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houston: Redesigned Rooms Featured On ABC Houston - 10/11/08 11:49 PM
These are the rooms that I did for the ABC Special on Local Houston KTRK Channel 13 for Redesigning Your Room. The owners were not selling, but wanted a new look.  There were too many elements going on in both rooms.  Too many colors, patterns, flowers, pottery collection, no clear focal point, and … (1 comments)

houston: How To Define Huge Rooms - 10/11/08 11:38 PM
This large River Oaks contemporary home still lacked color, and usefulness for rooms.  We were able to rearrange some of the existing furniture, and bring in new furniture and accessories to give this home a a purpose.  We divided large rooms into different areas, with separate groupings.  The Realtor said people didn't know … (1 comments)

houston: Foreclosed Vacant Fixer...Now Staged - 10/11/08 11:02 PM
This 1950's Ranch house had been foreclosed upon and left in need of repairs.  The owners were going to move here but found out they had a baby on the way and deceided to stay put.  The had the entire home painted, did some cosmetic changes, replaced lights, hardware, and fixtures.  … (1 comments)

houston: Relay For Life Kick-Off Meeting-Bay Area, TX - 10/11/08 07:00 PM
Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event that gives inspiration and hope:  it celebrates cancer survivors and caregivers, and remembers love ones lost.  The meeting will take place at Abe's Cajun Market and Cafe' in Nassau Bay, on Upper Bay Rd. from 6:30 until 8:00pm.  Space is limited, so please … (0 comments)

houston: Brookwood Community Garage Sale-Clear Lake/Houston - 10/11/08 06:10 PM
Saturday, October 18 the community of Brookwood will be sponsoring a Fall Garage sale from 8am until noon.  Any resident of Brookwood can participate.  Residents and visitors will be able to go from home to home in a condensed area in a short amount of time to find their treasures.
The … (0 comments)

houston: Real Estate BarCamp Houston is Only 11 Days Away - 10/11/08 09:40 AM
I can hardly wait!  Mike's been doing a great job and it looks like we'll be seeing some of the same faces we saw at Real Estate BarCamp in San Francisco.
Houston ROCKS!!! Houston is Bob Hale country ... Bob Hale was the Inman Innovator of the Year at Inman … (1 comments)

houston: Back To Robyn's Website - 10/11/08 09:34 AM
 
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houston: Gorgeous Home For Sale (if you can ignore the smell of smoke and naked sleeping girls) - 10/11/08 09:31 AM
Wow - we all get them - the difficult home seller and the house that "needs work".  And by difficult, I don't mean high maintenance or opinionated I mean - "Pre-foreclosure, mid-way through an acrimonious divorce with assets being hidden, sons who are drug dealers and in and out of jail … (0 comments)

houston: Credit Crunch Hits Katy? - 10/11/08 09:05 AM
The question that I get the most these days is how the credit crunch will be affecting the market in this area. I'm please to say that the affects in this area have not been as devestating as I've seen in other markets in the country.  All of my closings have … (0 comments)

houston: AHR CE-Approved Pre-foreclosure Training Program Spreading Rapidly Throughout US in Preparation for 2009 ~ 10-16-08 ~ LandAmerica Commonwealth Title of Houston ~ 9am-12pm ~ Houston, Texas - 10/10/08 02:59 PM
10-16-08 ~ LandAmerica Commonwealth Title of Houston ~ 9am-12pm ~ Houston, Texas

Location: RE/MAX Professional Group9234 FM 1960 West, Houston, TX 77070 For directions, please call 281.894.1000. Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm TREC Approval Number: 03-00-039-5853 Price: Early Registration $39 Late Registration $50 (Date of Event) This … (0 comments)

houston: My Experience With Hurricane Ike II - The Day After The Storm - 10/07/08 11:14 PM
Saturday September 13, 2008 - 8:40
 

 
What a night!  This tree (far left, almost out of picture) split down the middle & fell toward my house, knocking down a second tree (both were neighbor's trees!).  They both fell onto a tree that leans naturally over my house.  … (2 comments)

houston: About The Woodlands, Texas - 10/06/08 02:14 PM
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houston: Major FHA Overall Means the Days of 100% Financing Are Finally Over, For Now… - 10/06/08 01:34 PM
It's official, as of Oct. 1 2008, the beloved days of 100% financing are now dead. President Bush signed historic legislation on July 30th that boosts mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and authorizes a $300 billion expansion of Federal Housing Administration loan guarantee programs. The mortgage industry has … (0 comments)

houston: Replace Outdated Appliances...See What I Mean - 10/05/08 05:30 PM


 
 
