Networking - Real Estate
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The Sometimes-Weekly Goings-On of Houston's Lesbian Community
Home for Sale on Northwest Side of Town
Beautiful home on the Northwest side of town with a huge fenced in yard.  It is
located on a quiet street and is part of the Cy-Fair school district.  This 2 story
home has all the amenities: gas fireplace, water filtration system, sprinkler
system, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, ceramic tile, custom blinds, plus much more.  

It’s listed with Gerald Barkley at ETex Realty.  The address is: 10734
Whispering Meadows Trail, Houston, Texas 77064 and can be found at www.
HAR.com -
HAR.com
 
LGBT Mortgage Guide
This website provides a comprehensive consumer guide to  LGBT mortgages.
The guide will help to explain the different approaches that same-sex couples
can take in getting a mortgage, establishing ownership of a home and other legal
issues.
 
Realtor
The Molina Group & The Cardenas Group are family of family (please try to keep
up) and they are eager to help you buy or sell your home.  Although if you already
owned your home, I don't think you would want to buy it again, but I think you
know what they meant.  Anywho, contact Fracio and Susana Molina at
713.320.9448 & 281.827.7153  or Jose & Claudia Cardenas at
713.256.8867 &  713.385.9171.
 
Realtor
Brenda Baker says she has been busy, busy, busy...helping people sell and buy
homes in the all over town.  But she assures us that she is NOT too busy to
work for you!  Contact Brenda at 281-642-7735 or  
click here to email her.  And
being a modern, new age kind of real estate agent, she also has
 web site.
 
Realtor
Debbie Riggs is The "For Real" Estate Agent with RE/MAX Plantation.   She has
special experience in the Fort Bend County area, but she's also knowledgeable
of most of the Houston and surrounding areas.   Debbie says:  "I love real
estate and working with "family" to find them a area in this fine city they are
happy with. Give me a call at 281 330-8784 to speak with me directly, or check
out her
 web site.
 
Apartment, Townhouse and Condo Locator
Glenda Coffman, with Apartment Living Locators, can help you, your family
and/or friends find just the right apartment, condo or townhouse to rent.  Her
office is on the south corner of Westheimer at Voss (6516 A - Westheimer),
with plenty of free parking.   You can
email Glenda or phone her at one of the
following numbers:
    281-842-1622 Home
    713-492-4432 Cell
    713-783-1441 Office
    713-783-14421 Fax
 
Realtor
Melanie Weichert's background makes her a great source of information when
evaluating whether to buy an old vs new home.  She used to be a rofessional
plumber, so she can give you all the pros and cons of dealing with old houses.  
She works for
Weichert Realtors, In Town Properties.   You can reach Melanie
at this
email address.  
 
Realtor
Joanna Lewis was the top producer for Better Homes & Gardends Realty
(formerly Suzanne Anderson Properties) for 2005-2009 and in the top 1% of all
agents working in the Heights, Timbergrove, Lazybrook, Garden Oaks, & Oak
Forest.  She works all over the Inner Loop neighborhoods helping folks find and
sell homes as well as investment properties.  You can reach
Joanna at this email
address  or at 713-539-9869.
 
Realtor
Julie Fischer ABR, GRI, and CMS at Beth Wolff Realtors.  She is committed to
delivering the caring service that you deserve. Buying or Selling a home or
property can be both complex and emotional for the client  Julie says it's her
job to be your working partner every step of the way. As your trusted advisor,
skilled negotiator and expert facilitator, Julie can  commit to you quality
customized service that meets your needs. You can reach Julie via the
website,
email
or by calling this number:   713.622.9339 X134
 
Realtor
Rosa Jimenez,e-PRO Realtor, is dedicated to providing the finest service
available while breaking new ground. Because the real estate industry is
becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional
that understands the industry and is positioned to stay ahead of the game. Her
warm and friendly manner is just one of the  reasons many of her clients
continue the friendship after the transaction and also why they continually call
her when they are ready to buy or sell again.  She also understands how
emotional buying and selling a home can be and is there for her clients every
step of the way. Rosa is also very passionate about Animal Rescue and has been
a volunteer with various Rescue organizations over the last 5 years.  She offers
a donation in  her clients name to their favorite shelter/rescue with every
purchase/sale. You can reach
Rosa by phone at 832 567-7833,  or visit her
multi award winning
website.
 
