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READY FOR MOVE-IN! Single story home on large lot in the neighborhood of Harper's Landing is convenient to I-45, Hospitals, Shopping & more! Fresh paint throughout. Three bedroom plus study (could be 4th bedroom), formal dining with vaulted skylight ceiling & living room with tile surround fireplace. Great open floorplan and lots of windows! The family chef will love the spacious island kitchen with plenty of cabinet & counter space. Large master suite with en-suite bath & walk-in closet. Landscaped backyard.

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The Woodlands’ 13th Annual Home & Garden Show

This Saturday and Sunday, August 22nd to 23rd, experience the 13th Annual Home & Garden Show at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott & Convention Center. Take in seminars and exhibits from industry professionals on home improvement, home remodeling, décor and more. Local vendors from The Woodlands and Houston will be showcasing the latest trends, sharing ideas, and showing new products in Garages & Outdoor Living, Green Products, Kitchen & Bath, Living & Sleeping Spaces as well as Pools & Spas.

Here’s a handful of events on Saturday, with plenty more on Sunday! There are events and activities every hour on the hour from 10am-4pm.

11am: “The Right Kitchen, The Right Style, The Right Budget.”
12pm: “10 Tips to Tidying Up, Start De-Cluttering Now”
1pm: “Fashion in Motion – Combining Today’s Hottest Hunter Douglas Window Fashions with the NEW PowerView Motorization.”
2pm: “Explaining LED Lighting and New Product Updates”
3pm: “Creating Healthy Custom Homes for Sustainable Living”

This would be a great opportunity to get your creative juices flowing before a remodel, or just to infuse a bit of change into your home on a small or large scale!

Tickets for Adults are $9.00, Senior Citizens $7.00, and Children under 12 and under are free. Keep in mind, entry is Cash Only so come prepared, but Parking is FREE at the southwest corner of Lake Robbins & Six Pines! If you’re interested in saving $1, you can register for the event here -> Discount Registration

For more information on speakers and the event – go to www.WoodlandsShows.com

 

The Kink Team is a family-owned real estate business, and is just part of the reason why so much care and attention is emphasized with each and every client. The Kink Team is recognized as one of the top producing real estate teams in North America and is highly awarded within the industry. Let us go to work for you. Contact us today.

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Just Reduced $29,000 - 139 Wisteria Walk Circle, The Woodlands

Exemplary Galatas Elementary! Beautiful Haydens Run with Pool! Updates throughout including neutral paint, hardwoods, granite, SS appliances & large kitchen with center island. Formal living, formal dining, study & one bedroom down. Game room, master & secondary bedrooms up. Spacious family room open to breakfast area & kitchen. Beautiful hardwood floors in main living areas on first floor. Large windows throughout, lots of natural light.

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Top Rated Italian Restaurants of The Woodlands

Our quest to find the best Italian food in The Woodlands led us to these top five Woodlands area restaurants. I wanted to create a distinction between strictly pizza joints and Italian restaurants serving up pasta and the like. This list focuses on an experience geared towards the latter, a full, hearty Italian meal. This list is a compilation of results generated by everyday folks through Yelp. Here’s where they stand in the eyes of the local community.

 

Carrabba’s Italian Grille– 4.13/5 Stars (22 Reviews) $$
Carrabba’s Website | Directions | Link to Yelp Profile

We’re two Sicilian boys from Texas who love to cook and eat. We love the Sicilian food our parents and grandparents cooked. We love the Creole and Southern food our family members picked up passing through Louisiana and stepping off the boat right on the dock in Galveston. And we love the Western food that’s just part of being in Texas.

“Love love love this place. Always great food. I got the smoke salmon my husband got the mahi and my mother got the chicken Bryan which all where cooked perfectly. We also got a pitcher of blackberry sangria which was to die for. Everytime I am in town I try my best to come here. Keep up the great work.” Caryn M. – Yelp Review

 

Pallotta’s Italian Grill– 3.96/5 Stars (99 Reviews) $$
Pallotta’s Website | Directions | Link to Yelp Profile

Pallotta’s is a family owned Italian Restaurant serving The Woodlands since 1994. From the moment you enter our restaurant you are enveloped in a comfortable warm ambiance and cheerful environment. When you dine with us, you know you are in for a special treat. We offer an extensive menu with traditional Italian dishes, a delicious tenderloin filet, several seafood dishes, a wide array of appetizers, and entrées that offer our own special accent on traditional Italian fare.

