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TexasFSBO.com - Vol.16 No.6

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$689,000 - 1.3 ac Allen Richmond 713-202-2541

PRICED TO SELL! Large, exquisite Custom Home with 5 BR's, 3 full & 2 half baths on 1.3 ac in Huntington Oaks off FM 723/359. Recently updated with 50-year roof, 3 top Trane A/C units, new paint, new carpet, new French doors, granite. New washer & dryer, gas Viking stove. Hardwoods, tile/marble floors in living/baths. Master & 1 bed down. 2 stairs, double fireplace, solid wood cabs, living/2 dens/game/library, built-ins, 3 slate balconies, pool, on creek, landscaping. LCISD, low tax & NO MUD. TexasFSBO.com ID #480868

$599,900 Sunset Heights

Mazzarino Construction

Craftsmen Style home by Mazzarino Construction. 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths plus a large game room. Features include: extensive custom molding and trim, hardwood floors throughout, formal dining room, family room opens to a large deck and yard with room for a pool, island kitchen, great room, large master suite with a spa bath plus state of the art Smart Home technologies with controls for lighting, HVAC, garage door and security, energy efficient tankless water heater and LED recessed lighting. TexasFSBO.com ID #484340

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$599,000 Atascocita/Fall Creek

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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

$2,150,000 Memorial/Sandalwood

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Gracious, rambling, beautiful one-story, 5,139 SF home on large, 17,338 SF, corner, cul-de-sac lot. Formal living and dining with beautiful details, including thick crown molding and transoms above door frames. Very large gathering room with vaulted ceilings & fireplace, opens to covered patio and one year old pool/spa. Carrera marble island kitchen with induction oven/cooktop; sep ice maker. Master suite with two giant his/her closets, very large marble bath with Jacuzzi, opening to sunroom with two walls of French door windows.

Stroll to one of three neighborhood lakes. TexasFSBO.com ID #483238

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$309,900 Edward Galleria 956-235-7060

Completely remodeled in 2014. New stainless steel kitchen appliances and custombuilt deep kitchen cabinets. New granite counter tops in the kitchen, bathroom, and dining room bar. Spacious master BR (approx. 210 SF) with lg walk-in closet (approx.

45 SF). Dining room could be converted into 2nd BR. TexasFSBO.com ID #478618

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$615,000 Mary Bellaire/West University 713-688-2828

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$1,300,000 Hilshire Village

SALE PENDING

Traditional home located in desirable Hilshire Village. Property boasts a large yard, pool, covered patio & a 3-car garage. The family room is open to the updated kitchen w/ SS appl. 4 bedrooms, 3 and one-half baths + a study. New paint, granite countertops & updated bathrooms include new tile & fixtures.

Wonderful yard, with plenty of shade from the large oaks. Walk, bike and enjoy the neighborhood from this absolutely well-maintained home. All of this, PLUS be zoned to desirable schools. TexasFSBO.com ID #475282

$459,900 Olivia/Robert N Norhill/Heights 713-862-3426

Fabulous North Norhill Bungalow with 3 beds & 2 baths. Immaculate throughout.

Upgraded kitchen with Granite counters & SS Stove. Master suite with separate shower. Open concept dining & family with gas log f/p. 2 additional nice sized bedrooms. Separate den or media room. Back patio leads to garage.

Fantastic front patio allows for privacy to sit and enjoy the weather. North Norhill offer a great location close to EVERYTHING! This home is a MUST SEE!!

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$725,000 Jim Memorial West 281-865-5547

Beautiful ranch home located in Fonn Villas Subdivision. Nice yard and enjoy the safety and seclusion of a cu-de-sac. The home is located near City Centre, Bendwood Park and is in the heart of the Energy Corridor. The home includes a membership to the Villas Swim Club.

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$535,000 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. TexasFSBO.com ID #483306

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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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$389,900 Ashley Lindale Park/Heights 713-202-5757

t1940's bungalow completely updated. 3/2.5/2 with approx 1760 sf. Open floor plan. Master suite with a huge walk in closet. Enjoy morning coffee on your private wrap around porch. Located in the #2 most desired neighborhood in Houston. Easy access to 610/45 & literally walking distance to light rail.

