The Woodlands TX Hyatt Hotel

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jarrod Frenzel

Market Street’s anchor attraction in The Woodlands, Texas is the Hyatt Market Street luxury hotel, which fittingly combines the natural finery and relaxing freedom that permeates throughout the rest of the community into one pivotal location. Nestled among the 90 high-end retailers and restaurants that make up Market Street, the Hyatt acts like the coffee table in a living room – it brings the whole experience together.

If you’re looking for the peak of luxury, why not reserve one of the Hyatts specialty rooms, such as the Grand, Lux or Master Patio Suites? Of course, no matter which of the hotels 70 available rooms you end up in, you will enjoy more than a few premier amenities. Each room contains a spacious walk-in shower, an expansive, cushy bed and cotton-candy-soft pillows to cozy up in, complete with a 42 inch flat screen TV and plenty of room for you to spread out and enjoy your stay. The hotel also contains a beautifully lit pool that elegantly sparkles under the nighttime Texan sky and a well-equipped fitness center so that you can get the blood flowing every once in a while when you’re taking a break from the relaxation.

Of course, any visitor staying in Hyatt Market Street is going to spend a lot of time in the hotel’s the namesake area, and indeed the proximity to Market Street is part of what makes this luxury hotel such a great place to enjoy The Woodlands. You’ll be right next to many of the best shops and eateries in town, and even when you’re not in the mood to do anything but walk around, there is a nice waterway that’s just asking to be moseyed along.

Market Street is one of the Woodlands chief attractions, and one of the main reasons one might make the drive from Houston to Texas’ best selling master planned community. There is no better way to enjoy a night in The Woodlands than to spend it in absolute luxury; the Hyatt Market Street Hotel offers you nothing more, nothing less.

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34 Legato Way

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Jarrod Frenzel

There was a new listing added in Carlton Woods last month located at 34 Legato Way.  This property was added courtesy of Keller Williams The Woodlands with an asking price of $3,600,000 making it the 3rd highest listing in Carlton Woods.  The asking price includes all furniture currently in the home.  This mediterranian style home was originally built by Simon Custom Homes in 2010 and features many luxury finishes.

Listed at 8,182 SF of living space, this home has 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, and 2 half baths.  There is a beautiful courtyard entry with fountain.  Upon entering, you will be wowed by all of the stain-grade millwork, beautiful tile work, extravagant ceiling treatments, and the many other luxury designs and finishes.  Nothing was forgotten in the interior design of this property.

Situated on a 1.16 acre cul-de-sac lot, the property features a great backyard and outdoor living space with a resort style pool as the focal point.  The covered patio areas feature a full kitchen and fireplace.  There is a large covered terrace on the second floor, with a sun deck over looking the pool.  This cul-de-sac lot offers a lot of great privacy.

This is one of many great luxury homes for sale in The Woodlands.  For more information about homes for sale in Carlton Woods or The Woodlands, contact Jarrod Frenzel @ 281-658-7389.

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House Fire In Carlton Woods

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jarrod Frenzel

Fire fighters where called out to Carlton Woods The Woodlands TX last night at 11 PM for a house fire.  They arrived to a large custom home engulfed in flames.  Luckily no one was in the home, as the property was still under construction and in the final stages of completion.

The property is located on S Lamerie Way in the Fairhope section of Carlton Woods, Montgomery County.  This home was being built for an individual by Lucias Oaks Custom Homes and estimated to be approximately 5,500 SF of living space.  This mediterranean custom home was almost complete, as it has been under construction for well over a year.

Firefighters fought the fire for over 3 hours, using over 1.2 million gallons of water.  There was much damage done, with the roof collapsing in many areas of the home.  Many people are already speculating that the home will be total loss, at least no one was hurt.

This will mark the first major fire in the gated custom home community.  Carlton Woods is an exclusive gated custom home neighborhood within The Woodlands, that features custom and luxury homes, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and extravagant country club.  The residents here had a little more excitement last night than they are used to.

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Living the Denver High Life in Luxury Real Estate

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Jarrod Frenzel

Walls of Glass, views of the skyline, rooftop swimming pools and designer finishes are all a part of the luxury real estate penthouse in the sky.

When you first think of luxury real estate, the images from Hollywood might bring about thoughts of New York, Paris, or Tokyo.

But you need go no further than Denver, Colorado to witness a boom in luxury real estate through downtown Denver condos and lofts.

In 2011, Denver saw the sale of two amazing high rise glass residential towers, each with their penthouses in the sky.  Located just blocks from each other, these two real estate development projects became cornerstones in Denver’s growing Theater District.

