Mindy Schempf

13015 Marble Crest, Canyon Lakes Village

Brooke Howard referred her good friend, Mindy Schempf to me.   Mindy found a lovely Pulte home in Canyon Lakes Village, only minutes away from Brooke & Matt.  The home was built in 2004, had a island kitchen, 3 bedrooms, ceramic tile & wood flooring throughout.  It was the perfect size...and the perfect home! The original homeowner, Shawna, had been single when she purchased the home, and in 5 years had married, had one baby, and was 9 months pregnant when she closed on this home.  She outgrew this home quickly!  Luckily we were able to sign and close before she went into labor.  Before moving in, Mindy was personalizing her new home with a fresh coat of decorator paint colors and some personal touches.  She is looking forward to meeting her new neighbors.  I believe her mother is already planning a house-warming party.  Mindy, I hope you love your home.  I truly enjoyed working with you.  Congratulations on your new home!

 

Jon & Gayle Wellborn

14403 Bella Florence, Lakes of Bella Terrace

Dave & Marianne Davies referred Jon & Gayle Wellborn to me.  They were all once neighbors in Williamsburg Settlement in Katy.  While Jon was working abroad in the oil industry, Gayle was living in a 448sqft cabin outside Columbus, TX.  After a year, she was ready to move.  Gayle and I looked for homes in the Katy, Richmond, Rosenburg, and Sugar Land areas knowing Jon was due to back in Houston to work primarily in the main office in Houston starting in February.  Luckily, we found a spectacular new construction home with Darling Homes in Lakes of Bella Terra.  It is everything that they had been looking for.  An island kitchen with granite, formal dining, master down with an executive bath (& large shower & huge walk in closet), a study, and 2 more bedrooms down.  I personally like the laundry room that connects to the master bedroom.  And best of all, upstairs is Jon's personal "man cave" - a media room with a full bath. This room will house his big screen TV and game-hunting trophies.  Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you and get to know you.  You are a lovely couple.  I hope you enjoy your new home for many years to come!

 

Matt King & Jill Danna

14403 Bach Springs, North Lake Forest

Matt & Jill found the ideal home for their new family in North Lake Forest.  When Matt & Jill saw this home for the first time, both of them "knew" that it was everything that they were looking for.  It has a large island kitchen, downstairs master, and 3 large bedrooms & a gameroom up for Matt's two growing boys.  It is also located at the end of a cul-de-sac with a neighborhood walking trail to one side.  Great for boys to ride bikes through the neighborhood and play with friends.  This was my first transaction in 2010, and we had difficulty with all of the new lending changes. This home was also a foreclosure which came with its own set of "challenges."  But with patience from all parties, and Jill's due diligence it getting things to her lender Matt Brown in a timely fashion, we were able to close only 1 week later than originally scheduled.  Jill was a fantastic good sport through this entire transaction!  Thank you, Joe & Donna, for referring your lovely daughter to me.  She is an incredible woman who I absolutely loved working with. Congratulations Matt & Jill on your new home.  I hope it is everything you dream it will be as your start your lives together.

 

 

  

2009

Lewis & Imogene Raymor

5214 Council Grove, Inwood Forest

Fellow Realtor Ellen Wenske referred Lewis & Imogene Raymor to me.  The Raymors had a lovely home in Inwood Forest that they had lived in for years - they were the original homeowners.  This was a fabulous home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths that backed up to the former Inwood Forest golf course.  The home was nestled beneath large oak trees.  The Raymors retired to a home in Ingram, TX and had decided to sell their home in Inwood Forest.  We thought it would take months to sell their home, but we had a full price offer on their home within days of putting it on the market.  The buyers, Shalissa & Raymond, were a young couple who were fortunate enough to be able to find a home right across the street from Shalissa's mother.  Her mother would help with the couple's young children.  What a fortunate find!  Congratulations to Shalissa & Raymond on your new home.  And my best wishes to Lewis & Imogene Raymor, who are still very much in love after all these years.  Cheers to these high-school sweethearts!  May you enjoy your retired years together as much as you've enjoyed your many years together.  It was truly a pleasure working with you and getting to know you. 

 

Tammy Barta

12102 Briar Forest, Country Village

Tammy was relocating to Houston from Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Her agent in Fayetteville referred Tammy to me, and I truly enjoyed working with her.  We looked at homes in the Memorial and Briar Forest area, trying to find a home close to the Beltway for Tammy's commute.  I got to know Tammy and her friends well - what a fantastic group of friends!  Tammy flew in several weekends, until we finally found the right home.  It was a modern 1 story home with high angled ceilings, 3 bedrooms & 2 baths that she will be sharing with her cats and a roommate.  The home was ideal because it had two atriums, allowing her cats to enjoy the outdoors without living solely inside or out.  It was also a split bedroom floorplan which would be ideal for she and her roommate.  Now, Tammy is in the process of updating her home with some new flooring and a fresh coat of paint before she moves in.  In a few weeks, the house will look and feel like "home."  Welcome to Houston, Tammy!  We hope you come to enjoy it here for many years to come. 

 

 

John & Beth Ontiveros

21027 Carmel Valley, Settlers Village

John & Beth are an incredible couple to work with!  They were looking to relocate so that they could be closer to their work.  John works in the organ transplant unit at Methodist Hospital and Beth works at the VA.  They are two of the sweetest people one could ever meet - and their hearts are in the right place.  They wanted to relocate to the Pearland area so that they could spend less time on the road each night from the Medical Center, and more time with their son.  In just 36 days after putting their house on the market, we had a full price, cash offer on their home.  Unbelievable!  This was the smoothest transaction I have had in a very long time.  Wanda Rychlik was wanting to move closer to her daughter, who lives in Settlers Village.  This home was a perfect match for Wanda.  The home was a single story with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood floors, a beautiful bright white kitchen, and a yard filled with trees.  It was truly lovely!  Wanda sold on her home in Oak Forest one day, to purchase her Settlers Village home the next.  Only for John & Beth to be able to purchase their Pearland "dream home" the following day.  It was virtually a picture perfect transaction!  Every piece just fell into place - Incredible!  Now, John & Beth have settled into their Pearland home.  We do wish you the very best in this new beginning in your lives.  Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you.  It was truly a pleasure!

