League City Blog: Texas: League City

 

Cannongate in Magnolia Creek, a “links” style course

 

 

 

The Worrell Team Realtors assist many buyers and sellers in Magnolia Creek. Many of the residents and future residents of Magnolia Creek in League City, TX have asked the Worrell Team, What exactly is a links style golf course? Cannongate at Magnolia Creek is a 27-hole links style golf course in the Magnolia Creek subdivision in League City. A links style course is typically defined as having wide sloping fairways, no trees, and deep pot bunkers. Be cautious of the wind while playing, due to the lack of trees, the winds can be challenging, so many players will play low shots and use the long running fairways to their advantage for distance. This strategy is very helpful if distance is not your strong suit and the wind is at your back. Cannongate at Magnolia Creek’s design will remind you of St. Andrews and many other English and Scottish courses where the game of golf originated. Magnolia Creek in League City offers many homes with golf course lots. While you are playing the course, you will have many fantastic views of the beautiful homes Magnolia Creek has to offer. Cannongate is a private golf club and membership is required to play. The Worrell Team Realtors would like to invite you to come and visit Magnolia Creek in League City and , "play the links".

 

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Many League City, TX neighborhoods offer many opportunities for kayaking trips. The Worrell Team Realtors has found that one of the best access points to Clear Creek is in Countryside Park in the Countryside subdivision. Countryside Park offers a quick launch and close parking so you don’t have to lug your kayak far to the water. Clear Creek will run all the way to Nassau Bay and Clear Lake, so plan ahead! If you put in at Countryside Park, you will have the opportunity to see all types of wildlife while cruising past neighborhoods such as Countryside, The Park on Clear Creek, and Clear Creek Village. The Park on Clear Creek neighborhood in League City, TX also has a private boat launch, so you can kayak within minutes! While you are cruising on Clear Creek you will also be able to visit Challenger Memorial Park and Walter Hall Park in League City. These parks are quite a distance from Countryside, so if you want to visit these parks and not paddle very far, you can also launch in at these parks as well for a quick trip.

 

 

 

Countryside Park also offers a covered basketball pavilion, softball and soccer fields, playground equipment, sand court volleyball, picnic tables, and sprawling concrete jogging trails. Be sure to visit Countryside in League City and happy kayaking!

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Recently the City of League City and League City Volunteer Fire Department were draining the fire hydrants in Westover Park. The Worrell Team Realtors were preparing to meet with a client for a residential real estate listing in Westover Park, the gushing water in the streets got the Worrell Team thinking, why exactly do they drain fire hydrants? Why would they drain them when League City has been under many levels of water restrictions over the past year?

 

Fire hydrants are typically drained twice a year for testing and maintenance and it is vital to insure a well functioning hydrant.  While the hydrants are being drained, water flow is checked to see if there are any clogs. Sediment and mineral deposits can clog a hydrant and slow down the water flow. Valves are greased and seals are checked as well. Hydrants are connected to the League City’s municipal water supply underground. The pressure coming out of the hydrant is anywhere from 50 to 80 psi, which is the same pressure that comes out of your kitchen sink. This pressure is not sufficient to extinguish a fire, so in the case of a fire, the League City Fire Department will connect the water flow to the pump on the truck, which increases the pressure significantly to extinguish a fire.

 

Even in times of water restrictions that League City has recently faced with the drought, it is still vital for fire prevention to test the hydrants at their scheduled times in the year. Our Westover Park in League City, TX neighbors and The Worrell Team Realtors would like to thank the volunteers of the League City Fire Department for their countless hours of hard work and dedication to keep our city safe.

 

Thank you,

Worrell Team Realtors

 

Ah, there are so many surprises you might find when you buy a resale home.  I was at a friends house in League City for the Superbowl and they told me about a couple of surprises...

