Dane Gates Real Estate

09/22/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED | $275,000

Welcome to 4014 Alshire Dr in Spring! This beautifully updated home delivers serious value with a fresh, modern feel and a move-in-ready layout.

✨ New luxury vinyl plank flooring
✨ Fresh interior paint
✨ Updated kitchen with large island and new cabinetry
✨ Stainless steel appliances
✨ Upstairs game room
✨ Spacious primary suite with updated bath
✨ 2-car garage

All of this in a hidden gem neighborhood at just $275,000.

Ready to see it for yourself? Contact me today to schedule a private tour.

Dane Gates, Broker Associate
832-654-4795

09/22/2026

Tuesday Tip: Your home’s paperwork can be just as valuable as its upgrades!

If you have replaced the roof, updated the HVAC system, installed a new water heater, or completed other major improvements, keep the receipts and records in one place. Buyers feel more confident when they can see what has been maintained and when it was completed.

Good documentation can also help your agent highlight the work that has already been done and reduce uncertainty during the selling process.

Thinking about selling? I can help you prepare your home and build a strategy that shows buyers the full value of your property.

Dane Gates
Broker Associate
832-654-4795

09/20/2026

This afternoon!

OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 from 2–4 PM

Looking for a home that checks all the boxes? Come take a look at 150 Cliftons Curve Way in Woodforest this Sunday.

A few things to see:

• 19 foot ceilings
• Dramatic curved staircase
• Walls of windows
• Chef inspired kitchen
• Media room and Game room
• Spacious primary suite
• Texas sized backyard with room for a custom pool
• Resort style Woodforest amenities- parks, pools, trails & championship golf

Come walk through it, take in the details, and see if this one feels like home.

Dane Gates, Broker Associate
832-654-4795
MLS #: 46809316

Listing: https://www.har.com/homedetail/150-cliftons-curve-way-montgomery-tx-77316/13794355?lid=11221185

09/18/2026

Real Estate Reality Check!
Interest rates are getting a lot of attention right now, especially after the Fed raised its benchmark rate this week.

But your interest rate isn’t the only way to impact your monthly payment.

In a slower market, some sellers may be more open to negotiating, whether that means contributing toward closing costs, offering a rate buydown, or helping with other expenses. That can potentially make a difference in your overall cost of buying a home.

So don’t just ask, “What’s the rate?”
Ask, “What can I negotiate?”

Get in touch with a trusted lender to learn your buying power, then let’s talk about how we can structure a deal that works for you.

Contact me today to get started! 832-654-4795

Like the home in the graphic? It's FOR SALE! See link for details: https://www.har.com/homedetail/16011-bonjour-blvd-conroe-tx-77302/16819752?cid=DANEG

09/17/2026

OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 from 2–4 PM

Looking for a home that checks all the boxes? Come take a look at 150 Cliftons Curve Way in Woodforest this Sunday.

A few things to see:

• 19 foot ceilings
• Dramatic curved staircase
• Walls of windows
• Chef inspired kitchen
• Media room and Game room
• Spacious primary suite
• Texas sized backyard with room for a custom pool
• Resort style Woodforest amenities- parks, pools, trails & championship golf

Come walk through it, take in the details, and see if this one feels like home.

Dane Gates, Broker Associate
832-654-4795
MLS #: 46809316

Listing: https://www.har.com/homedetail/150-cliftons-curve-way-montgomery-tx-77316/13794355?lid=11221185

09/15/2026

Tuesday Tip: Waiting for the perfect time to buy can sometimes mean waiting yourself out of a great opportunity.

The right time to buy isn't necessarily when rates or prices hit exactly where you want them. It's when the numbers make sense for YOUR financial situation, goals, and timeline.

If you're considering buying but aren't sure whether now is the right time, let's look at your options and make a plan based on your situation.

Dane Gates
Broker Associate
832-654-4795

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Say "bonjour" to this exceptional custom home in one of ARTAVIA’s most coveted estate enclaves. Set on an expansive 80' homesite, this 5-bedroom, 5-bath residence combines elevated design with everyday comfort and plenty of space to live and entertain.

Inside, you’ll find soaring ceilings, a dramatic fireplace, walls of windows, a chef-inspired kitchen with a 48" gas range and double ovens, private study, wine room, butler’s pantry, and a secluded first-floor primary suite with a spa-caliber bath.

Outside, the expansive backyard offers plenty of room to enjoy, while Artavia’s trails, lake views, play areas, and amenities are just beyond your door.

16011 Bonjour Blvd, Conroe, TX

Contact me today to schedule your private tour 📲 832-654-4795

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday Americans who came together in the days that followed.

We will never forget.