 

 

Brijesh & Palak Sadrangani

10507 Barnstable, Gleannloch Farms

I had helped Brijesh & Palak purchase their David Weekley home in 2004.  It was exciting watching this young couple build their first home together as newlyweds.  In July (5 years and one baby later), I got a phone call from Brijesh saying that he and Palak had decided to relocate to Austin, TX and they would like for me to put their home on the market.  When I got to the house that first day, I realized that Brijesh was more certain about this new adventure than Palak.  This was Palak's first home with her husband, the place where she had had their first baby and created a home full of memories.  Brijesh was ready to start a new chapter in their lives, but his wife was not there yet...and I completely understood.  I gave them a list of suggestions, of things to do, in order to get the house ready to sell when they were ready - cleaning out closets, shampooing the carpet, and neutralizing paint to de-personalize the space.  By August they were ready - they were both mentally ready as well as they had got the house ready to sell.  They had staged their home beautifully!  Brijesh & Palak had also taken some trips to Austin and began the process of looking at homes.  All this helped "divorce" themselves from their home in Gleannloch Farms and they began getting excited about their next one in Austin.  Within 22 days we had an offer on their home from Michael & Amber Riess, a newlywed couple just like them not so long ago.  They loved the floorplan; loved that the home was a 1 story with 3 bedrooms, had a study, and they loved the "flex room" between the 2 guest bedrooms.  They loved the colors, especially soft steel blue in the master, the sellers' simple streamlined-style furniture, and the cleanliness of the home. It was a perfect match!  Congratulations to both Michael & Amber and Brijesh & Palak!  May you find much happiness as you venture off in these new chapters in your lives.  Best of luck to all of you.

 

Dave & Marianne Davies

10918 Angel Lake, Canyon Gate at Westheimer Lakes

I have never worked with a more resilient and optimistic couple as Dave & Marianne Davies.  Their optimism never seemed to waver through this journey of selling and buying a home simultaneously.  During our venture together, we kept finding homes of interest and writing offers that the sellers would reject because it was a "double contingency."  The buyers that were buying the Davies' home in Williamsburg Settlement also had a home to sell - thus creating a domino effect.  If one contract fell through, then they would all consequently fall through as a response.  So, although the Davies found several homes of interest, the sellers would not accept their offers.  It must have been discouraging for them, but they really didn't let it show.  Ultimately, we looked at new construction and, indeed, found their perfect home.  It was larger than they would have imagined with lots of upgrades and amenities for a comparable price to what we found with the resale homes.  The home had granite in the kitchen, downstairs master suite, formal living & dining room, and den with a fireplace.  Upstairs it had 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a gameroom, AND a media room.  We had stumbled across a real "gem" of a home at a great price!  It was everything that they had been looking for and so much more!  And the best news of all...the builder was willing to accept our contingency offer based on the Davies closing their home first.  What a deal!  It was a match made in heaven!  We closed on their home in Williamsburg Settlement on August 29th, and then turned around and closed on their new Triumph Home home on August 31st, the next business day.  Congratulations, Dave & Marianne!  We hope you & the kids love your new home as much today and many years to come. 

 

Dave & Marianne Davies

22446 Bucktrout, Williamsburg Settlement

Marianne and I worked together in Alief ISD years ago - she is a fantastic and enthusiastic individual.  I was excited when Marianne called for me to help she and Dave sell their home - excited that I could help them, but also excited to work with Marianne again.  Dave is also an educator, principal at a Christian school in Simonton.  Dave & Marianne had a lovely home in Williamsburg Settlement that they were wanting to sell, so that they could purchase a little larger home preferably with an upstairs gameroom for their two kids.  The home was a fabulous floorplan with a large den with a fireplace, spacious master downstairs, and 3 bedrooms up with really large walk-in closets. This home had wonderful storage space!  The Davies replaced the carpet and gave the interior a fresh coat of paint, just to "spruce things up" before putting the home on the market.  What a difference it made!  We had a lot of interest in the home from the start.  Our first offer fell through because it was a contingency based on the buyers selling their own home.  The buyers for their home backed out; therefore, the initial buyers for the Davies home had to withdraw their offer.  Those buyers were so disappointed. But it didn't take long, for Ed & Kim Mayberry to see the house and write an offer of their own (mid-July).  They loved everything about the home!  It was just what they had always wanted.  Dave & Marianne had put the house on the market at the end of April, with the goal of selling before the end of the summer.  To everyone's delight, we closed on August 28th.  The Mayberrys love their new home and truly enjoy living in Williamsburg Settlement.  Welcome home, Ed & Kim.  We hope you fill your new home with lots of love & countless memories.

 

Candy Fair

7718 Winkleman, Mission Bend

Frances Hooper, former colleague in Alief ISD and dear friend, referred a fellow colleague Candy Fair to me when she was commissioned to sell her father's home.  What a difficult task it must be to go through one's parents' belongings as one gets ready to sell an estate.  There is so much paperwork to do and personal effects to sort through.  I was amazed at how well and efficiently Candy handled things.  She was remarkable to work with!  She boxed up personal items, and staged the home to sell.  I had more interest in this one little home than I've had on all my other listings this year.  This home was 1097 sqft, with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths that was built in 1998 in Alief.  This is considered new construction for the area and we had lots of activity and interest.  Our first two contracts fell though because buyers could not get final loan approval, but as they say, the "third time's the charm."  The home was sold to Emmy & Hope Gabriel.  They were an absolutely lovely couple just starting out, and never thought they could own a home - it was a dream come true.  It was a pleasure to see this home go to such a nice family.  I wish Candy and her family the best, knowing that this will be the first Christmas without her father. And I hope you are able to take some comfort in knowing that happiness prevails in the home your father loved so much, as the Gabriels will be celebrating their first Christmas in a home they never thought possible. 