Here are a couple of entertaining surprises:

1.  The toilet tank lids are glued shut.  It took nearly a year to figure this one out... some of the tank innards are needing to be replace.  The water is running on one -- but the lid is glued shut.  Luckily it looks like the previous owner used silicone, so it should be easy enough to cut it loos and pry off the lid!

2.  A vase of flowers is bolted to the art niche... and in over a year, she hadn't even cared to move it anyway.  But if she wanted that moved, it would require tools.  It really looks like the wooden vase of flowers could be simply lifted and moved.

 

These are pretty harmless things to discover, and just make you wonder, "What were the previous owners thinking?"

 

What are some fun things you've discovered in your home(s)?

2310 Azahar - Mar Bella, League City, TX

Gorgeous home on private cul-de-sac street takes advantage of scenic water views from nearly every room - both upstairs and downstairs! Covered front porch and Porte Chochere with a stone and brick elevation. Back yard features a 2nd story balcony overlooking the water and views of numerous fireworks shows in the area through the summer and at various holidays. Upstairs gameroom. Large island kitchen with 5 Gas Burner Stove. Stainless Steel Appliances. Home Warranty Included! VIRTUAL TOUR

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1808 Claiborne - Clear Creek Village, League City, TX

Upgraded to the max - Rheem Tankless Waterheater. Top of the line kitchen remodel with Brookhaven cabinetry, stainless GE appliances with double oven and 5 gas burner stove. Undercabinet lighting and electrical receptacles. Tons of storage. Covered screened/windowed patio. Foundation repairs/piers with transferable warranty. Home Warranty Included. VIRTUAL TOUR

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Right now, The Brian Worrell Team is conducting 3 Open Houses at the same time.  We prefer not to comment on where we stand politically on the matter of human cloning.  I do feel sorry for agents that can't be in 3 places at the same time.  The Brian Worrell Team does just that.

This has been a great weekend for buyers to get out and look at open houses.  If you are interested in stopping by to see one of our homes, or just want to say hi, you can find me at 210 Sutherland in Westover Park, 3137 Indian Summer in Autumn Creek, and also I'm at 1808 Claiborne in Clear Creek Village.

The Brian Worrell Team is comprised of several licensed agents and assistants who make help make "human cloning" possible!!

I just opened the door for my open house in Clear Creek Village, a beautiful home upgraded to the extreme in League City, TX!

- Tankless Water Heater

- $50k Kitchen Remodel

- Covered front porch

-  Covered and Screened back porch

- Double-Pane Widows

- Hardwoods

- New frieze carpet added 1 month ago!

- Recent roof and AC

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Stop by and see for yourself!!!  I'm here until 3PM, but feel free to call me anytime for a showing...

Scented Candles Can Backfire

Often, a scented candle or wax warmers can make a home feel more welcoming and cozy, but beware...some of your clients are going WAY overboard.  I walked into a home the other day that had such a strong floral scent, my client and I immediately got a headache. 

Not only does it make a buyer uncomfortable, it also makes you wonder what the owner is covering up (even when they aren't actually covering anything up).  Often, the owner of the home is so used to the scent that they don't even notice it, but it is worth stopping by your listings every once in a while to make sure you aren't turning people away inadvertently.  Every little thing counts...especially in this market.

Kandiland at Westover Park in League City, Texas is now offering half-day preschool programs!

Kandiland has been in business since 1985. We are a family owned and operated
Christian-based preschool with an infant and afterschool program, as well. Our
preschool program meets the state of Texas’ Pre-K Guidelines.To better serve our
community, we are now offering a half-day preschool program for ages 3-5 years.
We want to allow children of stay-at-home parents’ the same opportunity to learn
and grow with Kandiland!

For more information call or stop by for a tour. Tours are available from 9 a.m.-2
p.m. or by appointment. Reserve your child’s spot today!

Kandiland Day School
180 Westover Park Ave.
(281) 338-9625
www.kandiland.com

For more about Westover Park subdivision, visit www.MyWestoverPark.com --  Thanks!