houston: Houston ABC Channel 13 Reporter Miya Shay blogging from Bejing - 08/07/08 09:32 AM
It's fascinating where social networking has taken us, and just as impressive that Miya Shay of Houston's Channel 13 is using video blogging to keep us informed of what is happening at the Olympics.
Here is the link to her blog:
http://www.miyashay.blogspot.com/
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houston: Flooding Possible Today - Hello Edouard! - 08/05/08 11:36 AM
Life Can Change Quickly on the Texas Gulf Coast!
Personal observances of hurricanes and tropical storms.
When I first moved to the Houston area from Dallas in 1979, I was amazed at how people react to any prediction of bad weather. The grocery stores always get swamped by panicked people who … (0 comments)
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houston: On Line versus Off Line Mortgage Companies - 08/05/08 11:07 AM
During my hiatus from employment, I've had the opportunity to visit with a number of Mortgage Bankers interested in my skills. I've gotten to hear and see and a number of very interesting business models as well as meet some new people that I hope to maintain in contact with in … (1 comments)
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houston: Expanding your warehouse shelving with no $$$$....... - 08/05/08 09:25 AM
Storage is a huge issue for us all. If you build a shelf, and don't have enough stuff to put on it, don't worry: "build it, and it will come........."!
The first shelves that I used, were a bunch of desks stacked on top of one another. A cinder block with … (11 comments)
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houston: Edouard You're Not Welcome Here! - 08/05/08 01:05 AM
photo by sarahjan_van
As Edouard approaches, the quite before the storm has already begun. The usual tropical sounds from the birds, frogs and insects, have all but dissipated. The noise from nature is usually so loud, you have to talk over it, and forget about using your cell phone outside at night. … (7 comments)
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houston: Where Do YOU Get the Best BBQ? - 08/04/08 11:16 PM
Who doesn't love some sticky, sloppy spicy, sweet ribs?! Or do your prefer smoked beer can chicken? Homemade sausage? Grilled Corn and fire roasted peppers?
My wife & I love ribs, smoked chicken and some good old fashion homemade BBQ sauce! So where is the best place to eat BBQ?
Obviously … (9 comments)
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houston: Online Insurance Quotes - life - home - auto - health - 08/03/08 02:26 PM
Meet Your Insurance Needs with Easy Deals 4 You.com!
Here at Easy Deals 4 You.com, we're committed to helping you find health, home, auto and life insurance that fits your needs-and your budget. We put you in the driver's seat, allowing you to compare up to five free quotes on the insurance … (0 comments)
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houston: New Construction Inspections - 08/03/08 12:13 PM
Folks please get your new construction home inspected! Preferably through all the phases. Probably half my business is doing inspections on newly built homes. The builder will not protect you, the state will not protect you, and the city will not protect you.
Here in Houston I see all kinds of … (2 comments)
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houston: Flood Fears???? Be Flood Smart!!! - 08/02/08 12:27 PM
Flooding is a real risk in the Greater Houston area
When I think back to June 2001, I can remember my own personal stories of struggle, fear, shock and disbelief as the entire area of the southeast Texas Gulf Coast had a real life experience of what it must have been … (0 comments)
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houston: Yes...Paint Does Work! - 08/02/08 09:48 AM
The owner did everything on their Home Evaluation List, and had a contract on this house in 2 weeks! They replaced the tile backsplash in the kitchen, and painted the green to a sand color. I brought in furniture and accessories, and gave it a … (48 comments)
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houston: Real Estate Update Newsletter - August, 2008 - 08/02/08 12:27 AM
Topics in The Zoller Group's monthly real estate newsletter, REALTY NEWS UPDATE, include the following:
Mortgage Rate Locks
Current Mortgage Rates
New Information on Bathroom Redesign
Credit Scores
Local Market Conditions in Houston, Texas
We would greatly appreciate any feedback you could provide on the various articles. Jim and I strive to … (2 comments)
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houston: First American is lone title insurer bearing good news - 08/01/08 08:51 PM
First American is lone title insurer bearing good news
Other top companies post losses or decline in profits
By Matt Carter, Friday, August 1, 2008.
Inman News
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It's looking lonely at the top for First American Corp., as the nation's leading title insurer is the only company … (1 comments)
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houston: Home Stager Cindy Bryant Featured In The Houston Chronicle - 08/01/08 02:10 PM
Recently, the Houston Chronicle contacted me and wanted to do an article my company, Redesign Etc. and how professional home staging can help sell your home faster. It was featured on the front page of Chron.com, and in the Business section under Money Makers in The Houston Chronicle newspaper.
