Top 5 Things About Grayson Lakes: High performing schools Nearby shopping Lower property taxes Waterfront homes available Not located in a high-risk flood zone  DescriptionGrayson Lakes Katy is located on the far-west side of Katy in Fort Bend County…close to the I10. Primarily built in the mid-2000s, most of the HOMES homes (approx.) in this neighborhood are 300+ are Traditional in style. On average, these homes are two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 2+ baths, and approximately 3400sf with 2-car garages, and a median lot size of 12,000sf.This neighborhood was designed around a small lake…so waterfront homes are available. Grayson Lakes Katy features a community clubhouse, a playground, swimming pool, and tennis courts.– Written by Sheila Cox, Katy real estate area expertView Video Tour o... 04/23/2020

Top 8 Things About Grand Lakes: Convenient location High performing schools Nearby shopping Neighborhood amenities Lower property taxes Beautiful neighborhood with lakes and mature trees Dog park Community Garden  DescriptionGrand Lakes  is located on the east side of Katy in Fort Bend County…close to Grand Parkway and Westpark Tollway.Primarily built from 1998 to 2008, most of the 2700+ homes (approx.) in this neighborhood are Traditional or Colonial in style. On average, these homes are two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and approximately 3500sf with 2-car garages, and a median lot size of 9000+sf.This upscale neighborhood features multiple lakes so water view homes are available. Grand Lakes Katy has an interesting four-square design in which the various sections (Phase 1, 2, ... 04/22/2020

Top 6 Things About Firethorne: Good schools (Lamar Consolidated ISD) Affordable prices Neighborhood amenities New construction homes available Energy-efficient homes available Not located in a high-risk flood zone  DescriptionFirethorne is located on the far-west side of Katy in Fort Bend County…close to I10 and FM1463. Primarily built since 2008, most of the 1700+ homes (approx.) in this neighborhood are Traditional in style. On average, these homes are two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 2+ baths, and approximately 3300sf with 2-car garages. This newish neighborhood does not have mature trees but it does have a community clubhouse with fitness center, multiple playgrounds, two swimming pools, tennis courts, walking trails, and sports fields. View Video Tour of Firethorne!  What I Like Ab... 04/21/2020

 Top 7 Things About Falcon Point: Convenient location High performing schools Affordable prices Nearby shopping Golfcourse homes available Lower property taxes Not in high-risk flood zone  DescriptionFalcon Point Katy is located on the west side of Katy TX 77494 in Fort Bend County…close to the southwest corner of Grand Parkway and I10.Primarily built in the late 1990s, most of the 500+ homes (approx.) in this neighborhood are Traditional in style and many are located on the Falcon Point Golf Course. On average, these homes are two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 2+ baths, and approximately 3200sf with 2-car garages, and a median lot size of 9300sf.Falcon Point Katy features a community clubhouse, swimming pool with water slide, and tennis courts.– Written by Sheila Cox, Katy real estate a... 04/20/2020

Top 6 Things About Churchill Farms: High performing schools Affordable prices Nearby shopping New construction homes available Energy-efficient homes available Not located in a high-risk flood zone DescriptionChurchill Farms is located on the far-west side of Katy in Fort Bend County, close to FM1464 and in between I10 and Westpark Tollway. It actually has a Fulshear, TX, address.Primarily built since 2013, most of the 300+ homes (approx.) in Churchill Farms  are Traditional in style. On average, these homes are two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and approximately 3280sf with 2-car garages, and a median lot size of 7000sf. This newer neighborhood features a small lake and newly planted trees. Neighborhood amenities include a community clubhouse, a playground, and swimming pool.  ... 04/18/2020

Top 7 Things About Cinco Ranch: Convenient location High performing schools Wide range of prices Nearby shopping Fantastic neighborhood amenities Beautiful neighborhood with lakes and mature trees Not located in a high-risk flood zone  DescriptionCinco Ranch Katy TX, is a very large master-planned neighborhood that spreads across both the east and west sides of Katy’s Grand Parkway and across two ZIP Codes (77450 and 77494).Parts of Cinco Ranch are gated, on the Cinco Ranch Golf Course, or have water views. Whatever type of home you are looking for, you will probably be able to find it in this neighborhood! What’s more, most of the schools zoned to this neighborhood are high-performing schools. You can even buy a new construction home in the newest sections.In addition, Cinco Ranch is d... 04/17/2020