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$3,100 Deborah Meyerland 832-466-6203

Provence in Meyerland. Completely remodeled 4/2/2 across from Kolter Elementary back gate and soccer field. Beautiful kitchen with farmhouse sink, all new appliances, decorative tile in bath. Zoned to Bellaire H.S. TexasFSBO.com ID #485609

$212,500 - TH Galleria

Minh 972-965-7738

Renovated in Sept 2016 w/ craftsmen design & open concept kitchen. All new flooring, window shutters, shiplap walls in bathrooms, bath vanities & tile work, contemporary light gray painted walls, 4" baseboards & trim, custom shaker style kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, 22 recessed ceiling lights. Carport & storage unit steps away from back door. 24 hr manned security guard.

Located inside West Loop, minutes from Galleria & quick drive to downtown.

In great school district. TexasFSBO.com ID#483602

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$600,000 Ralph The Heights 832-439-8171

$599,900 Rice Military

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$3,100,000 Gary West University 713-828-2208

$670,000 Afton Oaks

Bob & Jo Ellen 713-816-9250

Great Heights opportunity. 3882 sq ft home. Easy access. New lifetime solar reflective shingles 2012, 3 storage sheds, 1 with electric service generator back feed box wired to electric supply panel. Extra parking.

TexasFSBO.com ID #466404

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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THIS HOME LOOKS AND SHOWS LIKE NEW! Walking dist TO MEMORIAL PARK w/ great VIEWS! ENERGY STAR. Equipped w/SMART HOME CONTROL SYSTEM &Survl. CAMERA (ONLINE control of lights, HVAC, Security etc) ELEVATOR. MEDIA rm,Wet BAR,TERRACE w/Fire Place 4th Floor. Spanish style Villa has old world charm w/ all the modern amenities. Faux Beams & paint.SPIRAL Stairs.Stately Stucco exterior.Tile Roof.MULTIPLE BALCONIES.JENN-AIRE appliance package.Master bath w/shower&Jacuzzi.

Rustic Bronze fixtures& more! TexasFSBO.com ID#483327

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! TexasFSBO.com ID #475859

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$374,000 Spring Branch

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Feels like home! Nicely updated 3/2/2 in sought after Spring Branch location.

Beautiful hardwoods throughout living areas & bedrooms. Galley kitchen with custom antiqued cabinets, farm sink, large pantry, granite countertops and stainless appliances. Spacious bedrooms. Fresh paint. Large 10,000 sf lot with gorgeous landscaping & sprinkler system. Back yard with stone paved patio, pergola, fire pit is great for entertaining. TexasFSBO.com ID #485883

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$298,900 Jackie Midtown 713-517-6947

$399,000 Homeowner Oak Forest Email Only

$1,475,000 Tanglewood

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tAMAZING DOWNTOWN VIEW FROM THIRD FLOOR ROOFTOP TERRACE! Enjoy the close proximity to Midtown, Downtown in this gated community. Beautiful contemporary home with loads of natural light & designer finishes. Modern stained concrete down, hardwoods up. Impressive 2nd floor open concept living/dining/kitchen area with high ceilings. The spacious kitchen area is a chef’s dream featuring a large island, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & cabinet space galore. Rooftop terrace is equipped with gas, water & electricity. TexasFSBO.com ID #448400

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Lovely 3/2/2 on huge 11,745 sf Oak Forest Lot. This comfortable home provides endless possibilities. Pool size yard with large trees. Patio features original brick smoker, outdoor kitchen & gardens. Study/bonus room with private entrance off of back patio. Original hardwoods under carpet. Easy access plus walk to schools. TexasFSBO.com ID #466082

West University

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$219,000 Inwood Forest

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SALE PENDING 281-608-3296

Beautifully renovated and ready for immediate move in. Open & spacious floor plan features new cabinets, Granite counter tops, lighting & fixtures. New ceramic tile “plank� flooring, hardwoods & carpeting. Open concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Luxurious master bath. Formal dining plus two living areas. There is a private 4th bedroom with own bath, perfect for guests or inlaws. Located on a cul de sac with no neighbors behind and a park like setting in the backyard. My Castle agent. TexasFSBO.com ID #486367

$225,000 Cypress/Ravensway

Robert & Patti 832-814-6141

Nothing left to do but move in. Nicely updated 4/2.5/2 with a sparkling heated pool (2013). Family room and breakfast area with nice view of patio/pool. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances and double oven. Both formals. Spacious master suite. Lots of recent updates including: HVAC, ductwork, blown-in insulation (2014), New roof (2012). Beautiful hardwoods & fresh paint. Sprinkler system front & back.

