Royal Oaks Country Club Lifestyle

281.679.0101

11689 Westheimer, Suite C • Houston, TX 77077

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2015

ROYA

www.HeritageTexas.com

ROYAL OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

Featured Cover Property 3331 Louvre Ln. 5 / 3-1/ 3

Impeccable one owner with sparkling pool and spa!

Marvelous golf course home in the highly sought-after Royal Oaks Country Club community! This stunning home boasts with quality and care by its’ original owners. You will marvel over the dramatic entry with sweeping wood staircase, beautiful tile and wood flooring throughout, array of windows, splendid island kitchen, stainless steel appliances, divine selections and the finest panoramic golf course views. Spectacular clean edge pool and spa design creates a resort-like ambiance that is magnificent!

11635 Noblewood Crest Beautiful Courtyard Design | 6 / 6-1 / 2 Impressive one story on golf course

3706 St. Tropez Home Perfect for Entertaining | 4 / 4-2 / 3 Spacious, one story estate home overlooking the 15th fairway

Must-See TV

It’s Showtime!

2706 Tudor Manor Sensational Custom Villa | 3 / 3-1 / 2 Countless architectural charms located on interior lot

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3310 Louvre Lane Wonderful Home | 4 / 3-1 / 3 Serene location with pool and spa

11538 Noblewood Crest Sought After Open Floorplan | 3 / 3-2 / 3 Most complete one story home with a large welcoming courtyard

3910 Louvre Lane Stunning New Construction | 4 / 4 / 2 Open concept floor plan with spacious private backyard

www.HeritageTexas.com BRANDEY HECKEROTH

JOANNE ESKRIDGE

AMANDA WALSH

Brandey@HeritageTexas.com

JoAnne@HeritageTexas.com

Amanda@HeritageTexas.com

281.679.0101

281.250.1864

281.679.0101

CHARLIE ESKRIDGE

281.827.9912

Charlie@HeritageTexas.com If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

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Fall in Love with Fogo’s Chilean Sea Bass

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Mango Chilean Sea Bass

Autumn is just around the corner … September 23rd to be exact. As the days get shorter and we all get back to our busy fall routines, the television beckons with new fall lineups and the return of some of our favorite shows. Gone for most, however, are the days of gathering round the TV at 8 pm sharp to watch a season premiere of a favorite show. Nor do people usually watch shows simply because “that’s what’s on next.”

With DVRs, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, and Amazon Prime all crowding the streaming-media marketplace, the way we watch TV—and what we watch—has vastly changed in recent years. (Binge watched an entire season of an old show recently? We sure have!)

INGREDIENTS 2-8 oz 1/4 tsp 1/2 tsp 2 tsp 8

1

Chilean sea bass filets coarse cracked black pepper (divided) Kosher salt (divided) olive oil stalks asparagus (steamed) lemon (cut in half)

Mango Hot Sauce: 1/4 c 1/4

1/4

1/4 oz 2 ¼ tsp 1/8 tsp 1/8 tsp

mango puree small sweet onion garlic clove, finely minced vinegar water salt blended malagueta hot sauce*

Although the new season lineups still generate excitement, even new shows can be watched on streaming video websites, such as Hulu, for $7.99 a month (often the day after they premiere on cable). Missed the last episode—or want to re-watch the last season—of The Good Wife or Modern Family? You can watch it online from the comfort of any room in the house thanks to streaming video. Want to watch recent episodes of Nashville or old classics of I Love Lucy or Seinfeld? Hulu has it, and you can find your favorite episode with the touch of a button.

Mango Relish: 2 1 slice 1 slice

strawberries – diced mango – diced apple – diced

PREPARATION The Fish: Preheat oven 350˚F. Season fish with Kosher salt and coarse cracked black pepper. Heat olive oil in sauté pan. When hot, place fish in pan and sear brown on two sides. Transfer fish to preheated oven and roast until cooked through (140˚F in the center). Cut steamed asparagus down to 5-inch pieces.

Lightly coat in olive oil and sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Place on stove or griddle until grill marks appear.

Mango Relish: Combine all three fruits in a bowl and refrigerate to chill.

Serving the Fish: Place asparagus together in center of plate all facing same direction. Place fish on top, then drizzle the mango hot sauce on top and around fish. Garnish fish with mango relish.

Place half a lemon on side of plate for extra flavoring.

Serves two.

So we may wonder, are the days of aimless channel surfing gone? Viewers are now in control of what they watch, when they watch it, and for how long they watch a series. After all, back-toback binge watching episode after episode was never before an option, unless you purchased a DVD. The outlook for consumers? The TV times they are a-changing, and that’s all good news for viewers.

We have more control, more options, more say in our viewing habits. The only negative? With all the content out there to watch, the more time we may spend sitting and, well, watching. Time to turn that sofa into an exercise machine!