 
                      

 
Ok, so I didn't take a photo of the unit while it was still in the wall, you'll just have to be visual on this one, and take my word for it.  These appliances were the only thing this kitchen really needed to be … (11 comments)

houston: Historical home with Horse Farm in Pattison, Texas (Houston) - 10/05/08 09:51 AM
This wonderful piece of property is just amazing. It would be great for someone who wants to own land right out of Houston or for a half way house. There is an adjacent piece of land that is also availalble by request.
http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cfm?mlnum=9998364&backButton=Y
 
 
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houston: Har.com September 2008 Statistics for Houston Area Home Sales - 10/04/08 03:26 PM
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houston: National Association of Realtors Profile of Buyers and Sellers - 10/04/08 03:24 PM
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houston: Best Rental Site on The Net! www.HometownRenter.com - 10/02/08 02:19 PM
THE site for finding the apartment, condo or rental house of your dreams in the your area. Whether you're new to the local rental market, looking to rent while you search for the perfect home, or you find renting the ideal solution for your situation, we have what you're looking for.
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houston: Staging -When the sellers like it like that. - 10/02/08 02:29 AM
I was fussing with a particularly difficult shot when i overheard the seller talking to her neighbor about the stager that just left.  "The nerve of her to ask me to put my table in storage! I think it looks fine where it is and it is our favorite family gathering place. Who does … (6 comments)

houston: Houston Symphony Benefit For IKE-Free Admission! - 10/02/08 02:16 AM
 
                                           
While we are all still reeling in the wake of Ike, trying to get our lives back in order, it would be nice to do something fun and to get our minds off of things we need to do for an evening.  So, The Houston Symphony would like … (0 comments)

houston: Children's Fall Festival & Health Fair - Houston, TX - 10/01/08 08:22 PM
Memorial Herman Southeast, will be hosting their 2nd annual Children's Fall Festival and Health Fair to celebrate the addition of the SE branch on October 11, from 10am-1pm.  There will be entertainment, and free giveaways, plus lunch will be provided by James Condy Island.
Information will include: Teddy bear/doll clinic Inflatable … (2 comments)

houston: Houston's Premier Home Staging Company presents: "Quick Start" - 09/29/08 09:47 AM
HOUSTON HOME STAGING
&
KATY HOME STAGING
ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW
QUICK START PROGRAM!
'Quick Start' is a home staging program designed for the do-it-yourselfer home stager.  Many people possess home staging skills!  Our Lead Designer (Thom Scanlon) now offers a program that eliminates the need for costly outside … (0 comments)

houston: Pictures and Video of Hurricane Ike in Kingwood TX - 09/27/08 11:41 PM
Pictures and Video of Hurricane Ike in Kingwood TX
Staying at home for my first hurricane was truly an unforgettable experience. Two days before the storm came ashore, Hurricane Ike was expected make landfall somewhere between Corpus Christi and Freeport. Being about 25 miles north of Houston, I was only expecting … (0 comments)

houston: Texas Dachshund Rescue - 09/27/08 11:08 PM
Weiner Dogs! Those squatty long dogs with the snouts that can smell just about anything are loving, fun natured, and cute pets to have.  All Texas Dachshund Rescue, a non-profit program to rescue aboandoned, neglected and unwanted Dachshunds will have a booth at the Mercer Arboretum Garden Faire sun September 28 … (0 comments)

houston: Houston, TX-SIF Round Table - Date and Location Announced - 09/27/08 12:50 AM
                                            
 



I'm proud to announce that Houston Texas will be having it's first Stage It Forward Round Table, November 1st from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.  The event will be held at CORT Furniture Rental at it's Richmond location.  Cort will provide lunch. 
There is no cost … (5 comments)

houston: Fall 2008 Issue of Great Properties Magazine - 09/26/08 09:36 PM
Due to Hurricane Ike, we have extended the deadline for the Fall issue to October 13th.  We know many agents and real estate offices are just starting to come back to work, and our hearts go out to the many thousands of people that been affected by the storm.  Please contact … (1 comments)