For a look … (9 comments)
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houston: Different Angles Of Afters - 08/01/08 12:21 PM
Formal Dining From Foyer
Formal Dining From Corner
Breakfast Area From Kitchen
Breakfast Area from Back Windows
After photos are so important when selling a home, and interesting angles can capture someones attention, or draw them into the room. Above are two rooms, but taken at different … (6 comments)
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houston: Staging the Laundry Room: (a summer rerun) - 08/01/08 10:40 AM
I'm re-running a few of the blogs that I wrote this past spring. So if you're feeling a little bit of deja vu (all over again), you're not mistaken! Have a great weekend everyone, and Happy August!
STAGING THE LAUNDRY ROOM!NO, NO TOM, SAY IT AIN'T SO, I GOTTA STAGE THE LAUNDRY … (3 comments)
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houston: Some Things To Do In Houston Friday August 01, 2008 - 08/01/08 04:14 AM
The Houston Shakespeare Festival will be performing Caesar, August 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. One Concert Drive, Hermann Park. For information, call 281-373-3386 or visit www.houstonfestivalscompany.com. Free. Miller Outdoor Theater .Date/Time:Fri., August 1, 8:30pm, Sun., August 3, 8:30pm, Tue., August 5, 8:30pm, Thu., August 7, 8:30pm, Sat., August 9, 8:30pm
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houston: Breaking Dawn Release Party In Houston-Stephenie Meyer - 08/01/08 02:39 AM
Barnes & Noble Town and Country Village will be releasing Stephenie Meyer's newest book Breaking Dawn.
This most anticipated fourth and final book in Stephenie Meyer's #1 international bestselling Twilight Saga will be available at 12:01a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2008, published by Little, Brown Books for Young … (0 comments)
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houston: Houston area water - Clear as MUD!!!! - 07/31/08 05:35 PM
"What is a MUD and what does it have to do with me buying a home???"
This is one of the fun questions we get to answer when someone moves to the Greater Houston area. You see, most everything about real estate development is different here.
We don't have zoning. … (0 comments)
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houston: Houston Housing Scores Big - 07/31/08 01:36 PM
Accoring to Forbes' Mauma Desmond on July 14, 2008:
Houston, we don't have a housing problem. The city's $152,500 median home sale price is up 6.6% from 2005. It boasts a low vacancy rate and an oil-rich economy. Throw in a bubbling entrepreneurial tech scene, and you've got four factors that … (0 comments)
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houston: Where do you get your optimistic news? - 07/30/08 09:21 PM
This is a question one of my clients asked yesterday: Chris has a desire to move into a larger home and feels some hesitation because of all the bad predictions about the housing market he sees in the news. He sited these news stories in his email:
July 28 (Bloomberg) -- … (8 comments)
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houston: Summerwood Partners in Building Home for Sale on Nature Reserve Lot | 13711 Greenwood Ln. S. Houston TX 77044 - $389,000 - 07/30/08 08:02 PM
Summerwood Partners in Building Home for Sale on Nature Reserve Lot | 13711 Greenwood Ln. S. Houston TX 77044 - $389,000
For a private tour contact Jeremy Williams: 281-387-7689
Click to See RealBiz360 Virtual Tour a Partner of Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty Northeast
This Partners in Building custom … (0 comments)
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houston: Getting the most from your website - 07/28/08 10:09 AM
These days a website is an essential part of doing business in the real estate industry. It's no longer a luxury. 80% of home buyers consult the web first.
You may have the most wonderful website on the planet... but if nobody knows how to find it what's its value? Having … (4 comments)
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houston: Transferred and can't sell you house? - 07/26/08 04:42 PM
Many people find themselves in a financial bind because they have been transferred and can not sell the house they left behind because of the current real estate market.
Sometimes renting the house is the answer until the real estate market turns around, which it will!
In the Houston area, a … (7 comments)
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houston: From Bachelor Look To Transitional Look - 07/25/08 04:48 AM
A Bachelor bought this starter home as an investment. He painted the wall in the Family room to his liking. He decided he didn't want to live in the suburbs anymore, and wanted to move closer to downtown in some lofts. I had him replace the carpet, paint, change out light … (19 comments)
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houston: Houston Gone Wild! - 07/25/08 12:49 AM
What's with all the wild animals running around in the suburbs lately. I saw a opossum tonight while coming home, raccoons crawling along the fence line, nutria rats on the golf course, and now they say rabid bats have been found in the area. I also hear Katy has alligators, and … (0 comments)
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houston: Super Deal - Estate-size lakefront lots, Montgomery, Texas - 07/24/08 04:21 PM
Hi. I live over here in Florida. I used to live in Texas. When I lived in Texas, I expected to stay there until the chickens came to roost. Well, my wife got a peek and the beaches in northwest florida, and that all changed. So now we live in Florida. … (2 comments)
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houston: WESTADOR - BEAUTIFUL 2 STORY HOME WITH POOL - 07/23/08 11:40 PM
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houston: 4,600 SQ FT FOR $199,900 CY-FAIR ISD - 07/22/08 08:07 PM
I showed a client a home in Houston, Cy-Fair ISD, that I would love to sell to a qualified buyer. Please note it is BEING SOLD AS IS, SELLER WILL DO NO REPAIRS.