“I have lived in the area for over 10 years and have never tried Pallotta’s. Boy, I have been missing out on ten years worth of great Italian food!” – Jamie A. Yelp Review

 

Via Emilia Italian Restaurant– 3.93/5 Stars (59 Reviews) $$$
Via Emilia’s Website | Directions | Link to Yelp Profile

Named after an ancient Roman road that spans from Rimini to Piacenza, Via Emilia is known for their house-made pastas, braised meats, seafood specialties, and delicious desserts. With more than 3,000 bottles, the restaurant’s temperature-controlled wine cellar accommodates their extensive wine list with a selection of over 250 wines to enhance your dining experience. We welcome you to experience the most authentic northern Italian cuisine in the Woodlands – no passport required.

“Via Emilia in The Woodlands has an intimate atmosphere with soft piano music.  The staff is very friendly and helpful.  Our waiter was knowledgeable about the wine list and on Wednesday nights all Italian wines are 50% off!  My eggplant parmesan was superb.  We are actually going back tomorrow for lunch with friends who can’t wait to try it.  Love it!!!“ – Sharon F. Yelp Review

See our related article on this local Mom & Pop Shop by Clicking Here

 

Grotto Italian Ristorante– 3.70/5 Stars (76 Reviews) $$
Grotto Website | Directions | Link to Yelp Profile

Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a warm, entertaining atmosphere that will transport
you to the cozy setting of a trattoria in the Old Country. With our winning combination of impeccable service, superb cuisine and unsurpassed passion for detail, Grotto is the perfect location for friends and family to enjoy a fabulous meal and have a great time.

“Simply love this Grotto location in The Woodlands on Market Street!  Sure, there are more pricey Italian restaurants around town, for the money you just can’t beat Grotto’s!  Beautiful, warm atmosphere…fireplace in bar area & cozy patio for Al fresco dining…plus it’s the Best Happy Hour in town!!  We visit often but have never taken the time to write a review…here’s to you local Grotto, so glad you’re here!!” Carol K – Yelp Review

 

Amerigo’s Grille– 3.61/5 Stars (55 Reviews) $$$
Amerigo’s Website | Directions | Link to Yelp Profile

Amerigo’s is a restaurant for people who love food. We showcase a revolving menu created by our own award-winner, Chef Arturo. We’re pairing innovative culinary technique with traditional Italian Cuisine that’s made-from-scratch. Our in-house pastry chef bakes fresh bread and desserts to delight and impress. Year after year our guests come back for our classic Amerigo’s favorites.

“Amerigos is one of the hidden gems of The Woodlands. The atmosphere is peaceful with a lovely remodeled modern design. I’ve never had a dish that I didn’t love. The wait staff couldn’t be nicer. Tonight, I had the Lemon Artichoke soup. It was simply delicious!!!  Make sure you get some while its still offered!” Cassie S. – Yelp Review

 

Honorable Mention:
La Tratoria Tuscano – 3.59/5 Stars (51 Reviews)
Brio Tuscan Grille – 3.37/5 Stars (82 Reviews)
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant – 3.23/5 Stars (64 Reviews)

This is not an all-inclusive list of Italian restaurants in The Woodlands, however it is a great guide in case you are looking to pick an Italian restaurant for your next meal out of the house! What do you think? Do you have a local favorite that didn’t make the list?

 

The Kink Team is a family-owned real estate business, and is just part of the reason why so much care and attention is emphasized with each and every client. The Kink Team is recognized as one of the top producing real estate teams in North America and is highly awarded within the industry. Let us go to work for you. Contact us today.

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GenuWine Tasting Room & Live Music

Magnolia’s GenuWine tasting room was born from a simple idea by two friends over lunch – create a local wine tasting room featuring predominantly boutique style wines that are both unique and affordable. In fact, most wines offered are available at a price point under $25.

