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Lakes of Parkway
Building WealthWhat’s in your Real Estate Portfolio?
The Tasting Room’sClassic Bruchetta + Wine Pairing
January | February 2014
The New MinimalSleek and Simple
Lakes of Parkway
Real Estate Report Presented By
Claudia HellmundAll information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Lakes of Parkway Homes for Sale Per Houston MLS
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996
Claudia HellmundRealtor®
GRI, CHMS, CNE
Claudia HellmundRealtor®, GRI, CHMS, CNE
832.309.9390 [email protected]
Accredited Buyers RepresentativeAccredited Luxury Home SpecialistCertified Home Marketing Specialist
Certified Negotiations Expert
Your Lakes of Parkway Neighbor and Realtor
claudiahellmund.yourkwagent.com
WANT YOUR PROPERTY
TO BE OUR NEXT COVER HOME?
Call Claudia Hellmund for the most effective
marketing to sell your Lakes of Parkway property at
832.309.9390.®®
1607 Ashbury Park | 4/5 Bed | 3/1 Bath | 3,257 SQFT | $5,500
FOR
LEASE
SQFT BED BATH LIST PRICE LIST PRICE/SQFT SALE PRICE SALE PRICE/SQFT DAYS ON MARKET YEAR BUILT
MIN 2,526 3 2 $495,000 $141.07 $473,000 $132.49 0 1998
AVG 4,379 4.2 3.34/1 $872,920 $199.34 $842,596 $192.42 50 2004
MAX 7,304 5 6/3 $1,895,000 $319.67 $1,800,000 $303.64 334 2012
MEDIAN 4,323 4 3/1 $716,625 $188.75 $695,000 $185.85 23 2003
LAKES OF PARKWAY STATISTICS OF HOMES SOLD IN 2013
Currently For Lease
Stunning home located on a private cul-de-sac. Fabulous living area with hardwood floors, plenty of natural light, surround sound system, wet bar and butler’s pantry. Large windows allow copious amount of light in all rooms.
Master bedroom down and 3 bedrooms up plus game room that can be converted to a 5th bedroom. It offers a fabulous large backyard with a putting green. Backyard is facing east so it can be enjoyed all year long!
Real estate is one of the few investments where the investor may “fall in love” with the asset. Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate has an emotional element to the investment. Therefore, one of the foremost tips for investing in real estate is to listen to what the numbers tell you, rather than the emotional pull of the property. When investing in rental properties, the rental income needs to cover all expenses associated with the property – including taxes and mortgage. In other words, an investment property should pay for itself. As a general guideline, you should try to achieve a gross rent of at least 150% of the property’s mortgage payments to cover all operational costs and leave some net rental income for yourself. Manyaffluentinvestorsusethecash-on-cashreturnanalysis as a “litmus test” of a rental property investment.
CASH-ON-CASHRETURN=ANNUALCASHFLOW (BEFORETAXES)/TOTALCASHINVESTED
If an investor purchased an apartment building and eachmonththecashflowfromrentals,lessexpenses,is$5,000.Overthecourseofayear,thebefore-taxincomewould be $60,000 and if their cash invested (down pay-ment)inthepropertytotaled$300,000,cash-on-cashreturn is equal to 20%.
Savvyinvestorslookfor20%-30%cash-on-cashreturnbefore considering investing in a property. A big plus is that the return is immediate cash in your pocket and the property may still appreciate on top of that return. In addition, the investor needs to consider how much time the property will take to manage. Some properties, such as vacation and college rentals, just require way too much time and management to make them smart investments. Well maintained properties rented for as long aspossibletodecentcreditprofiletenantsusuallytakethe least time to manage. Compared to other investments, real estate is easy to value.Evenifyouhavenoideahowtovalueaproperty,youcanfindaRealtorwhocanvalueitforyou.Typicallythere are a lot of comparable properties to use to value real estate so the investor knows what the investment property is worth and what should be spent for the property. There are many below market properties that an investorcanfind.Notonlycanyoupurchaseapropertybelow market price, you can add value to the property once you purchase it. You can also add bedrooms, add bathrooms, update a kitchen or do many other things to increase value of the real estate. It simply is not possible for an individual investor to add a bedroom onto a stock. Therefore, real estate should be an important part of your investment portfolio.
