Weekly Motivational

Good Morning to all!

I has been a good month for Heritage Park. Remember to check back for a monthly sales update.

"Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy."
Sarah Ban Breathnach

Enjoy your life each day and have no regrets. You will not be able to look back and wonder "what if " in your life.

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What are you still waiting for? Let me get your home SOLD!!!

Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

So before you call other Friendswood Realtors or Webster Realtors give me a call and lets talk!

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2009.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
(832)722-1756 Mobile

NOW with Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood

Winner of CBU International Sterling Society Award 2008
Winner of CBU International Diamond Society Award 2008
Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008
Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008

Sunshine Kids Foundation

For those of you who donated or contributed I wanted to share this message of appreciation.

The final numbers are in and thanks to everyone's contributions, the Bay Area, Friendswood Benefit raised $65,182.06 for the Sunshine Kids Foundation.

I want to personally thank each of you for donating your time, talent and money to make this event a success. Thanks to your efforts we are able to put a smile on the face of children with cancer.

Linda
Prudential Gary Greene Realors-Friendswood
Branch Manager

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What are you still waiting for? Let me get your home SOLD!!!

Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

So before you call other Friendswood Realtors or Webster Realtors give me a call and lets talk!

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2009.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
(832)722-1756 Mobile

NOW with Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood

Winner of CBU International Sterling Society Award 2008
Winner of CBU International Diamond Society Award 2008
Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008
Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008

Happy Fathers Day!

Good morning Heritage Park!



I just wanted to wish all of the dad's out there a HAPPY FATHERS DAY! Hope you all get to enjoy it with the ones that you love and relax. Talk to you all on Monday.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
(832)722-1756 Mobile

NOW with Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood
Winner of CBU International Sterling Society Award 2008
Winner of CBU International Diamond Society Award 2008
Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008
Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008

WANTED!!!!

Heritage Park friends and neighbors,

I am running out of listings and I need your help! I have two qualified buyers looking in the Heritage Park Friendswood or Webster areas for homes. One wants a one story another will take either. If you are considering or are planning on relocating this summer, please give me a call or email me. I appreciate your help and your business.

Don't forget you can have the blog's posting delivered straight to your home page by subscribing to this site. It is free, just click on the RSS button to the left of this page.

What are you still waiting for? Let me get your home SOLD!!!

Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

So before you call other Friendswood Realtors or Webster Realtors give me a call and lets talk!

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2009.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
(832)722-1756 Mobile

NOW with Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood
Winner of Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award 2008
Winner of Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Award 2008
Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008
Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008

Weekly Motivational

Good Morning Heritage Park!

It looks like it will be a nice but I am sure warm day today. So let start the week out great and work hard and before you know it the weekend will be here again. Here is the weekly motivational.

"If you aspire to the highest place, it is no disgrace to stop at the second, or even the third, place."
Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC)


Have a great day and check back for more info soon. Also be sure to let me know if you are having a garage sale. I will help advertise it here for you and it is at no cost to you.

Also do not forget about the meeting on Tuesday!

Don't forget you can have the blog's posting delivered straight to your home page by subscribing to this site. It is free, just click on the RSS button to the left of this page.

What are you still waiting for? Let me get your home SOLD!!!

Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

So before you call other Friendswood Realtors or Webster Realtors give me a call and lets talk!

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2009.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
(832)722-1756 Mobile

NOW with Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood
Winner of Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award 2008
Winner of Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Award 2008
Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008
Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008

Remodeling, is it a good resale value? Part 2

Good Afternoon Heritage Park!





















Here is part two of the Remodeling vs R.O.I. that was posted in April.
So before you begin that big renovation on your home make sure it is worth the cost.



