houston: Pet Friendley Products - 03/05/08 08:36 PM
I just discovered the wonderful and therapeutic world of gardening. As of just a couple of weeks ago I have begun digging up my backyard and redesigning the look. My first project was planting monkey grass along my back fence line to make it feel more enclosed. I trimmed and mulched … (1 comments)
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houston: Rental Market in Houston - 03/05/08 08:23 PM
One of my Associates, Avalon Corporate Housing, houses short term assignment employees from all industries. Recently they landed a large client that needed 70 apartments in the next 3 months. After the excitment wore off the work began. After calling all around Houston they were able to secure just 4 apartments. They even … (0 comments)
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houston: Area Trends - 03/05/08 08:12 PM
Since the start of the new year I have been inundated with calls from clients needing help renovating and their homes instead of staging them for sale. In Houston it seems that the trend is moving more towards homeowners staying put in their current homes and riding out the housing nightmare that we are experiencing … (8 comments)
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houston: Ladco's Spring Cleaning Sale - 03/05/08 07:59 PM
March 28-29 Ladco Design Center is having its annual cleaning out the closet garage sale. Their 80,000 square foot showroom will be open to designers and the public for a sale that can't be missed. Furniture and accessories will be discounted between 60%-80%.
I attended this event last year and found … (0 comments)
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houston: Premium Outlet Mall in Houston, Texas - 03/05/08 07:50 PM
A new "Super" Outlet mall is opening March 27th in Northwest Houston. The massive complex is off of Highway 290 and Mason Road. It will feature over 120 designer an name brand stores with a savings of 25%-65%. Be sure to set aside a day to browse through the numerous deals and … (0 comments)
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houston: CSI-- The Experience--Houston Museum of Natural Science - 01/17/08 03:55 PM
The Houston Museum of Natural Science is hosting this traveling forensic science exhibit February 1st through April 30th. This interactive exhibit invites you to examine "crime scenes" and figure out the who done it using clues around you. This exhibit is great for the budding scientist in your family. Visit the … (0 comments)
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houston: The Harlem Globetratters make their way into Houston - 01/17/08 03:45 PM
Saturday February 8th and Sunday February 9th the Harlem Globetrotters will swing into town to play the Washington Generals. This is a must see event! The Globetrotters have been entertaining audiences of all ages for decades and it just keeps getting better. Tickets are reasonably priced so bring the whole family … (0 comments)
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houston: MLK Youth Parade - 01/17/08 03:39 PM
Monday, January 21, 2008 marks Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Each year Houston puts on a spectacular parade in his honor and this year is no different. On Saturday January 19th at 2:00 p.m. 22 marching bands and 11 floats will make their way down Allen Parkway into downtown in celebration … (0 comments)
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houston: Bank of America buying Countrywide - 01/16/08 04:02 PM
Bank of America is buying Countrywide Financial Corporation for 4 Billion dollars in stock. This will make Bank of America the country's largest mortgage lender and loan servicer. The company will no longer offer sub-prime mortgages but will keep the name Countrywide. Bank of America is currently the largest mortgage lender in … (0 comments)
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houston: Folks Still Spending in Houston - 01/16/08 03:30 PM
The sales tax revenue in Houston was up in 9.1 % in December compared to the same time last year. This is mostly due to holiday spending but represents that our great city is not feeling the economic pinch that others are. To read more local and state figures regarding sales … (0 comments)
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houston: Downtown Hyatt Getting Is A Face Lift - 01/16/08 02:13 PM
The Hyatt in Downtown Houston is getting a much needed face lift. Thirty Five Million dollars is being pumped into the budget that is expected to be finished late October of 2008. 900 guest rooms will be transformed and a new upscale steak house is being up in to entice more business … (0 comments)
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houston: Houston's Meals on Wheels Gets Much Needed Help - 01/16/08 02:06 PM
Houston's Meals on Wheels was awarded 1.4 Million dollars to help keep its "Wheels" rolling in Houston. Todd Staples of the Texas Department of Agriculture awarded the state 9.5 Million dollars total to help with their new Texans Feeding Texans Program designed to help the less fortunate through out the state. … (0 comments)
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houston: I've been Memed - 01/07/08 11:33 AM