Psst! In case you didn’t hear, there’s a shift happening in home décor. Clean lines, lighter and airier colors, and a more modern look are taking center stage in today’s luxuryhomes.Ofcourse,westillloveourregionaldesignflair,butcurrenthiphomesare lightening up and going minimalistic. Homeowners that shy away from the word modern, however, need not be dismayed by today’s contemporary take on home design and furnishings. The style is minimalistic but not completely stripped bare. We’re not talking hard plastic chairs andchromefixtures.Today’snewmodernchairs and sofa silhouettes, for example, are still comfortable but are sleek and simple. Upholstery is elegant and soft, or bright and geometric.Youwilldefinitelyseealoveofpatterned and geometric furniture, drapes, and area rugs in today’s fresh new interiors. When it comes to color, the familiar earthy tans and greens, terracotta rusts, and mustard yellows, though still popular in a regional sense, are making way for crisp and more contrasting hues. Think soft blues, whites, creams, grays, and browns which bring a clean and fresh look to tired spaces. (It’s no surprise that top paint company Benjamin Moore has named A Breath of
Fresh Air, a pale powdery blue, its 2013PaintColoroftheYear!) The effect? Simple elegance. But not everythingisserene.Lookforlively yellows to brighten spaces ...and brighten your mood. Shocks of patterned cobalt blue, say in a few occasional chairs or throw pillows, will also enliven this more contemporary style of living. In the kitchen, look for white and dark brown or black motifs. Counters are stocked with essential tools only, left bare andeasytoclean.Kitchenknick-knacksand purely decorative items are sparse, with new homeowners opting for a clean and understated look. Cabinets themselves are now often painted, with whites and creams lending kitchens an entirely fresh newlook.Distressedwoodisalsopopular,giving a unique and individualist vibe to homes. Perhaps the biggest shift in interior designfortheNewYear:Individuality.Homeowners are looking for handmade, unique items that don’t look exactly the same as all the other homes on the block. Seek out different pieces that speak to you and make you happy in your home. Sounds likeagreatwaytostarttheNewYear!
INGREDIENTS:1 slice Tuscan Boule, ½ inch thick1.5 oz pesto 4 ripe Roma tomatoes diced 2 bunches fresh basil torn to small pieces1 oz extra virgin olive oil 2 oz grated parmesan reggiano cheeseFreshcrackedpepperPinch of sea salt
DIRECTIONS:Begin by spreading the fresh made pesto over one side ofthebread.Nextuseahotgrillcoatedwithpansprayand grill bread turning 45 degrees to achieve grill marks (keep a close eye on bread because it will toast fast, alittleblackcharisokontheedges).Flipsliceoverandlightlytoastthenon-coatedside.Nextwhilethebread is warm off the grill spread the tomatoes evenly across.Nextsprinklewiththeseasalt,andagrindortwoofblackpepper.Nowspreadthebasilevenlyonthetomatoes and sprinkle parmesan reggiano. Slice into 4 pieces or as many as you like. Place on serving dish and drizzle well with the olive oil.
WINEPAIRING:Chianti hits a home run with this popular appetizer for wine pairing. Chianti is acidic to hold up against the tomatoes, and has enough body to stand up to the strongflavorsofthegarlicandoliveoil.Perfectforastarter, or to share on a chilly winter evening in front of thefireplace.Enjoy!
Into the WoodsMainStreetTheater-RiceVillage|January11-16713.524.6706|MainStreetTheater.comStephenSondheimandJamesLapine’sbelovedmusicalre-imaginedforasmallcastandintimatestage. The story follows a Baker and his wife’s wish to have a child, Cinderella’s wish to attend the King’sFestival,andJack’swishthathiscowwouldgive milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s spell, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’swishisgranted,buttheconsequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
Modern Home TourVarioushomesthroughoutthecity|[email protected] Houston.ModernHomeTours.comWhat’s a modern home? We’ve scoured the area and had creative homeowners, designers, architects and builders submit some of the most interesting Houston residences. We’ve curated them to ensure a well-balancedtourfeaturingthemostcutting-edgecontemporary design that takes advantage of the stunning landscape.
