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Katy Real Estate News - 55+ Adult Community Heritage Grand (in Cinco Ranch) is a big hit with seniors

By Katy Realtor - Tim Sojka (shop for a home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com )

As a realtor, I see several communities each week. However, few are better suited for their target audience than Heritage Grand. Heritage Grand is a community built for 55+ Active Adults.

The community abounds with activities for seniors, is close to several golf courses and has a grand pool and activity center. Home range in price from $175,000 to almost $300,000 depending and size and amenities.

I highly recommend you use a qualified Realtor® when shopping for a home in here due to the range of prices.

This neighborhood really is built for seniors. Homes must be occupied by at least one person who is 55 years of age or older. Persons under the age of 19 may not reside in any home for more than 60 days in any year.

Homeowners, in this neighborhood will not be lonely, I have participated in events designed for the community and they are well attended. A drive through the community almost always nets waves from bicyclist and joggers.

If you would like more information on the neighborhood or to arrange a tour call Tim at 713-822-2152 or shop for a heritage grand home online at www.Search-Katy-Homes.com

For more information about Katy Texas or the beautiful new homes within the confines contact realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com . To find out the value of your home go to www.seetimsell.com

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

Katy Real Estate News -Negotiating for a New Home in Cinco Ranch - Heritage Grand (Builder Inventory)

By Katy Realtor Timothy Sojka 713-822-2152

When you are buying a new home from a builder (vs. buying an existing home from a home owner) you have to learn to think differently.

When you are buy an existing home you generally have an agent with you to protect your interest. Often times, when you buy from a builder you go onsite and buy directly from the salesperson sitting in the new home. You have to remember that the person sitting in the new home does not represent you, he or she represents the builder and it is their job to get the highest price possible for the builder.

So the first thing I recommend is that when possible get a realtor to represent you when buying a new home. Many people think they do not need an agent -but when their taxes get escrowed incorrectly, or their here neighbors say how little they paid, or when a shopping mall comes in right behind the home they thought would be peaceful - they change their mind.

Here are some other tips for negotiating with new home agents in Cinco Ranch - Heritage Grand.

•1) Remember that standing inventory can always be had more cheaply than a home built exactly to your wants and desires. When a builder is sitting on several homes they are paying for the holding cost which they do not like. Also, they can lose their crews - which is even more important to a builder. If they cannot start a new homes their experienced crews move to other builders, which makes it tough on the builder.

•2) When you see a builder with a lot of inventory you can negotiate with them even more (this just makes sense).

•3) Get all builder information in the subdivision and use them against each other (many times you are helping the sales rep by helping him make a case for you - he or she wants to sell you the home).

•4) Always tell them you can make a deal that day if they can. Give them incentive to deal right now.

These tips should help - but remember the too golden rules of buying a new home. A realtor can really help you and that standing inventory can be had much less expensively than building to suit.

If you would like more information about Katy or West Houston from someone who really understands the community, contact Katy Realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com .

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

The active adult community of Heritage Grand in the Master Planned Community of Cinco Ranch is a very hot commodity. Located in Katy Texas just south of I-10, the area has been dubbed med-center west because of the wonderful array of state of the art medical facilities and Hospitals. Katy is also the home to two area malls, the Katy Mills Mall and the LaCenterra Mall at Cinco Ranch. These malls are loaded with great shopping options as well as a large number of restaurants and offices.

The amenities in Heritage Grand are also impressive. The community has its own pool and spa, fitness center, computer center, putting green, shuffle board court, and walking trails throughout. The homes located in Heritage Grand will either be patio homes or townhomes. the patio homes have the front lawn, trees and bushes maintained by the home owners association. The townhomes add the exterior maintenance as well as the roof and property insurance. Resale prices in 2007 ranged from under $150,000 to around $275,000.

Another benefit of living in the Katy/Houston area is the wide range of activities that will be available to you. Houston, as the forth largest city in America has everything you would expect from a large metropolis. Sports (like the Astros, Texans, Rockets, etc...) Broadway style plays, wonderful music venues, and the World Famous Houston Rodeo!

Cinco Ranch is one of the largest Master Planned communities in the Country. It offers for it's residents the BeachClub, the Cinco Ranch Water Park, the Nature Preserve, Tennis, Lakes with boating and fishing, and the Cinco Ranch Golf Club (which has reduced fees for Cinco Ranch residents).

Heritage Grand - Cinco Ranch is one of the most affordable high amenity neighborhoods in the United States and with it's great weather (average winter high temps of 65 degrees), medical options, shopping options, and nearby amenities....it may be the perfect place for you to fulfill your retirement dreams!