houston: Neither Rain, nor sleet nor snow. The United States Post Office Delivers. - 09/26/08 11:07 AM
We live in a small, rural Texas town. Nice distance to and from Houston, Dallas and Austin.
Ike was coming.  Here come the relatives from Houston to stay out of the storms path.
We are sitting in the living room visting and the lights go out.  Then the rains starts, the wind
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houston: Buyers after Ike! - 09/24/08 01:45 PM
The Houston, TX market is a strange one indeed. Aren't they all? Hurricane Ike brought the mosquitos in swarms but luckily, it brought buyers. We are not in as depressed a market as much of the USA but lately buyers have been in short supply.
Since Ike's exit from the area, … (0 comments)

houston: Friends and Family Coping with Hurricane Ike - 09/24/08 01:28 PM
Today I Received a long awaited call from the last Family Member refusing to leave the Houston area during Hurricane Ike's devastating presence.  Surprisingly, like the rest of my Terribly Unwise Friends and Family choosing to stay, they were perfectly fine. Only mild Discomfort from the Electricity being out a few days and not trusting running … (9 comments)

houston: IKE Lessons - People will come if you provide value! - 09/23/08 10:38 AM
Well - my friends - I am going to end this series of posts with this lesson I learned from IKE.
All we need ever do to get people to wait in line for our services is to provide exceptional value.
(This photo was taken on 9/15, 2 full days after … (0 comments)

houston: Do I Need Flood Insurance in Houston Tx? - 09/22/08 12:53 PM
The short answer to this one is 'Sure, Why Not?' Let's talk about 'Rising Water' vs. 'Flooding'
Houston, Tx is Nicknamed the Bayou City because we have water, creeks, bayous everywhere!  However, we also have phenomenal Flood Control.  Even outside the City Limits the County has a Flood Control Department that … (3 comments)

houston: Amazing Hurricane IKE Photos - 09/20/08 11:57 PM
These are Hurricane IKE photos taken from all over the Texas coast and beyond.  There are a ton of them, and it may take a little while to load, but well worth your time to take a look at to understand the size and destruction of this storm.
If you have … (9 comments)

houston: Amazing Grace Really Is Amazing...A God moment! - 09/20/08 10:55 PM
Our church Grace Community in Houston had Wednesday night services for one hour because of the curfew that was in effect.  A lot of the staff and volunteers had been in the parking lot that was a POD location all day serving food, water, and ice to people effected by Hurricane Ike.  … (6 comments)

houston: Slow To Get Back In The Groove Of Things After IKE - 09/20/08 09:37 PM
This is my first post since Ike hit.  I thought It might be a little therapeutic to do something that was familiar again.  I'm still in my "working in the yard, clean-up the mess clothes", as it seems that is all I've been doing for over a week now.  Even though Ike … (9 comments)

houston: Ike Turned Real Estate Upside Down In Houston For A While - 09/20/08 10:49 AM
Well, here I am.  Recharging my laptop, blackberry and portable DVD Player at a Starbucks again today.  Thanks to everyone who has emailed me wanting to know how my family and I weathered the storm that rolled through a week ago.
It has been quite frustrating trying to keep business up … (5 comments)

houston: Family In Houston...Trampoline In The Tree! - 09/18/08 11:43 PM
It has been almost a week ago now that we were watching and worrying about our daughter, her husband and our 3 granchildren in Houston.
They were not in the mandatory evacuation area and stayed during Ikes appearance.  The eye of the hurricane went right over them in the north east … (3 comments)

houston: Hurricane Ike Scams... - 09/17/08 05:18 PM
As usual the scumbags, losers and thugs are once again out and about attempting to take advantage of the weak, hurt and needy.

Here are a few things you should know....
1. Texas New Mexico power does not charge by credit card to turn your power on any faster.
2.  The … (9 comments)

houston: IKE hits my hometown! - 09/15/08 11:35 AM
I was absolutely glued to the television these past few days in awe over the destruction that hurricane Ike inflicted on the Texas gulf coast. Partially because I still have family and friends in Houston and Galveston and Louisiana, and partially because I was able to see things on the news … (2 comments)

houston: 2008 Home Sales Statistics for Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio - 09/11/08 11:05 PM
The National Association of REALTORS® latest forecast projects improvement in existing home sales during the fourth quarter of 2008, a result of buyers taking advantage of benefits provided in the recently signed Housing and Economic Recovery Act.
This forecast is certainly welcome news on the heels of the doom and gloom reports … (0 comments)

