Texas For Sale by Owner April/May 2017

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$175,000 Roatan, Honduras

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$1,050,000 Memorial/Tanglewood

Mike 713-828-2234

The July/Aug 2011 issue of Islands Magazine named Roatan the Number 1 island in the world to live, start a business or retire on. Scuba Diving Magazine ranked Anthony's Key Resort (AKR) the best dive resort in the region. AKR is one block from my Italian villa, which offers great views of the Caribbean Sea. AKR hosts the dolphin shows, swim with dolphins and Kids' Camp, which your children will never forget.

Easy walk to pristine beaches & popular restaurants. E-mail: specialty32@gmailcom.

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Perched on the banks of a Buffalo Bayou Island this property offers you the opportunity to gaze through walls of windows and enjoy one of Houston's most incomparable views. You will enjoy wooded views from most rooms plus the expansive decks. Plus an elevator that takes you to the roof top for a morning cup of coffes and fantastic sunrises.. Beautifully updated interior features high end upgrades. Two living areas plus spacious kitchen with large center island. Master suite comes with two walk in closets. Downstairs bedrooms would make great in law suite or office. Three car tandem garage. Excellent Spring Branch schools; Hunter Creek Elementary, Spring Branch Middle, Memorial High. The home is located on a cul-de-sac in a small exclusive gated community offers uncommon seclusion. My Castle Realty Agent. TexasFSBO.com ID#500228

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$1,750,000 Spring Branch

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Vinnie 713-498-6630

Schedule your showing of one of the LARGEST HOMES in Spring Branch. Along with the standards, this house boasts 2 MASTER SUITES, work out room, massage room, children's play room, media room, HUGE OFFICE with dedicated entrance, automated lighting throughout, and heated pool and spa with child safety net. Many more SECRET GEMS about this house will be revealed at showing only. My Castle Realty agent assisted. TexasFSBO.com ID#496508

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$550,000 Chris Rice Military 713-446-5545

Prime Rice Military location. 50 x 112 1/2 ft lot. Extends beyond the fenceline.

Being sold for lot value only. Existing house on property. Easy access to Washington/I-10 and Memorial Park. MLS listed. TexasFSBO.com ID #499301

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$637,000 DA Spring Valley 713-661-6562

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$475,000 Son Heights 832-628-8604

Charming Houston Heights 3/2 Craftsman style Bungalow with large open floorplan with NO WALLS & with the exposed original brick chimney.

Modern contemporary interior. All windows, flooring (bamboo and tiles), kitchen (Silestone countertop, stainless gas appl), bathrooms, addition, garage, electrical, plumbing, insulation, central AC/heater (3 ton), tankless water heater (Bosch), siding, gutters, sprinklers were all updated. Exposed Chimney with Original Chicago Brick.

House is truly move-in ready.

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$400,000 Casey Heights/Shady Acres 281-217-8768

Check out the rooftop terrace! Beautiful, open floor plan on one of the widest, pedestrian-friendly streets in Shady Acres. Three-story home with one bedroom down, living on second, two bedrooms (including master) and utility on the third. Amenities include hardwood floors, granite counters and s/s appliances. Large kitchen island is currently on order! Schedule your showing today!

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$580,000 John Heights 281-851-7091

Charming bungalow in Houston Heights, complete remodel with new addition finished in June 2016. Corner lot, large side yard, four car off-street parking with carport and storage shed. Enclosed with a new fence. All new plumbing, electrical, tankless HW, roof, HVAC, security system, gourmet kitchen, appliances (incl in sale). Gas Fireplace with ability for real wood.

Custom carpentry with high-end upgrades. Walking distance to White Oak restaurants and bars. White Oak Bayou bike trail at the end of the street.

Zoned to Harvard Elem.