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2015 Whiskies of the World Expo The Westchase Marriott | September 19 WhiskiesOfTheWorld.com | 408.225.0446 This will be Whiskies of the World Expo’s first Houston show.

You will have the opportunity to sample from a wide range of whiskies, including some of the rarest bottles in the world. Don’t like whiskey? Some of these artisans will also be offering samples of their vodkas, gins, liqueurs and other varieties of distilled spirits.

4th Annual CCA Concert for Conservation Sam Houston Race Park | September 26 SHRP.com |281.807.8700 The 4th annual CCA Concert for Conservation is going to be a great time. Enjoy your headliner from the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame: Lynyrd Skynyrd! Additional performances

by Grand Funk Railroad, Eddie Money, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Houston’s own Folk Family Revival.

Houston Scream Festival 1500 Elton St | October 2 – 31 HoustonScreamFest.com | 281.946.2262 More than just a haunted house, this is a month long festival. Live bands, freak shows, shooting at zombies and horror films on the big screen are just a few of the ways you can enjoy this festival. There are also eight haunted houses!

Taylor Swift | The 1989 World Tour

Blended Malagueta Hot Sauce*: Place 10-15 whole malagueta peppers and liquid in blender and blend well. Strain liquid, discard seeds and skin. Blend and strain additional whole peppers and liquid to add more spice. In a small saucepan, bring all mango hot sauce ingredients plus blended malagueta hot sauce to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Salt to taste. Add additional malagueta hot sauce to taste. It is very spicy so start with small amount and add to preferred heat level. Chill.

Looking for unique programs like House of Cards or Orange is the New Black? Netflix will deliver with its own unique and award-winning content that can’t be found anywhere else (also for $7.99 for unlimited streaming). And Amazon Prime Instant Video offers a plethora of old movies, kids’ content, and even other network’s series (including HBO), such as The Newsroom and Downton Abbey, all with their Amazon Prime membership, which for $99 also gives subscribers free two-day shipping.

Event Calendar

Minute Maid Park | October 13 Taylorswift.com She is, quite simply, a global superstar. Taylor Swift is a seven-time GRAMMY winner, and the youngest recipient in history of the music industry’s highest honor, the GRAMMY Award for Album of the Year. She’s a household name whose insanely catchy yet deeply personal self-penned songs transcend music genres, and a savvy businesswoman who has built a childhood dream into an empire.

Should You Hire a Property Manager?

One of the first questions when buying rental property is whether to hire a professional property manager or manage the new rental yourself. Property managers will charge a fee, on average, of between 4% and 10% of the monthly gross income for the property. They also typically charge tenant placement fees which vary from a few hundred dollars to as much as one month’s rent.

Here are three scenarios to consider when making this decision.

Renting the Property When it is Vacant

Taking too long to fill a vacancy can quickly eat into your investment income.

Surprisingly, renting the property when it is vacant is typically the most time-consuming and difficult part of the process.

A rule of thumb is that you will probably have to show the property five to eight times and accept applications from several parties before you find your tenant. You will need to understand state and federal housing laws, pull credit reports and prepare lease documents – all things that might be better left to a professional.

When the tenant leaves, you will have to resolve the security deposit, understand what repairs are needed to the property and then start the leasing process all over again.

Managing the Property Once it is Occupied If your property is in good condition, this part of the process is the easiest. Experts suggest that regardless of the property’s condition, you will have to deal with 3 to 5 issues per year ranging from a neighbor’s dog barking to an emergency plumbing issue in the middle of the night.

Dealing with Serious Issues When They Arise You need to consider that major issues can occur. If your tenant stops paying rent, or there’s a major flood, or fire, you will have to deal with it. Those issues require a lot of work and time, especially if the property is far away from your primary residence.

Houston Color Run

While property managers are not free, the investment may well be worth it. Is the stress of dealing with evictions, complaints and maintenance issues more than you want to take on?

Property managers are skilled in handling landlord-tenant conflict and they have an understanding of landlord-tenant law.

REAL ESTATE

corner

Good property managers are skilled at finding and screening tenants quickly, and will have a network of reliable, cost effective repairmen to handle emergencies.

Careful consideration for the scenarios above should help you put the decision into perspective.

Minute Maid Park | October 17 TheColorRun.com The Color Run was founded in March 2011 as an event to promote healthiness and happiness by bringing the community together to participate in the “Happiest 5k on the Planet.” We are the original paint race and have created a completely new genre of running events that continues to grow exponentially. We have more than tripled our growth, hosting more than 300 events in 50+ countries in 2014. We love chucking paint and making people smile, but we also think it is important to give back.

