Comparison Shopping (Real Estate Edition)

Over two years ago, when we purchased our townhouse in the Heights, a location inside the Loop played a huge part in our decision.  No regrets with that decision at all since we are close to everything!  The only downside is you definitely pay for the prime location and sacrifice square footage.  A cold and dreary Sunday afternoon was a perfect time to check out some homes further out from downtown in Suburbia.  Today, we chose to visit Riverstone in Sugar Land.  The development is huge and likely will take another 8 - 10 years become fully developed.

Our first stop was at some of the custom homes, which ranged from $800,000 and up.  These homes were way out of our price range, but still fun to tour.

Next up was Trendmaker Homes' model priced around $600,000

One unique feature was the half wall that separates the game room and the sitting area.

David Weekley's model was next door.  Interesting sun-room type space next to the kitchen.

On my wish list is a great media / theatre room!

The second to next stop was Ashton Woods, where we met the 2010 Greater Houston Builders Association Sales Counselor of the Year, Paul Lim (the "Chinese Cowboy").  The guy was full of great tips and gave them to us freely.  When we are ready to buy our next house he will likely be one of the first people we call.