Renovations never seem to go as planned. There’s always a cost you didn’t anticipate, or a problem that didn’t reveal itself until the project was underway. Here are five common costs to look out for.

 1. Higher utility bills: If contractors and builders are working in your home all day, there’s a good chance they’re constantly walking in and out the exterior doors. That wreaks havoc on your heating/cooling efficiency, so watch out for higher utility bills.

 2. Movers: It’s pretty hard to renovate a fully furnished home. You may be able to move and store most of your furniture yourself, but homeowners often have bigger pieces that require some hired help.

 3. Food: If your kitchen is being torn apart, preparing meals becomes a lot more difficult. You may be able to keep your food budget steady by switching to meals that don’t require counter space, the stove, or the oven, but don’t be surprised if you end up dining out more often.

 4. A few nights in a hotel: Depending on your renovation, there may be some nights where sleeping in your home isn’t practical, or you just need a mental break from the mess. Budget for a few nights at a hotel … or just schedule your family vacation for the worst part of the renovation.

 5. Deep cleaning: It’s one thing to clean and maintain your home after a typical week or two of living. It’s entirely different to clean up after a construction project, as sawdust and other debris can get in every nook and cranny. It may be worth your sanity to just hire cleaners.

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® – Metropolitan
Katie Day, REALTOR®
2 Greenway Plaza #150 Houston, TX 77046

Phone: 832.317.6006
Email: katie@movemetotx.com
Web: http://www.katiedayteam.com | http://www.movemetotx.com

Stunning contemporary Museum District townhouse on a beautiful and quiet wooded street. The brick facade of this home is designed to offer complete privacy; yet, as you step inside this modern haven, you will be pleasantly surprised by the luminosity through the walls of glass and the spectacular views of the trees, the sky and the city!

Incredible sensation of the outdoors being inside! From the walls of glass surrounding the pool and patio to the height of the ceilings, and the rooftop terrace overlooking the beautiful landscape of the city, this home exudes light and beauty!

For more information on this beautiful home, visit HAR.com and contact us with any questions!

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® – Metropolitan
Katie Day, REALTOR®
2 Greenway Plaza #150 Houston, TX 77046

Phone: 832.317.6006
Email: katie@movemetotx.com
Web: http://www.katiedayteam.com | http://www.movemetotx.com

 

1207 Detering St, Houston, TX 77007 – 3 Bed, 4 Bath – $359,485

Open House: Sun Jun 24, 1:00PM-3:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/katieday/listing_detail/80074422

Nestled between Washington Avenue and I-10, just off TC Jester, this stunning move-in ready home provides a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy entertaining friends and family in an open second floor. Your bright and functional kitchen with stainless steel appliances, built-in oven and microwave, and island-gas range overlook both the dining area and the living area. Enjoy two patios off of the living space for everyone to spread out. Each guest bedroom features an en-suite bathroom plus ample storage space, with both walk-in closets in the bedroom and linen-style walk-in closets in the bathrooms. In your master retreat, enjoy a small Juliet-style patio, lots of natural light, and a spa-like bathroom. The master bathroom is expansive, with double-sinks, whirlpool tub, stand-up shower, separate water closet, and linen closet. Walk to local bars and restaurants, and enjoy the ultimate inner-loop lifestyle at an affordable price.

10927 Brighton Gardens Drive Richmond TX 77406 – 3 Bed, 2 Bath – $259,900

Open House: Sun Jun 24, 2:00PM-4:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/katieday/listing_detail/85978154

Stunning and spacious one story on the lake! This split plan home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The open concept and high ceilings welcome you in to your new home. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steal appliances and an abundance of counter space and cabinets and overlooks the breakfast and living area. This will allow you to enjoy a visit with family and guest while preparing a meal. You have spectacular views of the lake as well. The master suite is tucked away from the secondary bedrooms. The master bathroom has double sinks with a separate tub and shower. Each bathroom features granite counter tops. The covered patio is the perfect place for a nice Summer dinner or warm cup of coffee in the Fall. Conveniently located for commuters and near shopping areas. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this beautiful home.