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$1,250,000 CK West University 713-203-3699

Stunning West U Home with Fabulous Curb Appeal! 4/3.5/2 with 3692 sft! Located minutes from EVERYTHING! Flexible design with 2 separate upstairs areas! Island kitchen with granite counters, new stainless appl. & under cabinet lighting. Formal dining and living! First floor master suite w/w-pool tub & sep shower. Flex room/game room or media room with separate staircase. Many architectural touches, Crown molding, French doors, plantation shutters. 2 patios. TexasFSBO.com ID#496542

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Stunning recent construction in Upper Kirby with pool. 4 or 5 bedroom home with game rooms and a rare 3 car garage. The large open spaces are perfect for entertaining. Features include; high ceilings, abundant natural light, large island kitchen with breakfast room, family room, formal dining, study, elevator closet, game room and much more. Smart home system with controls for lighting, HVAC, & security. Energy efficient tankless hotwater heater, LED recessed lighting.

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$511,000 Kevin Meyerland/Westbury 832-766-0646

Welcome to your new home. Light & bright interior. Beautifully updated throughout. Large kitchen features; new stainless steel appliances including fridge, breakfast area, media nook and abundant cabinets. New upgraded tile floor, hardwood floors in master and new carpet in secondary bedrooms. Sun room can be office or kids play area. Circular driveway offers plenty of additional parking. Easy access to Med Ctr & Galleria.

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$1,700 Near North/Heights

My Castle 281-608-3296

Location! Location! Location! Just a few blocks from the Quitman/ Near North Light Rail stop. Open living & kitchen areas. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances including gas stove plus Granite counters. Two BR's & game room upstairs. Nicely appointed master bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower, tile surround & double sinks. Hardwood floors. New carpet & fresh paint. Includes washer, dryer & fridge. My Castle Agent. TexasFSBO.com ID #500631

$376,950 Clint Spring Shadows 281-802-1902

Gorgeous newly remodeled 3/2/2 in Spring Woods offers 2154 Sft of living space! Newly redesigned kitchen w/state of the art stainless appliances, granite counters & custom cabinets. New Hardwood/Tile/Carpet throughout.

Both formals. Family room with Old Chicago brick fireplace. Master suite re-designed with shower, 2x sinks and custom closet. New doors, double pane windows, hardware, fixtures & lighting. Large backyard and professionally landscaped. Move in ready - close to everything.

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$329,500 Medical Center

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Updated 2/2 on the 14th floor w/beautiful engineered hardwoods. Neutral tones & Lightolier/accent lighting. Surge protection wired throughout.

Granite kitchen w/stainless appliances, & Spanish glass backsplash accenting honed granite counters. Beautiful views of Reliant Stadium; Full service bldg w/luxurious amenities including 24-hour concierge, porter & valet; Heated pool; Fitness center w/steam shower & dry sauna, tennis, party rooms, & sep storage. Fiber Optic internet wired and provided.

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$3,100,000 West University

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Situated on an oversized, 20,000 sq. foot lot on one of the most desirable streets in West University this one of a kind family homes has an expansive yard with a pool and livable pool house. This warm home was an original 1930's house expertly renovated and added on to in 2002 with all new electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, insulation, sheetrock, floors, cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, redwood siding and standing seam metal roof. My Castle agent listed.

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$699,000 Afton Oaks

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SALE PENDING

Immaculate patio home completed in 2014 and very lightly lived in!

Located in the Afton Oaks area w/close proximity to the Galleria, River Oaks Dist, & Highland Vlg. First floor features living, dining, kitchen, 1/2 bath & private patio. Second floor features master suite & 2 add'l bdrms, 1 currently used as an office. Third floor features a bedroom, bathroom & game room w/dry bar. Plantation shutters, hardwood floors, ceiling fans and walk-in closets throughout. Come see for yourself!

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$199,500 My Castle Memorial/Hudson Oaks 281-608-3296

Beautifully updated 1BR condo in the Heart of Memorial. Private, secluded home in forest like setting. 24-Hr gated community with two pools. Updated kitchen with Granite new stainless steel appliances & fixtures. Fresh paint. Large master suite with study nook, frameless garden tub/shower. My Castle Realty agent.

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$995,000 Memorial

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$63,000 Stella Galleria 713-339-2942

Fantastic Price!! Live in or great investment opportunity.... Wonderful layout, spacious, quiet community, close to freeways and the Galleria. First floor unit. Next to pool. Tenant occupied. TexasFSBO.com ID #490092

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$365,000 Connie Spring Branch 832-687-7674

The Perfect 7875 sft Building Lot in the heart of Spring Branch! Perfect location with easy access to I-10 & 610. All utilities available! Located in the Craig Wood Subdivison - no mandatory assessments or fees!

