If you live in Spring Texas you will be treated to plenty of blue skies and sunshine.  Just how many days of sunshine?  207 days of sunshine which is more than 56% of the days in the year.

How much rain does the Spring Texas sky deliver on the other 44% of the days in the year?

According to weather.com, Spring Texas receives 48 inches per year. The U.S. average rainfall is 37 inches per year.

Producing an average of 5.35 inches June would be considered our umbrella month which is closely followed by May at 5.15 inches.  The driest month in Spring Texas is February with 2.98 inches of rain.

Don’t worry if your house hunting trip coincides with a rainy month because Rick and I show Spring Texas homes in all weather conditions, rain or shine. Plus we carry extra umbrellas in our cars just in case you need one.

Read also:

• What are average temperatures for Spring Texas?
• Moving to Spring Texas? 10Things you need to know

Written by:  Jill Wente - 281.804.8626

• If you are thinking of moving to Spring Texas there are things you need to know. Things Rick and I eventually learned on our own but want to share with you.

10 Things you need to know before moving to Spring Texas:

1.  No Downtown. Spring Texas is an unincorporated area of Harris County which means there is no actual city of Spring.  We do have Old Town Spring which is a quaint area of 200 shops but it is not what you would expect a downtown area of city to be.

2.  Our areas blend together.  Where Houston TX ends Spring TX begins. And without a ”Welcome to Spring TX” sign, you never knew you just left one city and entered another. The areas blending together hold true for other areas too as where Spring TX ends either Cypress, Tomball, the Woodlands, or Humble begins dependent only upon the direction you are heading.

3.  No state income tax. Its true, Texas does not have a state income tax. And since we do not have a state income tax, our Spring Texas schools are funded by local real estate taxes. So in comparison to other states, Texas real estate taxes are high. 

4.  A Mexican restaurant, nail shop, and dry cleaner in every shopping center.  I don’t know if it is because of a tenant mix requirement for shopping centers or not.  But if you like Margaritas, polished nails, and clean clothes, you will find some of the best and cheapest prices in Spring Texas.

5.  Fire Ants.  You will always remember your first encounter with fire ants. Because within minutes of your stepping on a fire ant mound, the stinging and itching sensation caused by these pesky ants will have you saying words that shouldn’t be said out loud.  Your best defense against fire ants is to apply Over’n Out twice a year to your yard. 

Read More »

I know it is not officially Spring yet since that occurs on March 20th but there are enough signs of Spring for me to say “Spring has arrived in Spring Texas”.  

The trees have new buds, my daylillies are poking their heads up, the Azaleas are in bloom, and blue bonnets are transforming some of our medians into a sea of blue.

And both birds and first time home buyers are out looking to build or purchase their perfect nest. 

Although the first time home buyers are luckier than the birds because the government is helping them purchase a home with a $8,000 home buyer tax credit.  But by the sound of the birds cheerful chirping, it doesn’t sound like they mind that the government is not helping them too. 

Read also:

• Top 20 Reasons to live in Spring Texas
• Moving to Spring Texas? 10 things you should know

The photo of the Azaleas was taken in the Champion Forest subdivision in Spring Texas.

After listening to the recent weather news of the freezing rain, snow, and bitter cold sweeping across the Midwest and Northeast, I began to think more about our weather and the average temperatures of Spring Texas.

Below is a chart depicting the record highs and lows, and average highs and lows for Spring Texas that I created on the weather.com website.

Yes our summer’s do get quite hot with an average high temperature of 94 degrees and there is no denying they are humid. But I do not need a shovel or an ice scraper nor do I have to drive in treacherous winter weather conditions.

I just make sure my car and my home’s air conditioner are both in top working order to keep me cool during our warm summer months.

Read also:

Top 20 Reasons to live in Spring TX

As only our third entry in our new series “Spring Texas Neighborhoods”, we are just getting started. Each week we provide a snapshot of a new neighborhood. Hopefully providing you with a “feel” for what it is like to call a particular neighborhood or subdivision “Home”.

By the end of the weekly series, we will have doubled our quantity of profiled Spring Texas Neighborhoods. Don’t worry if you miss a week because the full profile (not just the snapshot) with additional photos of the Neighborhood will be located in the Neighborhoods section of our blogsite for you to view at anytime.

This week, we take a look at the Spring Creek Forest subdivision and find out what makes it a great Spring Texas neighborhood to call “Home”.

If you desire a little breathing room between you and your next door neighbor, then you will want to consider the heavily wooded, established subdivision of Spring Creek Forest. Known for its large lots ranging in size from 10,000 to 30,000 square feet with the median lot size totaling 15,000 square feet, you are sure to find the extra space you crave.

There are a variety of architectural styles from which to choose including Colonial, Tudor, Contemporary and English Cottage. The majority of the homes were built in the 1970s and home prices range from $140,000 to $220,000. The higher priced homes have seen some renovation over the years. While the lower priced homes showcase the “in” styles of 1970s. 

The subdivision amenities include a baseball field, lighted tennis courts, playground area, Olympic sized swimming pool and a clubhouse which is available to rent exclusively by the residents of Spring Creek Forest.

View the complete profile of the Spring Creek Forest subdivision, additional photos and its homes for sale.

Read also:

• the first in the Spring Texas Neighborhoods “Weekly Series” - Stone Forest
• the second in the Spring Texas Neighborhoods - “Weekly Series” - The Thicket

The second entry in our new series on “Spring Texas Neighborhoods” in which each week we will provide a snapshot of a new neighborhood. Hopefully providing you with a “feel” for what it is like to call a particular neighborhood or subdivision “Home”.

