Being active in your community

Hello all!

Today's blog is about being active in your community. That can be through your church or your child's school. It could be other organizations that you want to participate in and help like animal shelters or Habit for Humanity. At the end of the day it is about giving back and being part of something bigger than yourself. It feels good to give back and help others.

This weekend I am volunteering for the Rock the Ranch in New Caney music festival and my time will earn the New Caney ISD Education Foundation a donation. The weather will be beautiful and I get to enjoy some great music. The best part is that I know my time will help other students in the New Caney ISD with scholarships etc.

I think this is important when selecting your next Realtor. Are they active in their community? Are they giving back to others? This shows they care and really part of their community. They probably Love where they Live and will be able to provide more insight than someone that is not as involved.

My two passions are to help children and animals and this is where I try to spend my time and money when volunteering or donating. So when you are ready to find your next home five me a call at 713-489-0507 and we can explore the area together.

Have a great day!
~Tara Woolbright, Realtor 713-489-0507 or tara.woolbright@gmail.com or
www.tarawoolbright.com or @Tara.Woolbright.Realtor or pinterest.com/tarawoolbright

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Safety tips for your car and home

Hello All,

Last week I attended the Concern Citizens of East Montgomery County meeting and learned several things about car and home security. We all know we should lock our car doors and set the alarm but several people don't when they are at home. Unless your car is in the garage and the door is down then lock your doors for 2 reasons: it will most likely deter a person from trying to steel anything from your car and a security measure to make sure that no one is in your car with out you knowing.

Another key security measure is to lock all your doors and windows in your house (even when you are there). This again prevents unwanted visitors. However, the one door I don't lock (until now) is my garage door from my garage to my house. My garage door is down and I figure that prevents anyone from entering my home but this is not true. It took a person less than 6 seconds to open the garage door and with very little noise. Imagine if you are asleep and they opened your garage door they could come right in if you didn't lock the door from the garage to the house. So I make sure now ALL doors, including the garage to the house is locked when I am at home.

The person giving the talk also discussed layers of security. An alarm system that is turned on, motion detector lights outside the house, cameras, and even dogs are all layers of security. The more layers then most burglars become uninterested in your house. Notify the Sherriff and Constable offices when you are planning to go on vacation for an extra set of eyes on your house.

Keep these safety tips in mind going forward and be safe out there!

Contact me today and let's start looking for your next home with these safety features in mind at 713-489-0507.

Have a great day!
~Tara Woolbright, Realtor 713-489-0507 or tara.woolbright@gmail.com or
www.tarawoolbright.com or @Tara.Woolbright.Realtor or pinterest.com/tarawoolbright

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East Montgomery County Information- April 2017

Hello all!

I'm excited about several of the events happening in Montgomery County Texas. I went to the Loop sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and learned about the incredible development of the Generation Park and Valley Ranch. Generation Park is on Belt Way 8, close to Lake Houston and Summer Wood subdivision.

Valley Ranch is on 99 and 69 and going to become a destination development. There will be more entertainment establishments through 2017. The next phases will include a Medical district and Corporate park that will include a Green space for our new walking and biking trails. I'm looking forward to the future developments.

April is bring several new opportunities for me to attend and be part of my community. Tonight, April 3rd, is the Concern Citizen meeting. I will not be able to attend the Hobby Lobby ribbon cutting but I will make it to the Kroger ribbon cutting and Chamber of Commerce Luncheon this Wednesday. This week raps up with the Grand Prix races.

Later in the month, I am trying to attend the Observer Lunch and meet and greet Breakfast at the Medical center. For more information go to the Greater East Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.

So contact me today and let me take the headache out of selling your property at 713-489-0507.

Have a great day!
~Tara Woolbright, Realtor 713-489-0507 or tara.woolbright@gmail.com or
www.tarawoolbright.com or @Tara.Woolbright.Realtor or pinterest.com/tarawoolbright

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EMC - East Montgomery County, Texas news

Some good news for people looking to buy houses in Montgomery county: according to The Courier, the commissioner approved a 10% homestead exemption. The team is working on getting a 20% exemption this year passed.

Emily Akin, from Fox 26 Houston, mentioned that 81% of Home Owners consider their pets/animals when selecting a home. As an animal lover, this is something I know and can help you with when selecting your next home. Call me and we can discuss the options.

Finally on a fun note: Speedsportz Racing Park is now open in New Caney. In addition to an incredible race track, they offer classes for Go Kart Racing. They have a special running for $20 a person but there are age and height requirements (so check out their website). It's going to be a great weekend to try out this course and have some fun. Let me know what you think!