It's 5 BEDROOM 3.5 BATHS, LOCATED ON A CUL DE SAC STREET
It's on a oversized lot and ready … (1 comments)
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houston: Another $1000 vacant staging package...... - 07/22/08 01:25 PM
Here's another package that we put together this year. It installs in only 3 hours, and by combining new inventory with older(heavily depreciated) inventory we can provide a nice staging at an affordable price point.
To view the virtual tour of this staging please visit our web site:
www.houstonhomestaging.net, and look for … (2 comments)
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houston: Summerwood Book Club | Summerwood a Newland Communities Development | Atascocita TX Master Planned Communities - 07/21/08 09:20 PM
Summerwood Book Club | Summerwood a Newland Communities Development | Atascocita TX Master Planned Communities
Build a connection with other residents in the community of Summerwood through the new Summerwood book club. Join this group to engage in discussion about the book of the month. Meet new people, share ideas and … (0 comments)
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houston: Cy-Fair ISD Rental - Close to 249 and Grant - 07/21/08 11:22 AM
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houston: We made Forbes! - 07/20/08 07:46 PM
Proving that now is a great time for Charlotteans to buy, Forbes recently released its "10 best cities in the country for house bargains" and Charlotte made the list, of course!
Forbes states that to determine the list, they looked at areas with healthy job growth and more houses available … (0 comments)
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houston: Discovery Green-250 Solar Panels, 12 Acres, A Green Roof and a Playground The Kids Will Love! - 07/19/08 06:52 PM
Discovery Green is a 12 Acre park smack in the middle of Downtown Houston. As you walk in to the Park, it appears to be like any other park that you have been to, but there is so much more.
Discovery Green is actually a LEED Certified Park! On top … (8 comments)
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houston: Niche's Make First Impression Count - 07/19/08 04:12 AM
A vanilla house, was painted with SW Nomadic Desert #6107 the niche insets with SW Latte #6108. (can't tell by photo). The carpet was Green, so the goal was to accentuate the architectural details of the house that were getting lost. Everything blended well using all earth tone colors throughout.
Redesign Etc. is Houston's … (18 comments)
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houston: Starbucks In Houston To Close - 07/19/08 01:02 AM
Photo courtesy of ricksu
With the announcement of Starbucks Coffee Shops closing 600 stores nationwide today, Houston's java stops were not spared, actually only 10 will be closing as of the end of the year. Most are set to close by September 30th. There will be 57 stores in Texas that … (4 comments)
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houston: Parkinson's Disease Exercise Class-Clear Lake Area,Tx - 07/18/08 10:54 PM
A new class has been designed for Parkinson's sufferers at the Christus St. John Sports Medicine & Fitness Center.
The class will be taught by Ms. Mary Stang, M.A. on Tuesdays from 1:30 -2:30 at the St. John Sports Medicine Fitness Center, 18100 St John Dr., Nassau Bay, TX.
The Fee … (0 comments)
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houston: New Codependents Anonymous Meeting-Clear Lake Area, TX - 07/18/08 10:43 PM
Codependences is now believed to be the foundation on which addictions are developed. It has been described as developmental immaturity. This group works to overcome this under-dianosed disease by learnin to : esteem ourselves appropriately, make functional boundaries, won our individual reality, identify needs and wants, and live in moderation.
The … (0 comments)
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houston: Clear Lake Area Ski Club-TX - 07/18/08 10:31 PM
The Houstonian run club is a non-profit, member -operated ski club that promotes the sports of snow sking & snowboarding, offering trips to ski areas around the world.
Summer Happy Hours will be August 15.
