Katy, TX

Welcome to Chesterfield, Katy Texas!

Chesterfield is a unique subdivision within the Katy area south of I-10. When the subdivision was first built it was out on an island...the only homes off Mason rd south of Highland Knolls, Chesterfield had a private country feel that could not be denied. In the 20 years that have passed Chesterfield has been inundated by development...shops, restaurants, grocery stores, apartments, and other communities have sprung up around the original subdivision...but Chesterfield has never lost its distinctive and unique feel.

A home in Chesterfield will not look like every other home in Chesterfield...each home is a unique custom built home that lets you know from the first time you drive through the community...you will get a different feel here! This is not to say that everything different or unique is better...some of the homes are a bit quirky and some may have a choppy feel to them, but you will not feel like you are in a cookie cutter neighborhood of production homes.

The neighborhood feel of Chesterfield is in part derived from the neighbors themselves. This is a family community that prides itself on knowing the people next door. The community seems to come alive at Christmas with wonderful lighting displays on virtually every home. Chesterfield is our seven year old son's favorite subdivision to drive through every Christmas!

Prices in this custom home neighborhood range from the low 200's to the upper 300's. This neighborhood is a wonderful value and is blessed with some of the lowest tax rates in the Katy area south of I-10.

To view Chesterfield or any of our other fine Katy Texas Subdivisions and Communities call Jeffrey or Mona DiMuria at 281-492-5916 or contact us from our www.KatyHomeFinder.comwebsite....no one knows Katy better then Team DiMuria!

The Angel & The Ox Irish Pub and Restaurant will be opening on December 19th (soft open with limited menu) in the Villagio Retail Center on the corner of Westheimer Parkway and Peek Rd in Cinco Ranch. This will be a real Irish Pub with Pints on Draft and food to match.

The menu looks great (go to www.theangelandtheox.com ) and The Angel & The Ox will have a wide range of entertainment options including live bands on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. They will also have live sporting events on TV such as Soccer, NFL Sunday Ticket, and NCAA Football.

The Angel & The Ox will offer a breakfast/brunch weekend menu as well as an extensive lunch and dinner menu all week long. You will have traditional Irish food choices like scotch eggs and fish & chips as well as pub fare like hamburgers and salads.

The Angel & The Ox looks like a great addition to the growing number of restaurants and night spots in the Katy area. To contact The Angel & The Ox call 281.395.7055.

My wife and I are members at the Houston Zoo. We take our daughter, who turned two in June to the Zoo about once a month.

Anyway, we went to the zoo this weekend and were saddened to learn about the passing of baby elephant, MAC. Mac was born in 2006 (the same year as my daughter) and we have loved watching this little elephant growing up.

Mac ultimately died from the elephant Herpes virus. This has evidently been a problem at this particular Zoo (although admittedly, this is the first personal experience that we have seen).

Mac was 2 years old and on November 9th, he started showing signs of the virus. The vets were called in and the anti-viral medications were started. Mac bounced back for a couple of hours and responded favorably but in the end, it was fatal as it is over 90% of the time in Asian elephants. Mac died the same day that the virus was identified.

This comes on the heels of the zoo adding a new baby and momma elephant, TUCKER and TESS, but Mac will be missed by zoo regulars.

Seven Lakes is a Brand to Believe In

A Master Plan led to one of the best Master Planned Communities in the Country

To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com

By Timothy Sojka, Realtor®

When people think of brand names they think of Coca Cola, Budweiser or Starbucks. Over the last several years certain sports icons and celebrities have been able to turn there name into a brand. For instance Tiger Woods, Dale Earnhardt or Michael Jordon are names (or brands) that if put on items like shoes or golf clubs will demand a premium.

People seldom think of neighborhoods as brands, however they should. When people ask you where you live they do not ask what street you live on they ask you what neighborhood you live in. This is a harsh truth, but people will make dozens of assumptions about you (whether true or not) after hearing your answer.

I am not saying that this fact should drive the real estate purchasing decision but it should have influence. In Katy, several great neighborhoods have established strong brand names. For instance Cinco Ranch, Kelliwood, and Grand Lakes are all associated with a certain lifestyle and level of influence.

A neighborhood that has done a truly excellent job creating, maintaining and defining its brand is Seven Meadows. Everyone in the Houston area knows where the community is, they understand the type of development it is, and they know the types of homes available in that community. Seven Meadows has made itself a very desirable location for homeowners and business.

Seven Meadows is also considered one of the top master planned comminutes in the country. Robert Charles Lesser and Company, a nationally respected independent real estate advisor just named the Seven Meadows and Cinco Ranch among the Top Ten Master Planned Communities in the United States.

