HoustonRealtor

It looks better than it did in MLS. It's good to see that the owner didn't tear it down...it's hard to tell what will happen after a property that sits on the market for about 2 years. They didn't get anywhere near their initial $795,000 asking price. gwilson, Riverside Terrace is over off of MacGregor, east of 288. This house is at 3602 Parkwood if you want to pull up a map of the area. There are some great homes in there.

I remember seeing this one online in MLS several times, as it's been the most expensive home in MLS in The Woodlands. It was listed for 330 days, starting at $7,375,800 and ending at $6,950,000. It never sold. The listing said: Contemporary, European inspired sophistication, one of a kind water front property, stunning Lake Woodlands water views. Steel structure with 22 foot or higher ceilings, curved walls of glass, Incredible kitchen full of stainless steel appliances, Large sun decks & Private balcony's, Wine cellar (2800 Bottles), Movie Theatre, Gym, Spa, Sauna & Steam, Indoor Racquet Ball Ct, Creston & Lutron lighting & sound systems, Geo Thermal AC & Heat systems, Siematic cabinets, Icynene insulation. Here are the photos...

Good post. It definitely makes one begin to wonder...

Braeburn Valley is also in 77071. I have owned a home there and know some people that still do. Crime within the subdivision was not a big problem. Some of the major thoroughfares are less than desireable though. Fondren Southwest has a large population of orthodox Jews because of the synagogue(s) within walking distance.

Unfortunately, the previous listing, at $270,000, specifically stated that it was priced at lot value only. From two listings ago, in 2005: I think it's sealed bid because the city owns it. I think they have to sell it that way to ensure that everything is fair and legitimate. Otherwise an insider might get a real sweet deal on it.

JHC, here are some photos of your old house. They are from an MLS listing. The house is currently a rental. It leased for $900 in April 2007. Here is the listing info: Just minutes from the Texas Medical Center, downtown, and University of Houston. Convenient to bus lines. Hardwood floors, living, den, large back yard and spacious kitchen

Some new marketing material from HEB is attached. Sorry about the quality but I had to scan it in black & white at a lower resolution in order to get it under the 500k allowed here. They project an "early November" opening. Pearland_HEB_Plus.pdf

This home sold at $560,000 in Feb 2006 ($35,000 over asking price). It has been listed as a foreclosure since October 2006, starting at $399,900 and is now down to $274,900. It was pending from late July 2007 through late August 2007 but never closed.

I'm not sure, but I don't think it's an estate. I think that the property is just owned by a trust, and where there is a trust, there is a trustee.

True. The owners in most subdivisions think it's so easy to do, but in reality it's quite difficult to gate a community after the fact. Not only do they have the expense of buying the streets, but they have the expense/burden of maintaining the streets in the future. In my opinion, the largest negative aspect of CME is the noise from 290. I have shown homes in there and could hear it from inside the homes that were close to 290. The noise outside is ridiculous...there is nothing relaxing about the backyards.

Some pics from when it was sold in 2001. Listed at $995,000 and sold for $956,250.

I had to provide a copy to my State Farm agent before I could get the discount.

I don't have my policy info with me, but I don't think I pay anywhere near what some of you are paying. I had my builder supply me with a Form WPI-8 (Certificate of Compliance issued by Texas Department of Insurance, Property & Casualty Program - Windstorm Inspections). This certifies that my home was erected in accordance with building construction requirements for windstorm coverage. A home that is built to these standards is considered less of a risk and the premium is adjusted accordingly. You can search if your home is certified by visting the TDI website: CLICK HERE

It sounds like you've found yourself a pretty conservative agent. Don't let him/her talk you out of what you want, you'll regret it in the future. FYI - The listing in Woodridge Square is going to be amongst a large group of townhomes. I'm not saying that it's good or bad, I'm just letting you know. When Perry built the community a few years ago, they built mostly townhomes with a few single-family homes in the mix. Because it is the most expensive of the homes that you posted, you should know that the listing agent claims that the seller is firm on price. Considering most buyers want to negotiate, I think it's foolish for a seller to not leave a little bit of negotiating room in their list price. Many buyers are turned off by a "take it or leave it" price.

Not much, but a few pics below from a previous listing

It looks to me as though the previous owner was looking to make a fortune and kept the asking price well out of the reach of most home buyers. Here is the history from MLS, each time with a different listing agent: 3/26/02 to 7/13/02 - $780,000 asking price 9/17/02 to 11/22/02 - $659,000 asking price 2/18/03 to 6/30/03 - $629,000 asking price 7/19/03 to 6/30/04 - $589,000 asking price, sold for $515,000

Slade sold the house in June 2006 for $1.7M. Williams sold the house in May 2007 for $1.9M.

In a perfect world, perhaps. In reality, this may not be the case.

I agree NJ. I shop that Target frequently and bandanas over the face are definitely the exception, not the rule! When they become popular, I will start looking for another store...

Legally, ANY change to the contract should be initialed by all buyers and all sellers. As long as you have copies of the contract without the information filled in, you should be able to prove that the change was made after the fact. My only concern is that the agent can argue that he was the procuring cause of the sale since he spoke with you and met you at the property prior to you executing the contract. I could see that argument working and I don't necessarily have a problem with it. What I do have a problem with is him changing the contract and then threatening you. It makes all REALTORS look bad. Click here for info about procuing cause: http://homebuying.about.com/od/realestatea...curingcause.htm

Let's say you were going on the internet and wanted to find their website. You would type www. That alone will be enough to find what you are looking for. Also, the person a couple of us are referring to goes by a shortened version of his name. Short of providing a link, I think I've given you what you need to look it up.

It looks as though we are on the same page as to who the likely offending company is. It wouldn't surprise me if it was the owner of the company that actually created this mess. Although he is the owner, he is not the broker. Essentially that means that he is sponsored by one of his employees. He has quite a (bad) reputation in his market area.

I understood that it wasn't the West U agent that created this mess. The company I am thinking of is not part of a franchise, deals with lots of builders (mostly townhomes) and does lots of advertising and open houses. (That should help narrow down who the potential offender was!)

Based on what I've read, I now have a good idea of who the REALTOR in question may be, or at least which firm we're talking about. And if I'm right, he's got a long history of sketchy transactions and outright fraud. Those of us that are aware of what has happened figure that he will get what's coming to him someday. He's so arrogant that he won't even see it coming.