Wonderful neighborhood with two pools, tennis courts, clubhouse & equestrian center.

TexasFSBO.com ID #489351

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$259,750 - waterfront Lake Livingston

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Henry 832-752-9948

$415,000 - 1ac Fabian Garcia Builder Porter/Riverwalk 713-628-3315

$8,000 - 1/4 ac Venerando Trinity/Lake Livingston 832-226-9189

$199,000 Wes Conroe 936-333-1607

Interior accented with wood-beamed ceiling & oak floors. Large, partially covered deck with fire pit. Guests have privacy in detached 1 BR/1 bath casita. Back of lots adjacent to waterfront reserve for direct access to lake! Moor boat to bulkhead & walk up to your home! Unique, 1 of a kind property; Located in gated community (Cape Royale) with marina, golf course, & pool; Detached garage for boat & golf cart storage; Lots are secluded & heavily wooded; Price includes all furnishings.

TexasFSBO.com ID #488246

Another signature home of unique features and fine attention to detail you have come to expect from Garcia construction. 4/3/3 plus study with 2806 sq ft. on approx 1 acre. Kitchen opens ot spacious family room with gas log fireplace. Formal dining. Breakfast area fesatures an impressive "dome" ceiling. The master suite is a "must see" and includes a luxurious bath. All bedrooms rooms have "tray" ceilings. Large covered patio overlooks very private backyard. Three car garage. Easy access to the new 99 Grand Parkway. Subdivision park & lake. Expected completion date Nov 2016.

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Lake Livingston Waterfront Subdivision with boat ramp, golf course, pro shop, pool tennis courts, interior lakes and abundant wild life. Lot is short walk to waterfront. Excellently maintained and grass mowed on property all year until you build with no time limit. No flooding, three interior lakes, great fishing.Beautiful golf course back of property. Water/Sewer. Perfect location to enjoy life, lake Livingston, golf, and nature every day. Tall trees and fresh air. Financing available with $4000 down payment. Agent/Owner. Deed restricted neighborhood. TexasFSBO.com ID #474417.

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Located just off the 9th hole on River Plantation GCC. Kitchen features Granite counters, stainless steel appliances and breakfast area.

Recently upgraded ceramic tile, and wood laminate. Wood burning FP in living room. Formal dining. Granite in baths. All large BR's. Golf cart garage with bridge leading to the course. TexasFSBO.com ID #468052

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$134,900 Polly Spring 281-460-4539

$299,999 Jose Spring 713-478-0480

$172,000 Linda Spring/Londonderry 713-306-0122

$225,000 Spring

You are going to love living here. Nicely updated 3/2/2 features spacious floor plan with high ceilings. Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances.

All new; Granite counter in kitchen & baths, upgraded tile in wet areas, wood laminate & carpet. Fresh paint. All new lighting fixtures. Master suite with walk in closet. Nice sized backyard. Ready for immediate move in!

My Castle Realty agent assisted. TexasFSBO.com ID #489643

This traditional home has a great floor plan and tile roof. Beautiful trees and is located on a quiet street in Londonderry, not far from the subdivision pool/ recreational area. The entire house has fresh paint inside & out. The kitchen has new counter tops, new sink & fixtures, new ceramic cook top and new vent hood. Tile & original hardwood floors are in all the living areas. Family room has a vaulted ceiling & gas brick fireplace. The formal living could also be used as a home office. TexasFSBO.com ID#489561

Beautiful, spacious and modern Village Builder’s two story, 4/3.5/3 offering an open floor plan with large rooms. This house has 4,111 SqFt and the lot area is 8,990 SqFt. First floor with high ceiling entry hall, study, formal dining, large family room, open kitchen with Central Island and large breakfast area, master bedroom and a private bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, laundry room and half bathroom. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms (one of them is an in-suit bathroom) and a large and open game room.