Garage Addition
Job Cost-$72,784
Resale Value-$51,998
Cost Recoup 71.4%

$82,108 National Avg. Job Cost
$53,056 National Avg. Resale Value


Major Kitchen Remodel
Job Cost-$104,559
Resale Value-$82,248
Cost Recouped-78.7%

$109,394 National Avg. Cost
$81,096 National Resale Value

Master Suite Addition
Job Cost-$201,957
Resale Value-$144,200
Coast Recouped-71.4%

$220,149 National Avg. Job Cost
$141,120 National Resale Value

Roofing Replacement (Steel)
Job Cost-$26,364
Resale Value-$19,282
Cost Recouped-73.1%

$33,151 National Avg. Job Cost
$21,769 National Resale Value

Siding Replacement (Fiber-Cement)
Job Cost-$12,898
Resale Value-$12,023
Cost Recouped-93.2%

$13,212 National Avg. Job Cost
$11,633 National Resale Value

Siding Replacement (Foam-backed vinyl)
Job Cost-$10,989
Resale Value-$8,779
Cost Recouped-79.9%

$12,132 National Avg. Job Cost
$9,668 National Resale Value

Window Replacement-Vinyl
Job Cost-$11,941
Resale Value-$10,080
Cost Recouped-84.4%

$13,479 National Avg. Job Cost
$10,913 National Resale Value

Window Replacement-Wood
Job Cost-$15,899
Resale Value-$13,032
Cost Recouped-82%

$17,383 National Avg. Job Cost
$13,784 National Resale Value

Don't forget you can have the blog's posting delivered straight to your home page by subscribing to this site. It is free, just click on the RSS button to the left of this page.

What are you still waiting for? Let me get your home SOLD!!!

Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

So before you call other Friendswood Realtors or Webster Realtors give me a call and lets talk!

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2009.

Your Neighbor,

Brian Taylor

(832)722-1756 Mobile

NOW with Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood

Winner of Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award 2008

Winner of Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Award 2008

Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008

Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008

Follower Comments

Good afternoon!

I want to say "Thank You!" to Craig R. for the kind words.

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“Brian is a friend and a client and I've enjoyed our relationship. He is very knowledgable and trustworthy. I would recommend Brian to anyone needing assistance in buying or selling a home.”

May 23, 2009
Craig Rohden , CEO , Space City Credit Union


Don't forget you can have the blog's posting delivered straight to your home page by subscribing to this site. It is free, just click on the RSS button to the left of this page.

What are you still waiting for? Let me get your home SOLD!!!

Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

So before you call other Friendswood Realtors or Webster Realtors give me a call and lets talk!

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2009.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
(832)722-1756 Mobile

NOW with Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood

Winner of Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award 2008
Winner of Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Award 2008
Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008
Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008

Weekly Motivational

Hello Heritage Park neighbors!!!

I hope all is well with everyone out there. It was a warm day for showing properties in the Heritage park neighborhood. I am drained so I am really glad to be back indoors.

But as always here is something to think about and motivate you for the week. Have a great day and enjoy!

"The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials."
Chinese Proverb

Don't forget you can have the blog's posting delivered straight to your home page by subscribing to this site. It is free, just click on the RSS button to the left of this page.

What are you still waiting for? Let me get your home SOLD!!!

Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

So before you call other Friendswood Realtors or Webster Realtors give me a call and lets talk!

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2009.

Your Neighbor,

Brian Taylor

(832)722-1756 Mobile

NOW with Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood

Winner of Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award 2008

Winner of Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Award 2008

Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008

Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008

Multi-Million Dollar Producer

Gift Ideas for Father's Day

Good afternoon to all!







Attention all wives, daughter's and son's. I did this last year and received great response from many of you out there. So once again I have spoken with my male friends, co-workers and neighbor's about Father's Day. I asked them what they have always wanted to get but never have received on Father's Day.

People, use this list of items as a guide for what men really want for gifts!!!!

Electronics:
Bluetooth, LCD TV's, Ipod , dvd's, blue ray, PS3, Wii, touch screen phones, pda's, laptop's.

Best Buy
http://www.bestbuy.com/
Conns
http://www.conns.com/

Tools:
Lowes Home Improvement
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=home

Home Depot
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HomePageView?storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&langId=-1

Sears Department Store
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/vertical.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL

Sporting Events:
Astros Baseball
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=hou
HoustonTexans
http://www.houstontexans.com/
Ticketmaster
http://www.ticketmaster.com/section/sports?tm_link=tm_sports_header
Stub Hub
http://www.stubhub.com/

Body and Grooming:

Massage Envy
http://massageenvy.com/locations.aspx?zip=77546&radius=150

Men's skin care product's and after shave.Electric shavers, nose hair trimmers or hair care products.

