We closed today on our house in NE Houston! Lane Sherman was referred to us by a family friend and…read moreshe was fantastic in her service to us! Her Keller WIlliams Office is in Baytown but her specialized areas also include Crosby, Huffman, Atascocita, Kingwood and other areas. We were a bit challenging as we had a pretty limited budget but also needed a minimum of 1/2 acre. I also have an unusual job where I make good money but only work part-time. She was great helping us find a flexible lender and showed us lots of properties and offered expert advice on locations, resale tax values and other considerations. She even recommended a great home inpector! When it came to making an offer she really dug in for us. She helped us negotiate and get the deal we needed. We are very happy with our home purchase! If you are needing an agent who puts you first and brings great skills to the table, I highly recommend Lane Sherman!

I have just completed the leasing process and am moving in this month. I chose Las Palmas because…read moreof its location in the heart of Clear Lake, the design of the apartments, and the many extras that are included. The landscaping, lakes, and pools give this property a resort - like feel. My unit has a townhouse design with many windows that fill it with natural light. It is 2BR, 2BA, with an upstairs loft and a one car garage below. Rent is in the mid $1400s. So far I have been very impressed with the courtesy and helpfulness of the office and security personnel as well as the maintenance foreman Javier. He has lived there for over 20 years. I give Las Palmas 4 instead of 5 stars simply because it opened in 1993 and is a bit faded as one would expect. The decor is from that time with white appliances, beige carpets, and single pane windows with miniblinds. However even with these signs of age it is still superior in floor plans and amenities to any other property in the area. I will post an update after a few months of living there.

There are two pools at this complex. One is a 50M lap pool and the other is a community pool. For…read morethe last 6 days, the lap pool has been closed for algae in the pool and being chemically treated. When I brought my concern to the management, I was told that the pool filters were clogged by the surrounding palm trees. The community pool is surrounded by palm trees and it is crystal clear. Then I was told that they were going to have to order new filters. Well I owned a pool for 10 years at my home and I NEVER replaced the filters. I just removed them from their cannister and cleaned them with a hose and then re-installed them.There is no excuse for a pool being shut down for a week for maintenance. This started on Saturday and it is Thursday and the pool is still filthy. The other thing that I hate is being lied to by management as to why the pool is in the condition it is in and when things will be repaired. They never even tell you when the repairs will be made, just they have parts on order which should be readily available at your local pool store. I am charged a monthly service fee for the pool and I do not get to use the amenity I pay for. I have been a resident of this apartment complex for 6 long months and I can't wait to move. Greystone Management is horrible and the service here has been pathetic. I have posted pictures of the pool and a picture of the lap pool on their website. There is no comparison.

Great management. Apartments could use a refurb, but each comes with a garage!…read more Don't rent a unit at the back as the heavy woods are there with tons of critters!

I had the pleasure of touring with Ms. Kim Jezek. I came in without formally reserving a tour (had…read moreanother tour prior and didn't know how long that would have lasted) and upon walking in, I was immediately greeted by Ms. Jezek. She was assisting another person, but was very friendly and even offered me water as I waited. The lobby is beautifully decorated and it's cool to know they have a Christmas decorating section. The gym was very nice with a stair climber. As Ms. Jezek became available, she maintained her friendliness and was very down-to-earth. I was originally interested in the E floorplan, but there wasn't any available to tour. She showed me the upgraded F floorplan with SS appliances and granite countertops. She explained the differences and comparisons of F to E units. The upgraded F was very nice and almost perfect minus the price. Upon getting back to the office, Ms. Jezek went above and beyond even explaining some D/C/B floorplans. Sadly, most units have either white or black appliances and it's a gamble on which you could receive. I explained to her that my prior apt, San Marin in Austin was an older apt had white appliances that I despise. I just cannot go back to white appliances - they are ugly and outdated, and mines at San Marin felt like they were from the 80s. *Anyways off of that sidenote* Ms. Jezek did not assume that my last apt was low income due to the older appliances. She was very understanding and searched for units that had a newer finish with the right price. Ms. Jezek even showed me the actual unit. The unit was beautiful, spacious, and bright. The attached garage was a real treat. The grounds appeared to be lovely with its foliage, and tall trees, and I didn't see any exposing trash littered throughout. There are some things I'd have to consider such as living near children. I saw children's toys in the adjacent unit across from the unit I toured. That was one turn-off since I WFM and prefer quietness over screams. Another thing is the lack of parking around the unit considering most of them were numbered (reserved). I wasn't much interested in having valet trash service again, had it at Valencia Place in Houston. The apt complex may be older, but the curb appeal is very beautiful. It's in a prime location especially if you shop in CL. I'll have to deliberate further with Ms. Jezek before my final decision.