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$349,000 Homeseller Bellaire 713-553-8404

Prime Bellaire/Southdale 5125 sq ft lot available for new construction.

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$1,100,000 Spring Valley

Steven 713-444-2036

Custom Spring Valley home with beautiful formals, stunning views, fireplace, covered patio, balcony off master overlooking garden, and tree-lined bayou. 3 car garage. TexasFSBO.com ID#499602

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$359,900 Luis Tomball 832-245-0272

$185,000 Spring

$245,000 Spring/Woodlands

$302,500 Copperfield

Beautiful 4/3.5/2 bath home on cul-de-sac lot w/no neighbors behind.

Master suite down. Study w/french doors, gourmet island kitchen w/ seating area, stainless steel appliances, tile & wood floors, 12’x12’ shed, finish attic over garage, custom built master closet, dual AC w/dual NEST thermostats, central vacuum system, central audio system w/flush mount speakers. Acclimatize garage w/auto HVAC dampers that can be used as man cave, that will add additional 400 sf to home making it 4,005 sf.

TexasFSBO.com ID #496933

Scott & Polly 281-460-4539

This luxurious home is a one of a kind, recently remodeled with brand new appliances and charming high end finishes. Sitting on a half-acre of land, countryside retreat yet only minutes from the city.

Great place to raise a family for anyone that enjoys privacy and quality family time. Don’t miss out! My Castle Realty agent assisted.

TexasFSBO.com ID #495257

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Kenneth 479-721-1771

Beautifully maintained 3/2/2 with split floor plan. Wood laminate & ceramic tile throughout. Kitchen features Granite countertops, abundant cabinets, breakfast bar opens to family room. Formal dining. Spacious master suite with large walk in closet. Covered patio overlooks large back yard with no neighbors behind. Pride of ownership definitely shows here! Easy access to I-45 & Hardy. MLS listed. TexasFSBO.com ID #500192

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Beautiful 2 story brick in Master Planned Community of Copperfield Southdown Village. Updated kitchen with granite, tile backsplash under counter lighting and stainless steel appliances including gas cooktop & double oven. Granite and double vanity in master down with large walkin shower & jetted tub. Fabulous backyard with pool, hot tub covered outdoor kitchen, pool bath. MLS listed. TexasFSBO.com ID #497855

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$398,000 - 1 ac Porter/Riverwalk

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Fabian Garcia Builder 713-628-3315

Stone and Log Colorado Chateau (missing the mountains). Home designed for entertainment of guests, family gatherings, and family member personal space. Kid’s rooms are in their own wing. Old World Faux painted walls.

Heated pool with slide, fiber optic lighting and 7 ton waterfall. Gas ground fire pit. 2+ acre property on a corner lot. Traffic minimal due to no outlet cul-de-sac.

Nanny quarters/attached apartment/office. Seller is the designer and builder.

This home is a ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY. TexasFSBO.com ID #434267

$599,000 Atascocita/Fall Creek

Isabella 346-312-5884

Stunning and pristine Mediterranean Stucco home in Fall Creek. Over half an acre lot to add a huge pool, outdoor kitchen and more. 5 bedrooms 4.5 Bath, library, game room and media room. Separate entrance guest suite. 3 car garage. Large courtyard and Extended patio for entertaining. Professional chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry. Too many upgrades inside and out to list. Move in ready. Freshly painted exterior and interior. MLS Flat Fee Listed.

TexasFSBO.com ID #488139

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$690,000 Dusten Crosby 281-723-1727

Fantastic updated & upgraded home located on a Cul-de-Sac in sought after Sand Creek Village in Kingwood! 4/2.5/2 with 2752 sft of living space.

Updated kitchen with black granite counters and sep. b-fast room. Family room with fireplace. Master suite w/sep shower and garden tub. Game room upstairs! Spacious backyard ready for you to enjoy the summer!

