SUE JO H N S O N | 40 9 . 682.905 0 SUE JOHNSON, GRI BROKER ASSOCIATE CONSISTENTLY RANKED AMONG THE TOP THREE PRODUCERS ON GALVESTON ISLAND FOR DOLLAR VOLUME & NUMBER OF CLOSED TRANSACTIONS OVER 45 YEARS OF REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE HONORED 8 TIMES BY THE HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS A REAL TRENDS TOP 250 REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL FOR CLOSED TRANSACTIONS & DOLLAR VOLUME A 2013 – 2018 COMPANY WIDE TOP PRODUCER 409.682.9050 sue.johnson@garygreene.com suejohnsongalveston.com EXPERIENCE MATTERS©2020 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens ® is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. Where the island meets the mountains. 12240 Jenkins Road $775,000 | Trimble & Lindsey MLS# 18409369 Light & bright with beach views. 16514 Jean Lafitte Road $367,000 | Jamaica Beach MLS# 13057802 Endless beach and bay views. 23187 Camino $639,000 | Terramar MLS# 4794607 Cute & cozy coastal living. 3922 3rd St. $259,000 | Bay Harbor MLS# 29524149 Sue Johnson Broker Associate, GRI 409.682.9050 sue.johnson@garygreene.com E JO 40 2.905The incomparable team of Jim Rosenfeld and Christopher J. Ford Custom Homes PAID ADVERTISEMENT A s a Houston and Galveston area Realtor, Jim Rosenfeld has developed a reputation for integrity and outstand- ing professionalism. Working with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty allows him the ability to utilize his experience, elite market knowledge and attention to detail to help a wide range of clients, from first time buyers to sea- soned investors to luxury home purchasers, to find just what they’re searching for. “Martha Turner Sotheby’s gives my clients a phenomenal marketing and advertising advantage,” Rosenfeld said. “Our global visibility is unparalleled. For instance, we are able to extend our reach to the broader world-wide community, advertising listings in The New York Times, the London Daily Telegraph, the Hong Kong Tatler and many more publications around the world.” Christopher J. Ford Custom Homes builds homes in EVIA and other premier West End neighborhoods. CJF and Rosenfeld give clients incomparable service and a high level of professionalism. This sixth generation BOI builder personally crafts and curates every home he builds. He is present at every building site, working alongside his craftsmen and contractors. Along with CJF’s extraordinary craftsmanship, he offers competitive pricing. Rosenfeld and CJF are an exceptional team. Rosenfeld is a third-generation Texan and proud homeown- er in one of Galveston’s flagship communities, EVIA, as well as being the top producing agent for buyers and sellers in the community. “EVIA is a phenomenal community, one of the newest in Galveston,” Rosenfeld said. “It’s all new and recent construc- tion, but the homes are architecturally historic inspired, so it looks like a historic district. As part of what’s called the new urbanism concept, the community features a village center with a coffee and ice cream shop, outdoor amphitheater and a beautiful plaza area all bordering on the lake.” Rosenfeld has been recognized numerous times as a Circle of Excellence top producer at Martha Turner Sotheby’s In- ternational Realty, and he is honored to be a member of the Martha Turner Sotheby’s Hall of Fame. In addition, he has been honored several times as a “Five Star Realtor” by Texas Monthly magazine. He has consistently been rated five star by both Trulia and Zillow (two of the top global real estate search engines). While Rosenfeld covers all the island’s premier communities from the beaches to the bay to high-rise condos, including Lafitte’s Cove, Pirate’s Cove, Pirate’s Beach and Sunset Cove, he also loves working with the island’s many historic homes. He and Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty have been major underwriters of the Galveston Historic Homes Tour since 2011. Rosenfeld also is active with the Menard Society of the Galveston Historical Foundation. As a member of the President’s Cabinet of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, he also takes great joy helping many new doctors at the university find their dream homes on the island. He donates a portion of each of his sales commissions to the UTMB School of Nursing. In addition to serving the Galveston and mainland areas of the county, Rosenfeld is a certified SIRVA relocation specialist, assisting clients with relocations to and from the island and around the world. Realtor Jim Rosenfeld is always enthusiastic and extremely attentive to each and every client. Call him today at 713-854- 1303 or visit www.sothebyshomes.com to learn more. TIKI ISLAND DIAMOND BEACH EVIA EVIA 4 | Parade of Homes | 20201 Gentry Lane 5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS | OVERSIZED GARAGE Waterfront - Lake and golf course vistas IN GALVESTON “My exceptional Galveston team is marketing premier properties from the beaches to the bay — from historic treasures to high-rise condos!” WE ARE YOUR REALTOR ® ! Proudly marketing for almost 15 years! Christopher Ford’s portfolio includes numerous waterfront and water vista building sites in Evia and the Island’s West End suitable for one-, two- or three- story homes with ample room for sparkling pools and lush tropical gardens. His extensive and varied collection of architectural plans can be modified to fit your personal tastes and preferences. From the $400s. Jim Rosenfeld | Broker Tom Becker | Director of Marketing & Advertising Tim Bammel | Licensed Realtor Brett Falgout | Licensed Realtor Bob Mitchell | Licensed Realtor The Rosenfeld Team is honored to represent Christopher J. Ford Custom Homes. Contact me with all your Real Estate needs. Jim Rosenfeld BROKER ASSOCIATE Circle of Excellence