28thAnnualTexasHome&GardenShowReliantCenter|February7-9800.654.1480|TexasHomeandGarden.comHouston’sPremier“OneStopShoppingOpportunity”forallyourhomeandgardenneeds.Fromwindowsanddoorstoceilingsandfloorsover700experts,products, services and ideas all under one roof. Attractions•Vacation,Leisure&OutdoorAttractions•GreenEnergyproducts•HomeDécor•BuildingProducts•Kitchens,Bath&More•OutdoorLiving,Pools,Spas•Remodelers•How-to-Workshops
AladdinWorthamTheaterCenter|February20-March1713.237.1439|HoustonFirstTheaters.comArun-inwiththepalaceguardsleadstheyoungand reckless Aladdin into a whirlwind of adventure and romance in this colorful ballet based on the legendaryArabianNightstaleofAladdinandthewonderful lamp. With unbelievable riches, love at firstsight,treachery,aflyingcarpetand,ofcourse,amagicalgenie,DavidBintley’sAladdinisidealentertainment for the whole family.
MusicoftheMadMenEraJonesHall|February21-23713.224.7575|HoustonSymphony.orgSnapyourfingersandtapyourtoestothecool,swingingtunesofthe50sand60s:atimewhenBossaNovawasnew,theloungesofLasVegaswerehipandcatchydancemusicspunoneveryhi-fi.You’llhear,“It’sNotUnusual,”“BésameMucho,”“Don’tGetAroundMuchAnymore,”and“TheBestisYet to Come.”
JANUARY|FEBRUARY2014
CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA
TheTastingRoom-KingsHarbor281.361.0044|TastingRoomWines.com
In Good Taste Event Calendar
Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investment
Real estate is one of the few investments where the investor may “fall in love” with the asset. Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate has an emotional element to the investment. Therefore, one of the foremost tips for investing in real estate is to listen to what the numbers tell you, rather than the emotional pull of the property. When investing in rental properties, the rental income needs to cover all expenses associated with the property – including taxes and mortgage. In other words, an investment property should pay for itself. As a general guideline, you should try to achieve a gross rent of at least 150% of the property’s mortgage payments to cover all operational costs and leave some net rental income for yourself. Manyaffluentinvestorsusethecash-on-cashreturnanalysis as a “litmus test” of a rental property investment.
CASH-ON-CASHRETURN=ANNUALCASHFLOW (BEFORETAXES)/TOTALCASHINVESTED
If an investor purchased an apartment building and eachmonththecashflowfromrentals,lessexpenses,is$5,000.Overthecourseofayear,thebefore-taxincomewould be $60,000 and if their cash invested (down pay-ment)inthepropertytotaled$300,000,cash-on-cashreturn is equal to 20%.
Savvyinvestorslookfor20%-30%cash-on-cashreturnbefore considering investing in a property. A big plus is that the return is immediate cash in your pocket and the property may still appreciate on top of that return. In addition, the investor needs to consider how much time the property will take to manage. Some properties, such as vacation and college rentals, just require way too much time and management to make them smart investments. Well maintained properties rented for as long aspossibletodecentcreditprofiletenantsusuallytakethe least time to manage. Compared to other investments, real estate is easy to value.Evenifyouhavenoideahowtovalueaproperty,youcanfindaRealtorwhocanvalueitforyou.Typicallythere are a lot of comparable properties to use to value real estate so the investor knows what the investment property is worth and what should be spent for the property. There are many below market properties that an investorcanfind.Notonlycanyoupurchaseapropertybelow market price, you can add value to the property once you purchase it. You can also add bedrooms, add bathrooms, update a kitchen or do many other things to increase value of the real estate. It simply is not possible for an individual investor to add a bedroom onto a stock. Therefore, real estate should be an important part of your investment portfolio.