Great Commercial / Residential Building in Crosby, Tx. The building is 50 X 75 and 24 FT. High. 3,750 sf down and 2,500 sf upstairs. The building has 400 Amp 240 V service and the water well has a commercial permit. This property can be used as residential or commercial !! The building is on a 30,447 sf. corner lot on FM 2100 and Bid Deere. TexasFSBO.com ID #499356

$299,000 Conroe/Panorama

$319,000 George Conroe/McDade Estates 512-718-2633

SALE PENDING

Completely remodeled mid-century modern home with a 770 sq ft detached guest apartment, high ceilings, two separate garages, mature trees, lots of natural light and great view! Nestled in a golf-course community on a quiet dead-end street minutes away from I-45.

TexasFSBO.com ID #490291

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Lovely 4 bedroom 3 bath home boasting 3198 sft of living space.

Custom built home with island kitchen, granite counters/ stainless appliances & separate breakfast area. Formal dining. Stunning family room with vaulted ceilings & gas log fireplace. Master suite with garden tub & sep shower. Large game room/media room. Over-sized laundry room. Fabulous covered patio overlooks the HUGE lot. The home is secluded and offers plenty of privacy with very little traffic! This will not last!

TexasFSBO.com ID#498838

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$799,900 Magnolia/Lake Windcrest

Brannon 832-731-3768

$499,500 Montgomery/Crown Oak

Iris & Jose 832-588-1983

Stone and Log Colorado Chateau (missing the mountains). Home designed for entertainment of guests, family gatherings, and family member personal space. Kid’s rooms are in their own wing. Old World Faux painted walls.

Heated pool with slide, fiber optic lighting and 7 ton waterfall. Gas ground fire pit. 2+ acre property on a corner lot. Traffic minimal due to no outlet cul-de-sac.

Nanny quarters/attached apartment/office. Seller is the designer and builder.

This home is a ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY. TexasFSBO.com ID #434267

Expect the Unexpected! Built 2014 - like new. Custom 4/3/2 on 1.12 acres in Crown Ranch. Elegant interior features columns, arches, niches, high ceilings and more. High end kitchen with exotic Granite and stainless steel appliances. Both formals, wine bar. The breakfast area and living room offer a great view of the backyard with an occasional deer strolling through it. Huge covered patio. Split floor plan. The master suite with its unique ceilings is a must see! Gated community. Right next to the Tiger Woods Blue Jack National. TexasFSBO.com ID #495549

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$485,000 George Cypress/Black Horse 281-772-7510

Stunning Coventry home on quiet cul-de-sac*Backyard paradise with large covered patio, heated pool and spa, and fire pit*Oversized 3 car garage*Island kitchen with gas cooktop, granite counters, butler’s pantry, and brick accents*Plantation shutters throughout*Sun room off kitchen*Laundry room with built ins and linen closet*Large den with built ins*Master down with oversized shower and whirlpool tub*Media and gameroom up*Spacious bedrooms with great closets*High ceilings*Full sprinkler system* TexasFSBO.com ID#499284

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$315,900 Francis Cypress/Bridgeland 832-373-7400

Fabulous 2 story on a premium corner Cul-De-Sac lake lot with a wide open green belt view in a sought-after family friendly neighborhood. 2 story entryway . Granite & stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Upgraded stone fire place in living room. Open Concept to the kitchen and dining area . 1st Floor master suite. Upstairs Gameroom. 2 HVAC units. Relax and catch a breeze in the extended covered patio with vacation style view already prewired for sound.

Close to shopping, dining & highways. TexasFSBO.com ID# 500465

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$259,900 Pearland

Mark 281-642-2547

$185,000 - .89 ac Rosharon

My Castle 281-608-3296

You are going to love living here! Beautiful kitchen with large breakfast bar, Granite counters, Upgraded Maple cabinets, Stainless steel appliances, two pantries. Breakfast bar opens to cozy living room overlooking backyard wiht extended patio and Grenbelt along with walking trails.

Spacious master suite with two walk in closets. Formal dining. Kids BR’s split by a game room. Super energy efficient spray foam insulation in attic.

