texas: Hurricane Season 2012 / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, KW Rlty NE - 06/04/12 08:07 AM
Hurricane Season is here.  From June 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012, we will need to be prepared and remain aware of the tropics and what storms are heading in our direction.  Anyone who experienced Hurricane Ike in 2008 has a better idea of how to handle an approaching storm and what to expect in its aftermath.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In the Houston Chronicle yesterday, there was a great article by Eric Berger that covered just what a hurricane can do to our area, not only in terms of water damage but also in … (2 comments)

texas: SpringFest - Wine & Art! / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 03/28/12 08:22 AM
SPRING FEST Wine & Art Festival A weekend event, March 31 - April 1, 2012, from 10-6 on Saturday & 11-5 on Sunday. This is the 14th annual SpringFest in Old Town Spring.  The vineyards that will be represented include Bernhardt Winery, Calais Winery, Fall Creek Vineyards, Landon Winery, Maydelle Country Wines, Piney Woods Country Winery, Pleasant Hill Winery, Red 55 Winery, Enchanted Manor Winery, Cork This! Winery, Three Dudes Winery, Fairhaven Vineyards, Clear Creek Winery & Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards.   The festival itself is free to check out the vendors & view the art.  Wine tasting tickets are $20 … (1 comments)

texas: Walden Holiday Market this Saturday! / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 10/25/11 04:27 PM
WALDEN HOLIDAY MARKET

Saturday, October 29, 2011 9:00 AM til Noon
An incredible shopportunity!
18522 RUSTIC OAR WAY  *  WALDEN ON LAKE HOUSTON We live in a wonderful community.  Walden on Lake Houston.  We do our best to support the Country Club with its amazing calendar of events.  Golf.  Tennis.  Member Mixers.  Pasta Night.  Taco Tuesday.  And we try our best to support the residents, since many of them have their own home business.  

With the holidays fast approaching, we thought about bringing together as many of these home business consultants to put on a Holiday Market for … (1 comments)

texas: Tasting the Town 2011 - Humble, Texas / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 09/07/11 11:49 AM
Tasting the TownThursday, September 22, 2011Humble Civic Center4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Check out offerings from local restaurants like Cafe du Bois, Hector's, Hasta La Pasta, Gigi's Cupcakes, Texas Roadhouse, Chimichurris and so many more!  See a complete list on the Tasting the Town website.   There will be a chance to check out a personal chef like I Cook 4 U or My Fit Foods for healthy meals to go.  See what Lady Savory, A Spice Co. is all about or what the latest finds are at Dirt Road Divas.  General admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door … (2 comments)

texas: Houston Restaurants Week / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 07/27/11 11:49 AM
It's Houston Restaurant Weeks 2011!For the entire month of August, a select list of establishments participate in a worthy cause for the Houston Food Bank.  The format is amazing.  Lunches are $20 for a 2 course menu, dinners are $35 for a 3 course menu.  You have an incredible selection of dining delights!  And each restaurant donates either $5 for a dinner sold or $3 for a lunch sold to the Houston Food Bank. The list of participating restaurants grows daily.  You can subscribe to a free newsletter or follow Houston Restaurant Weeks on FB or Twitter.  On the website you … (5 comments)

texas: Dell Webb Sweetgrass Cooks Up Something Good! / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty Ne - 07/13/11 11:53 AM
Del Webb Sweetgrass is cooking up an event for charity.  July 16th is the date that the residents of Del Webb Sweetgrass become a part of KitchenAid's Cook for the Cure.  KitchenAid is asking home cooks to host an office potluck, a family cookout of weekend brunch between July 15 and July 24, 2011.  Encourage your guests to donate to Susan G.Komen and become part of cooks across America all doing the same thing.  KitchenAid has a full set of instructions as well as recipes on their website.  Register your party & you'll see a pink ribbon on the map indicating … (2 comments)

texas: Cheddar's Casual Cafe comes to Humble Texas! / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 06/27/11 12:58 PM
Cheddar's Casual Cafe recently opened a location in Humble, Texas.  And we are glad they did!  Located at 9500 FM 1960, between Townsen & Kenswick, Cheddars opened to crowds of hungry diners.  At peak times, there are lines of people out the door - a sure sign that there is some good food being served inside!The Cheddar's menu includes a wide variety of soups, salads, burgers & sandwiches, as well as entrees that include chicken, fish, steak & much more.  Warm honey-butter croissants are served with the salads.  A tower of onion rings comes with ranch & cajun dipping sauce.  And … (4 comments)

texas: 3809 Deer Falls / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 06/22/11 11:57 AM