Trips for the 2008-2009 seasons will include:
Winter Park & Steamboat, CO
Hakuba/Nagano, Japan
Lake Louise, … (0 comments)
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houston: FHA Loans and VA Loans | Kingwood TX Real Estate Mortgages | Genesis Mortgage Company | Keller Williams Realty NE - 07/16/08 04:40 PM
FHA Loans | Kingwood TX Real Estate Mortgages | Genesis Mortgage Company | Keller Williams Realty NE
FHA Loan - A Great Alternative in Today's Real Estate Market Place
Information provided by Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NELearn more about how an FHA loan can assist you in purchasing a … (0 comments)
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houston: HomeVestors ranks Houston second for real estate investing! - 07/15/08 07:45 PM
Houston was the second best market in the nation for real estate investing in the second quarter of 2008, according to a ranking by HomeVestors of America Inc.
Only Dallas was a better market than Houston during the quarter, according to the national franchise company, which specializes in buying, rehabbing and … (1 comments)
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houston: Benefits of foreclosure rescue - 07/12/08 07:42 PM
The foreclosure rescue moving through Congress would let financially strapped homeowners who would normally be considered too debt-ridden to qualify for safe, government-insured mortgages refinance their home loans through the Federal Housing Administration to get more affordable loans with lower monthly payments.
It would help those who have seen their mortgage … (1 comments)
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houston: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey "Bellobration"-Houston, TX - 07/12/08 04:52 AM
"Bellobration" is a high-energy circus extraganza featuring Bello who has gained popularity with his daredevil stunts and mischievous acts. Wild and extotic animals, acrobatics,and of course the clowns will entertain the whole family. Audience participation is encouraged. "Bellobration" has been touring around the nation and will be stoping in Houston July … (0 comments)
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houston: 150' Cross To Mark Houston's South Side - 07/11/08 01:30 AM
Grace Chruch in Houston will be erecting two 150 ft crosses to Mark our City.
The first one will stand at the South Campus location off of I-45 and Dixie Farm Rd. The second will stand at the North campus at I-45 and Spring Crossing.
Grace would like to see a … (4 comments)
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houston: 30th Annual Honeywell Lunar Rendezvous Fun Run-Clear Lake, TX - 07/11/08 12:22 AM
The 30th Annual Honeywell Lunar Rendezvous Fun Run will be July 19, 2008 Saturday at the Space Center Houston. Sponsoredby Honeywell, this 5K race will start at 7:30 a.m. This is to commemorate one of man's greatest accomplishments, landing on the moon.
The Johnson Space Center is located on 2101 Nasa … (0 comments)
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houston: Choosing The Best Lender - 07/09/08 09:22 PM
You're shopping for a mortgage and you've received four offers from four lenders. How do you choose? The first factor most people consider is the interest rate and other costs, but that's only the beginning. You'll also want to think about the lenders themselves, not simply the numbers they're tossing your … (1 comments)
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houston: Best Times to Buy! - 07/09/08 09:16 PM
A Conventional wisdom says that you need to stay in a home a minimum of five years to ensure that you recoup your purchasing costs. But with some markets soaring, this advice doesn't always apply.
It's All About the Market
Market conditions play a huge part in any decision about when … (2 comments)
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houston: Video Overview of one of Houston's most prestigious neighborhoods - 07/09/08 05:40 PM
Here is a page from a site we recently did for John Daugherty Realtors in Houston Texas. They commisioned these videos to be made for some of the areas that they specialize in and I think they turned out really well. Let us know what you think! RIVER OAKS VIDEO
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houston: Kingwood - A Super Neighborhood - 07/09/08 04:53 PM
Kingwood is a super neighborhood because of its location and the people who live there.
Kingwood is also officially recognized as a Super Neighborhood by the City of Houston . A Super Neighborhood is a neighborhood where residents, businesses, civic organizations and institutions work together for the betterment of the community … (0 comments)
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houston: Another Town-Square Like Shopping Center Opening in Katy Texas - 07/07/08 06:47 PM
Only this one covers about 1.1 million square feet.
Simon Property Group is in the process of developing a brand new "open-air" shopping mall named “The Grand” on the north side of I-10 in between Grand Parkway (99) and Mason. It will occupy the large area just behind the Gand … (0 comments)
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houston: Free Kick Masters-Soccer Stars-Reliant Stadium - 07/05/08 01:53 AM
Ronaldinho Gaucho Anderson Luis de Souza Alessandro Del Piero
These three players are among the 30+ world-class players that will appear July 5 Saturday at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX.