Top 6 Things About Cardiff Ranch: High performing schools Affordable prices Nearby shopping New construction homes available Energy-efficient homes available Not located in a high-risk flood zone  Description Cardiff Ranch is located on the far-west side of Katy in Fort Bend County, close to FM1464 and in between I10 and Westpark Tollway.Primarily built since 2010, most of the 230+ homes (approx.) in Cardiff Ranch are Traditional in style. On average, these homes are two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and approximately 3800sf with 2-car garages, and a median lot size of 7000sf. This newer neighborhood features a 13-acre lake and newly planted trees. Neighborhood amenities include a community clubhouse, a playground, swimming pool, and tennis courts.– Written by Sheila Cox, Katy r... 04/15/2020

Top 10 Things About Avalon Seven Meadows Convenient access to Grand Parkway and Westpark Tollway Zoned to high performing schools Nearby shopping Nice neighborhood amenities Lower property taxes Energy-efficient homes available Beautiful neighborhood with lake and golf course Prestigious neighborhood Gated community Not located in a high-risk flood zone Description Avalon Seven Meadows is located on the west side of Katy in Fort Bend County…close to the northwest corner of Grand Parkway and Westpark Tollway. Primarily built in the mid 2000s, most of the 296 homes (approx.) in Avalon Seven Meadows are Traditional or Mediterranean in style. On average, these homes are two-story homes with 4 bedrooms, 3+ baths, and approximately 4200sf with 2-car garages, and a median lot size of 11,000sf.... 04/14/2020

Katy neighborhoods are mostly master planned communities with tree-lined streets, parks, playgrounds, and community pools and tennis courts. Some Katy neighborhoods are divided into subdivisions, and each subdivision will have its own tax rate, school zone, and price range. But when searching for a home, it is best to focus on a neighborhood...not one of the 200+ subdivisions in Katy. The main Katy neighborhoods are shown below. You can click a neighborhood to see a complete description of it including maps, videos, photos, tax info, school ratings, and a list of Katy homes for sale in that neighborhood.»  View details about Katy TXKaty Neighborhoods Map  Guide to Katy’s Best Neighborhoods   Free 280+ page guide to help you  find the best Katy neighborhood for YOU! Includes charts and g... 04/13/2020

Veterans now have access to a new VA renovation loan to refurbish or remodel their homes.  This loan program is available for new home purchases as well as for remodeling homes currently owned by the veteran.  It is estimated that over 50% of homes nationally are 40 years or older, and in the current housing market many homes are in need of updating, addressing deferred maintenance, or improving the energy efficiency of homes to lower utility costs.VA loan benefits include the following unique advantages:  a.  up to 100% financing, b.  no mortgage insurance, c.  up to $ 35,000 in renovation funds escrowed, d.  all renovations must be completed within 60 days of closing, e.  you can close on a purchase or refinance in the “as is” condition, f. you can borrow against the future value of t... 03/09/2020

Veterans now have access to a new VA renovation loan to refurbish or remodel their homes.  This loan program is available for new home purchases as well as for remodeling homes currently owned by the veteran.  It is estimated that over 50% of homes nationally are 40 years or older, and in the current housing market many homes are in need of updating, addressing deferred maintenance, or improving the energy efficiency of homes to lower utility costs.VA loan benefits include the following unique advantages:  a.  up to 100% financing, b.  no mortgage insurance, c.  up to $ 35,000 in renovation funds escrowed, d.  all renovations must be completed within 60 days of closing, e.  you can close on a purchase or refinance in the “as is” condition, f. you can borrow against the future value of t... 02/27/2020

Being a First Time Homebuyer in Katy TX makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renew.Buying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! The benefits of being a First Time Homebuyer in Katy TX greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:          Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in value the older t... 02/04/2020

The benefits of a preapproval (not prequalification) for Home Loans in Katy Texas. Many consumers are not informed on the proper way for buying a home. No question, this is a big decision, and one that can be either immensely stressful- or immensely enjoyable- depending on how you go about the home buying process of Home Loans in Katy Texas and the surrounding areas. The key is to take the proper steps to educate yourself on your buying power, initial investment, and taking some time to think about your lifestyle choices. This article will cover all of these.   Education   The steps necessary to purchasing a home in Katy, Texas starts with getting pre-approved for your home loan. Notice we did not say get prequalified- in today’s world a prequalification is not meaningful. You should ch... 10/22/2019