Tank less water heater, 16’’ tiles and more! TexasFSBO.com ID #448877

Beautifully remodeled/restored 3 BR home on nearly an acre. All new fixtures, stainless steel appliances, cabinets, HVAC, roof. Fresh paint in & out. Original refinished hardwoods & tile. Huge yard great for family but also perfect for a business. Great frontage on well travelled road.

Plenty of room to add a shop or additional storage. Ideal for a ladscaping company, insurance office, pool company, the possibilties are endless.

My Castle Realty agent assisted. TexasFSBO.com ID#495527

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$169,000 Franz Dickinson 281-636-1237

$279,900 Homeseller La Porte 281-414-2450

$149,900 Katy

$245,000 Fred Pasadena 713-392-0755

Newly remodeled vintage home! Must see! The 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has been completely remodeled along with all new plumbing.

Home still has a vintage feel and original wood floors. Enjoy the backyard with beautiful landscaping and no back neighbors. Easy to access.

TexasFSBO.com ID# 494295

My Castle 281-460-4539

Booming area quick access to HWY 99 and i10. Totally remodeled/upgraded Kitchen and baths. Spacious open floor plan. Fresh landscaped exterior Great starter home ready for your personalized finishing touch! My Castle Realty agent assisted.

TexasFSBO.com ID #493123

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This beautiful 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom 2 story home is well kept. Features include formal dining room, spacious living room with gas fireplace and soaring ceilings. Open concept island kitchen with granite countertops. Second story of the home boasts a fun and functional game room and 3 secondary bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Beautiful backyard with sparkling pool and spa. Come see this lovely home today. TexasFSBO.com ID#494470

Walk in the door and you see the wall of windows overlooking backyard patio and swimming pool. Its like your own private paradise. Living room with high ceilings. Kitchen with abundant cabinets. Study can be 4th bedroom. Master suite with its own zoned AC. Nice size 10,625 sq ft lot. Recent foundation work comes with lifetime warranty. Spacious garage is air conditioned and can be used for game room. MLS listed.

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$360,000 Homeseller Rosharon 346-302-8656

Country living at its finest, lakefront home on 1 acre. Features plenty of windows all with amazing views. 4/2.5/2 is open and has a great flow. Lots of upgrades in this gem; 18’’ tile, custom lighting, an abundance of 42’’ maple cabinets /granite countertops. Three spacious BR’S up ALL with walk in closets. Huge game room . TexasFSBO.com ID#498855

Gorgeous 5/4/3 with covered patio & pool, 2 blocks from Friendswood HS. Both formals. Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Beautiful ornamental iron balusters. Newly renovated baths in 2nd floor, unique beautiful baths in 1st floor. New double wall ovens, new microwave, Granite countertops in kitchen. TexasFSBO.com ID#499255

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$325,000 - 42 ac Mark Angleton 979-997-6464

42 acres on northwest side of Angleton. Hundreds of beautiful multi-century old oaks interspersed with cleared pastures. Nice Bayou across the back. 1900 feet of frontage on FM 521. Significant development is occurring very close by. Very good access to 288 Frwy & Hwy 35. Only 40 min to Texas Med Ctr. TexasFSBO.com ID #424613

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$1,425,000 Bellaire

$425,000 Hector Friendswood 281-380-1761

$118,500 Franz &Christina Clear Lake 832-696-6097

Ever wanted to live on a Island? Well here is your chance! Clear Lakes Shore is an amazing golf cart community filled with outdoor activity & neighborhood fun! You can take your golf cart down to Kemah or watch the boats go by! Truly hidden gem! This 4,000 sq ft lot is the perfect canvas to build your dream home. TexasFSBO.com ID#500221

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This is one of the last amazing acre lots in Bellaire with a tennis court. The lot has been cleared and is ready for you to build. TexasFSBO.com ID #447004

$518,400 - 108 Ac Homeseller Madisonville 936-348-0124

108 Acres and country home. Great location, East of 1-45 near 1119 & OSR in Madison County. Open pastures with wooded areas & scattered oak trees. Fenced & cross fenced into 4 pastures each with a pond. Deep well. 2/1.5/1 home with a rec room/guest room with shower. Workshop, barn, equipment shed, working pens. TexasFSBO.com ID#498891

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$599,000 SALE PENDING Sugar Land/Riverstone

$479,900 Charles Sienna Plantation 800-789-3302

$349,000 Ashish Sugar Land 832-264-0218

$449,000 Fulshear/Katy

GORGEOUS Coventry Home with many beautiful upgrades! This Energy Star efficient home sits on an over-sized lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with magnificent curb appeal. Home has custom plantation shutters, upgraded granite, wood & tile flooring, stone fireplace and a luxury master suite. Wonderful open kitchen with large island is ready for entertaining. Come see your new home!

