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By Sheila Cox, Author, Trainer, and Five-Star Real Estate Agent
(Agent Success Builder)
Top 9 Things About Cross Creek Ranch: High performing schools Neighborhood amenities New construction homes available Beautiful neighborhood with lakes and mature trees Energy-efficient homes available Dog park Eco-friendly design of neighborhood with abundant wild life Not located in a high-risk flood zone Water park with 140-ft water slide  DescriptionCross Creek Ranch, is located on the far-west side of Katy in Fort Bend County…close to FM1093 (Westpark Tollway). In fact, Cross Creek Ranch is actually located in Fulshear TX 77441, but since the east side of the neighborhood is zoned to Katy ISD, it is included as a Katy neighborhood. The west side of the neighborhood is zoned to the Lamar Consolidated ISD school district.Primarily built since 2007, most of the 1200+ homes (approx.) i...
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By Sheila Cox, Author, Trainer, and Five-Star Real Estate Agent
(Agent Success Builder)
Cross Creek Ranch, Fulshear TX, is located on the far-west side of Katy in Fort Bend County…close to FM1093 (Westpark Tollway). In fact, Cross Creek Ranch is actually located in Fulshear TX 77441, but since the east side of the neighborhood is zoned to Katy ISD, it is included as a Katy neighborhood. The west side of the neighborhood is zoned to the Lamar Consolidated ISD school district. Primarily built since 2007, most of the 1200+ homes (approx.) in Cross Creek Ranch are Traditional in style. On average, these homes are two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and over 3000sf with 2-car garages. This eco-friendly neighborhood has natural habitats for Texas birds and wildlife including a 50-acre “polishing pond.” There are miles of hike/bike trails (see map) winding through the neig...
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By Sheila Cox, Author, Trainer, and Five-Star Real Estate Agent
(Agent Success Builder)
The average price in Cross Creek Ranch (Fulshear/Katy TX) has fluctuated between 2014 and 2018...see the graph below. The current average sales price for Sold homes in Cross Creek Ranch, as of April 2018, is now $434,444 (according to the MLS). Keep in mind that this number fluctuates, depending on the current sales data.   If you would like detailed information on this neighborhood, including months of inventory, demographics, school ratings, photos of amenities, HOA fees, property taxes, and a current list of Cross Creek Ranch homes for sale, then go to my detailed Cross Creek Ranch description. More info: Katy TX Katy homes for sale Katy neighborhoods Katy vs Sugar Land Guide to the best Katy neighborhoods  
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Katy Community Chip Clinic in Fulshear TX On Saturday March 25, 2017 Katy Community Chip Clinic of the Greater Houston area will be holding a microchip event from 9 AM to 1PM. The cost is a very nominal amount of $5 per dog or cat. Trust me as this is a very inexpensive fee. There is a 2 pet limit unless pre-approved for more. The chipping event is being held at Fulshear Farmer’s Market being at Bois D’Arc and FM 1093. This event is for personal pets only. You must bring a copy of pet’s rabies vaccine certificate.   Microchipping helps to save a pet’s life  as it provides a means to make a call home from a shelter or Vet’s office if your pet is lost, stolen , or ran away.  Frankly all pet’s should be chipped, have collars, identification tag(s) and be registered with the local county or...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
World of Bats Talk at Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Library Fort Bend County Library named Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch will host a talk titled “The World of Bats “ on Monday October 17, 2016 starting at 6 PM. This Branch library is located at 8100 FM 359 South in Fulshear TX. If you take FM 1093 west from Highway 99 in Katy you will arrive in Fulshear TX . This about a 10 mile drive and will take you less than 20 minutes in non-rush hour traffic. Certified Texas Master Naturalist, Kristine Rivers, will discuss in her talk various bats that live in the Houston and surrounding areas. She will cover the common misconceptions and ideas about bats. She will cover all about bats environmental impact that these mammals have in the local area. Tips will be provided to attract bats to one’s...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Fulshear Run Hosting First Farm & Vineyard Faire October 8, 2016 The Fulshear Run community is hosting the first Farm & Vineyard Faire on Saturday October 8, 2016 from 2 PM until 5 PM. This event is being billed as one for lovers of food and wine. Attendees will get to enjoy tasty fare, fine wines and locally produced craft beers. Several Top rated Chefs will be presenting unique tastings of their gourmet foods which are prepared with only the freshest ingredients.  Excellent wines and craft beers will be paired with the food selections. In addition there will be cooking demonstrations, entertainment for adults and children and various seminars.  The address is 9035 Bois D’Arc Lane Fulshear TX. in Fulshear Run. Fulshear is west of Katy off of FM 1093 and west of FM 1463.  Ticket prices ...