The Free Kick Masters is an all-star competition unique to the world of soccer as the only event that … (0 comments)
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houston: The "Whatever You Want" Bachelor - 07/05/08 01:03 AM
I just staged a large house for another bachelor. He didn't care what I did, or how much it was going to cost, he just knew he wanted to do it, he had been referred by his Realtor. His Realtor said just do whatever she says. The poor guy really … (25 comments)
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houston: Fireworks Illegal In Harris County - 07/04/08 07:59 PM
Harris County and outer lying counties prohibit the discharge of fireworks, and having a minor in possession of fireworks. Fines are from $500-$2000. There are no longer warnings due to the seriousness of the firework laws. Everyone is encouraged to go to a local fireworks show, and avoid … (5 comments)
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houston: Houston Area July 4th Fireworks Celebrations - 07/04/08 07:46 PM
Most Fireworks shows start at dark, but check websites due to inclement weather.
Chevy Freedom Over Texas Fireworks
Location: Eleanor Tinsley Park
website: www.chevysfreedomovertexas.com
This is the "Big One", if you don't like crowds watch it on ABC 13. It boasts to be the biggest … (0 comments)
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houston: Houston: Energy Capital of the World - A Real Gusher - 07/02/08 04:47 PM
In my post Lucky #7, I told you that Forbes.com had found the Houston area to be one of the most recession proof cities in the nation. Circumstances have improved since that report. Houston now has the strongest economy in the nation!
The Chicago Tribune has published an article (Houston Doesn't Have … (1 comments)
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houston: Get Out for the 4th of July - Kingwood TX, Houston TX - 07/01/08 04:54 PM
Kingwood, Texas
The Kingwood Civic Club each year organizes the 4th of July activities including the popular fish rodeo, bike judging contest, and the ever growing parade (around 70 entries this year). The fishing rodeo will take place at the Fosters Mill pond located at Kingwood Dr. and Forest Garden Drive from … (0 comments)
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houston: Washing Your Car-A Federal Offense - 06/30/08 01:21 AM
Did you know that you could be breaking a federal law and facing penalties for washing your car at home or power washing? It is illegal for contaminated water to go down storm drains.
Here in Houston, fines for violators can range from $1000 to $250,000 a day. The larger … (3 comments)
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houston: Galveston Fireworks Display on Galveston Bay - 06/28/08 11:50 PM
For the month of July the Kemah Boardwalk launches a fireworks display on Galveston Bay. Cruise around in luxury and enjoy a BBQ dinner aboard the Star Fleet Yacht as you relax watching the fireworks in style.
Prices are $49 per Adult/ $35 Children under 12.
Star Fleets Entertainment … (1 comments)
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houston: Power House City!Houston, We have NO problem! - 06/27/08 01:21 PM
To find a hot spot where soaring oil and commodity prices, and the booming economies of the developing world, are keeping cash registers ringing and construction crews fully employed, you don't have to trek to Dubai or Moscow. You need travel only as far as Houston. In May, the unemployment rate … (2 comments)
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houston: HOUSTON METRO TO BREAK GROUND ON EAST END RAIL - 06/26/08 02:10 PM
Metro to break ground on Houston's 1st new rail line in yearsBy RAD SALLEEThe Metropolitan Transit Authority will host a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for the East End light rail line, the first of five scheduled to be completed by late 2012, and the first to startconstruction since the Red Line opened … (0 comments)
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houston: Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed with Cilantro and Chiles - 06/21/08 03:24 AM
I'm trying this recipe out Saturday night after a long day of staging. Living a couple of miles from the Gulf, fresh seafood, especially shrimp ,is easy to come by. I'm trying to eat more fish and protein, being the carb-o-holic that I am, it's tuff, but I heard this … (20 comments)
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houston: Houston Bay Area Community Classes and Events - 06/21/08 02:29 AM
AARP Defensive Driving
July 22 and 23, Aug. 19 and 20, Sept. 22 and 23 CES Classroom
Newborn Care Class
July 10, Aug. 14 and Sept. 11. This class includes a review of newborn characteristics, general baby care, early parenting and safety issues.
Prepared … (2 comments)
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houston: The Pink Ladies Golf Tournament-Bay Area-Houston - 06/21/08 01:17 AM
The American Cancer Society League for the Bay Area held their 2nd Annual Pink Ladies Golf Tounament at the South Shore Harbour Country club, May 5, 2008.
The Pink Ladies Golf Tournament was held to raise money for the fight agaginst breast cancer, the second most common cancer among … (0 comments)
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houston: America's Night Out-League City, TX - 06/21/08 12:52 AM
This will be America's 25th anniversary of National Night out. The anniversary actually takes place on October 7th, but due to Texas heat, the Texas Crime Prevention Association along with the National Association of Town Watch has decided to have Texas particiapte in this "experiment" in hopes of cooler temperatures. … (0 comments)
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houston: 60 arrested in Houston this morning for Mortgage Fraud - Coming to a City Near You! - 06/19/08 01:28 PM
Apparently, the Deprtment of Justice, along with the IRS, Secret Service, and FBI did a sweep this morning arresting 60 people in Houston for Mortgage Fraud. They also made arrests in Chicago, Miami, and some other regions.
