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Tavola is zoned to New Caney School District. The schools are Tavola Elementary, Keefer Crossing Middle School (there is a new middle school opening up in Tavola soon), and New Caney High. Here is a link to view the ratings. Scroll down to the map and you can click the map and then click on each school to see details. www.niche.com/k12/d/new-caney-independent-school-district-tx/

Nice! I have family in the Fort Worth area and have only driven through Midlothian on my way to visit them. Let me know if you need someone in the area there. I’ve worked with several great DFW agents.

They’re all beautiful communities with tons of amenities…pools, parks, shopping/dining/entertainment near by etc. You’ll see basketball hoops in front of homes here and there. Some HOA’s don’t have an issue with it, others might ask that it be stored in the garage or out of sight when not being used.

Hey good morning! I’ll keep that in mind, I’d have to figure out how to select homes and showcase them. Usually single family rentals have tenants living in them. I’ll definitely chew on that idea and see what I can come up with. In the meantime, reach out to me, I can help with locating a rental. 310-293-1677

Oh yeah definitely, Bridgeland is one of the most expensive communities. Cypress and Katy are both getting pretty expensive.

@@MakingHoustonHome We bought in Tomball. Low tax rate and no mud tax. I had my share of the big master plan communities. It’s good when you have young kids, but when the kids move out, you’re left with paying higher tax rates and high HOA fees when you don’t use half of the amenities. But definitely yes for young families

@@jenerra11 nice that’s awesome! What community in Tomball did you buy in? I can definitely see that point. We bought new construction in a master planned community in CA before moving to Houston and it had all of the amenities…multiple pools, parks, clubhouses etc. It was cool but honestly so expensive…and kind of a hassle loading the kids up anytime we wanted to go to the pool lol.

@@MakingHoustonHome Very small community. Cherrywood Estates. Only 60 homes. I was in phase 1 so got in at a decent price point.

Sounds great! I’d be glad to meet up and help you find your place here in Houston. Shoot me a text at (310) 293-1677

great, I wonder why there is no builder offers a solar package, or smart home package, these options do not exist in Houston?@@MakingHoustonHome

Amazing story! Welcome to Kingwood! What part of Kingwood are you living in?

That’s cool, I have family in Fort Worth and go up there often. I’d say Houston is as close to Fort Worth I’d ever want to live lol

@@MakingHoustonHome good for you

Thanks so much! Meridiana is amazing, I had some clients move there from the East Coast in December of last year. Reach out to me at 310-293-1677 I can get you more information. They have about 11 builders there in all different price ranges so there are plenty of options.

Property tax rate is about 3.1%.

That’s true, I never really thought too much into it but you’re right. When I bought my new construction home in South Orange County CA there was a sales office and like 3 or 4 model homes. Only thing I can think is that out here in Texas there are usually completed inventory homes that can be viewed. Whereas in CA (in my experience anyway) they didn’t start building a house until it was under contract for purchase. So maybe there they really need multiple model homes to showcase their different plans, and here they only need 1 or 2 model homes because they have inventory homes for people to walk.

Let me know when you’re ready to buy. Especially if you’re not going to be here during the transaction. For my clients I attend inspections, initial and final walks, shoot videos etc so that they can have someone going to bat for them along the way and feel comfortable and confident before closing on the house.

HOA is $1420 per year. It includes all of the amenities, community maintenance/landscaping, your social membership at the golf club, and wifi package (the entire community gets wifi).

Thank you for responding!

If I’m understanding your question correctly, it looks like there is a 6.25% sales tax on vehicles in Texas, minus any trade in allowance.

That’s awesome, we love it! What area in Kingwood did you move to?

@@MakingHoustonHome live in the back of Kingwood. Sand Creek Village. Right,off of Kingwood & Mills Branch … River Chase.

Oh really?! We’re in Sand Creek too! Off of Timber Shade and Maple Terrace, kind of by the sand creek park and pool!

@@MakingHoustonHome We’re in our 70’s … retired.