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Beautiful Single story, all brick 4 BR home in Creekstone Village.

Open floor plan accentuated by large archways. Island kitchen opens to light & bright family rooms and breaksfast area. Split plan. Formal dining, media room plus a game room. Covered back patio. Water system, sprinkler system. No neighbors behind - greenbelt/park.

Community pool just a short walk. TexasFSBO.com ID #482622

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Superb location and accommodation! Beautiful, spacious, modern Highland home on rare premium lot in sought-after section of Sienna. Zoned to excellent schools; next to sports. 5 beds/4.5 bath, study, dining, media, game room, balcony, 3 garage, ample parking.

Refined, comfortable living with stone fireplace, arches, hand-finished cabinets, granite, marble, wood and tile. Wheelchair access! Many custom upgrades incl, frameless shower, 6th bed option, drive-thru garage to huge private treed yard. TexasFSBO.com ID#477293

Richard & Martha 832-722-1877

Gorgeous home, nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac of Churchill Farms with no back neighbors. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, formal dining, living room, study.

Custom upgrades & high-end touches. 2nd master with private full bath up.

Media & game room. Island kitchen, under mount sink, Stainless steel appl.

Dbl oven, granite, breakfast bar, butler’s pantry, plenty of storage. Large, secluded master suite with garden bath, sunken shower, his/hers closets, dual sinks. Brick & stone on all 4 sides. Outdoor kitchen with gas grill & fridge.

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Completely updated. Split floor plan 4/2.5/2. Formal dining with crown molding & chair rails. Modern, updated galley kitchen with custom, on-site, built oak cabinetry w/ 42” uppers & under cabinet lighting. Custom granite countertops & tumbled travertine backsplash. Soaring two story ceilings & a grand fireplace in the living area plus custom lit crown molding beams above. Large master suite with vaulted ceilings. His/her closets. Dual sink vanity. Spacious secondary BR’s. Extensive decking with huge backyard & NO back neighbors. TexasFSBO.com ID #491537

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$269,500 Kemah

Michael 713-828-2234

You are going to love living here! Full brick 4/2.5/2 plus study on HUGE cul de sac lot. Soaring 18’ ceilings from foyer to family room. Kitchen features Granite countertops, abundant cabinets and gas cooktop. Formal dining room. Game room plus a media room upstairs. Covered patio, Super easy access to Westpark and Grand Parkway. My Castle agent assisted.

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$210,000 Lakeway/Austin

Maryls 512-970-3231

Just 25 miles west of downtown Austin, World of Tennis is a resort community complete with golf clubs, tennis courts, marinas, a private airport, a full-service hotel and spa on the south side of Lake Travis.

The city has a well-managed police department, fire department and all the great city services. TexasFSBO.com ID #494326

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$1,075,000 Roger Austin/Lakeway 214-244-1544

Stunning and rare one-story home, quiet cul-de-sac in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Eanes ISD. This beautifully updated home has an open design, split bedrooms, sound system, built-in gas grill. Kitchen includes Sub-zero, Thermidor, Bosch, granite counters, and custom cabinetry Enjoy a meal on the elevated deck where you can take in the Hill Country views.

Exceptional value for this neighborhood. Situated on 0.82 acre lot, there is plenty of room to grow. TexasFSBO.com ID #498996

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$386,500 Homeseller Hideaway/Tyler 903-882-3680

Resort lakefront living on Hideway Lake! Gorgeous 2-story home with 2bdrms & 2 baths up and 2 bedrooms and 1 bath down. Open floor plan, large windows and beautiful views of the 3rd lake. A great room with a WBFP, updated kitchen, large laundry/storage, workroom, engineered hardwoods & tile throughout. New septic, sprinkler system in late 2016. Community pool, 3 golf courses, tennis, club house and many activities. MLS listed.