houston: Joe Vitale is asking for our help! - 09/11/08 02:01 PM
We have the power to influence the power of Ike!  For those of you that are familiar with the Houston-Galveston area, you know that the storm threat is an ominous occurence.  It would be easy for us to all sink into fear as we watch the highways fill with evacuees and … (0 comments)

houston: Keeping the Faith - 09/09/08 05:11 PM
As we make the turn into the fall months of the real estate year, many are wondering "what's next?".  For many in the real estate industry, it has been an off year to where many have seeked new opportunities outside of real estate and others have seen dramatic changes evolve in their … (0 comments)

houston: Cindy Bryant of Redesign Etc. Featured on TV's ABC Houston - 09/06/08 11:56 PM
I was asked to do a television segment on "Redesigning A Room" on ABC channel 13 in Houston called "Stretching Your Dollar"  by reporter Patricia Lopez, a couple of weeks ago.  They turned it into at least 2 segments and possibly a 3rd.   The second segment is "Tips for Redesiging A Room".   It … (15 comments)

houston: The Antique Man In League City, TX - 09/06/08 08:21 PM
Paul F. Wishnow, the host of The Antique and collectible Show on KNTH 1070, will be making an appearance at the Helen Hall Library Monday, September 8 at 1pm.  Paul will be speaking about antiques and his experiences as well as answering questions.  Reserve space by calling 281-554-1101.
 
Redesign Etc. League … (1 comments)

houston: Selling Your Home In This Tough Market, Is It Possible!!! - 09/06/08 01:02 AM
Real Estate & Mortgage Insights
Sell Your House in This Market  
With almost as many homes listed for sale as realtors sell in a year, sellers need every advantage they can get to stand out from the crowd. They must do all of the old standby things, of course, including … (0 comments)

houston: City of Sugar Land Online Resource for Air Quality - 09/05/08 04:17 PM
The city of Sugar Land has launched a new website with information on area local air quality. The site address is www.sugarlandtx.gov/public_works/air_quality/index.asp
The site has educational information and links to federal agencies that are involved in air quality control. The site also gives a map showing the location of Houston area … (2 comments)

houston: Summerwood Homes for Sale | New Resale Real Estate Listings in Summerwood | Houston Atascocita TX Search for Home Listings - 09/01/08 03:58 PM
Summerwood Homes for Sale | New Resale Real Estate Listings in Summerwood | Houston Atascocita TX Search for Home Listings

13426 Yaupon Holly Houston TX 770444 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage Located on Beautiful Nature Reserve LotPriced to Sell Quickly - $169,723Lots of Updates in Excellent Condition - Ready … (0 comments)

houston: Fall 2008 issue of Great Properties Magazine--Houston edition - 08/29/08 01:18 AM
Real estate agents, brokers and luxury real estate developments in the Houston area should inquire about advertising in the Fall 2008 issue of Great Properties Magazine!
The Great Properties brand is a proven media in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio markets.  The new Houston edition features some of the … (0 comments)

houston: I want to be President! - 08/28/08 10:37 AM
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houston: Royal Oaks Country Club in West Houston - Golf Course Living at its finest - 08/27/08 06:51 PM
 
For anyone who enjoys golf course living, Royal Oaks subdivision in West Houston is the ideal haven. In fact it not only appeals to golfers, but anyone who can benefit from the ideal commuting location, 24 hr gated security, serene park like setting, and multiple upscales amenities provided.
Community Snapshot:
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houston: Kingwood Has It All - 08/27/08 05:08 PM

 
Do you ever wish you could have it "all"? If so, you need to be considering making Kingwood, Texas your home!
The beautiful community of Kingwood does have it all. We are located in the " Livable Forest" complete with trails and wildlife.
Kingwood is just a hop, skip and … (0 comments)

houston: Hotel financing made simple. Flagged and un-flagged LTV's up to 90%. UnusualCommercialLoans.com 15+yrs exp - 08/25/08 07:22 PM
Hotel financing/ loans
Flagged and un-flagged!!
By
unusualcommercialloans.com
 Vacancy and cash flow issues OK
Does your property need rehab?
No problem we have bridge loans?
 Check out these features:
 ~ Stated income~ Refi cash out~ Low DSCR OK
Loans up to 90%! ask for details
 Some Programs Require:
 ~ No Tax … (0 comments)

houston: Back To School Already-Has Your House Sold Yet? - 08/23/08 10:34 PM
With kids starting back to school here next week, houses are still for sale all over Houston and surrounding areas.  What's your next option?  Reducing your price?  By how much?  10K, 15K, 20K, more?  Can you take that kind of hit, and still get into the home that you want?  My guess … (2 comments)