Realtor
Begin the next exciting chapter of your life with Karen Morry. Her principles of
trust and honesty emphasize the importance of having the integrity to do the
right thing; and to always put her client’s needs first.  Karen respects your
right to privacy, and because your home buying or selling interest should always
be protected, you can rest assured Karen  will help you purchase or sell your
home with discretion.  Her mission remains the same – sell for maximum profit
and buy with maximum value with sensitivity to your schedule. Karen believes
you should expect more value from your Realtor. With her on your team; you can
achieve more. You can
reach her at 832-646-3210 or www.har.com/kmorry
 
Realtor
Lindsey Baker is a multi-talented Realtor who brings an artistic perspective
and creativity to guiding her clients through the process of buying and selling
their homes.  She intuitively assesses her clients’ communication styles and
puts their needs first.  Lindsey also has an eye for design and can assist you in
effectively staging your home for a quicker sale or helping you to envision how a
particular home could meet your family’s needs.  With years of customer
service experience, Lindsey delivers exceptional service to her clients that can’
t be beat.  As a member of the LGBT community herself, Lindsey understands
your unique needs and is ready to make your dreams come true, whether that
means selling your current home or purchasing the home of your dreams.   Call
today! 713.261.2316   Or check out her
website.  
 
Realtor
Lesa Shatzer is the owner/broker of Reliable Realty. She would like to
introduce a new program called “GIVE A DOG A BONE” to help all homeless
animals.  Lesa will donate 10% of any commissions received to the animal shelter
of buyer/sellers choice at closing. This program is for all animals, not just dogs.
She has been in the real estate business for over 15 years as a broker and will
provide any amount of references needed. Lesa is available to my clients 7 days
per week if needed. Please call her if you or anyone you know love animals as
much as I do and plan on buying or selling a home.  Lesa says "I would love to
write a lot of big checks for our pets!"

Lesa Shatzer
Reliable Realty
Cell# 713-826-4635
Email:
reliablerealty@prodigy.net
 
Lesbian Loan Officer
Carolyn Carle, “Lesbian Loan Officer” is a licensed professional Mortgage
Consultant with the gay owned and operated, Mortgage Associates of Texas.  
This ‘Lesbian Loan Officer’ specializes in partner loans but is also able to help
you and yours with a full array of mortgage services.  Contact Carolyn at
713.206.6894 or click
here to email her.  

Referred by fine realtors….Preferred by knowledgeable consumers.
 
Home Inspector
Nancy Bitterman, of A & G Inspections, is a licenced Professional Real Estate
Inspector.  Mostly she does Residential Real Estate Inspections mostly for
home buyers, but you can also hire her for a Pre-sale Inspection for those
sellers that don't want to be suprised when they sell their home.  While it is
not always a requirement to
get an inspection prior to a home purchase, it is always a good idea.  You don't
want to spend all that money only to find out you need a new A/C or your home
isn't wired correctly (wouldn't it be nice to be able to hire someone to figure
out if your new lover was "wired correctly"!).  Nancy says she checks out
everything, including structural, mechanical, plumbing, & foundation  stuff.   A &
G Inspections, (281)650-6566
 
Central Texas Real Estate
Fee Gentry is a central Texas real estate agent, specializing in retirement
communities, golf properties, and Lake view areas. She reports that lots of
Lesbians are finding great retirement or weekend homes in Belton, Temple,
Round Rock, Georgetown at very reasonable prices (who knew!).  Contact Fee
713-545-7-4918 or 254-624-1817
 
Apartment Locator
Need an apartment in Houston, Galveston, The Woodlands...or just about
anywhere in the surrounding area?  The call Molly Milstead, who has recently
joined Apartment Advisors.   Her service is FREE to you!!!!  She can save you
time, money and effort and connect you with an apartment that fits your
lifestyle.   Call her today for details.....
281/414-5664.  8989 Westheimer, Houston, TX. 77063