* Cinco Ranch – This sprawling, master-planned Houston community sits on over 7,400 acres of Katy land. All neighborhoods of Cinco Ranch are connected through a system of greenbelt trails, thereby giving this master-planned community is sense of cohesiveness.Cinco Ranch area

There are abundant amenities found throughout Cinco Ranch for its residents, including a championship golf course; plenty of nature trails for walking and biking; an excellent park system, surrounded by picturesque lakes; and a water park. The water park features three swimming pools, a spray park, two water slides, two water chutes and a diving well.
There are also numerous areas devoted to recreational activities, including sports fields, basketball and tennis courts and swimming pools. Cinco Ranch also boasts a wildly popular family spot called the Beach Club, which features a half-acre swim lagoon, white sand beaches, catch-and-release fishing, a covered deck and many picnic spots.
Other features of Cinco Ranch include an on-site public library; an on-site University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch; a close proximity to many of the medical facilities, shops and restaurants of Houston; and easy access to the Katy Freeway and the new Westpark Tollway.

* Graystone Hills – A convenient Conroe location is just the beginning of what Graystone Hills has to offer. This master-planned community, which features 331 acres, is located near Interstate 45 and Loop 336. All homes in this community are nestled among rolling hills and surrounded by wooded serenity.

Just some of the amenities found at Graystone Hills include a nature preserve; many greenbelt trails for hiking, walking or bicycling; and a recreation center, complete with a resort-style swimming pool. Children of Graystone Hills attend the highly acclaimed Conroe Independent School District. There are plenty of nearby grocery stores, restaurants and recreational activities for the residents of Graystone Hills. In addition, this community is also just minutes from the Sam Houston National Forest and picturesque Lake Conroe.
Once completed, about 780 homes will be a part of Graystone Hills and the Houston real estate market. Build-out for this community is expected in 2011. The Graystone Hills community is being developed by the Friendswood Development Company, a well-known builder in Houston for over 47 years.
New homes in Graystone Hills will be priced from the $190,000s to the $600,000s. Home styles in this community will include single-family homes, patio homes and estate homes. The builders of this community include Lennar, D.R. Horton, Village Builders, Meritage Homes and Trendmaker Homes.

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Terrence Fontaine
Deputy Chief of Staff for Operation
Office of the Mayor
P.O. Box 1562
Houston, Texas 77251

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Gary Bergner
Century 21 Brooks Ballard
4150 Westheimer Rd. Ste 120
Houston, Texas 77027

Margie Kaplan, CRS, CLHMS, CNHS, is a consumate real estate professional with experience, knowledge and credibility. Visit her website or, if you have any real estate needs your may email her or phone her at 800-240-8717. Have a question about Houston real estate, post it by commenting.

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Most condos will range in size from 1,620 square feet to 5,525 square feet and will cost from $1 million to more than $3.5 million.

There will be four 15,000-square-foot penthouse units soaring 3 stories high will feature four bedrooms and nine-and-a-half bathrooms, with a price tag of $8.5 million.

Described as an ultra-luxury condo project, Turnberry Tower will be stocked full of special granite, marble and other fine finishes for the well-heeled. Many of the units will feature private foyers.

Building amenities will include a spa/fitness center, swimming pool, media room, social rooms, tea room, limousine service, 24-hour valet and concierge service.

The local tower is expected to be finished in December 2009.

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