houston: Beat the Heat At SplashTown Spring, Texas - 08/23/08 10:15 PM
One of our family favorite places to beat the summer heat in Houston is SplashTown USA!
Located off I-45 and 2920 it is a summer fun destination since the 1980's. SplashTown offers fun in the sun with lots of water activities. As you approach the palm tree-lined entrance you escape to … (15 comments)

houston: Houston Pet Owners I Have A Question - 08/23/08 09:09 PM
My Mom and Dad are down visiting, and they brought their little miniature dachsund.  Every time she goes outside, the mosquito's swarm her, and all of us, for that matter.  I was going to spray the yard with mosquito repellent, but my Dad said it wouldn't be good for her, etc.  … (3 comments)

houston: Short Sale Opportunity in The Woodlands, TX - $70k Equity - 08/23/08 02:28 PM
Icon Realty has been notified of an outstanding investment opportunity here in The Woodlands, TX in the village of Sterling Ridge and within the Pepperdale subdivision. The Woodlands is highly sought after, and one of the best selling master planned communities in the greater Houston area with high appreciation potential (see … (0 comments)

houston: Best Places For Real Estate Deals - Houston - 08/22/08 10:20 PM
Best Places For Real Estate Deals - Houston October 16th, 2007, categories:Market Conditions  
Forbes Article indicates Houston as one of the Best Places for Real Estate Deals. Its nice that the national media if finally recognizing the potential of our market. If you read my previous post it indicates … (0 comments)

houston: Widespread Mortgage Fraud - 08/22/08 09:30 PM
Indictments Handed Down for Widespread Mortgage Fraud AUSTIN – A Houston Grand Jury handed down indictments on eight individuals for a series of mortgage fraud scams in the Houston area, involving close to 300 properties valued at approximately $40 million. The indictments are the result of a long-term investigation by the … (0 comments)

houston: Jason Crouch on Tour! Headed to Houston/Pearland Tomorrow! - 08/21/08 11:53 PM
I had to look up the last time we left town overnight, and it has been almost a YEAR!  I actually wrote this post during our trip last September:
Blogging on the Road
Since my mother-in-law lives with us and she is wheelchair-bound, it is very difficult to coordinate out-of-town trips … (30 comments)

houston: billionaire's purchase of French home sets world record for most expensive - 08/21/08 05:52 PM
PRESS RELEASEImmediate releaseContact: MARK A. FULLER, homes@markfuller.net, 713-470-2161
Russian home -- $750 million!Most expensive home on the market in Houston, Texas -- $16,500,000.00August 11, 2008 -- The market for the average priced U.S. residence may be soft, but the über rich (especially the Russians) continue to drive prices up at the … (0 comments)

houston: Beautfiful 2 Acre Estate in Suncreek Estates - Ready to Build! - 08/21/08 08:22 AM
Come Home to Beautiful Brazoria County!

Country living close to city amenities! Suncreek Estates is a beautiful residential community which is conveniently located off 288 for a short commute to Houston or Lake Jackson. Build your dream home on this 2 acre lot at the end of a Cul-de-Sac - … (1 comments)

houston: FEATURED ON HOUSTON'S FOX NEWS 9:00PM, 08.20.08 - HOUSTON HOME STAGING - 08/20/08 05:27 PM
Thom Scanlon
ASP/RESA, Lead Designer for Houston Home Staging
was interviewed this afternoon by Fox 26's Chris Stipes. 
You can view the interview this evening in Houston on the 9:00 Fox 26 news!
Mr. Stipes contacted Scanlon after reading the blog (reposted below) that Scanlon had written on
Saint Joseph's Statues' … (5 comments)

houston: Is your house "market ready"? - 08/20/08 03:40 PM
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houston: HOUSTON HOME STAGING: FEATURED AT THE FALL KATY HOME & GARDEN SHOW! - 08/20/08 02:06 PM
Featured exhibitor:
Houston Home Staging
is once again pleased to invite old friends and new friends
to
The Katy Home & Garden Show!
September 6th & 7th
at
The Merrell Center
http://www.fallkatyhomeandgardenshow.com/visitor/featured.html
HGTV Celebrity Carter Oosterhouse will be there,
and be sure to arrange for your
"Coffee with Carter" (to benefit Krause … (3 comments)

houston: Houston we are ready for lift off !!! - 08/20/08 11:58 AM
Houston Area Home Prices Soar In July As Property Sales Record Another Monthly Drop - The average price of a single-family home sees its biggest increase in more than two years; median single-family home pricing hits a record high. 
This is what HAR announce today.. “As we approach the one-year … (5 comments)

houston: I spent $5 on an istockphoto for this blog and no one read it!!!! - 08/18/08 01:51 PM
So, does putting money into your blog always pay off?? Answer after a day of research: No
Does putting up a catchy title that is FREE draw more attention to your blog? Answer TBD
 