This listing is on a cul-de-sac, with the greenbelt in back & to the side.  It is so enjoyable to sit outside and commune with nature.  Although I haven't seen a squirrel like this one in the yard!  This home has a long list of features.  Visit www.YourTexasConnection.com to see all the photos as well!
Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Atascocita, TX, Kingwood Greens, Royal Shores & Kingwood, TX - just to name a few!  Susan's the team leader for Your Texas Connection at Keller Williams Realty NE.  Visit their website for … (2 comments)

texas: Eggstraordinary Month of May / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 05/18/11 04:41 PM
Did you know that May is National Egg Month?
  This month we pay tribute to the incredible edible egg™ and its goodness. 75 calories per large egg a large egg supplies 12.6% of daily protein egg yolks are an important source of choline, which may improve memory capacity egg yolk gets its color from plant pigments lutein & zeaxanthin, which are shown to reduce risks of cataracts & age-related macular degeneration eggs are a good source of vitamin B12 & riboflavin a chef's hat is said to have a please for each of the many ways eggs can be cooked in … (8 comments)

texas: 811 Turnberry - Beautiful Golf Course Home with Pool in Mansfield, Texas / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 05/17/11 11:28 AM







This is an incredible contemporary home located on the private golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Mansfield Texas. The 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is a two-story beauty with clean lines and an amazing view. The property just keeps getting better with a private swimming pool to chill out in during the hot Texas summers, a spa for unwinding after golf and a deck for alfresco dining. Make an appointment to see this home today!  MLS # 11588046  Listing Agent:  Don Lawyer

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texas: Houston KSEV 700 AM - 19107 Match Play Drive / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 05/10/11 05:35 PM
I recently had the opportunity to showcase an open house for our listing at 19107 Match Play Dr. in Walden on Lake Houston.  I was part of Don Leonard's Open House Radio show on KSEV AM 700 this past Sunday afternoon.  Don's show is informative and entertaining.  He makes a live phone call to the real estate agent at their open house, giving them the opportunity to tell the audience just what the home has to offer.  Don guides the conversation and keeps things rolling along smoothly.  When it was time for my call, I was a bit nervous.  However, once we … (5 comments)

texas: Atascocita Events - Walden on Lake Houston Wine Tasting / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 05/10/11 12:17 PM
Interesting in Wine Tasting?  Join The Grapestompers at Walden on Lake Houston! Tonight, May 10, is their monthly May wine tasting at 6:30 PM.  Here is the plan for the evening! Mix & Mingle starts at 6:30 PMTempura Fried Chicken & Watermelon GastricARGYLE SPARKLING BRUT1st TasteTomato Carpaccio topped with a Cucumber Spaghetti, Calamari SaladA TO Z CHARDONNAY2nd TasteSmoked Pulled Pork & Pineapple Salsa atop a Grilled Corn TortillaA TO Z PINOT NOIR3rd TastePinot Noir & Rosemary Soaked Beef Tenderloin & Blue Cheese Potato FritterWILLAKENZIE ESTATE PINOT NOIRDessertSouthern Sweet Tea Ice Cream in a Cream Puff & White Peach CoulisA HOUSE INFUSED STRAWBERRY … (4 comments)

texas: Lake Houston Area Weekend Calendar - April 29 & 30 / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 04/26/11 05:27 PM
LAKE HOUSTON AREA WEEKEND CALENDAR Friday April 29, 2011 HUMBLE ROTARY SPAGHETTI DINNER   The Rotarians of Humble have served their Spaghetti dinner for over 40 years!  This event will take place ON Friday, April 29, at the Humble Civic Center from 5-8 PM  Tickets are $6 per person, children under 6 are free.  Live entertainment by Jaime Casco and Carl Progue.  Silent & Live Auctions.  Face painting & Moonwalk for the kids.  HUMBLE POLICE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CRAWFISH FESTIVAL  The Humble Police Association will be serving up delicious crawfish on Friday, April 29, at the Humble Civic Arena.  All proceeds go to … (6 comments)

texas: Whatever it takes to Sell my House! / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 04/20/11 12:42 PM
The first statement sellers seem to make is, "I will do whatever it takes to sell my house."  And although I'd like to take that statement at face value, it doesn't always translate to reality.  After I've toured the home, gotten my value together & sit down for the listing conversation, it goes something like this:

