Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

Celebrating 30 Prime Years

In honor of their 30th anniversary, Perry's is bringing back a long time favorite - famous Pork Chop Fridays featuring the signature lunch-cut pork chop served with whipped potatoes and applesauce for just $10.95. Offer available Fridays only during lunch.

Other anniversary specials include a three-course dinner featuring chopped salad, pork chop and trio dessert, $19.79 every Sunday and Monday, 4:00 p.m. - close.

Enjoy one bottle of Perry's Private Label Cabernet or Chardonnay during Social Hour, only $19.79 every Monday-Friday, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

For information and immediate reservations, visit www.perryssteakhouse.com or call (281) 347-3600.




The Wine Next Door
Weekly Wine Specials
Don't miss The Wine Next Door's $5 glass specials every Monday-Wednesday.

Friday Happy Hour, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., also features $5 glass specials, as well as complimentary bread with dipping oil and, of course, an extensive selection of wines. This is the perfect way to end the work week with co-workers and friends.

For more information, call The Wine Next Door at (281) 395-4100 or click here to visit the website.
Fish City Grill
Weekly Dinner Specials
Every week Fish City Grill has dinner specials to get your work week off to a satisfying start. On Mondays, catfish is all-you-can-eat for $9.99 and all other chalkboard specials are $8.99. On Tuesdays mouth-watering crab is all-you-can-eat for $24.99.

Certain restrictions apply. See store for details. All-you-can-eat specials valid through November.
For more information, call Fish City Grill (281) 693-3474.




Kenzo Sushi Bistro

Happy Hour!
Kenzo Sushi Bistro offers Happy Hour priced drinks, menu items and daily specials each day. Don't miss these delicious deals!

Mondays: $2 select appetizers and rolls. Limit 1 per table. Available only for dinner.
Tuesdays: Kids eat free. One free kids meal with the purchase of a regular priced entrée or comparable amount of sushi.
Wednesdays: Belize Nights. Our popular Belize Breeze Roll is half price all night.
Thursdays: Red Hot Nights. Our Red Hot Chili Pepper roll is half price all night.
Happy Hour prices available:
Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Click here for more information and the full Happy Hour menu or call (281) 371-8200.

NOVEMBER's Housing Newsletter

hope you find this information helpful. I am looking forward to the Christmas party on November 21st, hope you are able to make it.


Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general.

Please click on this link to view the NOVEMBER-2009 Newsletter Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter:
http://cathymanuel.housingtrendsenewsletter.com?Newsletter_ID=232&Period_ID=179

The Housing Trends eNewsletter contains the latest information from the National Association of REALTORS®, the U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.org reports and other sources.

It also includes press releases with charts and videos, key market indicators and real estate sales and price statistics, a video message by a nationally recognized economist, maps, mortgage rates and calculators, consumer articles, plus local neighborhood information and more.

If you are interested in determining the value of your home, click the “Home Evaluator” link for a free evaluation report:http://cathymanuel.housingtrendsenewsletter.com/dispContent.cfm?loadid=2&loadtype=0

Sound decisions can only be made with accurate and reliable information, and I am happy to be a trusted resource for you. Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with this monthly eNewsletter, and I look forward to answering any questions you may have and to the opportunity to be your REALTOR® in the future.

281.300.3021

October Housing Trends Newsletter

http://cathymanuel.housingtrendsenewsletter.com/?Newsletter_ID=231&Period_ID=178

Tips for First Time Buyers

"If you are currently in the market for your first home, you probably have lots of questions. You are about to be making an important decision for your future, a great investment of both money and time. I have a wealth of experience helping first time buyers like you make sound, informed decisions. Here are some tips that can help make your home buying process successful:

Tip #1: Do Your HomeworkThe perfect home won’t find you by itself. The key step in buying a home is doing the proper research. Educate yourself on local schools, neighborhoods, and the kinds of homes available. By reading available materials and talking with experts, you can start to put together your idea of the perfect home.

Tip #2: Start PlanningMost decisions benefit greatly from proper planning, and home buying is certainly no exception. Start a filing system with sections such as home buying, home financing, and service providers. By forming a home buying plan you can more easily focus on the most important factors and help give structure to the entire process. My website is a great resource for property information.

Tip #3: Get PreQualifiedGetting prequalified for a loan normally only requires a short phone conversation with a lender, and can greatly help your home search. Prequalification does not guarantee you a loan, but it does provide you with an estimated monthly payment and a price range to use as a guide when shopping for homes. Being prequalified can also often indicate to sellers that you are a serious, prepared buyer.

Tip #4: Look for ValueWhen shopping for homes, it’s important to consider potential value. Even if you’re not planning to sell the home some time down the line, it’s a good idea to consider the future value of the home. Protect yourself against things like falling prices and gradual shifts in the nature of the neighborhood. You may not think of a new home as a means to make money, but it’s an important investment that requires caution.

Tip #5: Decide What You’re Looking ForSettle on the home features that are important to you (covered parking, hardwood floors, architectural style, etc.) and make an ordered list. Having well established guidelines will help narrow down your search and will prevent you from being shown properties that lack your key amenities. It can help you make the decision not to buy an attractive property that doesn’t really fit your needs. My website has a search feature that allows you to filter thousands of listings based on attributes that you select. If you know you want a brick house with gas heat and a garage, you can get the results you’re looking for.