TexasFSBO.com ID #487155

SALE PENDING 832-437-2227

Gorgeous home between Spring and Champion area. Great schools and very safe, quiet family neighborhood. Fabulous updates include granite counter and tile back splash line the gourmet kitchen. Hardwood floors and new carpet throughout the home. Great marble tile sun room/breakfast area. Luxurious master suite includes beautifully updated bathroom and direct access to office/nursery. Huge upstairs game room with wet bar.

Two car attached garage with bonus workshop in back of the garage.

TexasFSBO.com ID #485090

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$244,000 Tony Willis 979-332-2000

$395,000 Olaiz Cypress/Towne Lake 281-216-2882

$245,500 Spring/Devonshire

$164,900 Marie 290/Winchester Country 281-608-3296

Beautiful, open floor plan. Three full bathrooms attached to each bedroom, one open to the hall for guest. Office Nook area is great working space. The sunroom and attached covered patio are delightful areas for relaxing and enjoying!

TexasFSBO.com ID #473007

SALE PENDING

3/2 plus study with French doors. Open floor plan with high ceilings & lots of windows; Custom front floor; wood floors, custom carpet, and tile flooring; Large island kitchen, custom cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances; butler’s pantry between kitchen & dining.

Family room has custom built bookcase/cabinets, plantation shutters, gas log fireplace. Split bedrooms; large master bedroom with walk-in closet; huge master bath with garden tub, frameless glass shower, custom cabinets, granite & plantation shutters. TexasFSBO.com ID #478366

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Beautifully maintained 4BR home plus study on corner lot. Open kitchen features Granite, stainless steel appliances and breakfast area. Soaring ceiling in entry and family room. Lots of windows for natural sunlight. Master suite down with large game room upstairs. Backyard patio with pergola. Short walk to park & lake. Be sure to check out the new Towne Lake Boardwal recreational area!

TexasFSBO.com ID #469470

Welcome to your new home! Nicely updated 4BR home in Winchester Country.

Gorgeous kitchen features Granite counter tops, tile backsplash & stainless steel appliances. Spacious family room with high ceilings. Large master suite.

Both baths with updated fixtures/tile. New laminate flooring. 11x11 enclosed patio overlooks private backyard with storage shed. New roof (9/2016).

Walk acrosss street to park! Easy access to Beltway/290. My Castle agent.

TexasFSBO.com ID #486242

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Home Loans with Personalized Service Local • Accountable • Home Loans Home is where the heart is – and your home loan experience should be just as personable, just as comfortable and just as unique as your own home. At Supreme Lending, our customer service and familiarity with the local market ensures that your mortgage won’t just feel like another transaction.

Talk to Sean Duncan for a home loan experience as world-class and unique as Houston.

Sean Duncan Branch Manager NMLS# 496895 Direct: 210.827.8748 Fax: 281.968.3489 www.SeanDuncan.SupremeLending.com Sean.Duncan@SupremeLending.com 16225 Park Ten Place Suite 500 | Houston, TX 77084

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$329,900 David The Woodlands 936-537-0780

$275,000 SALE PENDING Lake Conroe/Bentwater

$825,000 Joely Woodlands/Spring 225-937-3037

$405,000 Huffman

Beautifully maintained 4BR home in Cochrans Crossing. Spacious and open living/dining areas. Gas cooktop/oven and abundant cabinets in kitchen. Master suite downstairs features luxurious bath with Quartz counters and KraftMaid cabinets. Upstairs game room, 3 BR's and newly remodeled bathroom. Large and private backyard. Galatas Elementary/The Woodlands High School. Easy access to 45. TexasFSBO.com ID #472958

Formal living and study flank foyer with formal dining just off kitchen. Large island kitchen with breakfast area open to family room with corner fire place.