    Me:  Here is the value of your home based on sales comparisons in your community.  
Seller:  I know what you're saying but my home is the best home in the community, so its value is way more than everyone else.  Plus I … (5 comments)

texas: Improve your Golf Game at Walden on Lake Houston / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 04/19/11 04:03 PM
Everyone who plays golf has something to work on to improve their game.  Maybe it's their short game, chipping around the green can be a real challenge.  Maybe it's the approach shot, getting it to land just where they envision it.  Or maybe it's the drive.  A long, straight shot is certainly something to work for.  The best way to knock a few shots off your game is to practice.  Consistent playing helps everyone get better.  And what better way to hit those links more often than live in a golf course community - on the course itself!?  You can get … (0 comments)

texas: Atascocita Dining: Poppy's Tea Room in Huffman / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 04/18/11 12:02 PM
Poppy's Tea Room is a delightful new addition to our dining choices in the area.  Located across the bridge in Huffman, you'll find Poppy's is just what a tea room should be!  We walked in the door to be greeted by the owner, Kathye Sargent.  She showed us around the tea room and explained we could select where we'd like to enjoy our lunch.  There were cozy rooms, like the library, set up for two with wing-back chairs and privacy or the Texas room that was open, airy and done up in our state flag.  We selected a table for two in … (2 comments)

texas: Barrington Kingwood welcomes Toll Brothers / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 03/30/11 05:10 PM
A new builder is coming to Barrington in Kingwood.  Toll Brothers, a Pennsylvania-based luxury home builder is slated to build out approximately 60 lots on the 200 acres on the south side of the development.  The plans are for single-family & patio homes, from 2700 to 4500 square feet, priced at the high 300's to the 500's.  They'll include 3-car garages in most plans, with rear staircases offered in some plans.  Ground-breaking should begin for a model home, as well as two spec homes, early in May 2011.  Barrington is a private, gated community in Kingwood.  They offer a Manor House with over … (2 comments)

texas: Wordless Wednesday - Cookie Anyone? / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 03/30/11 01:04 PM
Wordless Wednesday brings us a photo of a client's kitty.  This particular kitty is Cookie and she truly lives up to her sweet name.  She is a wonderful representative for the feline population.  In fact, I had another client tell me that she usually didn't care so much about cats until she met Cookie.  Then with Cookie's welcoming manner of nose kisses and leg rubs, another person was converted! 

Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Atascocita, TX, Kingwood Greens, Royal Shores & Kingwood, TX - just to name a few! … (5 comments)

texas: Houston Restaurant Review - Haven / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 03/21/11 01:17 PM
I checked out a restaurant over the weekend - Haven.  Located in the Kirby-59 area, this lovely restaurant offers a Saturday brunch menu from 12 to 3 with a Farmers "After Market" in the parking lot from 1 to 3.  Upon arrival, we were given a choice of dining inside or out on the patio.  We chose the patio since the window for dining outside in Houston Texas is a small one!
The menu offered a great selection, from yogurt & granola to eggs, salad or sandwiches.  My selection was a dish with cheese grits & eggs, a little kale & … (6 comments)

texas: Walden on Lake Houston Offers Summer Camp! / Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection, Keller Williams Realty NE - 03/14/11 10:39 AM
It's never too early to book Summer Camp at Walden on Lake Houston.  The summer break from school is just around the corner.  And you know it takes about 2 days after school ends (maybe less) to hear those lovely words, "I'm bored."  Because the kids have done everything possible that could be or would be fun in that short time.  And you'll be stuck with the "I'm bored," for about 10 weeks - UNLESS - you make some plans now.  Call Walden on Lake Houston and book that Summer Camp today!!
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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