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(www.DaveYourMortgageGuy.com - Legend Lending)
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Stars and Stripes Celebration at Cross Creek Ranch  Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear will celebrate the birth of American on July 2, 2016 with lots of fun and fireworks display. The celebration will be held on Saturday July 2, 2016 and begins at 6 PM and will last till about 9:30 PM. It will be held at at the Big Hill in the neighborhood at 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane.  This no fee event will feature a variety of fun activities including a dunking booth, a pie-eating contest, face painting, and a bounce house. Music will be played by the Grateful Geezers who are a Houston favorite group. They will rock the house with blues, R&B, rock and jazz tunes.  Around 9:15 PM Sky Wonder Pyrotechnics will light up the night sky with some wonderful Fireworks, This is a Family friendly event and everyone...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Italian Maid Cafe in Cross Creek Ranch Offers Live Music Summer 2016 The Italian Maid Cafe located inside Cross Creek Ranch neighborhood  Fulshear TX will be hosting a monthly summer series of live musical performances one each month. The performance starts at 5 PM and lasts until 7:30 PM. The cafe has offered this live music summer concert series during summer 2015. On Saturday June 25, 2016 guitarist Brian Rutledge will perform; on Saturday July 23, 2016 Blues musician Randy Burns  provides the entertainment and on Saturday August 6, 2016 guitarist/vocalist Dave Miley entertains  at the Cafe .  The Italian Maid Cafe is located at 6450 Cross Creek Bend Blvd which adjacent to the Community Center. Cross Creek Ranch is close to Katy and can be reached by heading west on FM 1093 from High...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Good News for Katy Drivers - Extension of Westpark and FM 1093 has Started  On February 29, 2016 Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation, Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and Fort Bend County gathered for the long awaited groundbreaking of FM 1093 and Westpark Tollway extension. Numerous local Katy/ Fulshear residents will say “Finally”.  Phase 1 of this project includes 4.12 miles of FM 1093 extension and about 2.5 miles of the Westpark Tollway which will extend the Tollway from Highway 99 to FM 1463.  Phase 1 estimated completion is planned for February 2018. No worries road construction completion dates in Texas are always incorrect and actual completion will probably be several months late.  Phase 2 involves 4.15 miles from FM 1463 to James Lane. The bid is schedul...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Discover Adult Coloring at Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Library  The Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library will host a special program titled “Discover Adult Coloring”  on Monday January 11, 2016. The event starts at 6:30 PM and will end about 7:30 PM. Attendees will learn all about one of the newest trends in relaxation and stress reduction techniques being Adult Coloring. Various studies have shown coloring has reduced heart rates and it is believed it will reduce blood pressure.Coloring is a means to exercise the brain. This no charge event will explore new coloring books which are available and will discuss different coloring media plus creating works of art through coloring.  You will enjoy very soothing music and refreshments during the program.  This unique program is for ind...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Inexpensive  Selling Tips to make Your Home Marketable in Katy Dec 2015 and 2016 Numerous times during the past years or any given year I have been asked is there anything I can do that is quick and easy and fairly inexpensive to make our home more attractive to potential buyers? The answer is yes and there will be some of these easy suggestions which will entail spending a little money but none of these should require a significant amount of cash. If the expense becomes large in terms of dollars and time then you should consider delaying the listing of your home until you have a professional fix these bigger issues.  I know virtually every Realtor has their very own list of these types of items. If your Realtor has a different list to follow then listen to your Realtor's advice unless ...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
H-E-B Grocery Company Buys Land in Cross Creek Ranch H-E-B announced they have purchased land within the Master Planned Community of Cross Creek Ranch for a brand new store. The recent purchase was for 27.89 acres located at the northwest corner of FM 1463 and Fulshear Bend Crossing. This has to be wonderful news to all the folks who live in the western part of Katy and in next door Fulshear TX. Cross Creek Ranch has a Fulshear mailing address. A major grocery store will be coming to their area and I am sure it will not come soon enough for  local residents.  H-E-B has not made any announcement as to when construction of this new store will commence.  Cross Creek Ranch is a 3,200 acre development project of Johnson Development. it is estimated about 200 acres are devoted to retail devel...