Large master suite with his & hers walk in closets. Custom hidden playroom beneath stairs. Extra garage storage space. Upstairs game room features a wet bar. Media room. French doors lead to covered balcony across back of house.

Large back patio without any neighbors to see! View is of Nature Preserve.

Pool, spa & firepit. My Castle agent listed. TexasFSBO.com ID #460917

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Beautiful ranch style home backs up to private ranch, giving you lots of privacy. Also has a bonus room, not included in square footage. Study could be a 4th bedroom. Builders home with all the extras; pro-series SIX burner gas stove; TWO water heaters; crushed granite kitchen sink; all appliances stainless steel; fireplace with a remote starter; granite kitchen counters and very open floor plan. Landscaping & sprinkler system replaced. THIS IS A MUST SEE!! TexasFSBO.com ID #463827

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$189,900 Noe Cypress 713-899-4774

$1,200,000 - 1/2 Block!

Bryan Hardy St 281-831-2710

This beautiful 1830 sq.ft. home is sitting in a oversized lot. With 3/Study can be used as a bedroom too. 18’’ Tile in all wet areas, 42’’ cabinets, Covered patio, with no neighbors in the back, Garden Tub Separate shower in the master, Granite Countertops with backsplash, Tray Ceilings at Master, STAINLESS STEEL Energy Star Appliances, TexasFSBO.com ID #488264

Four prime lots (25,000sf total) occupying half a city block in the 77009 zip code.

Just off of 610, running parallel with Hardy St. Rapidly developing residential and commercial area. Being sold for lot value only. TexasFSBO.com ID#478500

$73,500 Artie/Lisa Hardy/Tidwell 713-691-8490

$175,000 Artie Inwood Forest 713-691-8490

Great home - 2/1 with 832 sft - priced to sell! Fresh paint and carpet & vinyl throughout! Backyard fenced with patio and garage converted to workshop!

Located on a dead end street so no traffic! This won’t last long!

TexasFSBO.com ID#489020

One Story, Columns in front, Brick, Double Detached Garage, Covered Carport, Covered Patio, Wooden Fence, Fireplace, Built In Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator.

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$124,900 Channelview

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Located at end of a quiet Cul De Sac with no neighbors to side or behind. Four bedroom home features light, bright & open living area with sliding door to covered patio. Ceramic tile throughout living areas and new carpet in bedroom.. Private park like backyard setting. My Castle agent. TexasFSBO.com ID#487382

$1,699,000 Matt Bellaire Email Only

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

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$369,000 Ashish Sugar Land 832-264-0218

$459,900 Charles Sienna Plantation 800-789-3302

$123,990 Noe Houston/Pasadena 713-899-4774

$159,900 Marie Sugar Land

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

No Repairs need at this moment House Tenant occupied for the next 10 months.

Great Investment property garage is been convert into a living room No HOA. 10 month in to a contract PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH PLENTY TIME IN ADVANCE THE HOUSE IS OCCUPIED. TexasFSBO.com ID #488460

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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

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$239,900 Syed Sugar land/New Territory 832-659-1132

Beautifully remodeled spacious home. Bathrooms features custom mirrors, stylish shower, tubs & granite counters. Kitchen has new premium appl., granite counters & stylish backsplash. New carpet, tiles, fixtures, paint and lighting everywhere. Virtually staged home with new roof. TexasFSBO.com ID#487287

$199,500 Homeseller Katy 281-995-1916

You are going to love your new home. Single story 4/2/2 on corner lot.

4th BR can be study. Glass entry door, Cherry wood floors. Kitchen with breakfast area features recent stainless steel appliances. Open family room.

Beautiful archways. Formal dining room with chair rails. Master suite with two walk in closets and nice size bath. New roof (Aug 2016). Easy access to I-10 & 99. Walk to schools and park. TexasFSBO.com ID #481990

$244,900 Alina & Steven Pearland 440-864-5596

Gorgeous well-maintained Perry home in coveted Silverlake community. Great neighbors, PISD, and pocket park on the street. Granite & stainless in the kitchen.