The great branding and national recognition are some tangible reasons people should consider Seven Meadows as home. However, people really buy in Seven Meadows because the community is beautiful. Seven Meadows has grand entrances, is dotted with wonderful parks, features several small lakes and ponds, has great community pools and amenities and of course features beautiful and grand homes. The neighborhood is also perfectly located with easy access to 99, Westpark Toll way, great upscale shops and of course great golf.

Former, Seven Meadows resident Martin Evans notes "Seven Meadows is such a family community, with excellent schools and is it well located for commuting downtown or to the energy corridor. Resident Gary Baughman has lived in eight cities and fifteen homes over the last 25 years. However, Seven Meadows truly stand out among them. "The forethought put into the community is amazing. There is a nice variety of home styles and prices sprinkled throughout the community. Also, the infrastructure makes getting around so easy you forget your are only a few miles from the 4^th largest city in the US. Having the Grand Parkway and 99 so close makes it a breeze to get downtown."

Many people around the country are worried about falling home prices. However, home prices in Seven Meadows have actually increased almost 3% in 2008 vs. the same period last year. The average home sales for around $315,000 however prices range from the high $170,000's to almost a million.

So if you are looking for a beautiful master planned community that your family will embrace and enjoy, where home prices have climbed despite a difficult economy, and that boast one of the best brand names in the country, consider a short drive to Seven Meadows. Air Jordon Tennis shoes, Coca-Cola and Starbucks are not required, Seven Meadows is a strong enough brand to stand on its own.

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

For more information about Katy Texas or the beautiful new homes within the confines of Katy 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

Seven Lakes is a Brand to Believe In

A Master Plan led to one of the best Master Planned Communities in the Country

To shop for a home online go to www.Search-Katy-Homes.com

By Timothy Sojka, Realtor®

When people think of brand names they think of Coca Cola, Budweiser or Starbucks. Over the last several years certain sports icons and celebrities have been able to turn there name into a brand. For instance Tiger Woods, Dale Earnhardt or Michael Jordon are names (or brands) that if put on items like shoes or golf clubs will demand a premium.

People seldom think of neighborhoods as brands, however they should. When people ask you where you live they do not ask what street you live on they ask you what neighborhood you live in. This is a harsh truth, but people will make dozens of assumptions about you (whether true or not) after hearing your answer.

I am not saying that this fact should drive the real estate purchasing decision but it should have influence. In Katy, several great neighborhoods have established strong brand names. For instance Cinco Ranch, Kelliwood, and Grand Lakes are all associated with a certain lifestyle and level of influence.

A neighborhood that has done a truly excellent job creating, maintaining and defining its brand is Seven Meadows. Everyone in the Houston area knows where the community is, they understand the type of development it is, and they know the types of homes available in that community. Seven Meadows has made itself a very desirable location for homeowners and business.

Seven Meadows is also considered one of the top master planned comminutes in the country. Robert Charles Lesser and Company, a nationally respected independent real estate advisor just named the Seven Meadows and Cinco Ranch among the Top Ten Master Planned Communities in the United States.

The great branding and national recognition are some tangible reasons people should consider Seven Meadows as home. However, people really buy in Seven Meadows because the community is beautiful. Seven Meadows has grand entrances, is dotted with wonderful parks, features several small lakes and ponds, has great community pools and amenities and of course features beautiful and grand homes. The neighborhood is also perfectly located with easy access to 99, Westpark Toll way, great upscale shops and of course great golf.

Former, Seven Meadows resident Martin Evans notes "Seven Meadows is such a family community, with excellent schools and is it well located for commuting downtown or to the energy corridor. Resident Gary Baughman has lived in eight cities and fifteen homes over the last 25 years. However, Seven Meadows truly stand out among them. "The forethought put into the community is amazing. There is a nice variety of home styles and prices sprinkled throughout the community. Also, the infrastructure makes getting around so easy you forget your are only a few miles from the 4^th largest city in the US. Having the Grand Parkway and 99 so close makes it a breeze to get downtown."

Many people around the country are worried about falling home prices. However, home prices in Seven Meadows have actually increased almost 3% in 2008 vs. the same period last year. The average home sales for around $315,000 however prices range from the high $170,000's to almost a million.

So if you are looking for a beautiful master planned community that your family will embrace and enjoy, where home prices have climbed despite a difficult economy, and that boast one of the best brand names in the country, consider a short drive to Seven Meadows. Air Jordon Tennis shoes, Coca-Cola and Starbucks are not required, Seven Meadows is a strong enough brand to stand on its own.

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

For more information about Katy Texas or the beautiful new homes within the confines of Katy 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