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$229,000 Chuck Toledo Bend 281-968-4200

Toledo Bend Lake House for $229K. 2250sqft. 7 mins from Hemphill, Texas . Two story on 1/2 Acre +/-. 3br/2bth, wrap around porch, at an end of a quite drive with trees. Has a private boat ramp.

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$328,190 Allen Marble Falls Area 713-202-2541

PRICED TO SELL! Over 35 acres on famed Park Road 4, the most scenic drive in Hill Country; Very private home-site in gated Castleview Subdivision, next to Falkenstein Castle and across from Longhorn Cavern State Park. Ag exempted low taxes. Minutes from Marble Falls, Horseshoe bay, Lake LBJ & Lake Buchanan; Water well 25GPM, recent fencing and gates. Large Post Oak & century old cedar trees, rolling terrain; many high building sites; If you need 50 acres lot next door is available. TexasFSBO.com ID #483475

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MY CASTLE REALTY - GARY BISHA & MICHAEL GREINER For Gary Bisha and Michael Greiner of My Castle Realty, a friendship that began in childhood turned into a business partnership nothing short of life-changing – for them and for the thousands of Texas homebuyers and sellers they’ve helped over the years.

“Like any new business, there were a lot of struggles in the beginning,” Gary recalls. “We put out our FSBO publication starting in 2001, but for the first six months it didn’t seem to be catching on. As we were contemplating the future of the business, all of a sudden the phones started ringing and haven’t really stopped since.”

The pair never intended to obtain licenses or offer anything besides FSBO marketing – a website and magazine distributed to 80,000 Houston residents – but their customers were soon clamoring for more. In 2003, Gary and Michael opened a full-service brokerage where sellers could select from an array of services to market their home, including flat-fee listings and traditional full service. Adding buyer’s services was a logical next step. “We’ve created a unique one-stop shop where people can get anything they want to market their homes,” Michael says. “A recent client paid $599 for one of our packages to get additional marketing exposure through the MLS. He sold his home for $2.45 million, saving himself over $73,000 in commissions. We assisted the seller all the way through the closing.”

The best part is you can customize your engagement with his company from full-service or tailor it to your needs. I liked the flexibility that his company offered. I highly recommend using Gary to sell your home.” Another noted: “I doubt any REALTOR® getting 6 percent would have been nearly as helpful as you were throughout the entire process!”

Gary, Michael and the team of agents they work with – people they consider family and key assets to their company’s success – are guided by one simple philosophy: Treat clients like you’d want to be treated. The creed has served them well, with the brokerage continuing to receive referrals from past clients they haven’t spoken to in 10+ years – a testament to the fact that paying attention to your customer’s needs, offering terrific value and overdelivering on your promises can take you far. My Castle Realty has been recognized as a Top 10 Brokerage by the Houston Business Journal every year since 2007, and Texas Monthly Magazine has acknowledged the brokerage as a Five-Star Award winner for five years running. And with a monthly sales volume of 25-30 homes, the fast pace keeps the lifelong friends coming back for more.

“Every day feels like an HGTV show,” Gary and Michael agree. “Every day we’re meeting people and facing new challenges. The schedule is out the window by 10 o’clock, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Such a menu of choices for sellers and buyers is what helps My Castle Realty distinguish itself. “Our motto is, ‘Real estate your way,’” Gary explains. “We don’t force anyone to take the traditional route. If they have a different need, we have a way to fill it. FSBO customers take phone calls and manage their own showings, but we jump right in on negotiations and contracts. Whatever they need, we’re in their corner.”

Customers are quick to agree, with one happy seller commenting: “We worked with Gary Bisha to sell our house in Houston. Gary and his team were professional, helpful and always ready to guide us through any concerns we had.

For more information about Gary Bisha or Michael Greiner of My Castle Realty in Texas, please call 713-683-0054 or email info@askmycastle.com.

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