Honored as a Top Producing Team

 January, 2018 –  The Villarreal Team, with RE/MAX Integrity, was honored as one of the Top Twenty Producing Teams (#14) in the State of Texas at the RE/MAX Statewide Convention for 2017.

Ruben & Nancy Villarreal are the owners of RE/MAX Integrity, along with their team, they provide professional real estate services.  Ruben, offers 30 years in the real estate industry, and began growing his team in 1993.  They’re continuously climbing the ladder of success, as a result their ability to thrive in a constantly changing market.  This dedicated team work together to maintain the highest degrees in continuing education, innovative marketing, social media, and market knowledge.

“This is a great honor for Ruben & Nancy, and we are highly pleased for their team’s ongoing success,” said Esther Cordova, Broker of RE/MAX Integrity. “They have built a great business, and are very dedicated to the development of our community as much as they are into helping people achieve their home buying and selling needs.”

In addition to Ruben and Nancy, The Villarreal Team consists of Ray Humphrey, Beth Perque, Andree Ward, Robin Webster, Dawnya Simmons and Ashley Silvey.

RE/MAX is the most productive real estate network with its Sales Associates averaging more sales than other real estate agents. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX!

About Ruben and Nancy Villarreal, The Villarreal Team
Ruben and Nancy Villarreal are the founders of one of Houston’s most award-winning RE/MAX teams. Known for their customer service, market knowledge, innovation marketing, constant attention to details and genuine care for its clients. They specialize in North/Northwest Houston, The Woodlands, Spring, Klein as well as Montgomery County. For more information, please call (713) 557-7095, or visit http://www.rubenandnancy.com.

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2018 Resolutions:

This is the time of year when people make resolutions. Lose weight, save money or eat healthier are all worth while goals, but often times they don’t make to February.  Another popular resolution according to recent poll is self-improvement.  If you’re thinking maybe it’s time to advance in your life, Lone Star College has the solution to your resolution with classes that are affordable and close to home.

LSC offers nearly 200 academic and workforce programs that can put you on the path to a better life.  From two-year program to eight-week fast track workforce certification course, there is something for everyone here.

Are you interested in workforce training?  LSC recently opened its LSC-Skilled Trades and Technology Center with other centers to follow.  These state-of-the-art technology centers will educate you on the skills needed to gain employment fast. Workforce scholarships, provided through Workforce Solutions, allow students to obtain the skills needed to successfully reenter the workforce.

There are also, scholarships to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other related costs for individuals who enroll in one of the training programs on the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s High-Skill, High-Growth Occupations list.

If just starting or finishing your education is on your resolutions list, now is the time to head on over to LoneStar.edu to start close and go far in 2018.

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Learn how to implement the hot colors of 2018.

Forecasters predict:

Color can impact the overall mood of your surroundings as well as what potential buyers feel when they step inside your home. The challenge comes in choosing the right combination for your particular space.  You want it to be inviting and warm.

Hues to Use

Experts from Pantone, Sherwin Williams and other companies make annual paint color predictions based on global themes. Hues such as BEHR’s color of the year, In the Moment, along with its peaceful palette, focus on people’s need to unplug from an over connected world. Similar shades like Equilibrium and Off the Grid also promote a sense of serenity.

The Light and the Dark

Contrasting light and dark colors is a great way to create dynamism in your home decor. The lighter the shade, the more spacious the appearance. If your furniture or flooring is primarily neutral, adding dark colors to the mix can bring balance and help create attractive focal points.

Capitalizing on Color

Our mood is subtly yet consistently influenced by the colors around us. For example, soothing shades such as the powdery blue Casual Day can help you unwind and relax after a long day at work. Conversely, vibrant deep oranges like Civara invigorate and promote an optimistic tone.

Pointers for Color Pops

Both fun and formal spaces are equally enhanced by accents. Whether you use them to highlight a unique architectural feature or tie an area together, the trick is to be strategic. In design, the 60-30-10 rule is a well-known way to bring balance to a room.

What is the 60-30-10 Rule?

You don’t need to be a mathematician to use the 60-30-10 rule in your decor, nor do you need a ruler or a calculator. The rule simply states that for the most balanced, appealing look, you should choose a three-color palette for decorating a room, and use it as follows:

• Decorate 60% of the room with the dominant color
• Decorate 30% of the room with the secondary color
• Use the remaining color as an accent in 10% of the space

Like all decorating guidelines, the rule is not written in stone, just follow the basic idea: one dominant color for the majority of the space, a secondary color that fills roughly half as much space as the dominant color, and a third color to add splashes of interest around the room.

