When you think about your home’s roof, you probably picture shingles, gutters, and the occasional leak after a heavy Houston downpour. But did you know that your roof plays a major role in your homeowners insurance costs and coverage options? Whether you are a current homeowner or in the market to buy, understanding this connection can save you thousands of dollars and a lot of headaches.
When it comes to buying or selling a home, many people ask the same question: “Do I really need a local real estate agent?” With all the websites, apps, and nationwide companies out there, it’s easy to believe you can manage everything with a few clicks. But here’s the truth; working with a local agent, someone who lives in and understands your market, gives you a major advantage. In Houston’s diverse real estate scene, local knowledge isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. So what exactly does a local real estate agent bring to the table? A whole lot more than you might expect.
Houston summers bring more than heat and sunshine; they also bring storm clouds, unexpected downpours, and the heightened risk of hurricanes. This time of year is unpredictable, which is why preparation matters so much for homeowners across the region. Even quick afternoon storms can knock out power or flood roadways, and hurricane systems can cause damage that takes months to recover from. Every summer, Houstonians are reminded how fast weather can shift and how important it is to prepare ahead of time – not just when a storm is already in the forecast. Whether it’s a surprise thunderstorm or a named system brewing in the Gulf, here’s how to protect your home, your family, and your peace of mind during Houston’s storm season.
Our hearts go out to the families affected by the catastrophic flash flooding in West Texas during early July. More than 119 lives were tragically lost, including 27 young campers and counselors at Camp Mystic near Hunt. The Guadalupe River surged between 22 and 26 feet in less than an hour, sweeping away cabins, cars, and cherished memories. Reports describe heart-wrenching scenes: bunk beds submerged in mud, personal belongings scattered, and heroic rescue efforts involving helicopters, boats, and drones. These heartbreaking moments remind us just how quickly nature can change everything and how important it is to be prepared, even when we feel far removed from the storm..
If Houston’s on your radar, you’re not alone. From booming job opportunities to vibrant neighborhoods and endless entertainment, Houston is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and for good reason. Whether you’re relocating from across the state or the other side of the country, here are a few key things to know before making H-Town your hometown.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by Hurricane Harvey and it’s aftermath. It is in times of peril and adversity that we come together to help our fellow human beings. Tomorrow, Wednesday August 30, our Lake Conroe office location will be staffed by our agents from 9-5 to help those in need. Please do not attempt to leave your house or shelter until it is safe to do so. Beware that flood waters are still moving. We will be a drop off point for those wishing to make material donations for those in shelters and those in need. Please keep in mind that money is the most useful donation, there is information on where to give money below. Here is a list of items that are currently being requested at George R Brown Convention Center. In BOLD is highest priority:
Here’s a similar list of shelters in Montgomery County and items needed.
Here are other ways to donate supplies:
Did you know that c21.com has monthly market update videos for nearly every community in the United States? It’s true! Check the video to see how real estate market information about your neighborhood is just a few clicks away, thanks to CENTURY 21. If you’d like a link to a market update video for your area don’t hesitate to contact us. Just as an example, click any of these links to check out the market update videos for Conroe, Cypress, Huffman, Magnolia, and Spring. Through c21.com you can see keep track of the monthly market changes that effect where you are buying or selling a home. Just one more way that CENTURY 21 Agents are Smarter. Bolder. Faster.
The photos are in for our 2016 CENTURY 21 Realty Partners Award Luncheon. This is an annual event where we recognize Century 21 award recipients as well as recipients of our company awards. We were proud to host Chief Operating Officer of Century 21, Greg Sexton who flew down to Texas to congratulate our agents. See below for a few photos of our award winners. Check below for the list of our company award winners, for a list of Century 21 award winners please see our post here.
CENTURY 21 Realty Partners Award Winners at the 2016 Awards Luncheon,
in order of acceptance:
Agent Diversity Award Winner — Claude Humbert
Achievement in Technology Award — Elicia Frick
CENTURY 21 Realty Partners Outreach Award — Trish Matthews, our “Texas Realtor Hero“
Horizons Star Award — Ruth Hawkins
Top Rookie in 2015 — Lauren Sharfman
Top Producing Rookie 2015 — Melissa Watson
Relocation Awards, Conversion Rates Over 50% — Diane Lominac, Linda Glenn, and Rainy Rawls
Relocation Awards, 2015 Closing Relocation Percentage 88% — David Hageman
Relocation Awards 2015 Relocation Outbound Referral Agent of the Year — Micki Dimmick
Relocation Awards, Relocation Affinity Agent of the Year — Linda Glenn
Relocation Awards, 2015 Relocation Agent of the Year — LaRenda Mosley
2015 Top Listing Agent, Conroe Office — Cindy Dodd
2015 Top Listing Agent, Cypress Office — Gina Baker
2015 Top Listing Agent, Lake Houston Office — LaRenda Mosley
2015 Top Listing Agent, Magnolia Office — Angela Adams
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We at CENTURY 21 Realty Partners just had a phenomenal time at the 2016 Century 21 Global Conference. We had a sizable delegation of agents and managers who attended the convention in Orlando, Florida. Our accomplishments in 2015 earned four of our agents Centurion Award recognition from Century 21. We also stood out by offering complimentary virtual reality headsets branded with the CENTURY 21 Realty Partners logo. Even more amazing was the custom VR experience showcasing CENTURY 21 Realty Partners created by UFOSNAP. Our headset and web-based VR experience allows anyone with a smartphone to see 360 images of our offices and one of our exclusive listings. The links are already on the home page, but if you haven’t seen them yet, put on your favorite VR headset and check it out with a modern web browser. We look forward to utilizing more VR technology in the future. It’s just another of the many ways we at CENTURY 21 Realty Partners are SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER. Check out some of the photos from the conference below!
At CENTURY 21 Realty Partners, we are always striving to be the most dynamic brokerage possible. Since our company’s inception, we have always emphasized the importance of international real estate business to the modern real estate brokerage. Our agents have closed millions of dollars worth of real estate both here and abroad. We have built relationships with buyers and sellers from all corners of the globe, Canada, China, France, Mexico, and the UK just to name a few. In particular, Mexico is a critical economic partner for Texas with billions of dollars in cross border business. Monterrey, Mexico located three hours south of Laredo is the industrial powerhouse of modern Mexico. Monterrey is an leader in automotive, household appliances, logistics, machinery, steel, concrete, and glass production among many others. After improvements in the security situation, years of pent up demand have transformed this city’s skyline. Everywhere new shopping centers, industrial parks, condos, and offices are popping up. With so much excitement, we decided to go down to Monterrey to see the growth for ourselves and to network and learn from our colleagues on the other side of the border. Our delegation consisted of four people: Patti Beaulier, the broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Realty Partners; Calvin Beaulier, head of international real estate; Ben Fuentez, recruiter and manager; and Rosa Wilhelm, a bilingual agent who has closed dozens of international transactions.
We were generously hosted by representatives from AMPI, whose Spanish acronym means the Association of Mexican Real Estate Professionals, the sister organization […]