 

Holly Amerson

12800 Briar Forest #101, Stonehenge

Frank & Pat Russell moved to Stonehenge a little over a year ago, and so when their neighbor Holly Amerson got ready to sell her home, they suggested that Holly give me a call.  Holly was delightful to work with, and was open to suggestions to help get her home ready to sell.  She packed up non-essential items, and staged her home beautifully.  It looked spectacular!  The first couple to see the home was the couple to purchase it, Pastor & Laura Giraud.  They loved the large floorplan (a rarity in Stonehenge) and beautiful wood floors. The home had 4 spacious bedrooms with the master down, an island kitchen, formal dining, vaulted ceilings, and lots of windows.  One of the bedrooms was so large upstairs it could also be used as a gameroom instead of a bedroom.  It was just what the Giraud family was looking for.  With only a few lending "hickups" at the end, we made it to the closing table, and everyone was happy!  Holly and her son are now starting a new life with Holly's fiance, Jason, as they are building a home together in Cross Creek Ranch.   We wish Holly & Jason the best as they begin their new lives together.  Cheers to new beginnings!  And please welcome Pastor & Laura to the Stonehenge community.  May you love this home and enjoy raising your family here as much as Holly did. 

 

Mike & Marla McElvany

17307 Canyon Knoll, Sheffield

I had met the McElvanys a year before at one of my Open Houses in Sheffield Estates.  So I was quite honored to receive a phone call from Mike & Marla when they decided to put their home on the market.  They had a gorgeous Newmark home - it was a one story, 4 bedroom home that they had beautifully updated - granite countertops with glass tile backsplash, decorator colors, blinds, sprinkler system, etc...  They were impeccable homeowners and the home shined like a new penny inside and out. There was nothing that needed to be addressed - it was evident that they truly loved their home.  We received a first offer on the home within 7 days that ended up falling through, but received a 2nd offer in just a matter of days after putting the home back on the market.  It was a perfect match!  Jennifer Nguyen was a first time homebuyer, and her agent recognized this home was "better than new."  The maintenance would be minimal for this woman buying her first home because it had been so well cared for.  Jennifer loved the glass tiled backsplash in the kitchen, and the soft decorator colors throughout the home.  She also loved being so close to her family by living in Sheffield Estates.  Congratulations Mike & Marla on the sale of your home!  You were an absolutely lovely couple to work with.  And welcome to Sheffield, Jennifer.  We hope that you are happy here for many years to come.

 

Charles & Sandra Luna

8206 Green Bank, Copperfield 

The Luna family has been living in California for many years.  They decided that they would like to return to their “roots” and come home to Houston.  Upon their return, we started looking for a home.   They found just the perfect home for their family.  We had look long and hard for a couple of days and decided to expand our search.  A  great home had just come on the market.  With one look, they knew this was their perfect  home.  They loved it so much, they lived in temporary house for nearly two months waiting for the owners to vacate.  Finally, they are at home with their two daughters,  Kassandra and Kayla.  The girls love soccer.  Their parents are already busy with coaching and participating in all their daughters activities.    Most important, Lady, the canine lady loves her new home and swimming pool.  

 

Audelia Castro

20207 Plum Trails Court, Raintree Village 

Having completed the third transaction in five years for Jeff and Susan Ross, they are on the move again!  They loved their beautiful home and yard in Katy.  They spent a lot of time under the  huge covered patio, cooking on the barbeque grill and enjoying their peaceful garden.  The driving time for them was really a struggle.  Jeff and Susan own a company for medical equipment. They needed to be closer to the Medical Center and their office.  They are now living in the shadows of the Medical Center and love the short “hike” to work.    The new owner, Audelia Castro will really enjoy all the hard work and love that Jeff and Susan put into their home.

 

 

Theo & Debra Woodard

8305 Rio Grande, Jersey Village

Theo & Debra were very fortunate to find their dream home in Jersey Village.  They purchased the home that belonged to David & Sanne Wang.  The Wangs are in the restaurant business - they own Shanghai River on Westheimer in River Oaks.  They designed a fantastic kitchen.  Now Debra has a side-by-side refrigerator and a side-by-side deep freezer in her well appointed kitchen.  How is great is that!  The Woodards are really enjoying their swimming pool, and will be pleased to make many new friends. 

 

Mark & Yolanda Hayes

109 Wind Rose Ct., Jersey Village

Mark & Yolanda married last January.  The home where Mark resided on St. Helier was not large enough for the new blended family.  They found a home that would be adequate for the size of their new family.  Yolanda has decorated the interior of their new home beautifully.  She loves her patio and plants.  Mark stays active with the children and their sports.  Mark with has been with Clay Development for many years.

 

Jim & Sandra Lowery

15001 Lakeview Dr., Jersey Village

The Lowerys had been search for a long, long time for the perfect home for themselves.  Sandra had nearly beaten a path in the pavement to and from Jersey Village to visit their family, the Keith Davids.  Jim & Sandra have been very busy placing their signature on their new home.  This was the home of Clyde & Lori Hayes.  This had been a long-time Hayes family home that had been truly loved through the years.  Jimmy & Sandra are looking forward to meeting neighbors and making new friends.

 

Sukesh & Rachel Aghara

15705 Sierra Lane, Jersey Village

Sukesh & RAchel had decided that they only wanted to live in Jersey Village.  They were waiting for "their" home to come on the market.  Richard & Shirley Kaucher placed their home on Sierra Lane for sale.  Sukesh & Rachel saw it on the first day the home was on the market.  The rest is history!  Sukesh & Rachel are truly happy about establishing a true home.  They have been in school and traveling extensively.  Dr. Aghara teaches nuclear engineering at Prairie View A & M.  Richard & Shirley are really enjoying the home that they built in Brenham, but really miss their long-time friends of Jersey Village.  Dr. S. Aghara teaches Nuclear Engineering at Prairie View A&M University and is a research scientist with NASA.