Attempt 2 at this blog:
As you know, when homebuyers look for houses on the internet, … (6 comments)

houston: Houston Heights Newer Construction Sullivan Built Original Replica - 08/18/08 01:24 PM

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houston: Is Independance worth $17 million? - 08/17/08 09:46 PM
The Woodlands Township is ready to issue $17 million in bonds
Several years ago, most of The Woodlands was destined to become a part of Houston.  The residents, after seeing Kingwood become annexed, began seeking a way to avoid the same fate.  After several trips to Austin for meetings with legistlators, … (0 comments)

houston: Bachelor Pad Turned Into Family Home - 08/16/08 04:47 PM

Above starter home sold after staging in under 30 days!  The bachelor pad was turned into a more transitional young family home.  The homeowner had entire home painted, ane new carpet put in.  He then let me bring in new furniture and out with the old.  There had been pets … (18 comments)

houston: What Do Elvis, Madonna & Me Have In Common? - 08/16/08 03:06 AM
                          
Madonna, who will be turning 50, and The "King of Rock-n-Roll" who unfortuneately passed away on this day at the age of 42, share the date of August 16th-My Birthday.
   And of course ActiveRains very own Jason Crouch will celebrate his August 15th, birthday at the County Line BBQ in Austin tomorrow, of which I … (11 comments)

houston: Our Airport will have Good FOOD... - 08/15/08 04:54 PM
Travelling to Houston Soon ? Hate having your lunch in an airport - Well soon you will be delighted to visit our airport.
Houston will have food from FRESH and FAST to HIGH CUISINE. Catering to the tastes of passengers from around the world, George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby … (0 comments)

houston: Hay is for horses and Houston's airports have it for sale - 08/15/08 04:33 PM
Texas is known for having the biggest of the big. In Houston, that includes the airports and their acreage, which can bring in extra revenue.
When you think of an airport, you think of airplanes, flight attendants, security lines, maybe some unique shopping opportunities - but, hay? These days big round … (1 comments)

houston: Houston Texas Real Estate Investing - 08/15/08 12:57 PM
We highly recommend Texas investment property. We believe that Real Estate will continue to provide better financial opportunities to the individual investor than any other investment.
 Houston is the fourth largest metro area in the country and has recently been featured In The News as being a rising star. It has more Fortune 500 company … (0 comments)

houston: Choices - 08/14/08 06:56 PM
We are free to choose, but the choices we make today will determine what we will have, be, and do in the tomorrow of our life.
 
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houston: Where to buy American Gasoline! - 08/14/08 06:50 PM
WHERE TO BUY AMERICAN GASOLINE. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW. READ ON. Gas rationing in the 70's worked even though we grumbled about it. It might even have been good for us!Are you aware that the Saudis are boycotting American products? In addition, they are gouging us on oil prices.Shouldn't … (0 comments)

houston: Home for Sale - Summerwood Houston TX Real Estate Listing - Best Deal in Summerwood - 08/13/08 04:27 PM
Home for Sale - Summerwood Houston TX Real Estate Listing - Best Deal in Summerwood
Home for Sale - Summerwood Houston TX Real Estate Listing - Best Deal in Summerwood
While every other listing in this lovely estate section in the master planned community of Summerwood in northeast Houston is listed … (3 comments)

houston: Texas-The Housing Mecca of the Nation? - 08/12/08 12:22 PM
Forbes recently reported what a lot of us Texans already know: that the Lone Star State is a great place to live.  In fact, out of the 40 major metropolitan areas surveyed, four out of the top ten cities in which to buy a home were in our great state.
Noting … (1 comments)

houston: Why should you choose ERA Realty - 08/12/08 11:57 AM

Why is ERA Real Estate the way to go if you are going to be buying or selling your home? As a Realtor from ERA Harrington Realty - Milford, I can tell you a few reasons why. Education, technology, Products and services all go above and beyond normal standards. Being a … (0 comments)