Tip #6: RelaxYou don’t have to make an offer on the first home you see. Make sure to look at other listings in the area to get a feel for the marketplace. When you decide to make an offer on a house, consult with your real estate professional so that all of your questions are answered.

Tip #7: Shop Around for Your MortgageDeciding on the financing for your home can be as important as choosing a home itself. The first step is deciding what kind of loan best fits you: a fixed rate mortgage, or an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM). There are benefits to each form of loan, and your real estate professional can provide you with more information. Next you’ll want to begin to shop around for different lenders.

Tip #8: Protect YourselfBe careful when signing a contract on a home that allows you to find financing, have the home inspected, and work through any problem areas that may arise. Paying for a quality home inspection is absolutely crucial! You can save yourself thousands in repair costs by being sure of what you’re getting into.

More information for first time buyers can be found on my website, or by giving me a call. I’m confident that I can provide the kind of exceptional service that will make this process an exciting one. Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have, I would love to be of assistance to you."

RE/MAX

281.300.3021
www.CathyManuelHomes.com

Pine Mill Ranch

If you are looking for a QUALITY neighborhood in the Katy area, check out Pine Mill Ranch. It is the Perfect Community with all the Trimmings. Great builders such as Newmark, Perry, and Westin are building their most fashionable floor plans in Pine Mill Ranch. Homes prices range from $170,000-350,000. This family-oriented community is situated next to the 2nd ranked community in the Nation, Cinco Ranch. Although Pine Mill just began development less than 2 years in the Houston area, it ranks 19th among Houston area neighborhoods in sales (The Houston Press). Not to mention it is zone to Katy ISD. I have many clients that look in Cinco Ranch to buy and I often suggest Pine Mill because the homes are a Cinco Ranch quality without paying the “Cinco Ranch Prices”. Pine Mill is not actually considered “Cinco Ranch”, but is RIGHT next to CINCO RANCH, allowing the homes to be a bit cheaper. It is located off of Spring Green, which runs directly into the Westpark Tollway allowing for easy access to the Galleria area. The neighborhood has all the fun amenities for children such as a splash pad, play grounds, and a great pool. The moms in the neighborhood frequently meet for play dates in the morning, which I think is great. I actually recommended Pine Mill to my daughter Lauren and her husband (and my precious grandson) and they built their first home and moved in last December. Actually, I have many clients that have built there. Lauren and her family have really enjoyed the neighborhood so far. Not to mention they have met a lot of new couples. I could go on and on….If you are interested in buying OR selling, I would love to help. Please call me 281-300-3021

First time buyer?

If you’re thinking of buying a home for the first time, you’re probably a bit overwhelmed by the idea of it all. You have to think about whether or not to use a buyer’s agent, how to secure a mortgage, and what exactly it is that you’re looking for in a home. Most people forget to do one important thing: breathe.
The search for your first home can be stressful, so try not to put it all on your shoulders at once. Even if you haven’t decided whether or not to use a real estate agent, I’d be happy to help you get started. Sometimes the most important thing is getting pointed in the right direction. If you’re interested, my website has tips for first time homebuyers that you may find useful. Please call me if I can be of help to you during this exciting time.

Negotiating the Sale

One of the most challenging steps of buying a home is Negotiating the Price between buyer & seller. The realtors are the “Middlemen”, each representing their clients. It is the responsibility of each realtor to negotiate the “BEST DEAL” for their client. However, some sellers and buyers refuse to see the Black & White sales statistics of the neighborhood. Most sellers feel that their home is the best house on the block. They often believe that the new granite should bring them an extra $5000 in the negotiated price. Normally, it just doesn’t work that way. Upgrading a home is very important for the enjoyment of the homeowner & the upgrades assist in selling the home more quickly. Yes, the seller may get a price per Sq. Ft. that is slightly higher than the neighborhood average, but it is most often does not equal the amount that the homeowner invested in the upgrade. On the other hand, buyers are hearing that it is a “Buyers Market” and that they should be able to get a great deal. Often buyers assume this means they are going to STEAL a home and only want to pay below market value for a home. Again, it doesn’t work that way. It is important for a realtor to explain the process of buying and selling to the individual they are representing. They need to know facts, backed up by statistical data from the neighborhood. My goal as a Real Estate Agent is to find a WIN/WIN situation for all parties.

July Marks Houston's Highest Home Sales Volume in a Year!!

WOW, be sure to check this out!!

"The latest MLS release with July residential sales statistics has been posted at: http://www.har.com/newsroom/dispPressRelease.cfm. Please click on the link to read the release. It will be distributed to the media today so it will likely be reported in the newspapers and on TV, radio and the Internet in the next couple of days.

Cinco Ranch Earned Second Place in New Home Sales

Cinco Ranch in Katy, Texas rates 2nd Place in New Home Sales in the United States. Cinco Ranch was also first in new home sales in Texas in 2008. Cinco Ranch enjoyed a 4% increase in the value of their homes.