Since March they have arrested well over 400+ people under Operation "Malicious Mortgage".
In … (9 comments)
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houston: Houston Real Estate Market May YTD 2008 - 06/18/08 09:12 AM
Anyone sitting on the real estate sidelines from a media-induced coma needs to wake up and smell the future in Houston, Texas. Yes, the Houston residential real estate market is experiencing a temporary lull from its "go-go" days of 2006 and 2007, but it is not from a lack of a … (0 comments)
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houston: Farmers spray for bugs before they arrive. - 06/17/08 10:58 AM
Farmers spray for bugs before they arrive.
Having seen a few things go wrong on occasion, you have to be sure you do preventive maintenance to avoid breakdowns.
Farmers know if you grow it, the bugs will come. Their art form can pretty much predict what will arrive when, … (0 comments)
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houston: "No" means "No for now," not "No forever." - 06/17/08 10:50 AM
"No" means "No for now," not "No forever."
Customer situations are fluid. Things change. On the first call of the day, a sales rep was given a "hard no" (one short of a "H--- no!"). At noon, the competitor's system came apart at the seams. The next contract went to … (1 comments)
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houston: Kemah, TX- Rock The Dock Thursday Night - 06/17/08 01:43 AM
Radio Star-Austin Texas 80's Rock / All The Time Band will be performing at the Kemah Boardwalk on June 19th from 6:30p-10:15pm in the Rock The Dock Series.
Kemah will be having live bands and performers through September. Concerts will be free to the public and people are encouraged to bring … (5 comments)
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houston: Houston #1 in Housing Market! - 06/15/08 09:16 PM
Among the Top 10 U.S. metro housing markets in full year 2006 (according to number of residential building permits issued), only two cities recorded year-over-year percentage increases - Houston (+14.7%) and Los Angeles (+8.7%).Houston's increase, combined with Atlanta's decrease (-6.3%), nudged Atlanta back into second place behind first-place Houston. New York, … (1 comments)
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houston: Houston housing market stays strong! - 06/15/08 09:09 PM
The Houston housing market continued to show strength throughout the month of March, according to the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.
Total property sales for the month totaled 6,483, which was a 4.2 percent increase over March 2004.
More than $1.1 billion worth of properties changed hands during the … (2 comments)
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houston: Trading Houses? - 06/15/08 01:10 PM
I spoke to a gentlemen yesterday from one of our local neighborhoods, Bentwater here in the Lake Conroe area. He and his wife are looking to move into a larger home. They are retirees and "downsized" a year ago, but realized that they went to small. They are now looking to move … (0 comments)
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houston: $158,000 House for Sale at Canyon Lakes Village (Houston, TX) - 06/14/08 08:44 PM
Beautiful well maintained home at Canyon Lakes Village at a cul-de-sac. Ceramic tile throughout the living and wet areas. Master Bath features double sinks, garden tub and separate shower, and spacious walk-in closet. High ceilings, gameroom upstairs, and window treatments included. Located in award winning Cy-Fair ISD, close to great shopping, … (0 comments)
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houston: Day Trip From Houston-Lavender Festival-Blanco, TX - 06/14/08 01:23 AM
This weekend June 14th & 15 will be the 4th Annual Blanco Lavender Festival in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. There are 10 Lavender farms that are open to the public on Saturdays, and are blooming from mid May until the end of June. A few hours west … (3 comments)
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houston: Exit Realty- Over 47k Agents and Growing!!! EXCELLENT BENEFITS! ACTIVELY RECRUITING - 06/11/08 10:36 PM
LOOKING FOR A NEW BROKERAGE TO CALL HOME. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY DISSATISFIED
WITH WHERE YOUR REAL ESTATE LISCENSE HANGS, YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO CHECK OUT THE
FASTEST GROWING REAL ESTATE COMPANY IN THE US AND CANADA.
