Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Home Sales in The Woodlands continue an Upward Trend!

renderings of Exxon's new campus provided by Exxon Mobil Corp

The employees from Exxon will not be moving into the new campus until early next year.  However, homes sales in the local area have been steadily increasing according to HAR. 
Local home sales hit a new monthly record in July, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. Contracts closed on more than 7,700 single-family homes. Shad Bogany, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors, says neighborhoods to the north of the city are experiencing the fastest growth.

"The Woodlands area seems to be leading the charge, and a lot of that has to do with the ExxonMobil relocation there, with the huge campus. As you get outside The Woodlands, for those who can’t afford it, Spring, things are picking up in the Conroe area, and [the U.S.] 290 [Corridor], that whole little pie-shape right there is doing extremely well."

He states that strong sales in and around The Woodlands reflect the larger trend of Houston’s job growth boosting the region’s housing market. The Texas Workforce Commission reported that Houston has added more than 309,000 new jobs since the bottom of the recession — more than double the number of jobs lost during the downturn.
 

Monday, August 12, 2013

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- The Woodlands Township proposed a 2013 property tax rate of 29.4 cents per $100 of property value to help fund 2014 expenditures totaling $106 million. For the fourth year in a row, The Woodlands Township Board of Directors has lowered the tax rate.
“When other cities and communities are struggling with taxes, jobs, pension plan funding and service delivery, The Woodlands Township has established itself as a model for future government operations and financial efficiency,” said Township Chairman Bruce Tough. “The Woodlands Township is pleased to have established a property tax rate of 29.4 cents which represents a 2.33 cents, or 7.3 percent, decrease from the current year rate while maintaining a high level of quality services for our 110,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses.” During the 2014 budget process, The Woodlands Township voted to retire $14.3 million in debt, which will save taxpayers $5.6 million in interest expense over the long term.  Great news for current and future residents of The Woodlands.

 
Here's how the Exxon Mobile campus is looking

If your looking to sale your home or looking to purchase a home in The Woodlands area please call Jason at 936-718-1458

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Woodlands one of the Nations best places to live...

According to a San Francisco consumer website, NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy and financial literacy website, has compiled a list of the best cities in Texas for young families. This website ranked The Woodlands as the top city after assessing the city’s public school system, cost of living and economic growth. As the first master-planned community in the United States, The Woodlands has seen a 69% increase in population between 2000 and 2010. The Woodlands houses several corporate campuses, including Chevron Phillips and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. In addition, most public schools in The Woodlands are rated exemplary by the state of Texas; and both The Woodlands High School and The Woodlands College Park High School were featured on Newsweek’s 2012 list of best high schools in the United States. Just one more reason to be a home buyer here in The Woodlands.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Energy jobs created in The Woodlands

Energy Jobs in The Woodlands continues to rise. Here's a break down of the new jobs and the employers creating them: 1. Exxon Mobil 12,000 new employees 2. CB&I Expansion 600 employees 3. Anadarko 400 employees 4. Repsol USA 300 employees 5. Nexeo 211 employees 6. Layne Christensen 210 employees 7. Talisman Energy 150 employees 8. RPC Inc 150 employees 9. STS Products 100 employees Relocations have continues to increase in The Woodlands providing record job growth in our community. Gil Staley, CEO of The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership states that "the oil and gas industry growth in The Woodlands will likely continue because of two projects under development: the 385-acre Exxon Mobil campus and the northernmost segments of Grand Parkway". Further noting that the Exxon Mobil relocation south of The Woodlands is the largest construction project in the United States, estimated to bring 10,000-12,000 employees to the area. With the nations largest construction project underway, The Woodlands will continue seeing the housing sector expansion. Many real estate agents are experiencing multiple offers on their listings further tightening the demand on real estate. As more jobs are created and more businesses continuing to relocate to The Woodlands, our housing market will continue to see increasing prices. If interested in buying or selling real estate in The Woodlands contact me at 936-718-1458

Thursday, May 2, 2013

The Woodlands Real Estate market is Hot!!

What a time to be in the market to buy real estate in The Woodlands Tx!  As inventory continues to shrink the prices of homes in The Woodlands continues to increase.  Additionally, the interest rates are at historical lows providing an excellent opportunity to purchase or sell your Woodlands property.  If there are any sellers or buyers for water front properties in The Woodlands, lake front properties in The Woodlands or other properties in The Woodlands please contact me at 936-718-1458 or jason@jasonPinard.com, I have buyers to purchase your Woodlands real estate.  www.jasonpinard.com