 

Clint Mote
9826 Haverdown, Steeplechase

Clint purchased his house in December 2008, only to shortly thereafter fall in love and become engaged to his new bride-to-be, Dyna Wallace.  What a year of changes!  After careful evaluation, neither house could accommodate their soon-to-be blended families, so both Clint & Dyna decided to sell their homes in order to purchase a single home together that would meet their entire family's needs.  Dyna's mother lives with her and they really needed a home with two master suites.  Clint had several offers on his home, and on Day 53 finally settled on selling it to a delightful young lady, Yesinia Osti, whose parents also live in the area.  It was the perfect size for her - not too big or too small, but "just right" - with the master bedroom down, and two smaller bedrooms & a loft up. She also loved the swimming pool, patio, and landscaped backyard. We wish Yesinia much happiness in her new home.  And many congratulations to Clint & Dyna on your new lives together!  Cheers to new beginnings!  

 

Ted & Lori Lively
15611 Mustang Creek, Stable Gate

Ted & Lori searched for a home in Jersey Village but never quite found the one that was "just right" - the one that would be worth selling their 3 bedroom home on Leeds Lane for.  Then we found a beautiful home in the gated community of Stable Gate.  This home was simply elegant with a downstairs study for Ted, spacious kitchen for Lori, and a swimming pool in the back for the kids.  It was everything that had been searching for!  Downstairs master suite with executive bath, and then 4 full bedrooms and a gameroom up with 2 full baths. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac street.  Only days before we had discovered this treasure of a home, had the Livelys found out they were expecting Baby #3.  Now there will be ample space for their growing family!  And enough room for family to visit when the new baby arrives.  Congratulations!  It looks like 2009 will be an exciting year for Ted & Lori is so many ways.  We truly wish you the very best!

 

David & Lynn Pritchard
15602 Australia, Jersey Village

David & Lynn had raised their two girls Sarah Beth & Becca in this home. They had truly loved it, and put time and money updating it, so that it would be the ideal home for their family.  They had even remodeled the master bath to incorporate a tub that would fit David's 6'4" frame.  In 2005, they had put in a beautiful salt water laguna pool with a waterfall.  The garage had an extensive workshop area.  The location was ideal as the girls could walk to Post Elementary when they were little, and then roll-out-of-bed and race across the street before the morning bell rang as high school teenagers.  The Pritchards had really made this house their "home."  So after they had purchased another home in Jersey Village, relinquishing this home with all of its memories was very difficult.  The home had a lot of interest, and at Day 83 the Pritchards accepted one of the offers.  But not until Lynn met the new soon-to-be owners (at that time) did she finally feel comfortable selling her beloved home. But Aaron & Heather Tuggle are about in the same place in their lives as the Pritchards were when they purchased this home.  They are a young couple, just starting out, with one little boy (3 years old) and another baby on the way (due this fall).  They are an absolutely delightful couple!  Welcome Aaron & Heather to the Jersey Village community.  Hope you enjoy this home as much as David & Lynn did for many years to come. 

 

Ted & Lori Lively
15314 Leeds, Jersey Village

As the Livelys' two children were growing, so did their need for more space.  They had been looking for larger homes in Jersey Village with a swimming pool, but never found one that quite matched.  But they found several homes in other neighborhoods that met their needs.  They decided to put their home in Jersey Village on the market and had 2 offers within the first 19 days. Buyers loved this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, with MASSIVE closet & storage space throughout.  Ted & Lori had given their home a "face left" with a fresh coat of paint & new carpet throughout.  It was the perfect size for a single person or young couple just starting out.  The Livelys sold their home to Carl Baker, whose family also lives in Jersey Village. Carl was also a graduate of Jersey Village High School.  Welcome back to Jersey Village!  Ted & Lori purchased this home when they were newlyweds and they hope Carl enjoys it as he begins this next exciting chapter in his life.  Congratulations, Carl!  Best wishes to all! 

 

James & Cindy Deitiker
9602 Winter Run, Willowlake

James & Cindy adore living in Willowlake, and had only "toyed" with the idea of selling their home although they knew they & their daughter were beginning to need more space.  They enjoy the neighborhood, their neighbors, the schools, location,...EVERYTHING.  One day they walked into an Open House and knew it was the home for them.  They purchased 9714 Winter Run and a month later put their home at 9602 Winter Run on the market.  It was an ideal 1 story, 4 bedroom smaller home with some great upgrades - wood laminate flooring & neutral colored paint throughout.  An ideal home for someone just starting out.  On Day 34, James & Cindy accepted an offer from Brian & Maria Harlan, a sweet young couple just starting their lives together.  The Deitikers remembered what is was like setting up a first home, and really went the "extra mile" leaving things the Harlans would need to help set up their new home.  Now they are all neighbors in Willowlake.  Welcome to the Willowlake family, Brian & Maria.  We hope that you as happy here for years to come as James & Cindy have been!

 

Sean & Melissa Piper
5307 Hanneck Valley, Cinco Ranch Greenway Village

When we sold Sean & Melissa's home in less than 1 month, we could not find a place fast enough for them to move into.  The couple and their two children temporarily moved in with Melissa's parents, Mike & Frances Hooper, until we could find the right home.  This was going to be their "long term home" so they wanted it to have enough space for their growing children, and have the amenities they were looking for.  They did not want to "settle" on this long-term investment, and they also felt certain about living in the Katy area where their children are enrolled in Katy ISD schools, Tae Kwon Do, gymnastics, etc....  So when we came across 5307 Hanneck Valley in Cinco Ranch, everyone knew it was the Piper's Home!  It was a lovely Lennar home with a study down, island kitchen, master bedroom down, and upstairs 3 more bedrooms with 2 additional full baths and a gameroom.  It had an oversize detached garage which Sean really wanted, and a beautiful swimming pool that the whole family could enjoy and still have yard for the dog.  The search was over!  The entire family has been enjoying these hot summer days in the pool before school starts, although I think these Piper "fish" may swim all year long.  Congratulations Sean & Melissa on finding the home of your dreams!  As you know, your entire family shares a very special place in my heart. (FYI - I taught Melissa's brother Matthew in my 9th grade English class in Alief "many moons" ago).