Psst! In case you didn’t hear, there’s a shift happening in home décor. Clean lines, lighter and airier colors, and a more modern look are taking center stage in today’s luxuryhomes.Ofcourse,westillloveourregionaldesignflair,butcurrenthiphomesare lightening up and going minimalistic. Homeowners that shy away from the word modern, however, need not be dismayed by today’s contemporary take on home design and furnishings. The style is minimalistic but not completely stripped bare. We’re not talking hard plastic chairs andchromefixtures.Today’snewmodernchairs and sofa silhouettes, for example, are still comfortable but are sleek and simple. Upholstery is elegant and soft, or bright and geometric.Youwilldefinitelyseealoveofpatterned and geometric furniture, drapes, and area rugs in today’s fresh new interiors. When it comes to color, the familiar earthy tans and greens, terracotta rusts, and mustard yellows, though still popular in a regional sense, are making way for crisp and more contrasting hues. Think soft blues, whites, creams, grays, and browns which bring a clean and fresh look to tired spaces. (It’s no surprise that top paint company Benjamin Moore has named A Breath of
Fresh Air, a pale powdery blue, its 2013PaintColoroftheYear!) The effect? Simple elegance. But not everythingisserene.Lookforlively yellows to brighten spaces ...and brighten your mood. Shocks of patterned cobalt blue, say in a few occasional chairs or throw pillows, will also enliven this more contemporary style of living. In the kitchen, look for white and dark brown or black motifs. Counters are stocked with essential tools only, left bare andeasytoclean.Kitchenknick-knacksand purely decorative items are sparse, with new homeowners opting for a clean and understated look. Cabinets themselves are now often painted, with whites and creams lending kitchens an entirely fresh newlook.Distressedwoodisalsopopular,giving a unique and individualist vibe to homes. Perhaps the biggest shift in interior designfortheNewYear:Individuality.Homeowners are looking for handmade, unique items that don’t look exactly the same as all the other homes on the block. Seek out different pieces that speak to you and make you happy in your home. Sounds likeagreatwaytostarttheNewYear!
INGREDIENTS:1 slice Tuscan Boule, ½ inch thick1.5 oz pesto 4 ripe Roma tomatoes diced 2 bunches fresh basil torn to small pieces1 oz extra virgin olive oil 2 oz grated parmesan reggiano cheeseFreshcrackedpepperPinch of sea salt
DIRECTIONS:Begin by spreading the fresh made pesto over one side ofthebread.Nextuseahotgrillcoatedwithpansprayand grill bread turning 45 degrees to achieve grill marks (keep a close eye on bread because it will toast fast, alittleblackcharisokontheedges).Flipsliceoverandlightlytoastthenon-coatedside.Nextwhilethebread is warm off the grill spread the tomatoes evenly across.Nextsprinklewiththeseasalt,andagrindortwoofblackpepper.Nowspreadthebasilevenlyonthetomatoes and sprinkle parmesan reggiano. Slice into 4 pieces or as many as you like. Place on serving dish and drizzle well with the olive oil.
WINEPAIRING:Chianti hits a home run with this popular appetizer for wine pairing. Chianti is acidic to hold up against the tomatoes, and has enough body to stand up to the strongflavorsofthegarlicandoliveoil.Perfectforastarter, or to share on a chilly winter evening in front of thefireplace.Enjoy!
Into the WoodsMainStreetTheater-RiceVillage|January11-16713.524.6706|MainStreetTheater.comStephenSondheimandJamesLapine’sbelovedmusicalre-imaginedforasmallcastandintimatestage. The story follows a Baker and his wife’s wish to have a child, Cinderella’s wish to attend the King’sFestival,andJack’swishthathiscowwouldgive milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s spell, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’swishisgranted,buttheconsequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
Modern Home TourVarioushomesthroughoutthecity|[email protected] Houston.ModernHomeTours.comWhat’s a modern home? We’ve scoured the area and had creative homeowners, designers, architects and builders submit some of the most interesting Houston residences. We’ve curated them to ensure a well-balancedtourfeaturingthemostcutting-edgecontemporary design that takes advantage of the stunning landscape.
