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Posted on Apr 27, 2009 | Tagged in: Graystone Hills , economy , Conroe
By: Beth Kuhles, Chronicle Correspondent
Conroe has built 43 new subdivision and more than 3,000 new homes since 2004. According to the Department of Community Development, following are the top subdivisions for new building permits in the last three years:
2009 (through February)
• Graystone Hills: 13
• Pinewood Forest: 5
• Hidden Creek: 4
• Woodhaven: 3
• Sterling Place: 3
2008
• Graystone Hills: 106
• Hidden Creek: 33
• Briar Grove: 22
• Stewarts Forest: 19
• Sterling Place: 18
Posted on Apr 27, 2009 | Tagged in: Houston , honors , economy
The National Association of Realtors® and the U.S. Conference of Mayors have named Houston a 2009 Ambassador City for its Houston HOPE Homes program, an initiative to reinvest in some of Houston’s historic neighborhoods with housing development and infrastructure improvements.
The Houston HOPE Homes is a program of the city of Houston. The city has identified hundreds of vacant or foreclosed properties in nine historic neighborhoods that are currently undergoing revitalization. Those properties are sold to area home builders who are committed to building quality, affordable single and multifamily housing.
To help residents purchase the newly built homes, the city has also established a down payment assistance program. Low- and moderate-income individuals who qualify can receive up to $37,500; Houston police officers, firefighters, and teachers can qualify for nearly $40,000.
Posted on Apr 23, 2009 | Tagged in: travel , Houston , honors
In a recent survey released by U-Haul International, Inc., Houston is a place to which people want to move. In fact, Houston ranked No. 2 among most popular destinations.
The annual U-Haul National Migration Trend Report, titled "The 2008 Top 50 U.S. Destination Cities" was released and it gleans some interesting movement around the country. According to moving data reflective of nationwide statistics for calendar year 2008, Atlanta secures the No. 1 spot for the second year in a row, while Houston comes in second, moving up six spots from the 2007 report.
Los Angeles climbed to No. 3 from No. 13 last year, while Las Vegas stayed steady at No. 4 for the second year in a row, and Denver, Colo. moved up to fifth place from the No. 9 rank last year. Portland, Ore.; Chicago, San Antonio, Austin, Texas and Orlando, Fla. rounded out the top 10.
The ranking reflects destinations for movers traveling more than 50 miles, and considers every city in the country, regardless of size. However, the data is not stated as a percentage of population and is not reflective of overall growth. Houston's diverse economic and job base, housing affordability and wide variety of appealing locations continues to make Houston outshine the rest of the country.
The survey reports: *Data compiled from more than 1 million U-Haul one-way truck transactions from January - December 2008.
Posted on Apr 3, 2009 | Tagged in: West Houston , Lakemont , Katy , healthcare
Known for its prime location adjacent to the entrance of the Westpark Tollway, Lakemont is home to lakes, parks, to recreation centers and top builders. In addition to Lennar, Lakemont features new homes by Perry Homes, Brighton Homes, J. Patrick Homes. Prices start in the $130,000s. Enhancing its prime location is a long and growing list of conveniences close home, and minutes away for residents of this growing community.
Christus St. Catherine Hospital
The Christus St. Catherine Hospital on South Fry Road has recently completed a $50 million expansion. The hospital has more than 400 physicians and 664 employees of which 244 are nurses.
Posted on Apr 3, 2009 | Tagged in: model homes , Graystone Hills
D.R. Horton is the newest builder to join Graystone Hills. A new one-story model now open daily represents the builder's Statesman Collection, featuring a wide variety of innovative floor plans and an impressive list of included features. Priced from the $190,000s, the new Statesman Collection features spacious one- and two-story plans that range in size from more than 1,800 to nearly 2,800 square feet.
The thoughtful designs are enhanced by an impressive list of included features such as granite countertops and flat-panel birch cabinets in the kitchen, four sides of brick, a garage door opener, a direct vent fireplace with gas log and glass front, full sod in the front and back with a landscape package and the Energy Star energy efficiency package.
D.R. Horton also offers its buyers numerous options - many of which are
unique and promise to be quite ap ealing to many home buyers and are all available in the builder's Design Center. The new one-story model, open daily in Graystone Hills, displays the many features and appointments that await new-home buyers.
New homes in Graystone Hills are also available from Trendmaker Homes,
Village Builders, Meritage Homes, Lennar and Newmark Homes.