 

April Gray
9206 Bent Spur, Winchester Country Trails

April decided that she wanted to sell her home in Jersey Village and purchase another home in the area for she and her two daughters, Alannah & Amelia.  They wanted a new beginning - a home all their own.  The most important item for April was to keep youngest girl at Jersey Village High School.  The Gray family did their homework, looking and evaluating the homes in the area that met their needs and pocketbook.  Once they got an offer on their Wall St home, they made an offer on 9206 Bent Spur.  It was ideal for them with a study, formal dining, living room with fireplace, bright white island kitchen, downstairs master, upstairs separate bedrooms giving these two "young ladies" their own space, and LOTS of walk-in attic storage space (perfect for storing Christmas ornaments).  Of course, April's dad, Tommy Gray of Jersey Village, loved the detached 2 car garage for his daughter.  The home had mature shade trees in the front and back, and was just what April was looking for.  We did have some problems with the appraisal which was done in the middle of some lending changes, but patience prevailed among all of the parties and we finally closed with relative ease.  The girls settled into their new home quickly, and absolutely love it.  Cheers to this new beginning, Gray girls!  We wish you the very best in this next chapter in all of your lives!

 

James & Cindy Deitiker
9714 Winter Run, Willowlake

James & Cindy purchased their home at 9602 Winter Run in Willowlake when it was just the two of them.  Then as things happen, along came their little girl and life as they knew it would never be the same.  Through the years, they slowly started to run out of space, especially as their daughter went from being a small child to a young teen. They wanted more room for their daughter to have sleep-overs with friends and more space to "spread her wings."  So when James & Cindy randomly walked into an Open House down the street one Sunday, they knew they had walked into their next home.  The home at 9714 Winter Run had a charming front porch, large dining room, island kitchen, master down, wood floors downstairs, and then 3 bedrooms and a gameroom up.  It was perfect!  They loved living in Willowlake, truly enjoyed their neighbors and the neighborhood amenities.  Their daughter would not have to change schools, and their church (Foundry United Methodist on Jones Rd) would still be close.  And, James could still hop on the Beltway to get to work in the mornings.  It was one of the easiest decisions the Deitikers had ever made!  Except for some personalized colors & wallpapers, the home was truly a "match" for this family.  Congratulations James & Cindy on your new home.  May your home bring you much happiness for years to come!

 

Sean & Melissa Piper
20502 Somerset Hill Ct., Lakemont

Several years ago, Sean & Melissa built their 1 story, 4 bedroom Lennar home in Lakemont.  It was their first home together with only one baby at the time.  Now with two growing children, they wanted to find their "long-term" home where they would raise their kids through high school.  They wanted to relocate into Katy ISD and they wanted a home with a swimming pool, if we could find one.  So, we put their home on the market and started looking for their next home.  But as things would have it, their home had A LOT of immediate interest.  It was a beautiful Lennar floorplan with a formal dining room, large triangle-shaped kitchen, spacious living room, and a split bedroom floorplan, and had a fully fenced MASSIVE cul-de-sac backyard. At exactly 30 days, they accepted an offer from Howard & Neelie Zietz, a retired couple who fell in love with the house and the Lakemont community.  It was the perfect size for the two of them, and they loved the newer construction.  Welcome Howard & Neelie to the Lakemont community!  Hope you enjoy this home as much as Sean & Melissa did for many, many years!

 

Bill & Julie Toth
15801 Honolulu, Jersey Village

Bill & Julie loved their Georgian plantation home, the "White House in Jersey Village," but their needs were changing.  Julie's parents would be moving in with them, and they needed a home that could accommodate their new extended family.  15801 Honolulu was a beautiful home that had A LOT of public interest!  It was a traditional white Georgian plantation-style home with a large porch in the front & back, hardwood floors in the dining, light bright white kitchen with granite, exquisite & expansive downstairs master suite, 3 bedrooms & gameroom up.  The lush, landscaped backyard was its own private paradise with a large swimming pool, outdoor cabana, and even a gazebo with its own bell tower.  The timing was perfect - the house was put on the market right before one of our big "JV Showcase of Homes" Open Houses that we included in the tour.  We had 20+ families tour the home that day, including the couple who ended up purchasing it.  On Day 8, Bill & Julie accepted an offer from Patrick & Cari Cadorette, a young couple who fell in love with the house and the all of the amenities Jersey Village had to offer.  The Toths then purchased a magnificent home on 20+ acres in Waller with a pond.  Both families have now "settled in" and seem very happy with their new homes.  We wish both the Cadorettes & the Toths the very best!

 

April Gray
16129 Wall St., Jersey Village

April wanted a "fresh start" with her girls and decided to purchase a new home in the area.  We put her home at 16129 Wall St on the market and had it on tour during our "JV Showcase of Homes" Open House.  The house was a nice traditional 2 story home with a large living room with fireplace, white kitchen, downstairs master, and 3 bedrooms up.  The home was well-kept but had not been renovated or remodeled per se.  By Day 8, April had accepted an offer from Wayne & Karen Hyman.  The Hymans loved the location of Jersey Village as it was presently located in between their 2 separate residences.  This would be their home together, and the idea of living off the Beltway for easy access to both of their jobs made JV ideal.  The home was great for the Hymans!  It was just the right size, layout, & price.  And because April had purchased a new flood elevation certificate recently, they were even able to get a reduction in their new flood insurance policy.  Everyone was happy!  April then purchased another home in Winchester Country Trails so that her youngest daughter could finish school at Jersey Village High School.  Both families are excited about their new beginnings!  Welcome Wayne & Karen Hyman to the Jersey Village family!  We hope you are happy living here for many years to come!

