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By Leslie Don Wilson, REALTOR ABR ALHS CIPS CRS GREEN GRI MCNE SFR SRE
(281-804-2291)
Luxury Condos Coming to Rice Village: The ChaucerRice Village is getting a brand new luxury condo development! The Chaucer, planned by Randall Davis Co., will be a 12-story mid-rise with only 29 residences, offering an exclusive feel. Prices will start at a cool $1.5 million and go up to a whopping $4.5 million.Construction is expected to begin in September 2023 and be completed within two years. The development will take shape at 2360 Rice Blvd., right next to Hungry's restaurant. This prime location puts residents within easy reach of Rice Village, the Medical Center, Southampton, and West University.Designed for a walkable lifestyle, The Chaucer will appeal to a variety of residents. From busy medical professionals to those looking to downsize from a large home to a lock-and-leave op...
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By Leslie Don Wilson, REALTOR ABR ALHS CIPS CRS GREEN GRI MCNE SFR SRE
(281-804-2291)
Historic Structures Are Getting New Life Houston used to favor demolition for old buildings, but a shift is happening! Historic structures are getting new life through adaptive reuse.The Astrodome may be a rodeo storage unit, but it's still standing. The River Oaks Theatre dodged demolition threats. Project Row Houses has a long history of transforming homes into art. Even more adaptive reuse projects are on the horizon: Sugar Land's historic Imperial Char House will become a mix of offices, stores, and restaurants.                    Katy is exploring ways to turn its rice dryers into an entertainment district. One rice dryer, JV Cardiff and Sons, is already being converted into a mixed-use space with a beer garden. On Harrisburg Street in Houston's East End, warehouses are being renov...
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By Stephanie Edwards-Musa, knitwit at thred UP
(thredUP.com)
Every year the American Solar Energy Society hosts a Tour of Solar Homes and Businesses in many major Cities across America.  The Houston Renewable Energy Group is hosting it again this year to keep the tradition rolling!  There are a lot of exciting venues this year! The theme for the year is getting the word out.  It's not just about having a home off the grid with Solar Panels, it's about Solar.  All aspects of Solar.  You are invited to come and learn about everything from Solar Attic Fans to Large Solar Systems.  And the best part?  It is FREE to the public this year! So Mark your Calendars for Saturday October 25th 2008-  Make sure to stop by and visit the Picnic at Discovery Green Park Downtown afterwards!  We have added projects as Far North as Discovery at Spring Trails in Sout...
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By Stephanie Edwards-Musa, knitwit at thred UP
(thredUP.com)
It's amazing how much debris there is from Hurricane Ike.  As a person that tries to be GREEN I have thought often in the past few weeks how unreal it will be for all of it to go to a landfill.  Just the amount of trees, leaves, etc. alone is just amazing. Over the past few weeks they have been picking up only 'GREEN' debris.  Meaning, anything that grows.  Trees, leaves, etc.  The other debris such as fences, siding, roofing materials etc. will be picked up at a later date.  Currently some of the Tree Debris is being chopped up in a mulching facility but there is just sooo much.  It hardly makes a dent when you take the supply and demand. According to the Houston Chronicle the City of Houston has approximately 5.6 Million Cubic Yards of Tree Waste that they would like to be recycled. ...
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By Kathy Riggle, Houston Home Staging
(STAGING SMART N SOLD)
The eighteenth Wings Over Houston Airshow will be held October 25-26 and needs volunteers.  This event is dedicated to show vintage World War II aircraft and thrills of modern aviation.  It has supported a variety of local and national charities. Gates will open at Ellington Field in southeast Houston from 8 am until 6 pm on October 25, and 8 am until 5 pm on October 26.  Call 713-266-4492 to volunteer. www.StagingSmartNSold.com offers Houston home staging solutions for a quick and profitable real estate sale for area Realtors and homeowners.  The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.
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By Mark Fuller
(The Fuller Team, SWRE)
Bunker Hill Homes and Community Information Bunker Hill Homes for SaleThe Bunker Hill Community is one of the Memorial Villages located west of Downtown Houston. It is a beautifully wooded area with elegant and stately homes reflecting a distinctive environment of elegance and culture.  Explore this area to compliment you and your lifestyle.  We have assembled school, government, shopping and real estate information. Call your Bunker Hill real estate experts, the Fuller team at 713-470-2161. If you need a professional price opinion of your property in today's market, give us a call. In Forbes.com selected Bunker Hill Village along with Hunter's Creek Village and Sugar land as one of the three Houston-area "Top Suburbs To Live Well" of Houston. Click here to find out   Click here to down...
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By Cindy Bryant, "Houston Home Staging Pros"
(Redesign Etc. Home Staging)
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 RSVP. Visit Relay For Life for more information.       _________________________________________________________________________________________ Cindy Bryant is the owner of Redesign Etc. Home Staging & Redesign Specialist in Clear Lake City, Staging Your Home To Sell! Contact Cindy today for a Home Staging Consultation.  Please visit our website for more information. Redesign Etc. In The News! Click Logo To View!
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We received notification today that Perry Homes is closing out their subdivision of Pinemont Park. Located just northwest of Loop 610, Pinemont Park offers easy access to U.S. 290 and Beltway 8. The Galleria is just five miles from the community, and downtown Houston is only eight miles away. Metro Park and Ride is also nearby.View Larger Map Based on our experiences in dealing with inventory homes here at Icon Realty, it isn't uncommon to successfully negotiate discounts ranging from 10-20% off the builders suggested sales price. There are many factors that go into finding the builders bottom line. My partner and I here at Icon Realty specialize at new construction sales and negotiations here in the greater Houston area. In addition to using our knowledge and our expertise in the new c...