Plush new carpet upstairs. Private fenced yard with 2 mature fruit trees. 4-bedrooms with large closets. Upgraded hardware & light fixtures. TexasFSBO.com ID #489288

$145,000 Hillary Rosenberg 832-567-8154

Nice home needs some TLC - Selling as is. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath small home on a culdesac with a large Backyard and an Inground Swimming a pool with a Detached 2 Car Garage. TexasFSBO.com ID #482391

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$165,900 Meadows Place

SALE PENDING

Fabulous Location! Very nice 3/2/2 with 1663 sft of living space. New tile throughout living areas, new counter tops. Open floor plan with fireplace and separate raised dining area. Master suite with separate shower. 2 additional nice sized bedrooms. Covered & Screened patio to enjoy outdoors.

TexasFSBO.com ID #489438

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$427,900 Robert Katy 281-665-0974

$449,000 Fulshear/Katy

$899,000 Galveston

$272,900 Michael Katy 281-658-4840

Stunning private corner-lot, 4 bedrooms, +media room, +game room, 3 ½ baths, Outdoor Kitchen, Carver Stone large shaded Patio, 1st floor & outdoor built-in speaker system, custom garage storage & master closet

by Space Man. Custom trim thru out home, media room pre-wired, double oven, Mud Room sink & cabinets, Jack-n-Jill bedrooms, Walk/bike to topranked Seven Lakes Jr. and HS, path tunnel to Spring Lake Community Pool/Center, bus stop @ Community Gazebo. TexasFSBO.com ID#480594

Raymond & Robin 281-535-1958

Don’t miss out on this luxury custom-designed waterfront home in the exclusive community of Jamaica Beach positioned on an almost 1/3 acre canal lot with over 200 feet of bulkhead to maximize the bay, wetland, and canal views. This home has all the amenities of a fine resort including a heated swimming pool, chef-inspired stainless kitchen, multiple entertainment areas, boat and Jet Ski docks, and a large master suite on the top floor with a spa-like bath and private covered wrap-around terrace. TexasFSBO.com ID #423469

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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.

TexasFSBO.com ID #488549

Fabulous Willow Creek Farms 4/2.5/2 with 2552 sft of on an OVERSIZED lot with a Swimming Pool! Lg. Island Kitchen w/Silestone counters & sep. b-fast area. Family room w/gas f/p overlooks the pool! Formal dining. 1st floor Giant master suite w/ garden tub and sep shower. Upstairs has spacious game room, 3 bedrooms and full bath. Custom hardwoods, tile and carpeting throughout. Backyard features covered patio, Fabulous pool, built in firepit & huge backyard that backs up to a forever green reserve TexasFSBO.com ID #488142

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$489,950 Keisha Manvel/Sedona Lakes 225-916-5959

Seeing is believing! From the moment you open the large mahogany double doors, you will understand the charm and warmth this house has to offer. A long, extended hallway sets the tone of this beautiful open-concept home. Brick and stone exterior, study, media room, outdoor kitchen with covered patio, highgrade granite, shutters and gray hardwood floors. Immediate access to Hwy 288, minutes from Downtown & Medical Center. Come visit this gem and start your next chapter in the perfect home! TexasFSBO.com ID#480871

$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.

TexasFSBO.com ID #446608

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$60,000 Jesus La Grange 281-859-8953 Find tranquility among this acreage ready to be built on. Bring your Horses... Seller willing to separate. Pre-approved buyers only.

“Gary & Team, thanks for your help and professional guidance on another successful sale.

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Gary is always professional and has a good knowledge of the Houston market. I had a very good experience with the other people that work in his office as well.

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$1,500,000 Leonard Altair/Colorado River 979-733-0126

Nice 216+ acre tract on the Colorado River. Has approximately 3000 feet of river frontage with large sand bar. Part of property was mined for gravel 50 or so years ago, leaving several large fishing holes, even an alligator!!. Property has large trees, great hunting and fishing. Electricity at the front of property, fronts on the end of a dead end county road-awesome privacy but good access.

Roads on the property allowing easy access to a large part of the acreage.

Currently has cattle grazing with ag exemption. TexasFSBO.com ID #469799

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Land

$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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