 

Wayne & Molly Wilson
16502 St. Helier, Jersey Village

Wayne & Molly wanted to sell their home at 16502 St. Helier in Jersey Village.  They asked for advice about paint, carpet, & tile to "freshen it up" before putting it on the market.  It was a beautiful home with a cottage-look on the outside, vaulted ceilings in the living room with a stone fireplace, master bedroom and a 2nd bedroom with full bath downstairs, and 2 bedrooms up.  The backyard was a lovely paradise with an expansive wooden deck, hot tub, and swimming pool (and bath house). The home was well-loved and Molly had a great "eye" for staging the home before putting it on the market.  They had left minimal furniture in the home, but just enough so that it was staged very well.  (Molly would say that it was my doing, but truly she was the one that staged the house beautifully).  By Day 11, the Wilsons had accepted an offer from Blake & Julia Beddingfield, fellow residents of Jersey Village.  They fell in love with the house and it was a perfect match for this young family.  They were looking for a larger home, and one with a pool was simply "icing on the cake."   The Wilsons moved into another home in Jersey Village, and the Beddingfields moved into their "cottage" on St. Helier.  Both families seem very happy with their new homes, and we wish everyone the very best in the next chapter in their lives!  It was truly a pleasure working with you.

 

Laurie Delley
4035 Heathersage, Deerfield Village

Laurie had lived in the area a couple of years ago, and was ready to return when we started looking at patio homes again in the area.  She loved Deerfield Village, where I live, when we discovered a little "treasure" at 4035 Heathersage.  This was an estate home previously owned by an elderly woman, and it needed some work.  But the 2 bedroom, 2 bath patio home was filled with possibilities.  It was a great floorplan and it was located on a cul-de-sac street, like most of the homes in Deerfield Village.  The home was the perfect size for Laurie and an ideal project for this "visionary."  She loved to see what she could do with the home so that it reflected her personality instead of the previous owner who was very "artsy."  Laurie absolutely loves her new home and is passionate about living in Deerfield Village.  Welcome to the neighborhood, Laurie!  It is always a pleasure working with you.  I hope you are happy with your home for many years to come!

 

Wayne Coleman / David & Lynn Pritchard
15905 Capri, Jersey Village

Wayne Coleman decided to sell his home in Jersey Village as he realized that he was spending more time between his beach house in Port O'Conner and his business ventures in Mexico.  This was a beautiful and unique property for the City of Jersey Village.  15905 Capri was a sprawling ranch-style home on 2+ acres.  It has wood floors throughout much of the downstairs, master suite with an executive bath, private patio with a waterfall, island kitchen and downstairs gameroom, upstairs are 2 bedrooms, loft, & media/gameroom room.  It also had a 4 car garage, which was a big plus for David.  The yard was truly its own serene backyard paradise with a multi-leveled deck and a lush park-like backyard canopied by mature shade trees with another waterfall & firepit. During an Open House, we had 20+ families come through one Sunday.  The response was phenomenal!  Home received multiple offers, and on Day 71 Wayne accepted an offer from David & Lynn Pritchard, fellow residents of Jersey Village.  The Pritchards walked past the home one night after work, and just HAD TO SEE the inside.  From the moment they walked in the door, they fell in love with the home.  They weren't looking to purchase another home - they had just recently remodeled their home at 15602 Australia and added a pool.  But this home was a one-of-a-kind that just "drew them in."  David & Lynn are really enjoying their new home.  Their home has people coming in and out as David is very involved with the youth program at their church.  Of course, the Pritchard's daughters love the home too.  Sarah Beth is now a senior at Mississippi College who will be graduating in December and will be pursuing her Masters degree in January.  Becca is attending Blinn College as a sophomore and comes home often.  Congratulations to David & Lynn on their new home!  Best wishes to Wayne Coleman - may you enjoy many fantastic sunsets on the beach!  Cheers!

 

Yvonne Deffenbaugh & Todd Bishop
6315 Greenvale, Cutten Green

Yvonne is one of the most bubbly & optimistic people I've ever met.  After 3 years of leasing a home in Spring, Yvonne & Todd were ready to purchase a home of their own.  They needed a home that was large enough for the two of them, plus 2 grown children, and it if all goes well perhaps another baby some day.  They also needed access to Beltway 8 for everyone to get to school and work.  We found a fabulous home for this fantastic, fun-loving family.  It was a 2 story home with a formal living & dining, den with fireplace, beautiful kitchen with high ceiling, downstairs master suite, and 3 full bedrooms up.  The home was nestled beneath shade trees, and the garage had already been converted into a 2nd living area that Todd planned to use for his personal "man cave" complete with big screen TV & stereo.  Yvonne said that this was the first room completed in the house and where everyone goes to "hang out."  As of recently, Yvonne's son Jace just graduated from the National Guard Cadet Academy on June 27, 2009.  He earned his GED and his high school diploma through this program.  Yvonne's daughter, Angel is still pursuing her neonatal pediatric degree at Lone Star College in Tomball.  Congratulations to Yvonne & Todd on this new chapter in your lives!  I hope you enjoy your home for years and years to come!  Best wishes to all of you!

 

 

2008

 

Clint Mote
9826 Haverdown, Steeplechase

When Clint stepped into the home at 9826 Haverdown, he knew it was the one for him.  It was the perfect home for he and his two children, and even had a swimming pool.  The house is ideal for his growing "soon-to-be" teenagers - two bedrooms with a shared bath in between and their own gameroom up, while Dad has his master bedroom down.  It's also only minutes away from the children's mother, grandparents, and their church. The kids even have friends who live two doors down.  What a truly fortunate find!  Now, Clint and the kids are busy unpacking boxes and settling into their new home.  The kids are anxiously awaiting summer when the weather is warm enough to tryout their new pool.  This is home is going to be only the start of a wonderful new beginning.  Cheers to a SPECTACULAR 2009, Mote family!   Wishing all of you the very best!

 

Ryan & Maggie Pepper
16615 McCormick, Wheatbridge Estates

When Ryan & Maggie found out they were expecting Baby #2, the Peppers decided that they needed a home with a yard for their 1.5 year old son and baby-to-be.  We sold their townhome in Memorial Club Townhomes (and closed in 5 days), and found a LARGE home in Copperfield's Wheatbridge Estates that was perfect for this growing family that met all of their needs.  It was newer construction and had all of the bedrooms upstairs so that they could be close to their "little ones", had the utility room up, 2 separate living areas, 2 separate dining areas, and so much more.  It also had great, friendly neighbors who readily welcomed the Peppers to the neighborhood.  Now, Ryan & Maggie are just waiting for Baby #2s arrival.  It sounds like the Peppers are off to a good start in 2009.  I imagine it will be a year of wonderful & exciting changes for all! 

