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When we are in the process of “house hunting” or “buying a home”, we usually focus on the house itself. It's just easy to do it that way. We get so excited touring all the homes that are in the Market and visiting every Open House. But you won’t just be buying the walls and roof, the bedrooms and bathrooms — you’re also buying a location.

That’s why the neighborhood can be such a powerful selling point or a powerful deal breaker!

Here are 4 neighborhood features to look when searching for your dream home:

Walkability is a term which rates or scores a neighborhood on how friendly an area is to walking. There are lots of things that contribute to score how “walkable” a neighborhood is: This score includes the presence or absence and quality of footpaths, sidewalks or other pedestrian rights-of-way, traffic and road conditions, land use patterns, building accessibility, and safety, among others. Walkable neighborhoods aren’t just more convenient, they’re also greener and healthier.

School district are supporting bodies that help the schools provide education to the students. They facilitate the schools with supplies and classroom supplies. All the people want to be assured that their child will be in a safe and secure environment when he/she goes to school. For families or buyers who hope to someday start a family, the school district that any given house is located in can be a major factor. Make sure you know what school district(s) each neighborhood is in.

Development projects have an impact in terms of synergy and development for the community, a sector, region, etc. A developmental project can generate or drive other projects. Buying a house isn’t just about what’s nearby at the time of the purchase — the average homeowner will stay in the same house for upwards of thirteen years, so if anything nearby is currently under development, it will be a good idea to know what’s coming.

Public transportation. A neighborhood that has easy access to public transit has similar benefits to those of a walkable neighborhood: They can reduce their footprint by driving less, stay active, and have more flexibility with how they get around.

Homeowners have control over so much of the house itself: The furnishings, the landscaping, the colors and decor, and anything their HOA allows them to renovate. However, your choice of neighborhood is much more difficult to change after the purchase. Make sure to discuss the area and ask you Real Estate Agent to highlight the benefits!

As your Real Estate expert I will advise you and give you resources that can help you to chose the right neighborhood for you and your family.

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About Erika Cabello   

" My greatest PASSION is helping others to build wealth "

My name is Erika Cabello. My husband and I have moved more than ten times in across USA, Mexico and overseas. You can say that this put the real estate bug in me, and it hasn’t wavered since.

I know from first-hand experience that relocating can be stressful and I understand completely the client needs during the transition and their family emotions process. I am lucky enough to have turned my personal passion into my career and have spent the last years helping others find their place in the word while also finding that perfect buyer for a home. You’ve probably heard that turning something you love into your career means you’ll never have to work a day in your life. 

Real estate is about the details and I encourage all my clients to research potential neighborhoods, schools and area amenities that work for them. Houston has so much to offer and I truly believe everyone’s dream home exists closer than you’d think.

I use the best and latest technologies, market trends and research along with business strategies, analysis and systems to help my clients to exceed their expectations. How I do all these? I have a degree in Computer Science and business Administration. I also have a certification in Interior Design. Combining all this knowledge and always with the desire to offer the best customer experience to my clients. I keep developing my skills and adding designations to my real estate education. These is proved of my willingness to work hard for my client's behalf and to inform them of the latest tendencies of the market. I’m very proud to said that I have earning the most desire designations on the Real Estate Industry: Certified Negotiator Expert (CNE), Certified Marketing Specialist (CHMS) and Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS). At present, I'm working on obtain my Broker License and the Certified Strategic Marketing Specialist (CSMS) designation. I graduated from the prestige KW BOLD Program. As a plus, I have multicultural experience and I'm fluent in Spanish.

It has been a privilege to help my clients who have hired me to guide them buying or selling multiple homes over the years. Knowing that you’ve left behind a positive impact is important to me and how I run my business. MY GOAL is to bring a SUPERIOR service, earn my client’s confidence, based on strategies to GET RESULTS. I want to build a lifetime relationship with the people I help. I enjoy cooking, learning and tasting new recipes from kitchens all over the world, I love travel with my family and experience different cultures.

I'm notably involved in the community by doing volunteering work at Church, at my children's schools, in my neighborhood and in my community. I’m an active member of Lakes of Parkway Women’s Club and Formal Board Member. And I am member of National Charity League.

Erika Cabello is a Real Estate Agent License in the State of Texas. Active Member of the National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors and Houston Association of Realtors.

Erika brings the highest customer experience of the West Houston in Real Estate because she cares on one client's experience at the time.

“I always respond to my client’s inquiries promptly, fearlessly negotiate on their behalf, and take the time to walk them through every stage of the home buying and selling processes. When you hire me, you get the efficiency and experience of my team of professionals moving your transaction to closing.”

Erika Cabello

REALTOR®, CNE, CHMS, ALHS

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