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Our Story:

The first Uncle Julio’s opened in Dallas, Texas, in November 1986. The popularity of Uncle Julio’s food grew rapidly.  Including a drink they call The Swirl, the original frozen mixture of margarita layered with home-made sangria. Uncle Julio’s has grown to 29 restaurants in seven states: Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Tennessee, and continues to grow.

Mexican food made from a scratch kitchen, serving only the freshest locally grown ingredients. This is the quality of food that is found at Uncle Julio’s every day. They have unique customer service, plus a welcoming atmosphere to create an experience that will be remembered. Specialties are to include, chicken & steak fajitas, tender filet mignon, and bacon wrapped shrimp. A few fantastic favorites are their seafood fajitas, shrimp al pastor, and ahi tuna served with homemade corn tortillas or bibb lettuce. But don’t forget the Tex-Mex classics such as tacos, enchiladas & tamales, all with a selection of homemade sauces. Also here’s a tip, order the table side guacamole! It’s prepared for you at your table; if you like it spicy, kick it up a notch with fresh chopped jalapenos.

If you are looking for the perfect setting for a homemade sangria, a sizzling plate of fajitas, or our smash-hit dessert, the Chocolate Piñata, this is the place. Bring your friends and family to Uncle Julio’s for delicious food, one-of-a-kind drinks, an experience you’ll never forget.

HAPPY HOUR

MONDAY – FRIDAY 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

6835 N Grand Parkway, West
Spring, TX 77389
(346) 220-6655

https://www.unclejulios.com/

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RODEO HOUSTON Lineup at NRG Stadium, Feb. 27 – March 18.

The 2018 RODEO HOUSTON entertainment lineup features a mix of country, rock, R&B and Spanish pop artists. There are several RODEOHOUSTON favorites, plus six entertainers that are new to RODEOHOUSTON.

RODEOHOUSTON 2018 will feature a brand new, star-shaped stage with top-of-the-line technology that will greatly enhance the performance plus place fans closer to the entertainers inside NRG Stadium,” said Joel Cowley, Rodeo president and CEO. “There is something fun for everyone at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. It has been Houston’s favorite tradition since 1932.”  Whether you are young, old, new to the area or a native Texan, there’s something you will or have enjoyed about the rodeo.

As the Stage is set:

And as the Rodeo dust settles each night, a superstar takes the stage to entertain the crowd. The star entertainers will begin their performance after the last rodeo event is completed each evening.  The actual start times for the concert can vary day to day due to the different number of rodeo competitors and other production elements.

Here’s the fantastic entertainment lineup:

• Tuesday, Feb. 27: Garth Brooks
• Wednesday, Feb. 28: Little Big Town
• Thursday, March 1: Blake Shelton
• Friday, March 2: Leon Bridges
• Saturday, March 3: Kelsea Ballerini
• Sunday, March 4: Alessia Cara
• Monday, March 5: Rascal Flatts
• Tuesday, March 6: Jason Aldean
• Wednesday, March 7: Thomas Rhett
• Thursday, March 8: Luke Bryan
• Friday, March 9: Chris Young
• Saturday, March 10: Cody Johnson
• Sunday, March 11: Calibre 50
• Monday, March 12: Zac Brown Band
• Tuesday, March 13: J Balvin
• Wednesday, March 14: OneRepublic
• Thursday, March 15: Keith Urban
• Friday, March 16: Chris Stapleton
• Saturday, March 17: Brad Paisley
• Sunday, March 18: Garth Brooks

Tickets will go on sale next Thursday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m., through AXS Ticketing via rodeohouston.com.

http://www.rodeohouston.com/Visit-the-Rodeo/Music-Concerts/Concert-Lineup

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1. A realtor is to help the buyer understand the process – 60%

2. Pointed out unnoticed features/faults with the property – 56%

A Realtor will point out positives and negatives of each home.  They will also use their trained eye to see potentially disastrous hazards that may be hiding out of site.  Protecting your interests is their job!  Let them make sure your home buying experience is a good one.

3. Negotiated better sales contract terms – 47%

4. Provided a better list of service providers – 46%

5. Improved the buyer’s knowledge of search areas – 44%

Bottom Line

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Homes in Spring, Texas

The Township of Spring, Texas is situated in North Houston, which is regarded as a wonderful suburb to live in.  Over the last few years there has been an increase in the demand of homes for sale. Spring has plenty of Master planned communities that allow residents to enjoy high quality facilities. Shopping strips, malls, restaurants and business centers that are on just about every corner.  Homes here are selling at very reasonable prices, depending on your specifications.  In addition, the area features plenty of neighborhoods with newly constructed homes, planned or individual homes, fully fit with essential amenities and facilities. There are plenty of different options to choose from.

