I still can't get enough of it.  Real Estate...That is.  So intriguing, so very cool.  Helping people find the right home and helping others to sell to be able to move on to the next chapter in their lives is so rewarding.  I cannot imagine a more consistently rewarding career.  This is not to say that I don't miss my goobers (my former students----voice and choir) terribly, because I do.  They are amazing young people (getting less young every day like the rest of us) and will always have a deeply rooted place in my heart. Real Estate is a new adventure every day, a new scene, a fresh outlook.  I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.  I get to see 1st time homebuyers smile when they realize they get to "set up house" and make a home, I get to help folks to downsize when the kids are gone and it's just the two of them again...and so much more!  I have the privilege of helping and being involved with people's lives in a positive way.  What more can you ask? I get to research, study, compare, contrast, negotiate, counsel, console, cheer, laugh, hug.  Pretty cool, huh?!  I am a Realtor.  I am a HAPPY Realtor.  I am "YourSingingRealtor.com"  Mari Montgomery Realtor, CRS, GRI, Cyberstar Multi Million Dollar Producer Readers Choice "Best Realtor" in Walker County Texas Home Group Huntsville TX including Elkins Lake/ Lake Conroe/ Lake Livingston Direct:  936-355-8889 Copyright 2009-2010.© East Texas Property Search, Inc.  Mari Montgomery. All Rights Reserved. read full post »

I love Baseball Season and everyhting it means....Springtime, flowers, green grass, sunshine glinting on the water and foliage.  Ahhhh....Springtime, and baseball.  I am a Texas Rangers Fan.  Growing up I was a Phillies fan and hopelessly in love with shortstop Larry Bowa.  Not, it's the Rangers.  Michael Young, Josh Hamilton, and now Vlad Guerrero.  Yep..Vlad..."If you can't beat 'em, sign 'em!" Vlad was an out 'n out "Ranger Killer."  He has the Ranger Stadium all time best batting average.  He was a great "get."  Baseball is so much fun (well, relaxing) to watch.  It's not jam packed action--the game goes at a pace that actually helps you to slow down and "chill."  And the Texas Rangers have the absolute BEST announcers.  They are so easy to listen to and interesting.  Very easy going and very real people, not a phony bone in either Josh or Tag. (Josh Lewin and Tom Grieve "Tag")  You know, we put in some... read full post »

Waterfront, Less than 1.5 hours from Houston for $188,500.00  NOT a fixer! View of the lake from the sunroom.  Quiet canal offers relief from lake noise so that you can sleep in and actually vacation.  Fishing dock--bulkhead--space to build a boat dock.  Current owners pulled up their 21' fish and ski to the dock and stored it in their garage. It's that time of year for water fun whether you water ski, fish, go tubing or just hang out, this is your lakehouse!  2281 square ft  3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, great floor plan for entertaining.  Subdivision is 24 hour manned and gated, offers golf, 9 recreational lakes not including Lake Livingston, a campgroud recreational area, 2 swimming pools and it is a Gorgeous place! This is the DEAL you have been waiting for in a Lake House. Call me for a showing and start living the Lake Life! Walk with me from the rocking chair front porch to the water:   Wow, what a gorgeous neighborhood:  Mari Montgomery Realtor, CRS, GRI, Cyberstar... read full post »

You read it right--not a typo.  Over 2600 sq ft for 148K.  3-4 BR. 2.5 Baths AND a Sauna !  What! "Okay, tell me about it."  Don't mind if I do. Located in Huntsville TX in Elkins Lake Country Club where the "livin' is easy" and the golf is FREE!  (All the golf you can play for one low monthly maintenance fee of $156.00).  There are also 2 pools, lighted Tennis Courts and 3 recreational stocked lakes to enjoy. "I'm curious, is it a fixer-upper for that price?"  You know, you may want to do some updates, it was built in 1973, but it already has solid granite surfaces in the kitchen and baths and is painted neutral colors.  It also features an ensuite master bath with separate tub and shower and big closets. Check out www.622GreenHills.com Don't forget to play the video on the site to see the neighborhood kind of "in person."  You are seriously going to want to check out this deal and "snap it up" before somebody else does.Mari... read full post »

Lake Livingston Here you come! Houston, Listen up--Just 90 minutes from downtown--a Lake House--over 2200 square ft, 2 car garage for all of your "toys," 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, waterfront, quiet canal, Manned, gated subdivision--$199,900--what are you waiting for? Here is your invitation for family fun and relaxation, fishing, boating, parties....  How long have you waited to own a place on the water?  Call me for a tour of this property.  Check it out at www.11IndianHarbor.com  You will love it! There are several ways to contact me: 1. Chat Online at www.ETPropertySearch.com when the “I am Online” is flashing 2. E-mail me at Mari@ETPropertySearch.com Looking for a house is exciting, but can be overwhelming. I am here to answer questions and make it a good experience for you. You can also check out what my clients have said on my website under “the Buzz” I would love to be your Realtor. I look forward to hearing from you.   Mari... read full post »

Happy Clients--That's what it's all about.  No kidding.  I have finally found a way to make people happy by providing a service to people that I try to make special (I have been a singer and performer for years--it's in my DNA -- I am a people pleaser), and make a good living so that I afford to do it. Everything starts and ends with Happy Clients.  It truly is "All About You! This is a snapshot of March so far, with more to come.  I am so happy for these new homeowners!  Read their comments at www.ETPropertySearch.com  under "The Buzz" In a recent blog, I featured Gabe and Tina.  Well, the Pending has turned to SOLD! and we have some happy new homeowners--first time homeowners to be exact.  (Tina was tutoring for TAKS--teachers out there-you know what we're talking about)   Well, and let me tell you about the Kellys.  They are the sweetest people ever.  I just talked with them this afternoon and they are almost all... read full post »

Dear new Homeowner--I can't wait for our first date and wedding!!! I really don't want to be forward, but I truly cannot help it.  I haven't met you yet and I am too excited to not write to you.  I know you haven't even seen me, but I assure you, once you lay eyes on me, you will not be able to resist me.  I am beautiful and have had a great life thus far.  I have been treated like a favorite child and frankly, I am the favorite and have been since the beginning of my life in 1995.  And, yes, I am young too!  Don't worry, you won't be violating a law by dating and marrying me because I am a house! I am located in Huntsville TX in a subdivision called Elkins Lake.  You can play golf here as many times as you want every day and every month for free (AND, I won't even nag you if you play ALL day EVERY day!)!  The homeowners association fee is only $156.00 and includes unlimited golf and has 2 pools, tennis courts, lakes that are stocked with fish.  It is so beautiful here that... read full post »

I love being a Realtor.  I am, indeed a Happy Realtor.  One of the reasons I love it so much is being able to help young families buy their first place.  Helping Gabe and Tina has been a pure pleasure.  They are a super cool and sharp young couple with a lot on their plates and a bright future.  Tina is a first year teacher and Gabe is a new business owner.  He is the co-owner of a company that does mass mailings and signs.  He is extremely involved in local and regional political campaigns and loves what he does.  He is passionate and works hard.  They are such a good pair and complement each other really well. Their new house to be is a 2214 sq ft 2 story on an established neighborhood.  It has great bones and has a balcony on the front and the back of the house and will be great for evening relaxing with a glass of wine and good conversationabout their respective days.  The property they chose will... read full post »