Blog entries - March 2010

Open House Weekend Set in Lakemont, Lakes of Savannah and West Ranch

Cheryl Boe — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:40:56 +0100

Three Friendswood Development Company communities are among the newest to host open house weekends, where visitors can tour new and resale homes.

Lakes of Savannah, located just two miles from SH 288 in the Pearland area, Lakemont, located along the Westpark Tollway and Mason Road; and West Ranch located in the City of Friendswood - will all showcase a variety of new homes ready for move-in, decorated models and resale homes open with Realtors on site to answer questions.

The event, which began in Fairfield and has continued for years, is popular among residents and home shoppers because it gives them the opportunity to see the wide variety of homes available, talk to Realtors and new home sales professionals, and often talk to residents and find out why they are making these Friendswood Development Co. communities their home. Earlier this year, Friendswood Development Company’s north communities of Graystone Hills and Oakhurst at Kingwood joined in participating in open house events, and now its south and southwest communities will do the same.

“This is a great opportunity for home shoppers to really learn a lot about Lakes of Savannah, Lakemont or West Ranch,” said Misty Watkins, Marketing Director for Friendswood Development Company’s south division. “Now, visitors to these locations can preview the newest builders, sections and model homes now open.”

The open house event will take place on Saturday April 10 and Sunday April 11. New homes are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.Resale homes are open from 1- p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Each community will have maps and information on all available homes and directions to new home sales offices.

Visit Lakemont – Victorian Easter Egg Hunt

Greg Rivera — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:33:53 +0100

Lakemont residents looking for a place to celebrate the Blessings of Easter are invited to the George Ranch Historical Park for a Victorian-style Easter Egg Hunt around the 1890s Davis Mansion.

Helping to connect locals and visitors to the areas remarkable history, The George Ranch Historical Park is a “must see” for Lakemont Residents, and is a living history partnership of the Fort Bend County Museum Association and The George Foundation. The Park aims to educate people of all ages about Texas history through programs that inspire visitors of all ages. “We believe that understanding the past is a key to succeeding in the future.”

Egg hunts begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be held every half-hour until 4 p.m. (There will be no egg hunts between noon and 1 p.m.) Children who find five or more eggs will receive a certificate for a free piece of candy from the Dry Creek General Store gift shop. With many fun things to see and do, plan to spend the day!

The George Ranch Historical Park is located just minutes from the Lakemont neighborhood. Take US 59 South, exit Grand Parkway/Hwy 99 and turn left (South) at the traffic light on Crabb River Road (FM 2759). The Park's main entrance is located 6 miles down the road on the right.

For more information, call (281) 343-0218 or e-mail info@georgeranch.org.

Source: George Ranch Historical Park

Spring Forward for Daylight Saving Time: March 14

Greg Rivera — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:30:35 +0100

Each Spring, we move our clocks forward by one hour during the night in order to capture the convenience that extra light brings during the Spring and Summer seasons. Friendswood Development Company is reminding Lakemont residents to remember to do just that at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 14.

Daylight Saving Time actually affects you in more ways than simply confusing your schedule. By making the adjustment, we are allowing ourselves to use less energy in lighting out homes. This energy-saving orientation was the original intent of the U.S. when Daylight Saving Time was instituted during World War I and later when the length of Daylight Saving Time was standardized in 1966.

Due to the passage of the Energy Policy Act in 2005, Daylight Saving Time is now four weeks longer by extending the time change from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. Our new routine was established with intent to save 10,000 barrels of oil each day by reducing power used by businesses.

Friendswood Development Company hopes feeling greener eases the pain of losing an hour this weekend and that all our visitors, Realtors, and community residents enjoy the warmer Houston weather ahead!

LCISD Seeks Volunteers for Special Olympics

Greg Rivera — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:31:54 +0100

The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District 2010 Special Olympics Invitational is taking place Saturday, April 24th and the district is still in need of several volunteers for the special event.

More information on the details of the event will be released soon, but Lakemont residents have the immediate opportunity to step in as great helpers to a worthy cause. Aid is needed with:

Cheer Squad
Hospitality
Volunteer Registration
Finish Line
Athlete Escort
Welcome Table
Olympic Town
Athlete “Buddy”
Field Staging
Field Awards
Track Awards
Starting Line, and more.

The event will take place at Traylor Stadium – Lamar Hish School and for volunteers that help all day, lunch will be provided. To receive your volunteer t-shirt, you must register by March 26th, so download the form and follow the instructions to submit your information soon!

Lennar Offers Lucky Day Incentives in March

Cheryl Boe — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:48:52 +0100

In keeping with the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day in March, Lennar is celebrating this lucky day with fabulous incentive opportunities all month long! Purchase a home in one of their more than 60 communities throughout the Houston area and receive a Lucky Day Scratch-Off Card! Each card will reveal one of three amazing incentives – a front-load washer and dryer, a sprinkler system or custom garage floor coating.

Additionally, by visiting Lennar Houston on Facebook, individuals have the opportunity to become a fan and enter the Lucky Day Ireland Giveaway for a chance to win a trip for two to Ireland. Become a fan today!

Plus, time is running out to take advantage of the historic government homebuyer tax credit opportunities. New homes must be purchased by April 30, 2010 to qualify for a tax credit. If you haven’t owned a home in the last three years you may qualify to receive a first-time homebuyers tax credit of up to $8,000. Current homeowners may also qualify to receive up to a $6,500 tax credit. To qualify for the $6,500 tax credit, prospective homebuyer must have owned and resided in a home for any five consecutive year period during the last 8 years prior to the purchase of a new home. These tax credits are not loans, but prospective buyers need to act now, as this is one opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Lennar is one of the nation’s leading home builders with more than 55 years of experience building homes and communities all across the country. Lennar offers a variety of homes to meet any prospective homebuyer’s unique home ownership needs.

Lennar builds in Friendswood Development Company's Graystone Hills, Oakhurst at Kingwood, Fairfield, Lakes of Savannah and Lakemont communities.

1st Annual Texas Hunting & Outdoors Expo

Greg Rivera — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:32:10 +0100

Lakemont’s outdoors lovers need seek no further than right next door for the best and latest in hunting and fishing. The First Annual Hunting and Outdoors Expo will be held at the Leonard E. Merrell Center on July 17-18, 2010, strategically dated with enough preparation room before Hunting Season.

The show is targeted toward hunters and fishermen at all levels of experience with interested in:

Deer Stands & Blinds
Deer Feeders
Deer Leases
Guides & Outfitters
Knives
Tackle & Rods
Clothing

Archery Equipment
ATVs
Taxidermists
Parks
Gun/Home Safes
Camping Gear
Lures & Scents
Optics
Weather Protection
Controllers & Timers
Gear Storage

Cost
Adult: $8.00 Military ID: $4.00 Seniors: $6.00 Youth 13-17: $4.00 Kids 12 and under FREE

Saturday, July 17 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, July 18 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Merrell Center 6301 South Stadium Lane Katy, Texas 77494