houston: The news, hurting us or well hurting us?! Milford Delaware Real Estate - 08/12/08 11:03 AM
It seems like every time I turn on the news there is something said about local real estate. Its never good news (like that our average sales have gone up from last month) or anything good in general either. Its always about how "bad" the market is, and how everyone is … (1 comments)

houston: New Realtor in Kent County Sussex County Delaware - 08/12/08 10:15 AM
Being a new Realtor in Delaware, Kent County or Sussex County, or anywhere really, can be hard or trying (if you let it!). I have been a Realtor since May of 2008 and at first it was like AH when will the business come, but in fact it has- and it has … (8 comments)

houston: Craig Ranch to host Nationwide Tournament in November, Prices to Jump - 08/11/08 10:55 PM

The DFW area has not had a major in almost 50 years, but it remains a major player in tournament golf, having staged virtually every kind of event known to man.
Another chapter will be added to the area's vast tournament history with the Nationwide Tour Championship. The season-ending event … (0 comments)

houston: Single Story in Spring, Texas is priced to move! - 08/11/08 09:47 PM
Only $119,900  This 3/2/2 is immaculate and features large, open living area and formal dining. Located at 22530 High Point Pines in Spring, TX. MLS 2757193



Listing Broker: RE/MAX THE WOODLANDS & SPRING - STERLING RIDGE
Carol Knott 713-253-7812
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houston: Listing Euphemisms & other lists - 08/11/08 01:51 PM
I am still laughing at what I just read. It is hilarious. It is a report put out by the NAEBA (National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents). The report is titled 2008 Report on Home Buying Euphemisms and Lingo. It is great. It is funny. You have to read the report. … (1 comments)

houston: Area Athletes competing in The Olympic Games - 08/09/08 09:59 AM
I have done some research and realized I knew very few Houston area athletes off the top of my head. Here is a list of athletes from the greater Houston area for our support!
Kyle Bennett - Cycling
Raj Bhavsar - Gymnastics
Kerron Clement - Track and Field
Troy Dumais -  … (0 comments)

houston: $40,000 in Downpayment Assistance from City of Houston - 08/09/08 09:50 AM
Yes ! Houston wants to give you $40,000 for your downpayment. If you are a REaltor in Houston you have to find out more information on this and offer to your clients, the best program yet..
Who Qualifies :
You may qualify for up to $30,000 down-payment assistance; $40,000 for police … (0 comments)

houston: Olympics Underway - 08/09/08 09:49 AM
I so enjoyed the pageantry and excitement of the opening ceremony last night. The blend of ancient China with its modern emphasis on our world was fabulous. Even though I am one who supports "Buy American", we cannot deny the economical influence the Chinese have on our society.
Those of us … (0 comments)

houston: Any D2 Oil Sellers in Houston - 08/08/08 03:39 PM
i came across an intermediary shopping for d2 oil.  if you have a seller of d2 oil in houston let me know.  they need asap up to 10 million metric tons of the d2 oil. 
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houston: Cullens Upscale American Grille- Fine Dining in Clear Lake/Houston - 08/08/08 01:37 AM
 
Cullens Upscale American Grille, bordering on the Clear Lake and Houston's suburbs is the newest, finest restaurant in this area.  Cullens, recently opened in March of 08 with  37,000 sf of dining space.  Executive Chef Paul Lewis, was hired away from Quattro, a Four Seasons Resturant, where he worked for 9 … (1 comments)

houston: Clint Black in Houston-August 9 - 08/08/08 01:01 AM
                                                                 
Clint Black, a Katy Texas native, will be performing August 9th at the Sam Houston Park at 8:00pm.  Black help start the country craze in the 90's with his distinct style and charming good looks, he has peformed for millions, and is still going strong!
Tickets are still available at most … (0 comments)

houston: Melinda Noel of Greenwood King Features Luxury Home on Cover of Great Properties - 08/07/08 06:56 PM
Melinda Noel of Greenwood King Properties is featuring a stunning home built by Carlton Construction on the cover of Great Properties Magazine.  This fine home located near Memorial Park in Houston at 6035 Floyd is offered for $1,545,000 and provides 4,432 square feet of luxury living.
Also featured in the same … (0 comments)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 … (20 comments)

houston: Online Insurance Quotes - life - home - auto - health - 08/03/08 02:26 PM
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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)

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 … (4 comments)

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)

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)

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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