In a recent press release, Cinco Ranch was named the #2 master planned community in the United States for 2008.  The ranking was tabulated by RCLCO, who has been releasing the top-selling MPC rankings since 1994, when it first undertook this effort to gain greater insight into the master-planned community industry.  Cinco Ranch ranked #2, up from #6 in 2007, with 775 net sales. This is a 7% increase from it's 725 net sales the previous year.

This letter recently came to us from one of our Bellaire clients:

"Our Story"

When relocating back to Houston it was important to my family that we not only choose a high-quality neighborhood, but also an equally stallar home builder. We searched all around Houston for the right area to re-establish roots in, and time and time again we would run across "Partners in Building" homes. One of the things we took notice of in the PIB construction was the "custom detail" of each home we encountered, along with overall excellent craftsmanship.

There has been a recent rumor spreading across the nation that has home buyers pinned by the ears. Due to the recent credit crisis, the real estate market was beaten down and has as yet to fully recover away from high interest rates and excessive down payments to compensate for the fact that buyers groups have their hands tied back. However, an upcoming trend is being fed by major bank chains that will buoy the housing market back to sputtering life.

Real estate bloggers following the Austin, TX housing market have been enthusiastically reporting Austin's number one ranking among large cities in a recent New Geography article outlining the "Best Cities for Job Growth". While Austin enjoyed a job growth of merely 1% in 2008, its accomplishments far surpass those of other regions at risk of or currently suffering losses in job creation. About the study:

Partners in Building is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S.

Partners in Building is ecstatic to hear a pleased homeowner's testimonial. Faiz Poonawala of Telfair recently gave a glowing review of his new Partners in Building home on the radio. Mr. Poonawala spoke of the easy design process, the supportive role of the Partners in Building staff, and the beautiful area of Telfair.

The 5,000 sq. ft. new home features 2 stories, a study, a formal dining room, a formal living room, a family room, an amazing kitchen, and five bedrooms, including two master suites. Listen to the entire interview below.

Partners in Building will be participating in a custom home showcase in Cinco Ranch from April 18 through May 3. You are invited to view four stunning new homes - one of which will be a beautiful Partners in Building custom home, located in a cul-de-sac in The Reserve at Spring Lake. The Reserve is the newest gated custom home enclave in Cinco Ranch, located along the shores of a scenic 37-acre lake. A suggested donation of $5 will benefit The Brookwood Community, a Brookshire, Texas community for functionally disabled adults.

Bridgeland, the National Association of Home Builders' Community of the Year, invites you to "Bring in the Spring" with a celebration in Shores Park on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 10am - 4pm. The day of family fun will include an array of activities and entertainment for every age. The master-planned party for Houston's premier master-planned community will include:

Damon Flowers of Dwellgo Open Real Estate Community recently published an article outlining a study by Coldwell Banker that sized up Austin's home prices in comparison to other college towns. How did Austin measure up? The college town came in 55 out of 119 surveyed markets. "Austin, home of the number 3 BCS-ranked University of Texas football team, has average home prices of $241,325, according to the Coldwell Banker study." The conclusion?

The West University Festival of New Homes starts this weekend. Those attending will have the opportunity to tour eight beautiful new homes in the West University area, one of which is a Partners in Building home! The brochure for the Festival reads:

From its inception over 75 years ago as an innovative township to the prestige it now suggests, West University Place continues to be a location favored by top custom builders. It is our pleasure to bring you these fine homes that define West U... as well as the talents of their builders.