@@evelynwright9805 happy retirement!

lol I love French toast! We’ll check it out!

The city of Houston is much like any other major city across the country. These neighborhoods that I’m showing are in the suburbs around Houston, which is a much different atmosphere than living in or near the city. In regard to weather, it does take some getting used to. I’m from Southern California myself. It took us a few years to get used to the storms, it’s just something that we’ve learned to live with at this point.

Yep you’re absolutely right. I went to The Highlands when it first broke ground, the waterfall entrance wasn’t even there yet, the lake was empty, there were hardly any streets…it’s been cool to see the development coming along so nicely. As it continues to grow I believe it’s going to be one of the most in demand areas. The best location too, so close to everything! Thanks for the comment!

@@MakingHoustonHome lol fun fact, the Denny’s at the local entrance two minutes from the light is a must 😋 and the outdoor seating looks good. Taxes are high. HOA is crazy high but if one can afford, it’s worth it. Hey I don’t know what you went through but welcome back and great for you to be thriving 🤓.

That Coventry layout is really easy. I saw one that had barn and French doors. Touch of class to an already classy builder. Highland and Coventry Homes are a fabulous option for still a higher but much friendlier budget. A lot of bang for your buck. Also, the builders agents for both are Supppppper wonderful. I hope you get a lot of clients to purchase through you.

@@AmeriLoca lol I pass by that dennys all the time, gonna have to stop in next time!

@@AmeriLoca I really like that Highland house. Even though it’s a smaller lot it still has plenty of space inside plus the high ceilings, they did a great job with that plan.

Oh yeah, that’s a common theme out here. A lot of communities don’t have sidewalks. It was weird for me when I first moved here but I’m used to it now. That’s actually a point I should start making in my videos so people know 👍🏽

Things were crazy for a couple weeks but I’m back at it 🙌🏽 Appreciate you!

@@MakingHoustonHome I know the last few weeks have been rough out there. Stay blessed and safe.

Thank you! I appreciate it! I got so many texts and emails from viewers, I’m so grateful to have the support!

Thank you for thinking of me. We made it through the flooding a couple weeks ago and the storm yesterday just fine. High winds and a few power flickers but nothing too crazy. I appreciate it!

I really appreciate that! I’m glad that I can provide some good content and value for you! Are you considering the move to the Houston area?

@@MakingHoustonHome Indeed, hopefully before the end of the year. Woodlands, Woodlands Reserve, Conroe, Cypress... and surrounding areas are good options. Your detailed videos perfectly addressed some of my concerns regarding location and accessibility. Ty🙏

Amen! 🙌🏽

I am a realtor in the Houston area that works with these builders. They are building on the Southwest side of Houston. Feel free to reach out to me at rene@makinghtxhome.com if you’d like more information.

Honestly it’s just because most people don’t know where these areas are if they’re not from here. Saying “Houston” or in the “Houston Area” help people that are not from here or have no clue about the areas find these videos.

Property taxes in this community are about 3.2%, rent in this community ranges from about $1800-$2300 depending on the size of the home, insurance would definitely need to be shopped around as rates seem to be constantly changing…I would guess for one of these smaller homes it would be about $1200/year. By natural disaster zone do you mean flood zone?

@@MakingHoustonHome yes flood or anything which is significantly frequent in this area . So 3.2 % means 3.2 % of the value of land + house per annum ? Thx

Yes, great homes in a great location! 👍🏽

Yes definitely! As home affordability gets more and more costly I’m already seeing more multigenerational living than before.

I think about this all the time. I’m old enough to have seen the expansion (and it still continues) in Southern California. Houston reminds me of LA/OC 25 years ago. The expansion is crazy to see. That entire 242 between 45 to 69 will be unrecognizable in 10 years.

Just had a client close on a Westin home in The Woodland Hills. That is definitely another great up and coming area!