 

Roger Montes & Veronica Ruiz
14939 Lindenbrook, Copperbrook

Roger & Veronica purchased their first home together in Copperbrook.  The first time we saw this home, Veronica fell in love with it.  It took us an additional 2 months before it became available again for them to purchase.  The moment it became available, neither Roger nor Veronica hesitated. This was the home for them!!!  It had wood floors on first floor, granite counter tops in the kitchen, the master down, and a LARGE cul-de-sac lot.  Although this was their "dream home," it was also a short-sale that needed work and required never-ending patience from Roger & Veronica.   But in the end their patience persevered.  They now have their dream home, and have been steadily working on it & remodeling it.  They are also fortunate to have great neighbors as well, ones who have created a close-knit community in their cul-de-sac as they gather regularly to have BBQs and social events.  Everyone sits out on their front porches in the evenings to socialize and watch the kids play in the street.  This is going to be a GREAT home for Roger & Veronica. Congratulations!  

 

Clayton & Lynn Wise
19607 Chestnut Brook Ct, Creek Bend (Katy)

Clayton & Lynn relocated from Nashville, TN and found the perfect home in the Katy area - close to Lynn's new job with Katy ISD.  They had narrowed their search down to 3 homes, and then, after careful evaluation, selected the home at 19607 Chestnut Brook.  It was truly the IDEAL home for these newlyweds.  It had a large kitchen (since Lynn LOVES to cook), spacious living room, and wood floors throughout much of the home.  This couple loves to entertain with dinner parties, etc...so they were looking for a home with space to entertain.  This one had it!  During the homebuying process, Clayton & Lynn were "giddy" about selecting paint colors, new furniture, etc... to put into their first home together.  One of their first projects was painting their new home and making it completely their own.  It was easy to see how excited they were about this new chapter in their lives.  Congratulations on your new home, Clayton & Lynn.  Wishing you the very best for years & years to come!

 

 

 

Doris Bringolf
9659 W. Withers Way Circle, Steeplechase
Doris is returning to Houston from living in Arlington for the last decade.  She came to Houston to search for a home after receiving an offer for her home. With the assistance of her daughter, Donna Wilson, we had just the "perfect" home waiting for her approval. She loved the home the first minute she walked in. She is so very happy to be back. Now, she not only has a daughter and her husband, Donna and Roy Wilson and two grandsons to enjoy, but three beautiful great-granddaughters. Who would not return to be near great grandchildren?

 

Theresa Schweiss

15709 Seattle, Jersey Village
Paul and Nell had decided to downsize. They were ready to sell the home that they had put all of their hard work and love into for the many years they had resided in it. Nell and Paul had updated their home in the last few years. They placed it on the market. Within 48 hours, an offer came in that the Protas accepted. The new owner is Dr.Theresa Schweiss.  She is the mother of three children. They will love their location, being near the schools, parks and pool. Dr. Shweiss is the new Director of the S.P.C.A. We welcome her and her family.

Paul & Nell Protas
#48 Parkway Place, The Park at Jersey Village
The Protas family moved into their home at 15709 Seattle 35 years ago. They were a young married couple looking for the perfect home and community for their family. They found it. They have loved the Village and are happy that their daughter, Amy grew up in this loving community. Paul is a pharmacist and has worked most of his entire career at pharmacies on Jones Road. Nell worked in the City Hall of Jersey Village for many, many years. The worst part of their move was they were leaving friends who have owned their homes as long or longer than the Protas family. Retirement is near and they would like to start another chapter in their life. Now, the time came that they wanted to downsize, but certainly did not want to leave their community. They chose to the purchase the home of Phyllis Winston in The Park. This home had only been on the market a few days. Phyllis had a lovely patio home which she really loved. She enjoyed working with her plants in her large patio area. She really missed being near her grandchildren. She had decided that she would like to move closer to the children, so she moved to Tomball. We will really miss you!

Joe Huang
15406 Congo Lane, Jersey Village
Joe had been searching for the perfect home in Jersey Village for a long time. He had been residing with his family in Jersey Village. Joe is a pharmacist in one of the hospitals. He is looking forward to working on his home and purchasing all the items that you need to buy for your first home. Joe loves the location. This is great location for those people who like to go to the track and jog and walk.

Ty Ngov

5511 Danebridge, Deerfield Village
Zach and Kelli Linde loved their home and location of the home that Judy sold to them two and one-half years ago. They loved Houston. The family and their three children loved the city, museums, zoo, people and weather in Houston. Zach is in Sales with Carrier Air Conditioning and was transferred to Dallas with Carrier, thus Kelli and the kids followed. We know that they will be happy in their new home and pool is Dallas. Another young family, the Ty Ngov family purchased the Linde home. They fell in love with the floor plan, pool, and walking paths to the elementary school that the Deerfield subdivision has for their school age children. We know that they will be happy in their new home and pool in Dallas.
 

Frank & Pat Russell are retired and grew tired of climbing stairs in their two-story townhome in Memorial Village.  Due to health reasons, they needed a single story home but wanted to stay in the Memorial area to be close to their hospital and doctors.  As we were looking, they fell in love with the patio home community at 12800 Briar Forest.  We looked at several patio homes, but they settled on a For Sale By Owner being sold by Ron Boyd.  The home was perfect for them!  It was the ideal floorplan with 2 bedrooms and a study, a formal dining area and one living area.  It also had the perfect size yard for Mack to run & play and a covered patio for Frank to enjoy the outdoors.  Frank & Pat are presently installing wood floors before they move in, and are busy packing and getting ready to move.   Frank & Pat are an extraordinary couple who are looking forward to getting settled in and meeting their new neighbors.  Cheers to your new home!  Hope you enjoy it for many years to come.

