Double Lake Recreation Area

Double Lake Recreation Area was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and offers a little of everything including camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking or just getting back in touch with nature. 

There are 65 family sites (some with electric and sewer hookups) and nine groups sites. Thirty-seven campsites are accessible for persons with disabilities. Each site has a picnic table, level pad, lantern holder and a campfire ring or cooking grill.
Shelters for groups up to 100 and a lodge for group meetings of 50 or less are available for a fee. Reservations are required by contacting the National Recreation Reservations Service (NRRS) at 877/444-6777 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. seven days a week. Reservations may also be made on the Internet at www.recreation.gov.

Double Lake is stocked with bass, bream and catfish. There are three fishing piers and a limited access boat ramp with parking nearby for trailers. Swimmers can relax on a sandy beach after taking a cool plunge. Only boats with small electric motors are allowed on the 23-acre lake. 

Showers, drinking water and toilet facilities are located throughout the campground areas.

A 5-mile hiking trail leads to Big Creek Scenic Area, and there is also access to the Lone Star Hiking Trail which offers an opportunity to see the “back country” of East Texas.

An 8-mile mountain bike trail meanders around the lake.

No off-road vehicles are permitted at Double Lake Recreation Area.

Spring.....

I think Spring has finally Sprung here in East Texas! 

The sun has graced us with her appearance more over the past few days than not, and that assures me that both home owners looking to sell their homes and home buyers in search of their new dream home will soon be coming out of hibernation, stretching their proverbial wings searching for their all knowing fairy godmotherlike figure, the Real Estate Agent to help them embark on their new journey.

What do home buyers/sellers look for when choosing a Real Estate Professional to work with?  Honesty, Integrity and someone who understands exactly what it is the home buyer/seller is looking for in a Professional.  Each group expects the professional they choose to be "their very own" agent.  They expect them to be knowledgeable not only of the area in which they work, but know some background history, tell them the value in the property, and finally help them through all of the "red tape" steps like contracts.

Each and every agent of Goehrs Properties, Inc. have the knowledge and expertise to guide both home buyers and sellers through each step of the home buying/selling process.  We will walk beside you each step of the way through the dark forests of deciding all the way to slaying the dragon of paperwork to make your dreams come true.  Let us help you find your happily ever after!

It's Mardi Gras Time!!

It's that time of year again!  Mardi Gras time!

The history of Mardi Gras began long before the Europeans set foot in the New World.

In mid February, the ancient Romans celebrated the Lupercalia, a circus like festival not entirely unlike the Mardi Gras. When Rome embraced Christianity, the early Church fathers decided it was better to incorporate certain aspects of pagan rituals into the new faith rather than attempt to abolish them altogether. Carnival became a period of abandon and merriment that preceded the penance of Lent, thus giving a Christian interpretation to the ancient custom.

Mardi Gras came to America in 1699 with the French explorer Iberville. When he sailed into the Gulf of Mexico, from where he launched an expedition up the Mississippi River.

On March 3 of 1699, Iberville had set up a camp on the west bank of the river about 60 miles south of where New Orleans is today.

This was the day Mardi Gras was being celebrated in France.

In honor of this important day, Iberville named the site Point du Mardi Gras.

During the late 1700's, pre-Lenten masked balls and festivals were common in New Orleans while it was under French rule.

However when New Orleans came under Spanish rule the custom was banned.

In 1803 New Orleans came under the U.S. flag. The prohibition against masked festivals continued until 1823 when the Creole populace convinced the governor to permit masked balls.

In 1827 street masking was again legalized.

So it's time to don your masks and beads, eat your fair share of cajun cuisine and have a great time!

We here at Goehrs Properties, Inc. wish you Happy February Celebrations, and remind you that we are here to help you with all of your real estate needs!

Who Dat?...

Congratultions, New Orleans Saints!
Super Bowl Champions 2010

As I sat watching the first quarter of the game, I began to think that this game was going to be a shut out.  The Saints looked tired, tight, and nervous. 

By the time the second quarter started, all of those quivering nerves began to subside and what a difference that made.  Drew Brees performance was so exciting to watch, as he threw the football over and over again, it sailed through the air making a record number of connections with its receiver, leading to an overall very exciting game! 


February is always a time of "party" in New Orleans, as Mardi Gras begins, but the party has just gotten alot bigger and now will last longer with the Saints victory over the Colts.  So, from all the agents at Goehrs Properties, Inc.  Congrats to the New Orleans Saints......................."Who Dat?"

To Use Social Media....or Not To Use Social Media, that is the question...

This week I have been thinking alot about social media.

All of my agents have their own opinions on this matter and a few of them have said to me that they absolutely will not participate in social media for their real estate business.

However, this week alone I have seen reasons why I'd like to see those opposed to using social media as a means of networking their business, learn and use the social media outlets that are available to them to help build their business.

One of my agents secured a new listing by being on facebook. This agent was "befriended" by a friend of one of her contact's, and then was asked to come out to see about listing their home. This same agent, who had been working with another client, showing a home, recieved a text message from her client asking her to bring a contract with her to the showing "just in case." Had this agent not participated in social media networking, she would not have gotten this business.

Another agent, who is willing to learn just about anything, decided finally to try some different social media networking ideas, and within just a few minutes of posting her first post, had someone she didn't previously know following her.  This connection has the potential to lead to a sale as everytime she has a new post, this follower will more than likely open it and possibly send it on to others.