Well here it goes, the 5 things you do not know about me. I am a huge animal lover, in fact I have a Pom who is now 9 years old and she is my second child. I have one Daughter who is now 28 years old and is my partner, … (8 comments)
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houston: Home Sales and Wine-- How the Two Fit Together - 12/30/07 01:31 AM
The custom home real estate market in Houston is extremley comptetitive. Home Builders are constantly trying to imagine what their client would want in their homes before even meeting them. The one new feature they claim a home buyer can't do without is a space dedicated to their favorite wines. Whether it be a 500 … (0 comments)
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houston: Mixed Use Development Coming to the Heights - 12/30/07 12:56 AM
The laid back neighborhood known as the Heights is facing a dramatic change. A developer has bought 5 acres of land on Heights Blvd. that he plans to turn into a 5 story mixed use development. The project features 100,000 sq ft. of retail space that will be topped with 200 … (0 comments)
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houston: You Want Me To Leave What? - 12/29/07 11:40 PM
Recently I had an appointment with a builder to decorate one of his models. After the first interview he informed me that it would be my firm and another competing for the project. He asked if I could put together spec boards for him at our next meeting. I spent the next … (15 comments)
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houston: Houston's Home Sales Decline Slowing - 11/27/07 04:26 PM
Houston is on set to have its second best year on record for home sales. The Houston Association of Realtors released a report showing home prices holding up against last year which will make the housing sector a very profitable one for 2007. The average single family home was up compared … (1 comments)
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houston: Houston Still Ranks Last in Lowest Gas Prices - 11/27/07 03:34 PM
For the fifth straight week in a row, Houston ranks last in the state for highest gas prices. Houston's average cost for regular held steady from last weeks $2.90 per gallon. Amarillo stole the spotlight with the average gallon of gas going for above $3.00. The states average is $2.96 per … (0 comments)
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houston: Houston Economy Still Going Strong - 11/27/07 03:03 PM
Delta Associates, an affiliate of Transwestern just reported that despite the nations downward spiral, Houston's economy is still going strong. The research group predicted 60,000 new jobs per year though 2009. This will cause office space to decline and rent go up through the end of 2008. This is great news … (0 comments)
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houston: Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston - 11/08/07 03:35 PM
HEB is hosting the 58th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston. The event will take place on Thanksgiving Day starting at 9:00 a.m. The route starts at Minute Maid Park and travels 20 blocks down to the George R. Brown Convention Center. This is an enjoyable event for the whole family. … (1 comments)
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houston: Houston City Council Reduces Property Tax - 11/08/07 03:11 PM
The Houston City Council voted to reduce Houstonians property taxes by one-eighth a cent on November 7th. This does not seem like a huge amount and will only save property owners $1.25 per $100,000 of accessed values of homes. On the upside, Harris County cut taxes as well by one cent. … (0 comments)
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houston: Nutcracker Market in Houston - 11/08/07 03:04 PM
Its that time of year again! If you are into accessories of any time or kind this market is for you. Each year the Houston Ballet hosts the Nutcracker Market in the Reliant Arena. There are more than 315 vendors this year so you are sure to find something to your … (0 comments)
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houston: Another Home Sold in Under a Month! - 11/08/07 02:55 PM
We just staged this property a little over three weeks ago and there is already a contract to buy the house. The homeowners were still in the process of moving their things out as we were moving our things in. It took us one day to do the job. Don't you love it … (19 comments)
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houston: Home Staging on 3023 Austin Street in Houston - 10/23/07 02:37 PM
We have just finished staging a home in Midtown. It was a three storey 1900 square foot townhome located in a great area. The owners had already moved out so we provided everything needed. It took only two days to install it and it turned out great. To view the listing … (1 comments)
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houston: Texian Market Days in Fort Bend - 10/22/07 12:09 PM
The George Ranch Historical Park is hosting the 24th annual Texian Market Days. This three day festival explores the important factors Fort Bend County has played in Texas history. There will be exhibits , demonstrations and arts and crafts for the whole family. Make a trip out to the George Ranch … (0 comments)
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houston: Pompeo Batoni Exibit - 10/22/07 11:59 AM