SPIRE, 42 stories of glass walls and 389 residential units, offers residents panoramic views of either the Denver city skyline, the majestic rocky mountain range, or both.   Luxury comes with it’s amenities too.  Residents of SPIRE can take advantage of two pools, two spas, a large fitness center, yoga floor, media theater room, fire pit, and multiple club lounges.

While SPIRE does include penthouse living, it also created top “Sky Club” floor residences who additionally enjoy their own penthouse level club lounge equipped with personal wine storage.

Denver’s market has rewarded the vision of SPIRE with sales as this project was one of the top  U.S. selling new developments in 2011.

Just down the street at the new Four Seasons, Denver residences have even more to appreciate.  Four Seasons condo residents enjoy access to their famous amenities, including their spa and hotel level personal service.

But luxury may be best defined in one master planned neighborhood located on Denver’s 25 acre Commons Park.  Designed by East West Partners, who also developed such luxury resorts as Beaver Creek and Northstar at Tahoe, brings us the urban resort community.  From the Brownstone townhomes, to the mid rise ONE Riverfront Tower, up to Denver’s best selling condo building The Glass House, this neighborhood is the heart of luxury real estate in Denver.

While the luxury of the residences may be on par with any city in the world, it does offer one unique advantage…. It’s affordability.  Denver luxury sales continue to be driven by the incredible value and strength of this great city.

To learn more about this amazing luxury real estate market or to search for Denver lofts and condos, contact New Era Realty for more information.  For information about luxury homes for sale in Houston TX, contact Jarrod Frenzel with North Star.

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19 Grand Colonial Dr in Carlton Woods

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Jarrod Frenzel

There is a new listing in Carlton Woods The Woodlands, located at 19 Grand Colonial.  With an asking price of $14,000,000 this property is not for everyone.  The large estate features over 15,000 SF of living space, 9 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms, and a 4 car garage.  This new listing is offered by Dianne Kink of Keller Williams.

This property is Italian Architecture at it’s finest, mimicking a Tuscan Villa one might find in Northern Italy.  Situated on over 4 acres in Carlton Woods, the grounds include a tennis court with its own mosquito system, detached guest house, lap pool and spa, pool house, outdoor summer kitchen and dining area, and more.

This is one of two properties currently offered for sale in The Woodlands with an asking price over the $10,000,000 mark.  The only other property in The Woodlands with a higher asking price is Dan Mar Manor, located at 88 Grand Regency Cir.  Dan Mar Manor has an asking price of $19,000,000 putting these two properties in a league of their own. 

For more information about Carlton Woods properties, call Jarrod Frenzel of The North Star Group.

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John Cooper School

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jarrod Frenzel

Carlton Woods has a handful of private schools in The Woodlands to choose.  The most prestigious of these options is the John Cooper School.  The John Cooper School has a long standing history of excellence and is considered by most residents to be a premier educator in The Woodlands.

The John Cooper School opened its doors in the fall of 1988 and was named after Mr. John Cooper who was the long-tenured headmaster of Houston’s Kinkaid School.  It started with a very modest student body of only 175 kids pre-k through 7th grade.  One additional grade level was added each successive year, with the first senior class graduating in 1994.  The schools current enrollment is near 1,000 students.

The school upholds very strong academic standards.  As a college preparatory school, 100% of its graduates have gone on to college.  This is partly attributed to its small class sizes, averaging between 17-18 kids per class and a 11:1 student-teacher ratio.  Approximately 60% of the faculty hold advanced degrees.  You won’t find these kind of stats at a public school.

John Cooper School also has more than a few athletic teams.  As part of the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC), the school features many interscholastic varsity teams.  The girls feature cross country, volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, golf, track, and swimming.  The boys feature cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, track, and swimming.  They will be adding football in the fall of 2011.

The John Cooper School is an excellent choice for Carlton Woods residents.  For more information about the school, you can visit the John Cooper School web site.  If your looking for luxury homes for sale in Houston TX, call Jarrod Frenzel @ 281-658-7389.

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KJ Choi Wins PGA Major

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Jarrod Frenzel

KJ Choi was declared the winner of the PGA Players Championship this year.  This is considered one of the top 4 tournaments of the year among golf professionals and was held at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.  KJ has made Carlton Woods very proud, as he is a former resident here.

The tournament had a very exciting ending, with a sudden death playoff between KJ Choi and David Toms.  The 17th hole was picked as the first (and only) hole of the playoff, which is a par 3 island green that had been playing tough all day.  Both players hit the green off the tee, but Toms ended up 3 putting as he missed a 3 1/2 foot put for par.  Choi 2 putted for his first PGA Tour win in 3 years and it couldn’t have come at a better time.  The Players Championship is the biggest event on the tour with Choi’s winnings at $1.71 million.  Not a bad weeks work.