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Hummingbird Program at Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Library  The Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library will host a very special Hummingbird program titled “Hummingbirds for You; The Joy of Hummingbirds in Your Yard”  on Monday August 31. 2015. The class starts at 6;30 PM and will end about 7:45 PM. Kathie Holder will present a talk all about Hummingbirds. Kathie is a birding enthusiast and probably expert. She will cover in her talk a general overview of Hummingbirds and most important how to attract these wonderful birds to your yard using both plants and birdfeeders.  Hummingbirds are starting their southerly migration to Central America and it is estimated 25 K Ruby-throated hummingbirds can potentially visit Fulshear and Katy area feeders now through the month of October.   This...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Cross Creek Ranch | Italian Maid Cafe | Live Music The Italian Maid Cafe located inside Cross Creek Ranch neighborhood  Fulshear TX will be hosting a series of live musical performances on the fourth Saturday of each month during the summer. The performance starts at 5 PM and lasts until 7:30 PM. The cafe has offered live music in the past but not a series of performances.  On Saturday June 27, 2015 Jazz guitarist Rom Ryan will perform; on Saturday July 25, 2015 pianist Jackson Ruett provides the entertainment and on Saturday August 22, 2015 Ed Manual returns to play at the Cafe but will be playing an alto saxophone.  The Italian Maid Cafe is located at 6450 Cross Creek Bend Blvd which adjacent to the Community Center. Cross Creek ranch is close to Katy and can be reached by heading wes...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Freedom Fest | July 4, 2015 | Fulshear TX Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce, The City of Fulshear and Houston Methodist West Hospital will be hosting the Fulshear Freedom Fest an Independence Day Celebration on Saturday July 4, 2015. The Fest begins at 5:30 PM and estimated end time is 9:30 PM. This event is being held in Downtown Fulshear. Fulshear is just west of Katy and can be easily and quickly reached by heading west on FM 1093 from Katy The evnt will include many fun things to experience such as a parade, live music, food, games, fireworks and a Wild West shootout reenactment. The live music will be provided by the Highwaymen Live. They will include special tribute songs from Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. The fireworks show will begin at approximately 9 PM. The ...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Cross Creek Ranch Fulshear TX | Current Market Conditions | 77441 | May 2015 Cross Creek Ranch is a Master Planned Community being developed by Johnson Development Corp. The neighborhood has numerous bike trails, greenbelts, lakes, hike and parks and open spaces sprinkled with facilities for fun, fitness and play are among the numerous excellent amenities which calls to those folks with active lifestyles to live in Cross Creek Ranch. This family oriented neighborhood is in Fulshear, Texas, just west of Katy and Houston in Fort Bend County, Cross Creek Ranch is served by the highly acclaimed Katy and Lamar Consolidated Independent School Districts. Cross Creek Ranch is located just west of the intersection of FM 1093 and FM 1463.   Several Premier home builders offer new homes featuring ...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Fulshear TX Art Walk | April 25, 2015 | Live Music | Wine TastingArts Fulshear non profit corporation along with Texas Commision on the Arts is holding its third annual Art Walk in Downtown Fulshear TX. on Saturday April 25, 2015. The fun begins at 12 noon and lasts until 5 PM. A live concert will be performed by Austin singer/songwriter Sara Hickman.  The theme this year is “ The Sweet Life”. The Art Walk will feature artwork and handcrafted items available for purchase.  Several excellent food trucks will be present and folks can enjot their good eats. Wine tasting from local vineyards is an option. The Vineyards include Saddlehorn and Pleasant Hill. A ticket for 5 tasting will be $23 in advance and $25 at the gate.   An art contest will be held for people ages 5 - 18 years old.   Art...
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By Robert Bob Gilbert, Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties)
Cross Creek Ranch Fulshear TX | Fest of Tails | April 11, 2015 Cross Creek Ranch in Fulshear TX is hosting its third annual “Fest of Tails” on Saturday April 11, 2015. The Fest will be centered on Kites and dog friendly activities which makes this event fairly unique. The concept is to celebrate the beginning of spring. The events will run from 11 AM until 4 PM. Organizers tell everyone to bring the family, a blanket and the their dog. All dogs have to be on a leash.  Professional Kite fliers from Kites Unlimited will launch giant sized kites in several different animal shapes  all having very long tails. Children attending are all encouraged to fly free kites The kites will be available as supplies last. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from several local vendors. The mai...
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By Mark Fuller
(The Fuller Team, SWRE)
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