Men's Cologne
Ulta
http://search.ulta.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&userid=&w=men%27s+cologne&x=7&y=9

Restaurants

Tony's (My recommendation)
3755 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77046
Phone: (713) 622-6778

http://www.fogodechao.com/locations/houstonTX.htm (another favorite)
www.lamadeleine.com/Location.aspx?CityID=2
www.vicandanthonys.com
www.perrysrestaurants.com
www.pappasbros.com/main.html
www.texaslandandcattle.com


Magazine Subscriptions:
Sports Illustrated, Sporting News, Muscle and Fitness, Time, Money, Black Enterprise, Golf Digest, Yachting, G.Q., Maxim and Forbes ( just to name a few.)

DIY Gift Basket:
Basket can include any of the following:
His favorite beverage, snacks, movies, video games, gift card's, marinades, sauces, grilling accessories, golf balls, tools, movie passes, mobile phone, pda etc...

Gift Card Ideas:
Buffalo Wild Wings, Fox and Hound,Chili's,Hooter's,Best Buy,Lowes,Home Depot,BJ's Brewery and Vito's Deck House.

I hope this helps you find the perfect gift for the dad in your life. If you have any additional ideas please give me a call. You can leave me a response on the blog by clicking on the comment bar at the bottom of the page or email me at brian.taylor@garygreene.com

Don't forget you can have the blog's posting delivered straight to your home page by subscribing to this site. It is free, just click on the RSS button to the left of this page.

What are you still waiting for? Let me get your home SOLD!!!

Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

So before you call other Friendswood Realtors or Webster Realtors give me a call and lets talk!

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2009.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
(832)722-1756 Mobile

NOW with Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood


Winner of Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award 2008
Winner of Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Award 2008
Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008
Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008
Multi-Million Dollar Producer

Heritage Park Monthly May Sales-2009

Hello Heritage Park Neighbors!

First let me say thanks to all of my neighbors that have express their sincere best wishes on my new start with Prudential Gary Greene. I really love living here in Heritage Park and you as my neighbors make it easy to want to help make it even better.

I have the recent figures for home sales in Heritage Park. They will be as follows Friendswood Home Sales May 2009 followed by Webster Home Sales May 2009. If you have questions feel free to give me a call.

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Friendswood Home Sales- May
# of Homes Sold -20
Avg. List Price - $159,622
Avg. Sales Price - $158,870
Avg Sq. Ft. - 2,006 Sq.Ft.
Avg. Lot - 7,776 Sq.Ft.
DOM - 50 days
$/Sq. Ft. - $77.70/Sq.Ft.


Webster Home Sales- May
# of Homes Sold - 0 (I look forward to changing that number)
Avg. List Price - $123,828
Avg. Sales Price - N/A
Avg. Sq. Ft - 1,517 Sq.Ft.
Avg.Lot - 9,564 Sq.Ft.
DOM -79 days
$/Sq. Ft. - N/A

Current Active Homes- 40

Active Friendswood-33
Active Webster -7
Option Pending/Show- 17

What are you still waiting for? Let me get your home SOLD!!!

Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2009.

So before you call other Friendswood Realtors or Webster Realtors give me a call and lets talk!

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor

(832)722-1756

NOW with Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood

Winner of Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award 2008
Winner of Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Award 2008
Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008
Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008
Multi-Million Dollar Producer

Weekly Motivational

Good Morning Heritage Park!



It was a busy but great weekend for me and I hope you all had the chance to relax. But the time has come to get back to work for most of us out there so without further adeau here is your weekly motivational



"You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through."

Rosalynn Carter (1927 - )



Don't forget you can have the blog's posting delivered straight to your home page by subscribing to this site. It is free, just click on the RSS button to the left of this page.


What are you still waiting for? Let me get your home SOLD!!!


Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.


So before you call other Friendswood Realtors or Webster Realtors give me a call and lets talk!


I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2009.


Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor


NOW with Prudential Gary Greene Realtors- Friendswood




Winner of Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award 2008
Winner of Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Award 2008
Ranked in Top 100 Listing Agents CB United -Texas 2008
Member of the Million Dollar Month Club-2007, 2008
Multi-Million Dollar Producer