C hanging C hannels

In Good Taste Fogo De Chão FogoDeChao.com | 713.978.6500

Mango Chilean Sea Bass

Autumn is just around the corner … September 23rd to be exact. As the days get shorter and we all get back to our busy fall routines, the television beckons with new fall lineups and the return of some of our favorite shows. Gone for most, however, are the days of gathering round the TV at 8 pm sharp to watch a season premiere of a favorite show. Nor do people usually watch shows simply because “that’s what’s on next.”

With DVRs, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, and Amazon Prime all crowding the streaming-media marketplace, the way we watch TV—and what we watch—has vastly changed in recent years. (Binge watched an entire season of an old show recently? We sure have!)

INGREDIENTS 2-8 oz 1/4 tsp 1/2 tsp 2 tsp 8

1

Chilean sea bass filets coarse cracked black pepper (divided) Kosher salt (divided) olive oil stalks asparagus (steamed) lemon (cut in half)

Mango Hot Sauce: 1/4 c 1/4

1/4

1/4 oz 2 ¼ tsp 1/8 tsp 1/8 tsp

mango puree small sweet onion garlic clove, finely minced vinegar water salt blended malagueta hot sauce*

Although the new season lineups still generate excitement, even new shows can be watched on streaming video websites, such as Hulu, for $7.99 a month (often the day after they premiere on cable). Missed the last episode—or want to re-watch the last season—of The Good Wife or Modern Family? You can watch it online from the comfort of any room in the house thanks to streaming video. Want to watch recent episodes of Nashville or old classics of I Love Lucy or Seinfeld? Hulu has it, and you can find your favorite episode with the touch of a button.

Mango Relish: 2 1 slice 1 slice

strawberries – diced mango – diced apple – diced

PREPARATION The Fish: Preheat oven 350˚F. Season fish with Kosher salt and coarse cracked black pepper. Heat olive oil in sauté pan. When hot, place fish in pan and sear brown on two sides. Transfer fish to preheated oven and roast until cooked through (140˚F in the center). Cut steamed asparagus down to 5-inch pieces.

Lightly coat in olive oil and sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Place on stove or griddle until grill marks appear.

Mango Relish: Combine all three fruits in a bowl and refrigerate to chill.

Serving the Fish: Place asparagus together in center of plate all facing same direction. Place fish on top, then drizzle the mango hot sauce on top and around fish. Garnish fish with mango relish.

Place half a lemon on side of plate for extra flavoring.

Serves two.

So we may wonder, are the days of aimless channel surfing gone? Viewers are now in control of what they watch, when they watch it, and for how long they watch a series. After all, back-toback binge watching episode after episode was never before an option, unless you purchased a DVD. The outlook for consumers? The TV times they are a-changing, and that’s all good news for viewers.

We have more control, more options, more say in our viewing habits. The only negative? With all the content out there to watch, the more time we may spend sitting and, well, watching. Time to turn that sofa into an exercise machine!

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2015 Whiskies of the World Expo The Westchase Marriott | September 19 WhiskiesOfTheWorld.com | 408.225.0446 This will be Whiskies of the World Expo’s first Houston show.

You will have the opportunity to sample from a wide range of whiskies, including some of the rarest bottles in the world. Don’t like whiskey? Some of these artisans will also be offering samples of their vodkas, gins, liqueurs and other varieties of distilled spirits.

4th Annual CCA Concert for Conservation Sam Houston Race Park | September 26 SHRP.com |281.807.8700 The 4th annual CCA Concert for Conservation is going to be a great time. Enjoy your headliner from the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame: Lynyrd Skynyrd! Additional performances

by Grand Funk Railroad, Eddie Money, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Houston’s own Folk Family Revival.

Houston Scream Festival 1500 Elton St | October 2 – 31 HoustonScreamFest.com | 281.946.2262 More than just a haunted house, this is a month long festival. Live bands, freak shows, shooting at zombies and horror films on the big screen are just a few of the ways you can enjoy this festival. There are also eight haunted houses!

Taylor Swift | The 1989 World Tour

Blended Malagueta Hot Sauce*: Place 10-15 whole malagueta peppers and liquid in blender and blend well. Strain liquid, discard seeds and skin. Blend and strain additional whole peppers and liquid to add more spice. In a small saucepan, bring all mango hot sauce ingredients plus blended malagueta hot sauce to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Salt to taste. Add additional malagueta hot sauce to taste. It is very spicy so start with small amount and add to preferred heat level. Chill.

Looking for unique programs like House of Cards or Orange is the New Black? Netflix will deliver with its own unique and award-winning content that can’t be found anywhere else (also for $7.99 for unlimited streaming). And Amazon Prime Instant Video offers a plethora of old movies, kids’ content, and even other network’s series (including HBO), such as The Newsroom and Downton Abbey, all with their Amazon Prime membership, which for $99 also gives subscribers free two-day shipping.