6314 Marble Hollow Ln, Katy, TX 77450 – 3 Bed, 2 Bath – $260,000

Open House: Sat Jun 23, 3:00PM-5:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/katieday/listing_detail/29351533

Looking for a stunning home in a premier Katy neighborhood? Well, you found it! This gorgeous 1-story home offers so much…from the beautiful wood flooring to the incredible slate stone fireplace to the fantastic floor plan, you won’t be disappointed. You’ll love the butler’s pantry with custom wine rack! Outside you’ll love the expanded patio in back with plenty of grass for pets or kids, and the covered front porch in front. All this plus Katy ISD schools. Make your appointment to see today!

8034 HIDDEN TERRACE DR , SUGAR LAND, TX 77479-6909 – 3 Bed, 2 Bath – $279,900

Open House: Sun Jun 24, 2:00PM-4:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/katieday/listing_detail/4412318

Fantastic one story in the master planned community of Greatwood. Not only does it have 3 spacious bedrooms, it has a private study and both formals. Excellent floor plan with lots of room for entertaining. No carpet at all. Most of the house has stunning wood flooring and ceramic tile. House has been painted from top to bottom. Brand new dishwasher, roof replaced in 2010 and one of the a/c units in 2015. Beautiful granite counters in the kitchen with stainless steel appliance. Private master suite with large walk-in closet. Shower redone 5/18. Located on a cul-de-sac street and walking distance to the elementary school and one of three neighborhood pools. Beautiful, clean & move in ready!

30 Fairhope Lane Magnolia TX 77355 – 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath – $330,000

Open House: Sat Jun 23, 11:00AM-4:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/katieday/listing_detail/92460276

Beautiful two-story home is high and dry on this half-acre wooded lot in desirable Magnolia ISD. This home is nestled around incredible neighbors and a quiet street. Enjoy the huge backyard with an extended covered patio, above ground pool, fire pit and wooded pasture behind home. Downstairs offers large extra room off the family room perfect for home schooling, workout room, office or media room. Beautiful corner fireplace in family room, formal living/dining room, large kitchen w/granite countertops & plenty of storage, wood laminate, tile flooring complete the downstairs. Double pane windows provide natural light and the owners installed solar screens on the East and West sides of the home. Upstairs offers open game room, spacious master bedroom and luxurious master bath, 3 additional spacious bedrooms & another full bath. Great neighborhood!

 

For information on these, or any other homes in the Greater Houston area, reach out today!

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® – Metropolitan
Katie Day, REALTOR®
2 Greenway Plaza #150 Houston, TX 77046

Phone: 832.317.6006
Email: katie@movemetotx.com
Web: http://www.katiedayteam.com | http://www.movemetotx.com

2923 Acorn Oaks Dr, Katy, TX 77493 – 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath – $270,000

Open House: Sat Jun 16, 1:00PM-3:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/2923-acorn-oaks-drive/sale_23178450

Come see this wonderful home! Great for entertaining with open concept floor-plan. Kitchen flows into living area adjacent to formal living and dining areas. Engineered wood floor and tile down make keeping it clean a breeze! Master bedroom has a sitting room attached that can be a great yoga retreat or a nice place for the new baby’s crib! Huge backyard gives the kids plenty of room to play. Community park is just a few yards away as well!

203 Clementine Court, Montgomery, TX, 77316 – 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath – $299,900

Open House: Sun Jun 17, 1:00PM-3:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/203-clementine-court/sale_47997715

Your search ends here! This amazing 4 bedroom/3.5 bath home in Woodforest has everything you’re looking for and more! This home features an open concept plan perfect for family gatherings. There is a formal dining room that could be flex space if a study is needed. The master suite is downstairs, and upstairs you’ll enjoy 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full baths and a spacious game-room. The home has been appointed with tastefully selected and easy to care for wood-look tile flooring, dark 42”cabinets, beautiful granite counter-tops and stainless appliances. The seller has added a gorgeous wood and stone fireplace surround that produces a beautiful fire with heat with the flip of a switch! An expanded deck has been added to the back patio for an additional entertaining area. An added bonus is a full front facing 3 car garage, one of the few in the area. Close to elementary, too! Honey, stop the car…this is it!