Old Town Spring

There is a community called, Old Town Spring, which has museums, shops, art galleries and restaurants. You can stroll thru the streets in this scenic little area. Whether you are just passing through, an investor or a new home buyer. It is situated near the original railway constructed in the early 1900’s.  The Victorian shops here provide a nostalgic feel with unique merchandise that can be bought as unique gifts items.  Although Spring is not a city, it has wonderful social and business amenities that rival those available in big cities.

Part of Old Town Spring spills over into Montgomery County, allowing the residents of Spring to share some of the facilities available in Montgomery county. People looking to find affordable housing here, will also find properties that are attractive and full of amenities such as golf courses, shopping malls, schools, several entertainment and recreational centers.

Schools and Housing

Spring residents have an excellent public education system that extends into various school districts, such as, Klein and Spring ISD.  These are comprised of several different campuses for each of the junior, elementary and high schools. Making it possible for parents to easily find a school that is located near their home. A real estate/property agent, can assist you when looking to purchase a home or property. Since they are professionals that have connections, plus access to a wide range of property listings. Enabling them to know where properties are available, plus details and pricing. RE/MAX Integrity would love to assist you in your search.

http://www.rubenandnancy.com

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The Villarreal Team with RE/MAX Integrity, were honored as one of the Top 20 Producing Teams in Texas, plus one of the Top 10 Producing Teams in the Houston Council of RE/MAX offices. The team is lead by Ruben and Nancy Villarreal, who provide professional real estate services.  Ruben who is a real estate veteran of more than 25 years, began growing his team in 1993.  As a team, they have continuously climbed the ladder of success.

” This is a great honor for Ruben and Nancy. We are extremely pleased for their team’s ongoing success,” said Esther Cordova, the Broker of RE/MAX Integrity. She also said, “They have built a great business of repeat clients, plus referred clients. Their dedication to handling the long-term development of our community is outstanding, they also enjoy helping people achieve their home buying and selling goals.”

In Addition to Ruben and Nancy, The Villarreal Team consists of Ray Humphrey, Beth Perque, Andree Ward, Robinn Webster, Dawnya Simmons and Ashley Silvey.

#thevillarrealteam #remaxintegrity #awardwinning

About Ruben and Nancy Villarreal, The Villarreal Team:

As founders of one of Houston’s most award-winning RE/MAX teams.  The Villarreal Team is synonymous with customer service, market knowledge, constant attention to details and genuine care for their clients. They specialize in North/Northwest Houston, in addition to surrounding areas.  For more information, please call (713)557-7095 or (281) 370-5100 or visit us on the web by going to http://www.rubenandnancy.com or come and see us at our office 19510 Kuykendahl Rd #B.

RE/MAX is the most productive real estate network with its Sales Associates averaging more sales than other real estate agents. Over 100,000 agents provide RE/MAX a global reach of nearly 100 countries. Nobody sells more real estate the RE/MAX.

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By: Ruben and Nancy Villarreal-Holiday Help

The process of selling your home at any time of the year can be a stressful experience. Especially if you are selling your home during the busy holiday season it may seem to be almost impossible.  The battle to keep your home in model condition and host open houses while at the same time entertaining friends and family, all the work can seem like a difficult task.  So what can you do to make selling your home at this time of year less stressful while still keeping your property in salable condition?  Here are a few tips to make it easier! www.rubenandnancy.com

Keep The Decorations To A Minimum

If your home is usually the brightest on the block, you might want to tone down the seasonal decorations on both the interior and exterior of your home.  You still want to make it easy for potential home buyers to see themselves in your home.  Decorations can be a huge distraction from the features of your home.  The potential buyers may not of the same religious or cultural background as you.  So if you do decorate, keep the decorations tasteful and modern.  Think of how a model home would be decorated for the season, rather than your own personal taste.

Remember The Basics Of Home Sales

When selling your home, the advice you receive from The Villarreal team will include tips such as keeping your home clean and clutter free, this should not be forgotten just because of the holidays. Keep personal items such as gifts and homemade crafts out of sight, be sure to tidy up promptly after parties and events.  When hosting an open house, using the sense of smell can always be an effective strategy, by giving it a holiday twist you can really give the effect of a cozy family home.  Bake some holiday cookies and throw on a pot of mulled wine before the potential buyers show up.

Overall, selling your home during the holiday season can present you with considerable challenges.  Trying to balance the needs of both your family and your potential buyers you can make this period as stress free as possible. 

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