 

Ryan didn't initially know where he wanted to live, but the moment we drove into Sienna Plantation he knew there was no place else he would rather be.  He fell in love with the neighborhood from the start - the beautiful homes, winding streets, the mature shade trees, the children playing & riding their bikes,...it was all picturesque.  Picture-perfect!  We were fortunate to find just the right home - 3 bedrooms + a study, with ceramic tile virtually throughout - and at the end of a cul-de-sac street.  Great neighbors in a great neighborhood!  Now Ryan, a physical therapist, just has to catch the Fort Bend Tollway into work, a direct shot into the Galleria / Meyerland area.  Welcome to your new home, Ryan. May you fill it with beautiful memories for many years to come.   

 

 

Blake & Andrea Biernacki

16911 Scenic Lakes Way, Copperfield

Blake & Andrea are newlyweds of 2 years who purchased their first home in Copperfield.  They absolutely love their new home and the neighborhood!  It is the perfect home with ample room for starting a family (when they're ready).  It is just down the street from the neighborhood park and swimming pool, and only minutes away from Blake's parents (in Copperfield as well).  The Biernackis continue to receive good news - Blake is starting a new career with Mustang Engineering.  He will now be working even closer to home.  Cheers to all of the "good happenings" in Blake & Andrea's lives!  May your good fortune continue for years to come.  

 

Betty Whitehead

22507 Vista Valley, Creekstone (Katy)

Betty is an extraordinary woman and an "in-demand" great-grandmother.  Even after 2 knee surgeries in the same year, nothing could slow Betty down.  She continued to care for her great-grandchildren, keep an immaculate house, sewed, painted, crafted, etc....  The woman is always on "the go."  She spent such little time at her home in Katy, that she decided to sell and move in with her daughter, Linda Copley. Of course, all of her children and grand-daughter have asked Betty to move in - she is one dynamic lady.   She and her little dog, Bandit, have finally got settled into their Pecan Grove home, and are as active as ever.  I think Betty plans to take up line-dancing if she can fit it into her schedule.  Congratulations on this next chapter in your life!  You are an inspiration - living life each moment at a time. 

 

Antonette Danna

7902 Yellow Pine, Woodland Oaks

Antonette was a long-time homeowner in Woodland Oaks, who sold her home to a delightful woman, and purchased a new Lennar home in Fairfield.  Antonette's new home is perfect for her and her girls!  Wooden floors, separate shower & tub, granite countertops in the kitchen, and all of the latest appliances and upgrades Lennar has to offer (Pex water system, double paned windows, sprinkler system, etc...).   The home is simply beautiful - a beautiful home for an exquisitely beautiful lady.  As things should happen, good fortune has continued in Antonette's life.  She is now the proud owner of her own beauty shop - Antonette's - in her mother's assisted living facility.  All of the pieces of her life are coming together.  Indeed, life is sweet!  Congratulations, Antonette. 

 

Diane Marlowe

1938 Westcrest, Ridgecrest

Diane was given the task of selling her mother's home in Spring Branch.  The home was built in the 1950's and the baths had green 4" tiles along the floor & walls, kitchen had the original wood cabinets, and the signature pink stove.  Diane and her sister Betty spent time cleaning out the house, and getting it ready to sell (recent carpet, new vinyl, and new paint throughout), but everything else was original.  Diane and I spent time previewing the other homes in the neighborhood, so that we would price the home "right" - and indeed our research paid off!  Within the first 30 days, we receive multiple offers for the home.  What a spectacular surprise (especially since the market has been soft) !  The home sold to an investor as a cash sale - and it was just what Diane & Betty were looking for.  It was a smooth transaction and everyone was extremely happy.  Thank you, Diane & Betty, for being such a pleasure to work with.

 

Carson & Ashley Williams

13334 E. Trail Hollow, Georgetown

Carson & Ashley are a delightful young couple who were ready to purchase their first home this year.  They wanted to be closer to their jobs, and fell in love with Georgetown in the Memorial area.  They found a beautiful large 3 bedroom townhome, with a formal living, dining, and family room.  The size was great for the two of them, and their young son.  After closing, Carson & Ashley immediately began renovations and improvements to make their new house, their "home."  Now Carson & Ashley are only minutes from work (which is great considering gas prices) and their son will be able to attend the acclaimed Rummel Creek Elementary school.  They love being close to Town & Country and Memorial City Malls - love all of the amenities (shopping, restaurants, & more)!  May you love your home for many years to come, Carson & Ashley.  Wishing you lots of happiness!  

 

J.D. Demore

15309 Kingfield, Langham Creek Colony

J.D. had renovated & updated his townhome in Langham Creek Colony - it was gorgeous!  Slate and wood floors throughout, granite countertops in the kitchen, decorator colors throughout, pedestal sinks in baths, etc...  It was extraordinary!  J.D.'s desire was to move into mid-town or downtown Houston - he loved the artistic, eclectic atmosphere of being in the city.  He wanted to be in the heart of everything - the coffee shops, music, art, & more.   J.D. sold his home, netted what he wanted from the sale, and then found a unique, open loft in the midst of everything.  He absolutely loves being downtown!  Isn't it great when everything works out the way it is supposed to be!  Congratulation, J.D.!  Hope this is a magnificent new chapter in your life!

 

Claudia Pena

15304 Falmouth, Langham Creek Colony

After serving her country in Iraq, Claudia retired from the military to begin a fresh start in Houston and be close to her family.  Initially we were looking at small homes, but then found a great deal in Langham Creek Colony townhomes.  We found Claudia a foreclosure that was everything she had hoped for and so much more.  This townhome has ample room for Claudia (and room to grow - over 2200sqft).  She has started renovations, replacing the flooring with wood floors, and has begun painting.  With great enthusiasm, she has also purchased her first pieces of new furniture.  Claudia (and her parents) are thoroughly enjoying her new home.  I am so happy for you, Claudia.  Welcome to this great new adventure in your life.  May it be all that you imaged it would be. Welcome home, Claudia.