By the end of the weekly series, we will have doubled our quantity of profiled Spring Texas Neighborhoods. Now don’t worry if you miss a week because the full profile (not just the snapshot) with additional photos of the Neighborhood will be located in the Neighborhoods section of our blogsite for you to view at anytime.

Since everything is better with a little fanfare ……  Drum roll, please ……. Introducing The Thicket, a small secluded neighborhood in Spring Texas. Located off of what looks to be an old country road is the main entrance to this tucked away neighborhood. The home buyers lucky enough to have found the Thicket love the quiet setting provided by its seclusion. Tucked away does not mean “far away” as it is located only 2.5 miles from I45.

The small subdivision contains 253 “custom built” homes with the majority being constructed by Partners in Building and Norwood Homes.  Built between 1991 - 2001 with an average size of 3,400 square feet. The Thicket’s homes would be characterized as “Executive” with a traditional architectural style. The homes typical amenities include detached garages with porte chocheres and long driveways, master bedrooms on the first floors, studies, and both formals. 

View the complete profile of the Thicket subdivision, additional photos and its homes for sale.

Read also:

• the first in the Spring Texas Neighborhoods “Weekly Series” - Stone Forest

With our weather being near perfect, this is one of my favorite times of year to live in Spring Texas.  We have very little rain and low humidity. And the temperatures hover between highs of 75 - 80 degrees with lows of 55 - 60 degrees.

The real estate market is also slower, providing Rick and I an opportunity (ie.. not the usual “don’t have time” excuse) to enjoy the beautiful weather. So with no more excuses, I decided that next Sunday, we were going to have a picnic lunch and enjoy a couple of hours in one of our many Spring Texas parks. 

I am ashamed to admit that I drive by our parks numerous times a week but rarely do I make the time to visit them. Well, that has now changed. For the last 3 Sundays we have packed a lunch and headed to a different park in the Spring Texas area. We have picniked at Meyer Park, Collins Park, and now Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens.

With each park containing different amenities, its hard to say which park is the BEST park. I think it really depends upon which activity you want to do at the park.

If I wanted to play or watch soccer, I would definitely choose Meyer Park.  Meyer Park has 26 soccer fields and on a Sunday afternoon the fields are a buzz with activity.  We did notice that finding a parking spot can be a little challenging during the 2:30 - 3:00 pm time frame which is between soccer games. Meyer Park also has wonderful paved trails for bike riding, roller blading, or just walking your dog. 

Read More »

Last night, Tim Novak, Executive Director of the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, hosted Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors “Night at the Museum”.  Approximately 30 of my fellow Realtors and myself took advantage of a wonderful opportunity to learn about the ONLY Fine Arts Museum outside of the Houston Museum District.

The Pearl Fincher Museum which officially opened its doors on March 29th, 2008 is located in a 10,000 square foot facility that previously housed the Harris County Cypress Creek Library. The Museum’s current exhibit on loan from the Houston Museum of Fine Arts is African Gold from the Glassell Collection.

The exhibit which runs through November 2nd consists of objects made by Akan artists living in Ghana and neighboring Cote d’Ivorie. Ghana was once known as the Gold Coast and gold was used as a basis for trade. The works of art in the exhibit date back to the 19th and 20th centuries.

One of my favorite pieces was the bracelets that the Akan artists produced in the shape of watches for decorative rather than functional purposes. They were worn by men and women and displayed wealth and symbolized the power to control time.

The idea that someone thought they could actually control time amazed me because I gave up on the notion that I could control time a long time ago.

 My next favorite collection of the exhibit were these weights. They are brass castings used as counter - balances for weighing gold. I have always been intrigued with items used in the exchange of goods and the currency of other nations.

Read More »

Fall in Spring Texas sounds a little weird doesn’t it?  But what should I expect when my city is named after a season. 

I grew up in the Midwest and Fall was one of my favorite seasons. I use to marvel in the beauty of the leaves as they changed colors, I enjoyed walking in the woods and listening to the rustling of the leaves, and the distinct smell in the air of burning leaves. These were the sights, sounds, and smells that told me Summer was over and Fall was here. 

In Spring Texas, there are signs everywhere that tell me its Fall. My calendar says its October, stores are having sales on their Fall clothing lines, the local nursery is stocked with pumpkins, the newspaper is loaded with advertisements for Fall Festivals and the real estate market is slowing down.

But it doesn’t feel like Fall to me. Our temperatures are still in the mid 80s with the night lows being in the 60s. I am still wearing clothes from my summer wardrobe and I have not reached for a sweater nor a jacket yet. And my yard still requires mowing which it usually does until November. No matter what the signs say around me it is not Fall to me because it just doesn’t fell like Fall.

I have lived in Texas for 14 years now and although I do still miss the Falls in the Midwest I will not be moving back any time soon. Because I know that after Fall comes Winter and Winter in the Midwest means bitter cold, snow, ice, and bone chilling winds.  While Winter is Spring Texas means NO snow, rarely ice, lots of sunshine, and average high temperatures in the mid 60s with lows in the mid 40s.

I LOVE Winter in Spring Texas. Even Winter in Spring sounds weird.

Read also:

• Top 20 Reasons to Live in Spring Texas
• Is Spring Texas a GOOD place to RETIRE to?