At first thought, yes your math is correct. However, we pay taxes on the county assessment of the home, which is usually lower than the actual price of the home. Remember, purchase price of homes is not public knowledge in Texas as it is in many other states. In addition, for a primary residence, we have what’s called a homestead exemption which gives you a property tax exemption of up to 20% reduction of your assessed value up to $100k. Example, a $575k home where I live has an assessment of $486k. After homestead the actual taxed assessment is about $400k. For a $460k home in evergreen (again depending on the county assessment) at 3.7%, the annual taxes would probably be closer to $11k-$12k range. Property taxes are weird in Texas. No one person will pay the same as their neighbor because it all depends on the county’s assessed value. Even if the homes are the same the assessment could be different. Some people also protest their tax assessment every year which keeps their tax assessment lower than those that don’t protest. There’s a lot involved lol

I believe it! I’m from Southern CA, these homes would easily be 1.3 - 2.5Mil for the big one where I lived.

Thanks for your input. I believe it’s all relative to any one persons experiences. Being from Los Angeles myself and having friends in Humble/Atascocita, I can say that those areas are MUCH nicer than a lot of Los Angeles. So for people moving from places like that, this area is a huge upgrade for them.

Glad you enjoyed the video! Feel free to have your daughter reach out to me at 310-293-1677 if she needs any help.

Right, you definitely get the most bang for your buck with the houses. Plenty of more inventory coming too as they build it out.

Hey I appreciate that! I’ll always have a soft spot for Cali but H-Town is definitely home now. Thanks for the support!

Thanks for the support! Whenever you’re ready reach out, I have lenders that do zero down VA loans if you need someone.

Oops personal not personal

It still autocorrected to personal :)

I think it autocorrected to personal

I’ll try to remember that 👍🏽 Seeing the spelling of it on the street signs throws me off every time lol

@@MakingHoustonHomethank you so much for your videos 🙏🏾

Thank you for that! I appreciate the positive feedback 🙌🏽

Thanks for your input, are you from or do you live in Kingwood? Not sure who told you that you can not get flood insurance but I have clients doing it every month (if they’re even in a flood zone). Most of Kingwood is not in the flood zone and flood insurance is much less than many other areas in Houston. My friend in Kingwood has a $600k house and just got flood insurance for $750/year. I had clients buy a $350k house in League City and their flood insurance was $2,500/year. Regular homeowners insurance is pretty comparable to most other parts of Houston. I sell real estate all over the city and surrounding suburbs and see the rates for different homes/areas all the time.

Absolutely not, this is not a commercial for toothpaste. Just skip the parts you don't like; we need all these information before making such a large purchase or even considering it as a meaningful option. Ty🙏

Thanks for your input! I’m assuming the original commenter is spam and probably a “TH-cam editor” trying to get business…

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@@MakingHoustonHome Some people don't realize that not all of us are based in TX. Therefore, buying a house in that state will require a lot of research and planning.

It’s a great builder with some nice floor plans. Definitely one of the most affordable areas in North Houston.

Definitely understandable. It’s all relative, it works out for a lot of people but also doesn’t work out for a lot of other people. For us it was great. We were at a 2.75% tax rate in CA (our community had a mello-roos tax), on an $800k home (you can do the math lol). In Texas, we are at a 2.4% tax rate on a $400k home, saving us a ton of money on property taxes. Plus no state income tax.

No this community doesn’t have a pool. There’s a park and a little splash pad.

🤣 I’ve had a dozen people correct me on how to pronounce it and I still get it wrong 🤷🏽‍♂️

@@MakingHoustonHome don’t feel bad! It took me awhile before I got it right!!! 😀

Don't forget Humble.

@@c-mobucks4930lol yep! I was corrected a few times when I first moved here because I pronounced the “H”

Of course!! I appreciate the feedback!! 👍🏽

Will do!! I appreciate the support!

Thanks a ton!! 👍🏽

It was fine... hater.

The door at the bottom was a coat closet. The bathtub thing is funny because there are people that are adamant about not having a tub, and others that absolutely have to have one. The builders will try to accommodate by having different options.