937 ROBIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77019 – 2 Bed, 2 Bath – $310,000

Open House: Sat Jun 16, 1:00PM-3:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/937-robin-street/sale_78479494

Talk about downtown living! You are going to love this location and you are going to love this 3 story town-home! All the right touches. Incredible wood flooring that gives the whole property warmth and soul. Soaring ceilings, ALL APPLIANCES STAY! All this on a corner unit. You even get green space to call your own. We’re talking BBQ, dog run, what ever you are looking for. On the first floor is a full bath, second bedroom and a great flex room for a perfect study, work space or hobby room! The second floor is your kitchen, Dining and massive living room with tons of natural light coming in the abundance of windows. The third floor is all you, huge master bedroom with His and Her closets (or a dedicated shoe closet), the master bath gives you plenty of room to get ready with double sink and even a tub to sink in to. Come see this home, we are sure you are going to fall in love with everything it has to offer.

20507 CAJON CANYON CT , KATY, TX 77450 – 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath – $325,000

Open House: Sat Jun 16, 2:00PM-4:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/20507-cajon-canyon-court/sale_66526272

Elegant 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in manned-gated community. Fully re-modeled downstairs, wood floors, open floor plan with formal living and formal dining leading to a spacious family room. French doors lead to a study with built in bookcase. Beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters. This home features 2 master bedrooms with en-suites, one down and one up. Upstairs are two further bedrooms and a game room. Large backyard with screened covered patio. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac and backing onto green space. Quick access to West park Tollway and Grand Parkway. Zoned to Katy ISD.

19703 CRISTIWOOD CT , SPRING, TX 77379 – 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath – $359,900

Open House: Sun Jun 17, 11:00AM-1:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/19702-cristiwood-court/sale_31669117

This David Weekley home has it all! Freshly painted and clean as a whistle, all you have to do is move-in! Ideally located on a corner cul-de-sac lot in a quiet golf course community, this home gives you the ultimate bang for your buck! Formals, office, gameroom, media room, covered porch, plantation shutters, hardwood floors, built-ins and so much MORE!

 

For information on these, or any other homes in the Greater Houston area, reach out today!

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® – Metropolitan
Katie Day, REALTOR®
2 Greenway Plaza #150 Houston, TX 77046

Phone: 832.317.6006
Email: katie@movemetotx.com
Web: http://www.katiedayteam.com | http://www.movemetotx.com

2236 Leeland Street, Houston, TX 77003 – 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath – $359,999

Open House: Fri Jun 8, 4:30PM-6:30PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/2236-leeland-street/sale_46778868

Home is in the heart of it all! Don’t miss out on this well maintained, single family town-home. Blocks from sporting, concerts and special events and surrounded by some of Houston’s finest dining and nightlife. Location is key and thankfully the keys to this property provide you access to 2nd floor living with bedrooms on the 1st and 3rd floor. A flex space just off of the master suite is tremendously convenient for the hardworking professional’s office space. The bath and shower were seemingly plucked right out of a spa. I challenge you to not relax in this tub. This rooftop provides sweeping views of Downtown Houston. There’s not much more you could ask for.

21014 Oakley Hill Court, Richmond, TX 77406 – 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath – $259,000

Open House: Sat Jun 9, 1:00PM-3:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/21014-oakley-hill-ct/sale_42130858

Lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home located on a cul-de-sac lot in the beautiful Long Meadow Farms. This home has an open floor plan with arched openings to the foyer and kitchen. Take a look at the numerous upgrades found throughout this fantastic home. You will find a 50-gallon water heater, a water softener, sprinkler system, alarm system, french drains, gutters, and pest defense tubes in the walls and slab. New carpet and inside and outside paint in 2018.