Award Winner Hall of Fame Member Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Realtor 2012-2020 Trulia and Zillow Five Star Rating Certified SIRVA Relocation Specialist 713.854.1303 Jim.Rosenfeld@Sothebyshomes.com 13 Compass Circle 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS | SUNROOM | 12 FT. CEILINGS Waterfront - Lake vistas 6 Compass Circle 4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS | LARGE SCREENED PORCH Waterfront - Lake and golf course vistas 6 Caravelle Court 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS | MEDIA ROOM Lake, bay and golf course vistas 11 Porch Street 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS | 12 FT. CEILINGS Waterfront - Lake and golf course vistas 11 Curiosity Lane 4 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS | EXPANSIVE COVERED PATIO Lake, park and golf course vistas SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!Matt Hawkes Trusted. Local. Experienced. Network Funding is your experienced lender, doing all things with integrity, reliability, and simplicity. 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Of course, Network Funding is no stranger to innovation in the market- place. When the company first opened its doors in 1998 it did so with a vision shared by its two founders of a mort- gage company that would do more for their borrowers and their families. Twen- ty-two years later, Network Funding is still privately owned and has funded more than $20 billion in home loans, helping countless borrowers achieve their own American Dream. Part of Network’s secret sauce is great people like Matt Hawkes, a trusted local mortgage professional who has worked as the Branch Manager in Galveston County for 15 years and who has 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry! Matt offers great customer ser- vice to his borrowers by helping them navigate the road blocks and hurtles of their loan. He knows the importance of answering borrowers’ questions, being upfront and honest, and putting custom- er interests before his own. This helpful and friendly attitude has helped make Matt Hawkes’ local office one of Network Funding’s most success- ful branches, and he’s been honored at the company’s annual top producer’s President’s Club every year since the awards began. “Borrowers should enjoy their mort- gage process, not fear it,” Matt said. “The most important thing to me is that my clients feel comfortable and in- formed during the process, so I’m avail- able to answer any questions they may have at any point in the transaction.” For more information, contact Net- work Funding at Matt.Hawkes@NFLP. com, and know that walk-ins are always welcome at the local island office, 1009 Broadway St. in Galveston from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Network Funding: The mortgage you deserve PAID ADVERTISEMENT 6 | Parade of Homes | 20202020 | Parade of Homes | 7 26743 Bay Water Drive Pointe West - $65,000 26742 Estuary Drive Pointe West - $50,000 26630 Estuary Drive Pointe West - $50,000 26734 Estuary Drive Pointe West - $50,000 26822 Estuary Drive Pointe West - $42,500 3520 Ave P 1/2 Midtown - $359,000 11949 Termini San Luis Pass Rd Rivera I #503 - $239,900 3238 Carthegena Way Pirates Cove - $649,000 Stacey Weber Rubio REALTOR®️, ABR, RSPS, SRS 832-889-2133 • stacey@sandnsea.com GALVESTON ISLAND LIVING A full-time sales agent at Sand `N Sea Properties, and a fifth gen- eration Galvestonian — B.O.I. 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Realtor who knows and loves Galveston PAID ADVERTISEMENT L i s t e n t o L i n d a … Realtor Associate LINDA SIVY I know Galveston Beach to Bay, East to West Local bred, local raised! 409-599-5847 | linda.sivy@garygreene.com • Seller Representative Specialist - SRS • Resort & Second Home Priority Specialist - RSPS • Notary Public • Working partner to Sue Johnson • Galveston Association of Realtors 2018 MLS Chairman • GAR 2014, 2015, 2016 MLS Committee Member • Accredited Buyer Representative - ABR • Certified Negotiation Expert - CNE OVER 25 YEARS OF REAL ESTATE RELATED EXPERIENCE SOLD SOLD SOLD 2020 | Parade of Homes | 9 Linda Sivy — Realtor Associate More than 25 years of real estate experience PAID ADVERTISEMENT “Linda remained positive throughout the sale of our home. There were a few situations where it didn’t appear the sale was going in the right direction, but she solved all roadblocks. She was always available for questions / concerns. She is definitely working in a field for which she is well suited and obviously enjoys. Upbeat! Upbeat!” —Greg and Mary “Linda Sivy is outstanding. I highly recommend her to anyone.” —Paul D. “Linda Sivy was excellent, she personally took care of us the whole way thru without first time home buying experience. She went above and beyond for us and she was the listing agent, not our buying agent. We would recommend her to anyone. She had a lot on her plate but still made time for us. Thank you, Linda, from the bottom of our hearts.” —Sean and Schuyler “I have bought and sold (5) houses in the last 30 years. Linda Sivy is by far the best realtor that I have worked with regarding negotiation skills, follow up, and looking after my interests as a buyer. She is a Galveston native and extremely knowledgeable about the island and its neighborhoods. I would highly recommend her whether buying or selling and will definitely use her again.” —Dempsey “Linda did an outstanding job for us! Above and beyond what we expected!” Linda Sivy knows Galveston Beach to Bay, East to West. She is local bred and local raised. She knows local- lenders, bankers, title companies, builders, contractors, attorneys, vendors, and she want to know you! Call Linda to find your perfect home, lot or condo. Listen to Linda — clients who did said this: Next >