ALL AGENTS MUST BE SPONSORED INTO EXIT
I WOULD … (0 comments)
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houston: Houston Housing Market Always Strong! - 06/11/08 10:02 PM
Houston is a great place to live and work. While many Cities and States see troubled circumstances. Our market continues to be STRONG. With great housing prices to begin with and minimal declines in property values. It is a great place to buy, sell, and invest. It is also a great … (1 comments)
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houston: Pay Up! - 06/11/08 01:37 PM
It is bad enough when your husband dies, but it is even worse when you are left with astronomical condo fees! The widow of Enron Corp. founder Kenneth Lay faced $109,000 in condo dues on her up-scale Houston high rise. Linda Lay paid the dues after her request to the … (4 comments)
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houston: Houston is #1! - 06/11/08 11:10 AM
You read the title correctly, Houston is #1! Who says? Kiplinger.com has rated Houston #1 in its' 2008 Best Cities ratings. Thank you Kiplinger.com.According to the article Houston created over 100,000 new jobs in 2007. That in itself is amazing. The income growth for the city is 13.1% since 2000. New … (2 comments)
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houston: Partners in Building Custom Home on Nature Reserve Lot in the Master Planned Community of Summerwood - 06/10/08 11:20 PM
Partners in Building Custom Home on Nature Reserve Lot in the Master Planned Community of Summerwood
A picture of 13711 Greenwood Ln. S. Houston TX 77044 lit up at dusk by both interior and exterior lighting. Click to view a virtual open house.
Are you looking for a place to … (0 comments)
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houston: Miss Katy Turned 20!! - 06/10/08 10:24 PM
Katy my new assistant turned 20. She's a long way from her family and friends and we haven't stopped since she arrived. So we took a much needed break and had some fun, swinging out our frustrations at the driving range, taking a golf lesson, playing tennis, watching a movie, gorging on Red … (5 comments)
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houston: 6 people form activerain in the last two days, we must have something good. Commercial financing unusualcommercialloans.com - 06/10/08 05:20 PM
We do commercial loans banks wont. Purchase and refi-cash out available.
Find out why 6 people have contacted us off our active rain just in the last two days, plus other contacts from agents and other marketing we do.
Many of our clients were turned down by the bank or other … (1 comments)
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houston: Be the best you can be let the rest work it self out! - 06/08/08 08:43 PM
Remember in life it is not about the money. It is about being the best you can be! That means following a system of integrity to every transaction always using best judgment when clients are considered. If you do every thing to the best of your ability and at the end … (8 comments)
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houston: Broker Open House | 2111 Kilkenny Pearland TX | Green Tee Terrace - 06/08/08 12:33 PM
Real Estate Agents,
Join The Wine Man, David Maggard for a two hour wine tasting and assorted cheeses while touring this fabulous home in Green Tee Terrace on Thursday, June 12th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Learn more about this home to share with your customers and clients while learning more about … (0 comments)
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houston: Grace Business Men & Women's Lunch - 06/07/08 10:54 PM
A meeting for Business Men and Women will be held on the 2nd Thursdays of each month at 12pm at Little Gringo's Kitchen at Fuqua (12348 Gulf Frwy, Houston, TX 77034). Everyone is invited to attend and bring a co-worker and or friend. For more information contact Gloria Bennett.
gsbennett@livingmagazine.net … (0 comments)
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houston: Grace Youth Summer Camp-Houston, TX - 06/07/08 10:30 PM
Eleven Youth Summer Beach Camp will be June 23-27 at Galveston Island. The cost will be $269. Contact MicheleP@grace.tv or 713-0363-2517 for more information.
Grace church is located off of I45 and Dixie Farm Rd.
www.grace.tv
Redesign Etc. is Houston's Home Staging & Interior Redesign Specialist Staging Your … (0 comments)
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houston: Grace Summer Camp For Kids-Houston - 06/07/08 10:19 PM
Kamp Ka-Boom will be June 9-13 at the Forest Camp Glen, Huntsville, TX. The Cost is $240. Sign up for this fun-filled summer camp for kids at Grace Community Church in Houston, and the Woodlands. For more information, please call 713-363-2537.
Grace Church is located off of I-45 and Dixie … (2 comments)
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houston: Good Help Is So Hard To Find - 06/07/08 02:47 AM
Ah yes, while I'm hard at work in another room, Katy is also hard at work, or is she? Nope, my new assistant is taking a break, humoring herself by taking photos of herself. Eating my faux artichoke, taking the famous, stretched arm photos of herself. Needless to say, I was totally unaware … (10 comments)
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houston: Almost Every Home In Houston Had or Has Them - 06/07/08 01:48 AM
What does almost every home in Houston have in common? The dreaded standard lighting package. It doesn't matter what part of Houston or suburbs you go to, there they are in all there glory, the exact same light fixtures. No matter how old or new the house. These lights have been around … (16 comments)
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houston: Gas station financing. All credit levels, we do the loans banks won't commercial lender - 06/06/08 04:40 PM
Gas stations are among the toughest properties to finance. Lucky for you we have 15 years doing commercial financing and we especially like these type of properties.We also do MHP,apartments and mini-storage to name a few
We know exactly what you need to send us to get it done quick and … (0 comments)
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houston: Credit challenged? Trying to obtain a mortgage? Try these tips for FHA financing! - 06/05/08 10:02 PM
Have you had credit challenges in the past? Are you trying to obtain FHA financing. FHA uses common sense underwriting. They realize that bad things happen to good people. As one of my previous managers put it: Look at your loan like a court case. Your loan officer is your attorney. … (1 comments)
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houston: Christian / Lakewood / Spanish Church Houston Woodlands Texas, TX - 06/05/08 08:48 PM
Here is a link to Lakewood Church, Pastor Joel Osteen, Houston, TX. I have worked with many of the people who both attend and work at the church.