Another unique feature of GenuWine is their selection of live music from local artists every week to accompany your tasting sessions. To give you a little sneak peak, this week’s lineup looks like this:

Wednesday, August 19th – Damon
Thursday, August 20th – Corey Michael
Friday, August 21st – Sam Jenkins
Saturday, August 22nd – Chase Gassaway

GenuWine also features a Wine Club with two varying subscription rates. The Corker includes two classic wines per month, a 10% discount on all wine bottle purchases and access to $5 weekly wine tastings for members ($15 for non-members) all for $42.50 a month. The second option includes two premium wine bottles per month, 15% off wine bottle purchases and free weekly wine tasting for members (Again $15 tastings for non-members) all for $82.50 per month.

If all that isn’t enough to peak your curiosity, see what Yelp users are buzzing about! The GenuWine Tasting Room has been reviewed 30 times with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

For more information: Visit GenuWine’s Website 

 

The Kink Team is a family-owned real estate business, and that is just part of the reason why so much care and attention is emphasized with each and every client. The Kink Team is recognized as one of the top producing real estate teams in North America and is highly awarded within the industry. Let us go to work for you. Contact us today.

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Mom & Pop Spotlight – Via Emilia Italian Restuarant

One of my favorite experiences is walking into a Mom & Pop restaurant, listening to their story and enjoying a meal so unique and delicious you know that is the only place you will be able to find it. Via Emilia exceeded expectations on all counts, and while I am no food pioneer by any stretch, I still have stuffed a lot of food into my gullet over the years and I feel the need to share my experience.

Although the locals of Sterling Ridge and Indian Springs area perhaps know Via Emilia best, it is time that folks from all corners of The Woodlands hear about this hidden gem.

While I highly encourage you to ask your server about the history of Via Emilia, I’ll spare the details for brevity. Via Emilia is a result of five decades, and three generations of the Orioli family’s passion for food and culture from their native Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. In fact, “Mama” still works at the location five to six days a week, providing direction and expertise to ensure that the quality and authenticity is preserved from the traditional recipes from their homeland.

While I unfortunately cannot comment on the entire menu, I can comment on the few menu items I tried. I do, however, have a feeling there are no wrong answers when placing your order. In the Spaghetti Classico, the meatballs were out of this world and bursting with flavor. Similarly, the Pollo alla Parmigiana was so very tender and flavorful it made me want to stick around so I could get hungry again and eat some more. They are perhaps best known for their braised meats and seafood, both of which I did not try this go-around, but I cannot wait to go back to experience these other menu items. Finally, and this may sound like a curveball, you have to finish up the meal with the Tres Leches for dessert. I have personally never experienced a more delicious and decadent Tres Leches than the one offered at Via Emilia.

All in all, I encourage everyone who enjoys Mom and Pop, family-owned Italian restaurants to check out Via Emilia if they have not already. This place really hits the spot and is a hidden gem in the back of The Woodlands. I know I can’t wait to go back.

For more information:
Via Emilia Website
Yelp Reviews

 

The Kink Team is a family-owned business too and is part of the reason why so much care and attention is emphasized with each and every client. The Kink Team is recognized as one of the top producing real estate teams in North America and is highly awarded within the industry. Let us go to work for you. Contact us today!

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Houston Millennials More Likely to Buy than National Average

According to an article in the Houston Business Journal, 75% of Millennials plan to purchase a home in the near future. This figure ranks 1% higher than the national average.

High student loan debt, a national recession, and a national movement toward city living are all said to contribute to the lowest homeownership rates among Millennials since the 80s.

It comes as no surprise that “Older, married Millennials with higher incomes and lower student loan debt are more likely to buy a home than younger, single Millennials with lower incomes and a lot of college debt.”

Houston is a great place for Millennials to purchase a home, and if the scenario arises for relocation, properties do not sit on the market long before finding tenants or new owners. If you are a Millennial who has bought a home and are curious what your options are if you were to relocate, feel free to email us at info@thekinkteam.com and we would be happy to help answer any questions you may have.

To read the full article from the Houston Business Journal – Click Here

 

The Kink Team is recognized as one of the top producing real estate teams in North America and is highly awarded within the industry. Let us go to work for you. Contact us today!

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Is the Newest Trend to Master-Planned Communities Coming to Houston?

Imagine stepping into the crystal clear water from your white sandy beach with the sun shining down in the heat of the summer. You feel the breeze on your skin, see the palm trees swaying, and hear the gentle calm of the water with each passing step. You may think you’re on a remote island in the Caribbean, but you could very well be at a Crystal Lagoon, a man-made, self-cleaning lake that average from 3 to 10 acres but can span up to 90 acres in size. Featured in the Houston Business Journal, these new amenities could be slated for some communities in Houston as early as 2016.

