Real News April 2015
IN THIS ISSUE

Real Views
Houston's Market
Relocating
Styling Like a Pro
New Listings
Houston Happenings

 

  NEW LISTINGS 

19411 Chesnutfield Ct.
Listing Price: $389,000
Subdivision: Green Trails Park
Bedrooms: 4 Bedroom(s)
Baths: 3 Full Bath(s)
Garage: 3 Car Detached
Stories: 2 Story

8519 Iron Tree
Listing Price: $540,000
Subdivision: Seven Meadows
Bedrooms: 5 Bedroom(s)
Baths: 4 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)
Garage: 3 Car Attached

Stories: 2 Story

3711 Windmill Village Dr.
Listing Price: $135,000
Subdivision: Windmill Villas
Bedrooms: 3 Bedroom(s)
Baths: 2 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)
Garage: 2 Car Attached
Stories: 2 Story
Houston Happenings
Tangos & Toreadors
(April 17, 2015)
Join the Energy Corridor of Houston Orchestra for "Tangos and Toreadors," a musical journey through Argentina and Spain.

Watson's House of Ales Brew Fest
(April 18,2015)
The Third Annual Brew Festival at Watson's features more than 35 different beers on hand, live music, crawfish and other festival food. 

Houston Beer Week
(April 18 - 25, 2015)
Houston Beer Week is an 8-day community event aimed to support the growth and enjoyment of craft beer in Texas.

Spring Art Series at CityCentre
(April 19, 2015)
Join CityCentre on the first and third Sunday in April and May for the Spring Art Series highlighting quality artists featuring painted canvas, fine photography and handcrafted jewelry.

Texas Crawfish & Music Festival
(April 24 - 26, 2015)
The Texas Crawfish and Music Festival, one of Houston's largest and longest running festivals, promises to have something for all ages.
Real Views by: Sherry Campbell
Broker and Owner of Energy Realty
My favorite quote last month is, “When oil prices are down Houston is thriving; when oil prices are up, Houston is booming!” I love that because it is so true. Many people are speculating that the real estate prices will drop with the oil prices, but the key word is “speculating”. No one really knows what will happen, nor how quickly oil prices will go back up.

Hang on to your seats though! It could be a bumpy ride. We are definitely not experiencing the crazy seller’s market of last year when people “speculated” that prices would continue to go up, but we are still seeing multiple offers on houses priced under $500k. The higher end market has slowed quite a bit, depending on the area, and pricing correctly will make the key difference.

On to the fun stuff! Energy Realty participated in the 3rd annual Energy Fest on April 5, and we continue to hold seminars on home ownership for the community. There are a lot of fun things happening this month, right in your back yard! Check out the Brew Fest at Watsons on April 18 from 2-7 p.m.
On The Move: Positivity Prevails in Houston's Real Estate Market
In spite of the drop in oil prices and subsequent layoff announcements, there continues to be much positivity in the Houston area, particularly within the real estate community.

Although economists have predicted that Houston would see more of a normalized real estate market this year, the supply of property inventory still remains incredibly low.

The Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) reported that in February Houston's housing inventory was at a 2.7-months supply. That is just slighter higher than the previous February, which was at a 2.6-months supply.

"There are so many positive things happening in Houston and in the real estate market," said Kirsten Abney, senior vice president at Heritage Texas Properties.  Read More
Relocating to an Unfamiliar Area? Here's How to Get Your Bearings
Choosing a home in an unfamiliar neighborhood can be nerve-racking, but it’s almost inevitable when moving to a new city—or even across town. There’s a lot at stake: The wrong decision can cost you money and peace of mind. 
Here are some tips to guide you in your search.

Mission: Neighborhood reconnaissance

As with any house hunt, you should first figure out your budget and what you would need, want, and like to have in a house and in a neighborhood. But if you’re relocating across the country, your biggest challenge will be doing long-distance recon on your new hometown.  Read More

Secrets to Styling Like a Staging Pro
1. Pick the perfect paint color.
When you go to pick paint, either go for a perfect shade of white, a color that flatters every skin tone, or go for bold in a dark shade of red of brown or even black. Ceilings painted white or cream tend to make the room feel larger.

2. Make your bathroom look like a hotel.
This means a counter free of products except a couple that have pretty packaging. Rolled up white towels in a basket and a potted plant look clean.  Read More

Best Wishes,

Your Energy Realty Team