Choi once lived in Carlton Woods home to the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.  With all the excellent golf courses in the community, The Woodlands TX has always attracted great golfers.  KJ now resides in Dallas TX but there are still a few tour players living in The Woodlands today.

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Las Vegas Luxury Real Estate as a “Value Play”

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jarrod Frenzel
Today we have a guest post from a realtor in Las Vegas, Michelle Sterling.  Michelle has been selling real estate in Las Vegas for over 10 years now and is here to share with us about Las Vegas luxury real estate.

Las Vegas luxury real estate investors have become a major force in our high-end market over the last 18 months. The catalyst for this recent development is both straightforward and financially compelling. Put simply, luxury homes in Las Vegas, Nevada are currently selling at prices significantly below replacement cost. Although you may not generally connect multi-million dollar properties with savvy real estate investors shopping aggressively for “value”, we can assure you that this is very much the case in Southern Nevada.

Why would this be the case? Why would it be so attractive to secure luxury residential investments at compelling prices in this city specifically? To begin with, it seems clear that the funds being committed to Las Vegas luxury homes as a “portfolio play” amount to a one-way bet on the future of Las Vegas itself. There is an old cliche that seems appropriate for better understanding the situation at hand; no one ever got rich betting against Las Vegas. I think we can conclude with reasonable certainty that luxury real estate investors operating in the Las Vegas market fully expect our city to rebound significantly along with the rest of the domestic economy. In fact, we are already seeing both statistical and anecdotal evidence that economic conditions across Southern Nevada have begun a slow but steady recovery phase. However, this is hardly the whole story in explaining our substantial ”luxury investment” activity.

 Another compelling reason to invest in luxury real estate in Las Vegas has to do with the amenities that accompany the properties themselves. Golf Digest has recognized Las Vegas as one of the premier golfing destinations to be found anywhere and National Geographic Adventure magazine selected Southern Nevada as their #1 pick for the Top 50 best places to “work and play” at the game of life. When you add to this the world-class shopping and dining and throw in the most exotic nightlife on the planet, it becomes even easier to understand why seasoned luxury real estate investors have targeted Las Vegas for spectacular deals with tremendous upside potential.

You can find real estate information about The Woodlands on our pages at The Woodlands TX and Carlton Woods.
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Lake Conroe

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Jarrod Frenzel

Lake Conroe is in very close proximity to Carlton Woods.  This is a 21,000 acre man-made lake that was completed in 1973.  The Lake is controlled by the San Jacinto River Authority with the City of Houston owning a large interest in it.  Lake Conroe is a major economical hub for this region.

This is the place to be in the summer time.  With great water quality, the Lake offers much natural recreation in the form of fishing, water sports, boating, and just about anything else thats considered fun on a water.  This is a very scenic lake surrounded by towering pine trees, as it cuts through the East Texas Pineywoods.  There are tons of marinas and parks located around the lake, with a large State Park on the northern end. 

There are many master planned neighborhoods located around the lake.  Lake Conroe real estate is very desirable, with many custom and luxury homes surrounding the area.  Like The Woodlands real estate market, there are many million dollar homes located here and this is considered to be one of the wealthiest areas in Texas.  There are many well established waterfront neighborhoods here like Walden, Bentwater, and April Sound.  All three of these neighborhoods feature a waterfront/country club lifestyle, with excellent golf courses.  Over the years, many Houstonians have purchased second homes around the lake but majority of the residents live out here year round.

With almost all of the shoreline around the lake already developed, vacant land is becoming scarce and home prices have steadily increased over the years out here.  Give us a call with any questions you might have about this market, we would love to help.  If you’ve never been out to the lake, its a great time of the year to make a trip out here.

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31 Cartouche Cir

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Jarrod Frenzel

Carlton Woods got a new listing this week, 31 Cartouche Cir.  This property is being offered for sale by AQUI Realty for $1,190,000.  Located in the Cartouche section, this patio home has a lot to offer.

This home was built by Jeff Paul Custom Homes in 2007.  It has 4,379 SqFt of living space and is situated on a large pie shaped cul-de-sac lot estimated to be 11,917 SqFt.  This is one of the larger lots in Cartouche and boasts an inground pool and spa with an outdoor summer kitchen.  This two story stucco home has all the custom features one would expect from a Jeff Paul home.

The Cartouche section consists of all patio lots.  Jeff Paul built most of the homes in here and is still actively building today.  Give us a call today for more information or to schedule a showing.

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