Real Estate and More…
Venetian Estates Market Update
Five properties, ranging in price from $650,000 to $3.395 million, are actively listed for sale on HAR in Venetian Estates. Last month I sold 306 Lombardy before I had the opportunity to finish photos and install a yard sign! My listings at 519 Lombardy and 814 Piedmont, with their gorgeous lots and well-maintained homes, are rare gems with incredible investment potential. I also have another privately listed move-in-ready home that has been beautifully remodeled. If you have friends or family looking for a building/remodel project or a move-in-ready home, we have a fit! Call me to discuss any of the lovely options currently for sale.
The Anglers’ Edition
A few recent photos of neighbors’ large-mouth bass may leave you with your own mouths agape… 11-year-old Clay Shaffer, son of Kate and Brad Shaffer at 122 St. Marks, landed a mighty-big bass from his dock. Clay is a dedicated fisherman, and you have likely spotted him with his buddy Ian Smith (Salerno St.) riding their bikes, loaded with wobbling poles and tackle boxes, to and from the dam. 14-year-old Luke Ferguson often eases the pain of a Monday morning by rushing his routine to allow for a couple of sunrise casts before heading to school. Donning his school tie and jacket, he was appropriately dressed for the special occasion last month when he landed his largest Lake Venetian bass yet.
I have yet to ask him how many years old he is 😉, but our new neighbor Shayne Higdon is going to give anglers a run for their money at next year’s fishing tournament. Shayne and his wife Suzanne are about to break ground on their new home at 402 Piedmont. Apparently, Suzanne can’t count on Shayne to contribute to on-site meetings with their contractor. In group discussions, Suzanne will pose a question to Shayne only to realize that he has wandered off to drop a line in the water. It’s no wonder; he landed this giant catch right off the bulkhead!
New Neighbors
More information about Suzanne, Shayne, and their family in the months ahead, but in the meantime, be sure to say hello at upcoming VE social events! I am delighted to introduce Thelma and Russell Jones, who recently moved into the lovely 306 Lombardy. They have lived in Sugar Land since 1994 and are members of Christ Church, Sugar Land. Russell served on City Council for many years. The two happily retired attorneys have two daughters and three granddaughters, and they look forward to enjoying sunsets on the lake!
In the News
Longtime resident Nizar Mullani at 719 Santa Maria was awarded the Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) for his outstanding contributions to nuclear medicine. Nizar is one of the pioneers of the first positron emission tomography (PET) prototype. Along with colleagues, Nizar worked day and night to develop a series of PET scanners. SNMMI president Munir Ghesani, MD, said “Not only was he involved with the invention of PET as we know it today, but also he has contributed to countless other advances that are now used on a daily basis, allowing innovative and safer practice of medicine and benefitting thousands of patients every day.” Nizar also invented the DermLite device for skin-cancer detection and the Veinlite device to assist with vein access. Congratulations and thank you, Nizar!
Around Town
I recently represented the sellers of an office condo in Greatwood and the sellers of a gorgeous home in Colony Park (which sold within one day above list price after receiving multiple offers!). I now have an extraordinary listing in Tanglewood at 1110 Longmont Place Court. Priced at $2.395 million, the 5000+-SF home is on a double-lot in a small, gated community between Sage and Post Oak. The landscaped lawn and pool create a secluded retreat amid the striking Uptown skyline. It is a rare find for someone looking for a lock-and-leave home in the city without sacrificing a sprawling, private lawn.
