The Woodlands Lifestyles & Homes features homes, people and upscale lifestyles.
The Woodlands Lifestyles & Homes March 2009
Making the Most Out of Your Country Land
capital farm credit
Do you own or dream of owning a place in the country? If so, remember this—just as a kitchen remodel can raise the value of your home, so can simple
improvements increase the value of your rural land.
In real estate, there’s a saying that location is everything, but rural landowners should know that
their land
’s value also may be influenced by improvements such as brush control, fencing,
ponds, sheds, barns, paved lanes or driveways, water wells, reseeded pastures
and enhanced wildlife habitat.
Capital Farm Credit, Texas’ largest rural lender, finances rural property enhancements like these, as well
as country home and land purchases.
For more information, contact the rural lending experts at Capital Farm Credit,
at 1-877-944-5500 orwww.capitalfarmcredit.com.
Development Stays on Target for
New Woodforest Community
Woodforest development
Development continues in Woodforest, a new master-planned community with prices
from the low $200,000s. New-home construction is under way as the community
prepares for its official opening this spring.
Many homesites in the 3,000-acre community border lakes, nature preserves and
Woodforest Golf Club. The master plan calls for 5,500 homes, retail and
commercial properties, places of worship and on-site schools.
More than 700 acres are dedicated to parks, open spaces and recreation areas
such as sports fields and an aquatics and tennis center. Work has already begun
on several parks planned for the first phase of development.
HomeQuest Custom Homes & Remodeling
Whether you are planning a major remodel project or basic maintenance, Mike
Maisano, owner and operator of HomeQuest Custom Homes
& Remodeling, can help you. For over 10 years, Mike Maisano has been building and
remodeling homes in the Greater Woodlands area. He provides a one-on-one
relationship with his clients during the entire project. HomeQuest offers
competitive pricing, high quality work and attention to detail to make certain
you are completely satisfied with the entire job. Most importantly, Mike stands
behind all his work. Give Mike a call at 713-502-8616.
Building Custom in The Woodlands
Woodlands Custom Homes
The best way to describe the custom home neighborhoods in The Woodlands is “indescribable.” The blending of the natural setting with these elegant homes must be discovered
to be truly appreciated. The Woodlands Custom Homes Center currently works with
27 of the most distinguished custom home builders. If you are interested in
building a custom in The Woodlands make your first stop The Woodlands Custom
Home Center.
For a complete list of current custom home inventory or for more information on
the custom home builders of the Woodlands, call or visit the Woodlands Custom
Homes Center.
3535 E. Panther Creek, The Woodlands; 281-367-4550.
The Pines Business Park Now Available
Lincoln Property Company
• 140,100 square feet office/warehouse
• Suites 5,000-90,000 sq. ft.
• 2-4 acres available for sale or build-to-suit
For more information, contact Kevin Wyatt at kwyatt@lpc.com. 12707 North Freeway, Suite 430, Houston 77060; 281-248-8060. www.lpc.com.
What’s All the Buzz About “Subprime” Lending?
First Community Bank
“Subprime” lending is not making loans below prime rate. “Subprime” refers to the quality of the borrower’s credit, and these loans usually carry the highest rates in the market as they
also carry the highest risk.
The buzz about subprime lending is centered on the mortgage industry. With the
strong economy lots of borrowers with lots of other debt were able to qualify
for mortgages, many with adjustable rates. Now the rates on these loans are
adjusting upward, increasing monthly payments to a level the borrowers cannot
meet.
There are good mortgage lenders and good bankers. The buzz about subprime
lending paints a dark picture of lenders, but there are many good lenders who
are happy to help qualified borrowers. When borrowing money, be sure you are
working with people of integrity and that you fully understand what you are
doing. And never, ever be afraid to ask questions.
21 Waterway, Suite 100; 281-364-7637.
Fort Bend Publishing Group 2008
