*** The Hellos & Goodbyes will be updated next month (June) ***

 

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 West Withers Way Circle
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
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.