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The beauty of the technology is that the beach and resort qualities can be brought to nearly any locale. In fact, Texas is one of six states Crystal Lagoons has planned for expansion, and two developers in Houston have already expressed interest in the project.

Crystal Lagoon projects can be managed remotely, and offer outdoor entertainment space for activities such as kayaking, swimming, jet-skiing, paddle boarding, windsurfing and more. Amenities like this will certainly help add value to real estate and provides a unique outlet for rest and relaxation without the hassles of traveling to your favorite vacation spot.

What do you think? Would you like to see something like this come to Houston? Let us know in the comments! To view the full article as featured in the Houston Business Journal, Click Here.

 

The Kink Team is recognized as one of the top producing real estate teams in North America and is highly awarded within the industry. Let us go to work for you. Contact us today!

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Top 10 Homes Sold in July in The Woodlands

The July edition of the Most Expensive Homes Sold in The Woodlands is here. The top homes sold this month were located in Carlton Woods, Sterling Ridge, Alden Bridge, and Cochrans Crossing. Before we start, a reminder that since Texas is a non-disclosure state, we cannot tell you how much these homes actually sold for, but we can however tell you what they were listed at. We can also mention that the homes on this list sold anywhere between 89% and 104% of list price indicated for each home.

Take a look at the slideshow below for an inside peek at each home.

Here’s a quick list of the Top Homes organized by List Price:

1) 19 Thornblade Circle – $3,400,000
2) 46 N Gary Glen Circle – $2,475,000
3) 10 Winslow Way – $2,150,000
4) 63 Chancery Place – $1,695,000
5) 15 Philbrook Way – $1,695,000
6) 34 S Badger Lodge – $1,680,000
7) 63 Hollymead Drive – $1,599,000
8) 19 Philbrook Way – $1,598,000
9) 171 Black Knight – $1,488,888
10) 27 S Benton Woods Circle – $1,375,000

Homes in bold type were SOLD by The Kink Team!

Most Expensive Homes Sold in The Woodlands – June 2015
Most Expensive Homes Sold in The Woodlands – May 2015

Most Expensive Homes Sold in Houston – April 2015

The Kink Team is recognized as one of the top producing real estate teams in North America and is highly awarded within the industry. Let us go to work for you. Contact us today!

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Five Least Expensive Condo/Townhomes in The Woodlands

Condos and Townhomes are great as investments or starter homes for folks who prefer to buy than rent. The Woodlands is no doubt a great place to live, and one of the best things about the area is that there are plenty of options for those looking to live in The Woodlands for a reasonable price. This list will likely not stay updated for very long due to high turnover on properties under $200,000, but use this as an idea for how far your money can go.

1

3500 Tangle Brush Drive #134 – $99,500
Link to HAR Listing
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 892 Sq Ft
MLS# 82033436
Listed by Flo Newman – RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring

2

10 Sawmill Grove Court – $150,000
Link to HAR Listing
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1,428 Sq Ft
MLS# 23916614
Listed by Joseph Delos Reyes – Better Homes and Garden Real Estate by Gary Greene

3

59 Willowood Circle – $159,900
Link to HAR Listing
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1,512 Sq Ft
MLS# 67293724
Listed by Helen Guillory – Helen Guillory Real Estate

4

114 Willowood Circle – $159,950
Link to HAR Listing
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1,563 Sq Ft
MLS# 12325485
Listed by Ed Tchamanzar – Realty Associates

5

2342 W Settlers Way – $167,000
Link to HAR Listing
2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1,290 Sq Ft
MLS# 8628345
Listed by Josephine Seybold – ConnectRealty.com

This is just a small sample of what is available at this moment in The Woodlands area. The Kink Team has a dedicated team of agents dedicated to helping you find your next home or investment property. Call us today to take a closer look at any of these properties or to inquire about what else may be available on the market.

Disclosure – We are not listing agents for any of the properties displayed above. Listing agent and Broker have been specified under each property listed.

The Kink Team is recognized as one of the top producing real estate teams in North America and is highly awarded within the industry. Let us go to work for you. Contact us today!