Company Inc. has just broken ground on Phase 1 of East Shore Place, a new shopping center which will be located on East Shore, the “garden district” of Town Center The Woodlands, on the northwest corner of Grogan’s Mill and East Shore Drive.

East Shore is one of the most popular neighborhoods in The Woodlands, with over 2,000 residences at or near completion. It is located next to Town Center, which gives it quick access to headquarters of companies such as Anadarko, US Oncology, Chicago Bridge and Iron, and Huntsman.

East Shore Place, an upscale 3.44-acre center, will feature 18,280 square feet of ground floor retail and 23,000 square feet of second story Class A office space. The Phase I of East Shore Place will…

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Houston Real Estate Market Report | July 2014

July was yet another positive month for the Houston real estate market, there were positive sales, prices went up and there was a slight growth in the supply of homes. The sales volume reached the highest monthly total ever recorded.

The housing inventory has recovered, after the 40-year lows earlier this year, reaching in July a three-months supply, thanks to a consecutive growth during the past three months. Prices also reached a new high for a July, but were still lower than June all-time record highs. Sales priced between $250,000 and the millions. The number of days in the market for listings fell to a record low of 45.

Sales of single-family homes totaled 7,769 units, which is 1% more compared to July 2013, which also represents a record…

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Maravilla Court in Spring Branch | New luxury community in Houston

Home builders such as Butler Brothers Construction Corp. are currently appearing on the scene. Companies like Butler Brothers have shown interest in providing excellent home options for families looking for a home in a brand-new community. 

New luxury gated communities are currently being planned - one of them is Maravilla Court by Butler Brothers in the Spring Branch community, which is situated in west-northwest Harris County. Located at 1717 Pine Chase Dive, near the intersection of Long Point Road and Wirt Road, Maravilla Court in Spring Branch will be an exclusive community where its residents will enjoy of safety, green spaces, luxury access of the inner loop and lavish amenities.

Announced last August 5, Maravilla Court in Spring Branch…

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Darling Homes patio homes in Sugar Land, Tx

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Home builder Darling Homes has announced a new collection of patio homes at the Imperial Development in Sugar Land, Texas. Prices will start at $550,000. This 716-acre lakeside community is located at Texas 6 and U.S. 90A. Seven floor plans will be offered.

Homes will features a Mediterranean building style, with covered porches and grand master suites. You will find residences with sizes ranging from 2,600 square feet up to 3,800 square feet. They will also offer up to three bathrooms and bathrooms, along with plenty of entertaining spaces and optional outdoor living spaces.

“We’re excited to be able to offer our patio collection at Imperial,” Scott Sim, vice president of sales and marketing for Darling Homes’ Houston…

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