Marcos Witt is internationally known as a pastor, author, speaker, singer, musician, and songwriter, interpreting the rhythm that he carries in his heart. He … (0 comments)
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houston: Shopping for a mortgage? Try FHA! - 06/05/08 08:20 PM
With the mortgage and real estate industry going through so many changes, buyers are confused about the programs available and what the criteria is. I wanted to write this blog to give everyone who needs it, a little education about FHA mortgages.
Many buyers know enough to get by about FHA … (3 comments)
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houston: Houston as No. 1 City to live in! In Top 10 List for 08 - 06/05/08 11:14 AM
Houston as No. 1 City in the Top 10 List for 2008 of
Best Places to Live, Work, and Play:
Population: 5,542,048Population Growth Since 2000: 14.9%Percentage of Workforce in Creative Class: 31.3%Cost-of-Living Index: 88.1 (100 being national average)Median Household Income: $50,250 Income Growth Since 2000: 13.1%
It's the city … (2 comments)
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houston: Always Keep an Open Mind - 06/04/08 09:35 PM
Always keep an open mind!
''Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem'' -- Ronald Reagan I have another quote that I would like to add AND.......I hope you forward all this. 'If we ever … (2 comments)
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houston: 100% Financing for First Time Buyers (Houston, TX) - 06/03/08 11:31 PM
Who told you the real estate market was bad right now? Who told you NOW was not the time to buy a home? Don't believe the hype!
You CAN buy a home! You CAN get 100% financing! Yes, you CAN! First time homebuyers can purchase a home with:
NO Money Down!
NO … (0 comments)
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houston: Homes for Sale | Humble TX Homes for Sale | New Area Real Estate Listings in Northeast Houston - 06/03/08 04:04 PM
Atascocita TX Homes for Sale | Kingwood TX Homes for Sale | Humble TX Homes for Sale | New Area Real Estate Listings in Northeast Houston
Searching for a home has never been easier. See these new listings by appointment with Jeremy Williams of Keller Williams Realty NE.
20022 River Brook … (0 comments)
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houston: Houston - #1 city in the Nation - 06/03/08 03:08 PM
Kiplinger ranked Houston #1 in its top ten list of Best Cities to Live, Work and Play.
The ranking takes into account factors such as the local economy, job opportunity, affordable housing and fun things to do.
Kiplinger dubs Houston the "Comeback Kid" because after the oil bust of the 1980s … (0 comments)
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houston: Sydney Harbour Community in Cypress, TX - 06/02/08 09:21 PM
Sydney Harbour is THE neighborhood that will provide resort-style living. The neighborhood is located in the southeast corner of Huffmeister Rd and Cypress-Rosehill Rd. Some of Sydney Harbour's amenities include a club house with infinite pool, Mediterranean style club house, and children's playground. The community is close to highly recognized Cy-fair … (0 comments)
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houston: Rate Lock Advisory - 06/01/08 09:42 PM
This week brings us the release of a couple important pieces of economic data in addition to some moderately important reports. There are a total of four or five reports that are worth watching and are most likely to affect mortgage rates.
Monday late morning: The first is the Institute … (1 comments)
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houston: Short term Corporate Lease Available in Kingwood, Texas known as "The Livable Forest" - 06/01/08 01:36 AM
Need a Fully Furnished Short Term Lease in the Houston area. Loook no further! This home is available as of July 15, 2008 for 1 week to 12 month lease.
Included:
- Fully Furnished 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage
- 1 airport pickup/transfer to the house
- Gorgeous Pool … (2 comments)
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houston: Houston Day Camps & Summer Camps - 05/31/08 10:31 PM
With summer fast approaching and kids getting out of school soon, parents have a lot of choices in Houston on where to send their kids to camps. Our city has camps of all kinds and for all ages. You can choose from High Tech, Music, Science, cheerleading and sports along … (0 comments)
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