28thAnnualTexasHome&GardenShowReliantCenter|February7-9800.654.1480|TexasHomeandGarden.comHouston’sPremier“OneStopShoppingOpportunity”forallyourhomeandgardenneeds.Fromwindowsanddoorstoceilingsandfloorsover700experts,products, services and ideas all under one roof. Attractions•Vacation,Leisure&OutdoorAttractions•GreenEnergyproducts•HomeDécor•BuildingProducts•Kitchens,Bath&More•OutdoorLiving,Pools,Spas•Remodelers•How-to-Workshops
AladdinWorthamTheaterCenter|February20-March1713.237.1439|HoustonFirstTheaters.comArun-inwiththepalaceguardsleadstheyoungand reckless Aladdin into a whirlwind of adventure and romance in this colorful ballet based on the legendaryArabianNightstaleofAladdinandthewonderful lamp. With unbelievable riches, love at firstsight,treachery,aflyingcarpetand,ofcourse,amagicalgenie,DavidBintley’sAladdinisidealentertainment for the whole family.
MusicoftheMadMenEraJonesHall|February21-23713.224.7575|HoustonSymphony.orgSnapyourfingersandtapyourtoestothecool,swingingtunesofthe50sand60s:atimewhenBossaNovawasnew,theloungesofLasVegaswerehipandcatchydancemusicspunoneveryhi-fi.You’llhear,“It’sNotUnusual,”“BésameMucho,”“Don’tGetAroundMuchAnymore,”and“TheBestisYet to Come.”
JANUARY|FEBRUARY2014
CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA
TheTastingRoom-KingsHarbor281.361.0044|TastingRoomWines.com
In Good Taste Event Calendar
Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investment
Cov
er P
hoto
grap
hy |
Cal
vis W
yant
Lakes of Parkway
Building WealthWhat’s in your Real Estate Portfolio?
The Tasting Room’sClassic Bruchetta + Wine Pairing
January | February 2014
The New MinimalSleek and Simple
Lakes of Parkway
Real Estate Report Presented By
Claudia HellmundAll information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Lakes of Parkway Homes for Sale Per Houston MLS
If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing. Produced by UpscaleRealEstateMarketing.com • 877.660.0996
Claudia HellmundRealtor®
GRI, CHMS, CNE
Claudia HellmundRealtor®, GRI, CHMS, CNE
832.309.9390 [email protected]
Accredited Buyers RepresentativeAccredited Luxury Home SpecialistCertified Home Marketing Specialist
Certified Negotiations Expert
Your Lakes of Parkway Neighbor and Realtor
claudiahellmund.yourkwagent.com
WANT YOUR PROPERTY
TO BE OUR NEXT COVER HOME?
Call Claudia Hellmund for the most effective
marketing to sell your Lakes of Parkway property at
832.309.9390.®®
1607 Ashbury Park | 4/5 Bed | 3/1 Bath | 3,257 SQFT | $5,500
FOR
LEASE
SQFT BED BATH LIST PRICE LIST PRICE/SQFT SALE PRICE SALE PRICE/SQFT DAYS ON MARKET YEAR BUILT
MIN 2,526 3 2 $495,000 $141.07 $473,000 $132.49 0 1998
AVG 4,379 4.2 3.34/1 $872,920 $199.34 $842,596 $192.42 50 2004
MAX 7,304 5 6/3 $1,895,000 $319.67 $1,800,000 $303.64 334 2012
MEDIAN 4,323 4 3/1 $716,625 $188.75 $695,000 $185.85 23 2003
LAKES OF PARKWAY STATISTICS OF HOMES SOLD IN 2013
Currently For Lease
Stunning home located on a private cul-de-sac. Fabulous living area with hardwood floors, plenty of natural light, surround sound system, wet bar and butler’s pantry. Large windows allow copious amount of light in all rooms.
Master bedroom down and 3 bedrooms up plus game room that can be converted to a 5th bedroom. It offers a fabulous large backyard with a putting green. Backyard is facing east so it can be enjoyed all year long!