The Houston Museum of Fine Arts is hosting an exhibit from the renowned painter Pompeo Batoni. This will be the first comprehensive exhibit of famous painter from Rome in 40 years. In his time he was the most sought after painter in all of Italy and surrounding countries. This is sure … (0 comments)
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houston: The Zoo Boo - 10/22/07 11:48 AM
It's that time of year again! Time to bring your tots over to the Houston Zoo to celebrate all things Halloween. There will be pumpkin decorating, a tour of the creepy animal exhibit, and a jog through the Lost Species Cemetery. The event runs on Saturday and Sunday October 21-22 and … (0 comments)
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houston: Pumpkins at St. Lukes - 10/22/07 11:40 AM
Each year St. Lukes church fills its front lawn with hundreds of pumkins. These georgous pumkins come in all shapes, size and colors. The pumkin sale lasts through November 21, 2007. Proceeds from the sale go to the St. Luke's Pure Sound Youth Choir's tour fund for their upcoming winter performance … (0 comments)
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houston: Treasures from Shanghai - 10/22/07 11:35 AM
The Houston Museum of Natural Science is hosting an amazing exhibit of artifacts from Shanghai. The time period is 5,000 years ago and bost 77 pieces of artifacts. You can see everything from paper used back then to bones and paintings. The exhibit will be in Houston through January 8, 2008. … (0 comments)
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houston: Race for the Cure October 6th in Houston - 10/05/07 01:52 PM
This Saturday October 6th is the annual Susan G. Komen Race fro the cure in Houston. This event is very special to me because my aunt died of breast cancer 10 years ago. The goal this year is to raise 3 million dollars towards cancer research. Even if you do not … (0 comments)
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houston: Houston SPCA Mutt Strut & Runway Race - 10/02/07 03:40 PM
The Houston SPCA is hosting its annual Mutt Strut & Runway Race Saturday, October 20, 2007 at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. This event encourages you to bring your pet for a day of fun in the sun. The 5k run/walk starts at 8:00 a.m. and is followed by the Mutt Strut, … (0 comments)
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houston: Texas Renaissance Festival - 10/02/07 03:17 PM
If you have never been to the Texas Renaissance Festival you are missing out. This is the largest Renaissance Festival in the nation and it is definitely Texas sized! The fairgrounds are located just north of Houston in Plantersville, Texas. There is ample parking but don't forget to bring your walking … (0 comments)
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houston: Greek Festival starts this weekend! - 10/02/07 03:03 PM
Its that time of year again. The Greek festival starts in Houston on Thursday October 4th and last until the 7th. If you have not been before you are missing out. There will be a massive amount of food and many vendors from around the city. Admission is $5.00 and parking … (0 comments)
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houston: Lucy is coming to Houston - 09/25/07 03:25 PM
On August 31, 2007 Lucy will be arriving in Houston! She will be bringing with her 100 artifacts from Ethiopia to share the exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Lucy is considered to be our oldest ancestor retrieved from Africa. The exhibit will run through April 2008 and is … (3 comments)
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houston: Google (and everyone else) has it's eyes on Houston - 09/21/07 03:58 PM
Everyone knows that you can connect with the World Wide Web and see pictures of structures within cities. Now Google is getting even more creative. You are now able to log onto http://www.maps.google.com/and see up-close pictures such as streets and cars. It is kind of scary that technology has come this … (2 comments)
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houston: Houstonians still riding the wave (for now) - 09/20/07 10:41 PM
An article was just released stating that the market in Houston is not like the national average. It tells homeowners in Houston not to worry about home prices in our neck of the woods. According to the website, we are one of the cities that did not "over inflate". Check out … (1 comments)
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houston: Tropical Storm Erin - 08/16/07 05:10 PM
I live in Houston which is was on the "dirty side" of Tropical Storm Erin. It rained here today like I have never seen before. The whole city flooded and it caused major hassles for drivers. I have not heard of anyone getting hurt yet so that is a blessing. It … (3 comments)
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houston: Market still decent in Houston, how about yours? - 08/10/07 07:52 PM
I read and hear stories regarding the housing meltdown every time I turn on my computer or T.V.. I live in a up and coming neighborhood in Houston and it seems that my city is further from what they are broadcasting in the media. It seems that builders can't work fast enough to … (0 comments)
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