Houston Association of Realtors also helps each agent that wants to use Twitter.  Once you sign up on Twitter, you are able to go to your HAR website and link both accounts, so everytime you enter your new listings and/or sold properties into MLS, HAR will send out that information on Twitter for you, so there really are no extra steps for you to do.  With other social media's there would be the extra step of posting to each one, however, http://www.ping.fm/, is a website that will link all of them together, not just one or two, but all of them, so you would only need to go there to post, and your post would go out to all social media websites you were a part of.

Many agents spend thousands of dollars in "snail mail" marketing, to gain access to customers wanting to buy and/or sell.  Social Media has the potential to save each agent, not only money, but time, if they would just take the time to learn how to use it properly.  The social media learning curve is no different than any other educational class agents have to take to keep their license.  And there is absolutely nothing to fear with this new outlet.

Is it Spring in East Texas?

In a little more than a week, Punxsutawney Phil will let Americans know whether they will experience an early Spring, or whether they will suffer through six more weeks of what has been a really cold winter.

Groundhog Day, February 2nd, is a legend that traverses centuries, its origins clouded in the mists of time with ethnic cultures and animals awakening on specific dates. Myths such as this tie our present to the distant past when nature did, indeed, influence our lives.

It is the day that the Groundhog comes out of his hole after a long winter sleep to look for his shadow.

If he sees it, he regards it as an omen of six more weeks of bad weather and returns to his hole.

If the day is cloudy and, hence, shadowless, he takes it as a sign of spring and stays above ground.

While other parts of the country are suffering under "mountains of snow", and hoping that Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow, the residents of East Texas have been experiencing beautiful, sunshiny, warm days.

It appears that Spring has already "Sprung."

Fishermen are on the lake, motorcyclists are exploring the hilly back roads and country scenery, bicyclists are training for their next big race. This time of year in East Texas is absolutely phenomenal. It is the perfect season to start "playing" in our gardens, preparing them for planting, pressure washing the mud from the rains and snows that we have experienced and start all of those "Spring Cleaning Projects" we all talk about.

While East Texans don't seem to need Punxsutawney Phil to tell them that Spring is in the air; most do need the expertise of a Realtor to help them find their dream vacation/retirement home.

This is the best time of year to start looking on Lake Livingston.

This is also a great time to update that older home and freshen it up getting it ready to sell.

Whatever your needs happen to be, the friendly staff at Goehrs Properties, Inc. are ready to help.

Let one of our experieced agents help you sell your home or help you find that perfect dream get away!

Lake Livingston Texas

It's that time of year again! Tax-time, that is, and people everywhere are searching for the perfect opportunity to invest their hard earned money, but what to invest in, is the question.

In an economy like the one we are living in today, one of the best investments around is real estate.

Real Estate, especially around a lake where one can relax and play, is one of the best investments an individual can make. So, the next question you may have is where?

Lake Livingston, in the great state of Texas, is just the place for you to bring your family to play and relax. It is located approximately 80 miles North of Houston and 175 miles South of Dallas making it a perfect center for your vacation get away!

The lake is the second largest in Texas, with 450 miles of shoreline and 93,000 acres of water coverage, this lake is never over-crowded. It is maintained at a constant water level by the Trinity River authority and averages 23 feet in depth, except near the dam, where the deepest part is 90 feet deep.

Lake Livingston offers many amenities including boating, water-skiing, camping, biking and year around fishing, with many variety of fish including bass, catfish and crappie.

With several small communities surrounding Lake Livingston, there is sure to be a vacation or retirement home, whether extravegant or modest, to fit your desires.

Why Buy in Coldspring Texas?

Coldspring Texas is a quaint, quiet community located approximately 70 miles North of Houston on Lake Livingston. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of city life, Coldspring is a perfect vacation paradise rich in natural resources, a mild year round climate, with plenty of water, and clean air.

On the western edge of Lake Livingston, the second largest lake in Texas, Coldspring offers a wide variety of water entertainment including fishing, boating, sailing or camping. It is also surrounded by the Sam Houston National Forest, Double Lake Recreation area, Big Creek Scenic area, and the Lone Star Hiking & Biking Trail. Whether you are a "water baby" or a "nature lover", this community is sure to have something to offer your family.

The old fashioned town square with antique shops, restaurants and other gift shops give small business a place to call home. Every month local vendors sell their treasures at trades day, and every year "Town Lighting" and "Christmas on the Square" bring out the whole community in celebration.

With fourteen lakefront communities all offering lake front, lake view and interior homes with rolling hills, and an abundance of wild life we are sure there is a home to fit the desires of your heart.

Come visit us, and let us help you find your new home!

Welcome To Goehrs Properties, Inc.

The role of a real estate agency is to guide our customers through the buying or selling process. Here at Goehrs Properties, Inc, we take the time to make sure our customer understands every step of their real estate transaction.

We are absolutely committed to fulfilling your needs with the highest level of professionalism, expertise and service. Our commitment to our customer's satisfaction is the foundation from which solid business relationships are built.

We are interested in what is best for our clients, and are committed to establishing a long-term relationship based on trust.

We pride ourselves on being knowledgeable and staying current with changes in the real estate industry that will affect the success of your transaction. We feel the responsibility to make your dreams of becoming a homeowner a reality and pursue the right solution enthusiastically.

As your Agency our mission will be to dedicate ourselves to each and every client that we are commissioned to work for.

We will remain honest and forthright and will place your best interest in the highest regard throughout the process of our transaction.

We will be the most effective Realtors for our clients. And will strive for excellence at all times.

Each week we will feature a home/property in the Lake Livingston area and discuss all of the advantages for making your full time or vacation home purchase with us!