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The Groves Environment

All things point to nature at The Groves. Photo courtesy of The Groves.

The Groves community is one that is focused on nature. In developing The Groves, Crescent Communities made the decision to preserve the pine forest and really make it the center of the community. Connecting with nature is the drive behind many decisions in the development. This is felt in the common areas most: the welcome center, the parks, the amenity centers, and even the entrance to the community. You won’t beat the escape found at The Groves right in Northeast Houston!

The Groves Amenities

The Groves offers so many amenities, you’ll be tempted to never leave the community! A splash pad allows for cool fun in the heat of the summer. The Lifestyle Center features a fitness center, working stations, lounging areas, and a shuffleboard table inside, with a beautiful park outside. In the Lifestyle Center Park, you’ll find many activities for the whole family to enjoy including a playground, fire pit, walking trails, and more. All the amenities offer a great view of the beautiful forest that surrounds the community.

Fish Camp is a fun activity area that offers a catch-and-release stocked fishing pond, an entertainment space, and a dock. Madera Creek runs throughout the development, and you’ll find hammock lounging areas, stepping stones, and even a labyrinth near the creek.

This Spring is an exciting time for the community, as The Hearth Amenity Center hosts its Grand Opening on May 5! The Hearth will feature a beautiful resort-style pool, pavilion, fireplace, and hammock lounging areas overlooking the creek.

The Hearth Amenity Center, The Groves, Humble, Texas

The Hearth Amenity Center will be a great escape for residents! Photo courtesy of The Groves.

The community even employs a Lifestyle Coordinator who plans 3-4 events per month to bring members of the community together with their families. The activities are fun and entertaining. Often they include holiday celebrations, outdoor movie nights, wine club meetings and more. A few times per year, the coordinator even plans community field trips!

The Groves Builders

The Groves offers homes from Houston’s top builders, with a variety of choices and size and style. These builders and the developers have worked together to create a home for many families. Not just the houses the families live in, but a whole community to call home. The builders incorporate beautiful architectural details to fit in the community with an eye toward nature. They offer furnished models for preview, and there is something for everyone.

The Groves is truly an oasis in the midst of the hometown feel of Humble, Texas. Its location provides for easy access to all Houston has to offer, as well! Some of our very own team has made this community home, and we would love to help you find your dream home in your dream community, as well. Call us at 281-454-4500 for more information about The Groves and for assistance finding the perfect place for your family to call home!

Your rental property was a great investment, and you want to earn extra income with it. So why does it seem like so much trouble? You need a property manager. Hiring a professional with property management experience is the best thing you can do to get the most benefit from your rental properties, even if you are a real estate professional yourself. Counting down, here are the top five reasons you need to hire a property manager.

5. A Property Manager Handles Repairs

When you own a rental property, your tenants call you for any number of repair or maintenance issues. Sometimes they call in the middle of the night, even if there is nothing you can do to handle the situation right then. With a property manager, those worries are not yours. Your manager will get the

Your property manager will handle all the legal issues.

call. Also, hiring an experienced property manager ensures they have a network of contractors and repair professionals to handle repairs and maintenance economically and efficiently.

4. A Property Manager Knows the Legal Stuff

Keeping up with the appropriate laws and regulations regarding housing is hard. When you hire a property manager, you don’t have to be the one to ensure that everything is being handled “by the book.” He or she is familiar with the applicable laws and will handle situations with tenants effectively before they become legal issues. If a situation gets worse, your property manager knows how to legally handle an eviction. You don’t have to research the correct procedures and deal with the messy result.

3. A Property Manager Shows the Home

Whether your property is new to the rental market or your tenants are relocating, showing a property takes time. It takes a lot of time, in fact. Your property manager will take the time to show the property to prospective tenants, freeing up your time for other activities and responsibilities.

2. A Property Manager Screens Tenants

You should enjoy the revenue from your rental properties, while your property manager deals with the stress!

Every landlord has the same fear: terrible tenants. Sometimes there is no way to foresee what will happen with a tenant, but a skilled property manager knows the red flags. Screening tenants takes time and resources. Many resources would be cost prohibitive to get an accurate background on tenants for someone who owns a single or a few properties. Professional managers, though, can access many resources to get a most comprehensive background on a potential tenant, allowing for the best selection for your property. Rely on your property manager to find you the best tenant quickly, which will also decrease your vacancy time. Your property manager can also work to identify quality tenants for long-term rental effectively.

1. A Property Manager Increases Your Revenue

The best property manager for you will offer a variety of skills and services. All of those skills and services should point to one main goal for you: increased revenue. Your manager will be sure your property is priced competitively. He or she should also be skilled in marketing the property at the appropriate time (as soon as notice of vacancy is given) and on the right venues.

One of the most effective ways your manager will increase revenue is by collecting rent on time every month. When it is not on time, your property manager should collect late fees and other penalties, as appropriate.

In conclusion, your ideal property manager will take the headaches out of rental property investment, while allowing you to enjoy the benefits. Allowing you to enjoy the revenue without the stress and time commitment is a valuable aspect of retaining a property manager.