22702 Bucktrout Ln, Katy, TX 77449 – 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath – $287,000

Open House: Sat Jun 9, 2:00PM-4:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/22702-bucktrout-lane/sale_4957060

Charming traditional style home in the lovely established Williamsburg Settlement. Located right on the corner within viewing and walking distance to award winning Winborn Elementary in KISD! Perfect family home to build memories to last a lifetime! Gorgeous mature trees in front yard with beautiful new landscaping. New roof in 2015 and New A/C in 2014. Excellent size master bedroom/bathroom with an updated master shower to relax and rejuvenate! Three spacious secondary bedrooms upstairs with a huge game room, perfect for kiddos to entertain and play with their friends! Gorgeous backyard with covered patio and beautiful mature trees that provide ample shade. Visualize all the parties and entertaining with family and friends in this fantastic backyard! Schedule an appointment today to come and see this gorgeous home and make it your own!

18218 Hereford Ln, Houston, TX 77058 – 3 Bed, 2 Bath – $300,000

Open House: Sat Jun 9, 2:00PM-4:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/18218-hereford-lane/sale_40519027

Come escape to your backyard paradise. Just about everything has been redone in this highly desirable Nassau Bay home. Some of the upgrades include: roof – 2 years new, radiant barrier paint in the attic, HVAC system is less than a year old, recent water heater and dishwasher. Home features complete crown molding, wood & tile flooring throughout, totally remodeled bathrooms – secondary bath features full shower with two seats – master bath features granite countertops, shower surround and a STEAM shower, not to mention an over-sized cedar master closet. All windows and glass doors are double pane. Don’t miss the storage under the breakfast room built-in seating. BACKYARD OASIS! Pool was resurfaced two years ago and has pool cover. Features include outdoor bar, covered patio, beautiful landscaping and waterwall into the pool. Simply beautiful!

12558 COUNTRY ARBOR LN , HOUSTON, TX 77041 – 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath – $349,900

Open House: Sun Jun 10, 12:00PM-2:00PM

More Info: https://www.har.com/12558-country-arbor-lane/sale_52704156

Look no further! This High & Dry never flooded fabulous home has everything; great schools, easy commute, all in a family-friendly community. This home features a brand spanking new Kitchen with new appliances, cabinets, quartz counters and spacious island are just a few of the features found in this kitchen fit for the gourmet chef. This spacious 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home also comes with a Generac 20kw generator, Rinnai tankless water heater, 3 car tandem-garage, new wood floors. With too many features to list, this home is on a quiet cul-de-sac and priced to sell! Hurry and schedule your showing today, this home will definitely not last.

 

For information on these, or any other homes in the Greater Houston area, reach out today!

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® – Metropolitan
Katie Day, REALTOR®
2 Greenway Plaza #150 Houston, TX 77046

Phone: 832.317.6006
Email: katie@movemetotx.com
Web: http://www.katiedayteam.com | http://www.movemetotx.com

An evacuation plan is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters are a possibility. Many homeowners create evacuation plans for their homes and practice them with their kids, but far fewer have considered one for their pets.

Take these easy steps to add your pets to your evacuation plan.

Assign pet evacuation to an adult. Everyone should know how to act during an evacuation, and that includes assigning one parent or adult to the pets. This allows the other parent and the children to focus on their part of the evacuation plan, so there’s no confusion during a high-stress moment when time is of the essence.

Keep evacuation maps and pet carriers readily accessible. If you need to evacuate, you should know exactly where every important item is. If you pets require carriers, keep them in a place that you can access easily.

Practice your plan. Include your pets in your home evacuation drills. It’ll help you see how they will respond and make changes to your plan if necessary. Getting your dog out of a window may not be as simple as you think!

Be prepared in case you get separated from your pets. No matter how much you drill your evacuation plan, it’s possible that a dog or cat will run off while you’re focusing on keeping your family safe. A microchip or a GPS-compatible tag can help you find your pets once it’s safe to return to the area.

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® – Metropolitan
Katie Day, REALTOR®
2 Greenway Plaza #150 Houston, TX 77046

Phone: 832.317.6006
Email: katie@movemetotx.com
Web: http://www.katiedayteam.com | http://www.movemetotx.com