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Waterfront Community Parklake Village Featured in Absolutely Magazine

Waterfront Community Parklake Village Featured in Absolutely Magazine

By Tim Sojka, See TIM Sell, Realtor / Broker - 713-822-2152

Parklake Village, the fantastic waterfront community in Katy Texas has just been featured in Absolutely Katy Magazine. The community was featured because of it's proximity to George Bush Park, sparkling lakes and the fantastic schools to which it is zoned.

The beautiful custom built Mediterranean homes only add to the charm of this hidden jewel. Many of the homes are located on the water and there are only 1.6 homes per acre in the community so everyone has plenty of room to spread out.

For more information about west Houston, the beautiful city of Katy Texas and the waterfront homes (our specialty), estate homes, leisure ranches, golf course homes and master planned communities within contact realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152 or go to http://www.seetimsell.com/ to shop for a home online or to find out the value of your home.

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Katy Real Estate News- Seven Meadows Named One of the Top 10 Master Planned Communities in the US

Seven Meadows Named One of the Top 10 Master Planned Communities in the US

By Tim Sojka, See TIM Sell, Realtor / Broker - 713-822-2152

Robert Charles Lesser and Company, a nationally respected independent real estate advisor just named Seven Meadows as one of the Top Ten Master Planned Communities in the United States.

Katy was the only city with two communities finishing in the Top 10 (Cinco Ranch also faired well in the report). The Houston Area had two more master planned communities as well (the Woodlands and Sienna Plantation).

Make no mistake about it Katy is one of the hottest places in the country to live; great schools, great communities, low cost of living, and three major hospitals locating here in the next three years.

For more information about west Houston, the beautiful city of Katy Texas and the waterfront homes (our specialty), estate homes, leisure ranches, golf course homes and master planned communities within contact realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152 or go to http://www.seetimsell.com/ to shop for a home online or to find out the value of your home.

All information posted is the intellectual property of Timothy Sojka and cannot be republished or used without his written consent.

Cinco Ranch Named one of the Top 10 Master Planned Communities in the US

Cinco Ranch Named one of the Top 10 Master Planned Communities in the US

By Tim Sojka, See TIM Sell, Realtor / Broker - 713-822-2152

Robert Charles Lesser and Company, a nationally respected independent real estate advisor just named Cinco Ranch as one of the Top Ten Master Planned Communities in the United States.

Katy was the only city with two communities finishing in the Top 10 (Seven Meadows also faired well in the report). The Houston Area had two more master planned communities as well (the Woodlands and Sienna Plantation).

Make no mistake about it Katy is one of the hottest places in the country to live; great schools, great communities, low cost of living, and three major hospitals locating here in the next three years.

For more information about west Houston, the beautiful city of Katy Texas and the waterfront homes (our specialty), estate homes, leisure ranches, golf course homes and master planned communities and neighborhoods within contact realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152 or go to http://www.seetimsell.com/ to shop for a home online or to find out the value of your home.

All information posted is the intellectual property of Timothy Sojka and cannot be republished or used without his written consent.

The Master Planned communities of Katy

By Tim Sojka, See TIM Sell, Realtor / Broker - 713-822-2152

Earlier this month I posted a blog titled "What is a master planned community"

This has been very well read (and you will find the article if you scroll to the bottom of this one). Many people love to live in master planned communities for the amenities. Here is a list of the Master Planned Communities of Katy Texas

Cinco Ranch (the original and one of the most recognized master planned communities in the state)

Seven Meadows

Grand Lakes

Firethorne

Wood Creek Reserve

This list is not meant to be all inclusive, but does list the largest of the master planned communities.

For more information about the beautiful city of Katy Texas and the master planned communities and neighborhoods within contact realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152 or go to http://www.seetimsell.com/ to shop for a home online or to find out the value of your home. Tim Sojka, the See TIM Sell Team

What is a master-planned community?

A question that I get asked often is what is a master planned community and how is it different from a normal neighborhood?

Let's use an example from Katy Texas. I live in Chesterfield (a neighborhood but not a master planned community) Chesterfield is an awesome neighborhood with a pool, tennis courts; it is close to dining and recreation. The neighborhood has beautiful home and mature trees. Some neighborhoods even have lakes or walking trails. Chesterfield is truly stunning. However it is still not a master planned community.

A master planned community has everything a neighborhood has, however, it has more and it is more - thought out - it has a more detailed game plan from the beginning. Chesterfield has dining around it and recreation but it was not planned by the developers of the community. These establishments honestly came around in a happenstance manner.

A master planned community has pad sites set aside for retail and restaurants. Additionally lakes, hiking trails, bike routes, parks and small waterparks (all of these or at least a few are part of the master planning) are worked into the community. High speed internet and high tech pest control systems may be mandated by the community. School sites are planned in advance and so much more.

Master planning a community is more than just coming up with an idea for a neighborhood, naming it, building the entry and dividing lots. A master planned community like Cinco Ranch, Grand Lakes, Seven Meadows or Firethorne can take a dozen years to build out.

Master planned communities have dozens of advantages and are loved by many home buyers. However, other home buyers prefer smaller more intimate neighborhoods. Now that you know the difference, work with your realtor to find out more.

For more information about the beautiful city of Katy Texas and the master planned communities and neighborhoods within contact realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152 or go to http://www.seetimsell.com/ to shop for a home online or to find out the value of your home. Tim Sojka, the See TIM Sell Team.

For Realtors - A Great Community you may not know about - Crestwater

Crestwater

Going home to your own private resort each day

By Timothy Sojka, Realtor ® / Broker 713-822-2152 - shop for a home on-line at www.search-katy-homes.com

Crestwater is truly a thing of beauty the lucky residents of the neighborhood. This gated community features less than 200 homes, most backing to one of the neighborhoods man made lakes. The homes were built to offer the homeowner resort style living.

Each evening homeowners can watch ducks and swans glide across the community's lakes, meander on a beautiful walk through the community or take advantage of their backyard piers and many available outdoor activities.

Crestwater is perfect for the downtown or medical center worker as it is located right off of Westpark Tollway and Highway 6. What makes Crestwater even more desirable is the neighborhoods affordability. In 2007 the average home sold for just under $275,000. A home on the water can still be found for less than $300,000 (the top of the range is a little less than $400).

This community is blessed with a strong pride of ownership, beautiful architecture and a solid community plan. Most homes in Crestwater were built between 1997 and 2000 so they are new enough to feature fantastic amenities however mature enough to feature beautiful trees.

For more information about Crestwater Homes and homes in other waterfront communities contact Realtor / Broker Timothy Sojka at 713-822-2152. No realtor sold more homes in Crestwater in the last 12 months. To find out the value of your home go to http://www.seetimsell.com/. Over 80 homes sold last year and we can sell your too. Shop for a home on-line at www.search-katy-homes.com