Event Calendar

Minute Maid Park | October 13 Taylorswift.com She is, quite simply, a global superstar. Taylor Swift is a seven-time GRAMMY winner, and the youngest recipient in history of the music industry’s highest honor, the GRAMMY Award for Album of the Year. She’s a household name whose insanely catchy yet deeply personal self-penned songs transcend music genres, and a savvy businesswoman who has built a childhood dream into an empire.

Should You Hire a Property Manager?

One of the first questions when buying rental property is whether to hire a professional property manager or manage the new rental yourself. Property managers will charge a fee, on average, of between 4% and 10% of the monthly gross income for the property. They also typically charge tenant placement fees which vary from a few hundred dollars to as much as one month’s rent.

Here are three scenarios to consider when making this decision.

Renting the Property When it is Vacant

Taking too long to fill a vacancy can quickly eat into your investment income.

Surprisingly, renting the property when it is vacant is typically the most time-consuming and difficult part of the process.

A rule of thumb is that you will probably have to show the property five to eight times and accept applications from several parties before you find your tenant. You will need to understand state and federal housing laws, pull credit reports and prepare lease documents – all things that might be better left to a professional.

When the tenant leaves, you will have to resolve the security deposit, understand what repairs are needed to the property and then start the leasing process all over again.

Managing the Property Once it is Occupied If your property is in good condition, this part of the process is the easiest. Experts suggest that regardless of the property’s condition, you will have to deal with 3 to 5 issues per year ranging from a neighbor’s dog barking to an emergency plumbing issue in the middle of the night.

Dealing with Serious Issues When They Arise You need to consider that major issues can occur. If your tenant stops paying rent, or there’s a major flood, or fire, you will have to deal with it. Those issues require a lot of work and time, especially if the property is far away from your primary residence.

Houston Color Run

While property managers are not free, the investment may well be worth it. Is the stress of dealing with evictions, complaints and maintenance issues more than you want to take on?

Property managers are skilled in handling landlord-tenant conflict and they have an understanding of landlord-tenant law.

REAL ESTATE

corner

Good property managers are skilled at finding and screening tenants quickly, and will have a network of reliable, cost effective repairmen to handle emergencies.

Careful consideration for the scenarios above should help you put the decision into perspective.

Minute Maid Park | October 17 TheColorRun.com The Color Run was founded in March 2011 as an event to promote healthiness and happiness by bringing the community together to participate in the “Happiest 5k on the Planet.” We are the original paint race and have created a completely new genre of running events that continues to grow exponentially. We have more than tripled our growth, hosting more than 300 events in 50+ countries in 2014. We love chucking paint and making people smile, but we also think it is important to give back.

281.679.0101

11689 Westheimer, Suite C • Houston, TX 77077

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2015

ROYA

www.HeritageTexas.com

ROYAL OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

Featured Cover Property 3331 Louvre Ln. 5 / 3-1/ 3

Impeccable one owner with sparkling pool and spa!

Marvelous golf course home in the highly sought-after Royal Oaks Country Club community! This stunning home boasts with quality and care by its’ original owners. You will marvel over the dramatic entry with sweeping wood staircase, beautiful tile and wood flooring throughout, array of windows, splendid island kitchen, stainless steel appliances, divine selections and the finest panoramic golf course views. Spectacular clean edge pool and spa design creates a resort-like ambiance that is magnificent!

11635 Noblewood Crest Beautiful Courtyard Design | 6 / 6-1 / 2 Impressive one story on golf course

3706 St. Tropez Home Perfect for Entertaining | 4 / 4-2 / 3 Spacious, one story estate home overlooking the 15th fairway

Must-See TV

It’s Showtime!

2706 Tudor Manor Sensational Custom Villa | 3 / 3-1 / 2 Countless architectural charms located on interior lot

ING

D EN

P

3310 Louvre Lane Wonderful Home | 4 / 3-1 / 3 Serene location with pool and spa

11538 Noblewood Crest Sought After Open Floorplan | 3 / 3-2 / 3 Most complete one story home with a large welcoming courtyard

3910 Louvre Lane Stunning New Construction | 4 / 4 / 2 Open concept floor plan with spacious private backyard

www.HeritageTexas.com BRANDEY HECKEROTH

JOANNE ESKRIDGE

AMANDA WALSH

Brandey@HeritageTexas.com

JoAnne@HeritageTexas.com

Amanda@HeritageTexas.com

281.679.0101

281.250.1864

281.679.0101

CHARLIE ESKRIDGE

281.827.9912

Charlie@HeritageTexas.com If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996

Invest Wisely

Property Management

Fall in Love with Fogo’s Chilean Sea Bass

Royal Oaks Country Club Cover Home

Featured Exclusively By Heritage Texas Properties