Being a First Time Homebuyer in Katy Texas makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renew.Buying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! The benefits of being a First Time Homebuyer in Katy Texas greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:          Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in value the o... 10/03/2019

Marcello Lakes is a waterfront community located in the Northwest section of Katy in the 77493 zip code. Every lot in the community backs up to a lake that winds throughout the homes in the neighborhood.Each home can have a private dock, and electric-powered or solar-powered water vehicles are allowed on the Lakes. The lake is stocked, but is in early stages of population, so right now fishing within the subdivision is catch and release. Eventually, fishing will be allowed, and each home will be able to keep a certain amount of fish caught.The thing that makes Marcello Lakes somewhat unique is its price point. Most lakefront communities in the Katy area - such as Lakes of Katy and August Lakes - have significantly higher than average price tags. Homes in Marcello Lakes start in the high... 09/22/2019

When GreatSchools.org pushed their updated rankings out at the end of 2018, I noticed the jump in Taylor High School's ranking. I own several rental properties in the Memorial Parkway neighborhood, which is zoned to Taylor, and the subdivision has seen some higher than average appreciation over the last 18 months than Katy overall has.  So I decided to dig a little bit deeper into the overall high school rankings for Katy ISD. While Greatschools.org does not keep the previous rankings of the schools in an archive, I was able to use the Wayback Machine to view the profile pages for each school in the past.  All of the below rankings were updated October 2018.  KISD High School Current Rating as of October 2018 Seven Lakes High School 10/10  Cinco Ranch High School 9/10  Tompkins High Sch... 01/13/2019

WWW.KatyHomesForSale1218WildwoodLn.ComDID NOT FLOOD IN HARVEY - Impressive 3-car garage Semi-Custom home in Woodcreek Reserve Master Planned Community. Community attractions include Olympic Size Swimming Pool & Tennis Courts. In acclaimed Katy ISD, located walking distance to elementary & JR high schools. Exquisite architectural design! Home boasts a gated porte-cochere & covered patio with outdoor speakers for friendly gatherings. High ceilings & an open concept floor plan connect kitchen, formal dining, breakfast & family rooms flawlessly, all with wood tile flooring. A/C upstairs & dishwasher updated 5/2018. Carefully selected accent colors gives a vivid welcoming ambience. Master down, and Office/Study also on first floor. The kitchen is equipped with gas cooktop, island, built-in w... 01/07/2019

The benefits of a preapproval (not prequalification) for Katy TX Home Loans. Many consumers are not informed on the proper way for buying a home. No question, this is a big decision, and one that can be either immensely stressful- or immensely enjoyable- depending on how you go about the home buying process of Katy TX Home Loans and the surrounding areas. The key is to take the proper steps to educate yourself on your buying power, initial investment, and taking some time to think about your lifestyle choices. This article will cover all of these.   Education   The steps necessary to purchasing a home in Katy, Texas starts with getting pre-approved for your home loan. Notice we did not say get prequalified- in today’s world a prequalification is not meaningful. You should choose a mortg... 10/25/2018

How do you like your steak?I receive many questions about real estate every month, and I’m always happy to answer them. Sometimes, I’ll get a question that's relevant to a large group of people, and in those cases I like to share the answer with all of my readers. Feel free to send your own questions! If I publish yours, you’ll receive a gift card for Fleming’s Streak House as my way of saying thanks!Asking a question is easy! Just visit DaleRoss.com and click on “Contact Me” or call 281-599-6575.This month’s question was sent in by Rachel. Thank you Rachel! Enjoy your steak!Question:I was recently divorced and my husband gave me a Quitclaim Deed. I have never heard of this type if deed. Is it a good deed?Answer: Hi Rachel,There are three types of deeds in Texas; General Warranty Deed, ... 09/12/2018

I pulled a few interesting screenshots of the data from my full post on this topic here. If you're a Katy Realtor, you really should check it out, and see all of the additional statistical data it contains surrounding days on market in Katy, Texas.  Katy Median Days on Market By House Price Point  Median DOM - Katy & KatyISD vs. Katy & Another ISD As Katy real estate agents know, not every home with a Katy postal address is zoned to Katy ISD. Check out how being zoned to different school districts in the same town affects DOM.  Katy vs. Surrounding Areas by Median DOM  You'll find the full data and information sources used for these charts here.   08/13/2018