Call contact me if you are looking to buy or sell Real Estate! I love referrals.
~Tara Woolbright, Realtor 713-489-0507 or tara.woolbright@gmail.com or
www.tarawoolbright.com or @Tara.Woolbright.Realtor or pinterest.com/tarawoolbright

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Pinterest February - Bathroom Ideas

Hello to all!
My second of 4 Pinterest post of February is all about the bathroom. Lots of great ideas and repurposing items. I think the Wine Rack that turned into a towel holder is a fabulous idea.

I like all the different ways you can take jars of different shapes and sizes and turn them into Candle holders, plant containers or containers to organize bathroom items like toothbrushes. You could use old vases to do similar things in your house.

My favorite is the "Rustic Signs" that are created from oval boards, paint, and plant hangers. You can make it elegant or modern depending on the word font used. Instead, I'll go to the scrapbook section and get the letters that I can stick onto the boards. What a wonderful way to let people know where and which room is in your house!

I'll give my picks a try and let you know.
Have a great weekend!
Call contact me if you are looking to buy or sell Real Estate! I love referrals.
~Tara Woolbright, Realtor 713-489-0507 or tara.woolbright@gmail.com or
www.tarawoolbright.com or @Tara.Woolbright.Realtor or pinterest.com/tarawoolbright

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Pinterest February - Kitchen ideas

Hello to all!
My first of 4 Pinterest post of February is all about the kitchen. There are several good ideas but I'm thinking I need to try the chalk board in the kitchen for notes and under the sink kitchen organizer. Super simple for both and very low cost.

Recycle a mirror. Buy some black chalk board paint (Hobby Lobby). Spray mirror with black paint. Hang mirror/chalk board. Buy chalk and start adding your text.!

Buy a tension rod at Walmart (don't forget to measure how wide it is under your sink!!!!) and then install. After you have the bar in place and tension applied, you can hang your spray containers. Saves space, organizes the area, looks clean and neat and so easy to do!

However, any drawer organization and the chip hooks in the pantry are the best ideas! I do have my drawers organized but don't have any chips for hooks in my pantry.

I'll give my picks a try and let you know.
Have a great weekend!
Call contact me if you are looking to buy or sell Real Estate!
~Tara Woolbright, Realtor @ 713-489-0507 or tara.woolbright@gmail.com or www.tarawoolbright.com.

Cumberland and Cumberland Crossing Feature property for Feburary 2017

What a quite and quaint neighborhood Cumberland and Cumberland Crossing is for the family looking for convenience and affordability. Cumberland offers walking trails, playgrounds and a community pool. Many of the streets dead-end and offer unique houses.

Cumberland Crossing offers the more modern look for houses on the stone and brick elevation but have the feel of a family community with the entry of a "white picketed fence". The community playground has picnic tables close to the kids play area.



See my Pinterest - Cumberland for pictures of these two great neighborhoods.

You want to talk about location: it is great due to it being right next to the new 99 loop and on 1314. The development is very close to the new Valley Ranch Center being developed with the new Sam's club open and Kroger coming soon. Academy is open and Hobby Lobby is coming soon but the Party City is open for business. Other than Valley Ranch, there is not a better location to all the new development.

Call me now to show you the many houses for sale in the Cumberland area: ~Tara Woolbright, Realtor 713-489-0507 or tara.woolbright@gmail.com or www.tarawoolbright.com

Other builders coming soon to Valley Ranch in Porter, TX

As I wrap up my feature neighborhood of Valley Ranch, I would like to highlight the two new builders coming to the subdivision. CastleRock Communities will be building soon and offering more floor plans at affordable prices. Horizon Homes will be offering modern living and energy efficiency houses.

This is going to be the area to watch with the New Sam's Club opening on Thursday and more stores to be announced or open in the Valley Ranch Center.

What are you waiting on? Call me and let's go look at houses so you can be part of the new development! ~Tara Woolbright, Realtor 713-489-0507 or tara.woolbright@gmail.com

Pinterest January - Living Room

Hi all! Today's evening post is on Living room décor. I love the stone on the fireplace but will talk about in future post. Today I'm focused on the barn doors and repurpose jewelry box into a remote control storage box.

Jewelry box -  This is awesome! I never thought about this but what a great idea. Let's face it: remote controls are ugly. However, if we had a cute box to put them in and it would fit with most decors that is almost perfect!

Curtain rods - Taking a board and staining it or painting it, then placing hooks on it is wonderful for my large windows that I was trying to figure out what to do with. This is now on the project list and I will keep you posted on the development.