I really enjoyed living at Beacon Island apartments for the most part,…read moreespecially the location. There was mold but the apartments are right on Clearlake so I suppose that's a by-product of living near the water. It is a bit pricey but you're paying a premium for location.

If I could give zero stars, I would. Aura Beacon Island looks nice on the surface, but living here…read morehas been an absolute nightmare. The biggest issue? Mold. Everywhere. It doesn't matter how clean you are or how many work orders you put in -- the problem never gets fixed. Instead of addressing the underlying cause, management drags their feet and gives half-baked "fixes" that don't solve anything. Mold is not just an inconvenience -- it's a serious health hazard, and they clearly don't take it seriously. For the rent they charge, you'd expect a safe, livable space. What you actually get is management that doesn't care, constant maintenance headaches, and the stress of knowing you're breathing in air that isn't healthy. Save yourself the money and frustration. There are plenty of other apartments in Houston -- don't waste your time or health here.

This property changed management a few years back and things haven't been the same. The property…read moreis aging and maintenance is not keeping up with infrastructure issues. The gym equipment, and the air conditioning units are showing their age. Parking is difficult partly because people with garages use them for storage. The complex has a great location and has potential to be a very nice place to live. I wish they would better maintain the apartments and amenities. In its current state the rent is extremely high for the condition of the property.

Save yourself the headache and **DO NOT RENT HERE** This place is a health hazard and a safety…read morerisk. Let's just start by the office staff is nice but they don't do much. Getting them to answer the phone when you call is like playing the lottery. These apartments are filled with mold in the carpet and on the windows/doors. They will "clean" the carpet but it's so worn down they need to be changed. The AC system is so old and outdated they aren't clean at all and will drip into other apartments. They have this smell to them and have some kind of goop coming from the bottom of where the vent is,it's absolutely disgusting. They will put a deodorizer to mask the smell but not fix the problem so you will have to repeat the process. They just paint over and water damage or mold spots so you wouldn't know until your health changes. They are infested with roaches, silverfish and earwigs. It doesn't matter how much you clean. The safety risk is that there is no type of police on the premises. There have been many occasions of police entering for other reasons such as there have been 2 gun incidents none which were reported to us residents at the time. There has been a car chase in the complex as well. Also people going through your car and taking your belongings if you do not lock it at night. This is supposed to be a "gated community " and Luxury Far from it. People having arguments and fights all hours of the night in the parking lot and let's not forget no parking. People who have garages, do not park their car inside they will keep multiple cars in the parking spaces. People walk dogs without leashes scary for people who have small children. The garbage is over flowing and it takes a while for it to be cleaned up. If you know you have that much garbage it probably would be a good idea to get extra dumpster! This brings families of raccoons at night and possums while trying to throw out your trash and trying not to get rabies. The construction that has gone on for the past 2 years is horrific they will plug their power tools into your patio and your light inside your apartment will flicker great if you're working from home like I was. Your electric bill with extra and according to the office it does not go to your bill but it sure does. It has been done to multiple resident and we all saw an increase in our bill.