How to Find a Good the Woodlands Realtor

How to Find a Good the Woodlands Realtor

 Choosing a good the Woodlands realtor will make the experience of buying a home in the Woodlands more stress-free and joyful for you. See, buying a home happens to be a vital financial decision to make, so finding the proper realtor would be of the utmost essence. What you need to know is the truth: good realtors do not necessarily work for big companies with big ads and huge sales. Rather, a great realtor should be one that listens to your needs, shows high integrity and is highly familiar with their own market.

 One easy way to find the perfect the Woodlands realtor for you would be through referrals. The best advertising method of a realtor would be your family members and friends. This is why you need to ask your family members, friends, colleagues and other trustworthy people for this information. See, great realtors should definitely put you as their first priority and you will see if they will do this through their previous clients.  

Naturally, you won’t always be lucky enough to know somebody with experience with a the Woodlands realtor, most of all if you know nothing about the Woodlands to begin with. If this is the case, you will need to depend on tools like the Internet to make your final decision. Fortunately, search engines can be used to find realtors all over the city and you can even find testimonials and reviews about them there, as well. This means that you will need to do more research, but it will not be impossible to find a realtor this way.

 Now, a great the Woodlands realtor will stand out after the initial several sessions you share together. First and foremost, you should never feel pressured in picking them out of the whole batch – even without a commitment. They should be straightforward when it comes to things and answer any question you might have without any hesitation and if they have doubts, they should tell you about them and get back to you once they are sure about the answer. Good realtors should always act and listen accordingly, as well.

 Keep in mind that finding the perfect the Woodlands realtor for you could truly save or ruin your buying experience in the Woodlands, so make sure you do enough research and never settle down until your needs are fully satisfied.

Avoid Home Damage from Frozen Pipes

Texas Department of Insurance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6, 2010
News Release
Avoid Home Damage from Frozen Pipes
Texas weather can change quickly, especially in the winter. A fast-moving cold front can cause temperatures to drop below freezing within hours. Outdoor pipes, pipes in unheated areas, and pipes that run along uninsulated exterior walls can burst if the water in them freezes and expands. This can shatter pipe seals or the pipes themselves, sending water pouring through your house. You can avoid thousands of dollars of damage to your walls, ceilings, carpets, and furniture by taking a few simple measures to protect your home.
Before the Freeze
· Protect faucets, outdoor pipes, and exposed pipes in unheated areas by wrapping them with rags, newspaper, trash bags, or plastic foam.
· Insulate your outdoor water meter box and be sure its lid is on tight.
· Cover any vents around your home’s foundation.
· Drain and store water hoses indoors.
· Protect outdoor electrical pumps.
· Drain swimming pool circulation systems or keep the pump motor running. (Run the pump motor only in a short freeze. Running the motor for long periods could damage it.)
· Drain water sprinkler supply lines.
· Open the cabinets under sinks in your kitchen and bathrooms to allow heated indoor air to circulate around the water pipes.
· Set your thermostat at a minimum temperature of 55 degrees, especially when you’re gone for the day or away for an extended period.
· Let indoor faucets drip; it isn’t necessary to run a stream of water.
· Make sure you know where your home’s shut-off valve is and how to turn it on and off.
· If you leave town, consider turning off your water at the shut-off valve while faucets are running to drain your pipes. Make sure you turn the faucets off before you turn the shut-off valve back on.
· If you drain your pipes, contact your electric or gas utility company for instructions on protecting your water heater.
If Your Pipes Freeze
· If a pipe bursts and floods your home, turn the water off at the shut-off valve. Call a plumber for help if you can’t find the broken pipe or if it’s inaccessible. Don’t turn the water back on until the pipe has been repaired.
· If the pipe hasn’t burst, thaw it out with an electric heating pad, hair dryer, portable space heater, or towel soaked with hot water. Apply heat by slowly moving the heat source toward the coldest spot on the pipe. Never concentrate heat in one spot because cracking ice can shatter a pipe. Turn the faucet on and let it run until the pipe is thawed and water pressure returns to normal.
· Don’t use a blowtorch or other open-flame device. They are fire risks and carbon monoxide exposure risks.
If You Have a Loss
· Contact your insurance agent or company promptly. Follow up as soon as possible with a written claim to protect your rights under Texas’ prompt-payment law.
· Review your coverage. Most homeowners and renters policies pay for property repair. In addition, most policies pay for debris removal and for additional living expenses if you have to move temporarily because of damage to your home. If you can’t find your policy, ask your agent or company for a copy.
· Homeowners policies may require you to make temporary repairs to protect your property from further damage. Your policy covers the cost of these repairs. Keep all receipts and damaged property for the adjuster to inspect. If possible, take photos or videos of the damage before making repairs. Don’t make permanent repairs. An insurance company may deny a claim if you make permanent repairs before an adjuster inspects the damage.
· Most homeowners policies do not cover loss caused by freezing pipes while your house is unoccupied unless you used reasonable care to maintain heat in the building; shut off the water supply; and drain water from plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems.
Questions?
If you have questions about insurance, call TDI’s Consumer Help Line toll-free: 1-800-252-3439
or visit the TDI website: www.tdi.state.tx.us. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish

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The Fazio Championship Course at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands Recognized for Environmental Excellence

The Tom Fazio Championship golf course at The Club at Carlton Woods, located in the gated enclave of Carlton Woods Creekside in The Woodlands, has achieved the designation of “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Cooperative Sanctuary Program for golf courses, an Audubon International Program. Eric Bauer, Director of Grounds at The Club at Carlton Woods who led the effort to obtain sanctuary status for the course, has been recognized for Environmental Stewardship by Audubon International, according to William E. Langley, CCM, Vice President of Club Operations for The Club at Carlton Woods.
           
The Tom Fazio Championship course is the 16th course in Texas and the 779th in the world to receive this prestigious honor.  The Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course at The Club at Carlton Woods, located in the gated enclave of Carlton Woods, was designated as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” in 2003, stated Langley. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for golf courses, endorsed by the United States Golf Association, provides guidance and information to assist management of golf courses to preserve and enhance wildlife habitats, and protect natural resources.
           
“The Club at Carlton Woods has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property,” said Jim Sluiter, Staff Ecologist for the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Programs. “To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas.” These areas include: environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, outreach and education, chemical use reduction and safety, water conservation, and water quality management.
           
“I am very pleased that both the Fazio golf course now and the Nicklaus Signature course in the past have received certification from Audubon International,” Langley said. “Achieving this recognition from Audubon International is very important to The Club at Carlton Woods and The Woodlands Development Company and stresses our effort to help improve the environment. This is a commitment that is carried throughout the 28,000 forested acres of The Woodlands.”

Bauer, a 2008 finalist for TurfNet’s Superintendent of the Year, joined The Woodlands Development Company to help with the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course at The Club at Carlton Woods in 2002. He later assisted with the opening of the Tom Fazio Championship golf course, also at The Club at Carlton Woods. During his tenure, the Nicklaus course was named the #3 Best New Private Course in America and the #1 Best New Private Course in Texas by Golf Digest in 2002 and ranked the #2 Private Course in Texas by The Dallas Morning News in 2006. The Nicklaus course was also ranked the Top Private Course in the Greater Houston Area by the Houston Chronicle in 2001. After its opening, the Fazio course was recognized as the #3 Best New Private Course in America and the #1 Best New Private Course in Texas by Golf Digest in 2006.         Both the Nicklaus and Fazio course are for play by members of The Club at Carlton Woods. Carlton Woods is one of only two gated communities in the United States to offer a private Nicklaus/Fazio combination. 

The Woodlands is a 28,000-acre master-planned community located 27 miles north of downtown Houston.  It is a project of The Woodlands Development Company, a limited partnership of Morgan Stanley and General Growth Properties, Inc.

Jutta “Utah” Burden

Keller Williams Realty

Email: Utah@UtahBurden.com

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