Finally, the barn doors I would love to do but not sure were this would fit in my house. Maybe if my "mom's room" is developed out then the barn doors for the closet would work great. I like mixing the glass with the doors but the doors are beautiful in stained wood. My dream for the room is to remove items from my grandmother's house that is now vacant and the barn. I would like to put the barn wood on 2 of the walls and have the ceiling in the metal tiles that are in her house. I would even take the chandler that my mom wants and put it in the hallway to the room. My way of honoring my mom and, my namesake, grandma!
I'll keep you posted!
~Tara Woolbright, Realtor 713-489-0507 or tara.woolbright@gmail.com.

First America Homes - Valley Ranch in Porter, TX

Frist America Homes in Valley Ranch has a variety of homes from the upper 100's to the mid-200's, which is perfect for the family looking to buy their first home. Gorgeous elevations with the brick and stone draw you into the home. The insides are well laid out with space for the whole family. First America Homes offers a ten year structural warranty to help with your piece of mind.



Don't wait any longer for you to have your new home. New Home Buyers call me and let me assist you through the first time home buyers process. I will be with you each step of the way as you achieve Your Dream of buying a home.
Call me ~ Tara Woolbright, Realtor at 713-489-0507

Update to Valley Ranch Liquor Petition

Well folks it did not pass. I'm disappointed and frustrated that the petition did not receive the 4500 register voters from this county that were needed to pass a petition that would have increased property values by bringing in economic development. The representative said that they would try again in the summer.

I can't emphasize enough how important this is to our community. The jobs and money that will come to the area with the changes would create us more opportunities and other economic developments.

See ya in the summer!
~Tara Woolbright, Realtor 713-489-0507

Signorelli Homes - Valley Ranch in Porter, TX

Signorelli is not only a home builder but the developer of Valley Ranch Center! They have beautiful homes that meets all your families need. With walking trails, on site Elementary and a great community center for family fun, what more would a person want? They have a few model homes ready for purchase or lets go talk to them about a floor plan that fits your needs.

                  

Call me and let me help you find your new home for 2017!

~Tara Woolbright, Realtor 713-489-0507

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Legend Homes

 Legend Homes is one of the builders in the new subdivision -Valley Ranch in the Porter area. They are a solid builder and have several floor plans for a family to select. The square footage is from the low 2000 to 3000 sq ft house with several "extra" options. In addition,

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many of their lots are on streets with cul-de-sac, which is perfect for the kids to play in. With a great school system, perfect location and growing amenities , Legend Homes can provide what you are looking for in your next home.

Call me and let me show you your future home!
~Tara Woolbright, Realtor 713-489-0507

East Montgomery Liquor petition - New Caney, TX

Today is the big day for the new Valley Ranch Center that is being developed and if Specs is going to be moving in soon. A little back ground: Montgomery county in Texas has several precincts and a couple of them (East Montgomery county) still has the liquor laws from the probation. To get the law overturned, there has to be 4500 registered voters in the precinct to sign that they want it overturned. If that is achieved then it will go to the ballot and voted on by the community.

Why is this important?
This is important to the development due to economic and business development. If you are a restaurant you have to go to The Woodlands/ Spring area to buy your liquor. It has to be purchased in the same county as the establishment. Going the 10 minutes down 59 to Kingwood Specs is not an option. Very few businesses will travel the small distance to buy their liquor. Thus results in the area not being able to develop and attract the nicer restaurants which in return attract other businesses. It also keeps the revenue in the area; not sending it to The Woodlands.

The area is a hidden gem. It is beautiful and offers great opportunity for business to develop and families to grow. With a great location to 99 and 59, it offers quick transportation to other areas in Houston. In addition to the close proximity to Bush airport and now with 99 connecting a 15 minute commute to 45, it is ideal for growth.

I can't wait to see the results. I hope all the efforts pay off and they were able to collect the needed signatures. Stay tuned ... more to come. Tara Woolbright your Realtor of Choice -713.489.0507

Feature Property - Valley Ranch

Happy New Year!
So 1 of my new years resolutions is to blog about my passion for Real Estate. My focus area is the hidden gem of Kingwood, Porter, New Caney area. This area is beautiful and full of opportunities. Each month I will have a featured neighborhood and information about the community.



To start the new year off I would like to introduce Valley Ranch community. This subdivision offers walking trails, community house, great location and great builders. 

It is close to the new Valley Ranch Center that is being developed.




Stay tuned for more information about this neighborhood.