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By Kathy Riggle, Houston Home Staging
(STAGING SMART N SOLD)
February 1 through April 15 of each year, AARP tax Aide volunteers prepare tax returns for middle and low income taxpayers, with special attention to those over age 60.  Volunteers receive training in January, and are asked to commit to a minimum of four hours weekly during February 1 until April 15. For more information call 1-888-687-2277or visit www.aarp.org/taxaide . www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Houston home staging expertise designed for a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and homeowners.  The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.
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By Cindy Bryant, "Houston Home Staging Pros"
(Redesign Etc. Home Staging)
                                             I took this photo of  FM2094 in front of Target/Home Depot in Kemah, TX Tonight, the Houston Symphony, under the direction of Hans Graff, performed at Grace Community Church for the relief efforts of victims (like the ones above) of Hurricane Ike.  Their performance was nothing short of magical.  Even though not in their home of Jones Hall, it was such a powerful performance.  I would love to see them more, it's funny how you don't take advantage of the arts when you live so close.  I forgot how much I love the symphony and arts in general.  There was just something about it, it gave me goosebumps, and could even make you teary eyed at times.  I think because it's so beautiful, so perfect.  They also had a video of Hurricane Ike that they pla...
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By Greg Nino, Houston, Texas
(RE/MAX Compass)
     Consumers watch the same thing on television that we do as Real Estate professionals. What is interpreted understood might be entirely different! Lately I have been receiving some new questions that I've never faced before, after all, one media outlet says this is the worst economic times since "The Great Depression." Hardly anything to laugh at, but certainly worthy of discussion. All walks of life from all sorts of education backgrounds share different concerns and have different questions. I have however, noticed some of the same questions being asked over & over again. Provide an answer to any question you like! I thought posting these questions to all of you might provide a terrific opportunity to hear what the best of the best have to say from around the country.. 1.  I hear ...
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By Kathy Riggle, Houston Home Staging
(STAGING SMART N SOLD)
The Rose is a nonprofit health care center providing breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and support to patients regardless of ability to pay.  Volunteers are needed to assist with mail, special projects, and events.  There is a special need for bilingual volunteers.  Community service and youth volunteers are welcome.  Please contact Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or visit www.volunteerhouston.org October is breast cancer awareness month. www.StagingSmartNSold.com offers Houston home staging solutions to promote a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and homeowners.  The owner has also been a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area for several years.
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By Frank Marta, Texas Home Loan Specialist NMLS#: 245813
(Nuhome Mortgage)
I am sure we are all wondering what will happen with our Financial and Economic future?  The HUD Department has extended the $100 Down Program for our surrounding Area.  This program also allows for the closing costs to be included in the loan.  This is a very affordable option to many First Time Home Buyers that are struggling to afford a home.  This would allow many buyers the opportunity to buy during this "slow market" it's a prime time to buy right now in today's market!!! Don't forget to ask about the $7500 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers.  Either or both programs would be great for any qualified buyers. Our market is making many changes for the worse but it's not all bad news... Frank Marta PH: 713-373-0345
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By Frank Schulte-Ladbeck
(Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Professional Real Estate Inspections)
When I decided to create an additional site apart from my original static site, I wanted to develop a Wordpress blog site, because I believe that the blog is the best way to interact with others on the internet, and that Wordpress was the best platform to use. I was not disappointed. Being a curious soul, I started to examine SEO, but my true interest was how could we in the real estate industry take the blog format into a further development that would best serve our consumers. I found that with a little determination, a little knowledge of code, and a little patience that I could make my site a one stop shop. I have added a forum to allow visitors to have their own voice. I am creating a visual library to help people see some aspects of home inspections. I added the store to help you ...
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By Frank Schulte-Ladbeck
(Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Professional Real Estate Inspections)
When I decided to create an additional site apart from my original static site, I wanted to develop a Wordpress blog site, because I believe that the blog is the best way to interact with others on the internet, and that Wordpress was the best platform to use. I was not disappointed. Being a curious soul, I started to examine SEO, but my true interest was how could we in the real estate industry take the blog format into a further development that would best serve our consumers. I found that with a little determination, a little knowledge of code, and a little patience that I could make my site a one stop shop. I have added a forum to allow visitors to have their own voice. I am creating a visual library to help people see some aspects of home inspections. I added the store to help you ...
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By Alicia Barrington, Houston Home Staging Presents Alicia Barrington
(THE ORIGINAL HOUSTON HOME STAGING)
  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 staging help.  For only $145 (flat fee) we'll come to your (furnished) property to provide a complete consultation, and  we'll also provide a hands-on staging service to help get you started on your project. Please visit our website www.houstonhomestaging.net  to view examples of our staging techniques and our inventory of staging furnishings and accessories.  We provide furnishings and accessories for vacant homes with packages beginning at only $1000! Call: 832.260...
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By Marchel Peterson, Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro
(Results Realty)
I remember hearing after Hurricane Ike came through our area that some 2.1 million customers were out of power.  Just two weeks afterwards power has been restored to almost all the areas where it can still be restored.  I know there are still pockets without power but they become less ever day.  One of my clients wrote the letter below and asked me if I would post it on Active Rain.  She very eloquently Thanks all our recovery workers that made this possible in such a short time.  Please take the time to read her letter and give our service workers a big thumbs up. Dear fellow Texan, American and Canadian friends: We in southeast Texas are so grateful for the outpouring of assistance we have received during the past two weeks since Hurricane Ike roared through our communities.  To all m...
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By Pat Kirby
(Grand Estates Auction Company)
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 me if you have listings that you would like to have included in our quarterly Houston luxury homes magazine.  Thank you.
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By Breanna Ochoa, Realtor - Houston, Sugar Land, Pearland
(Metro Realty Partners)
     September 2008   United Salsa Newsletter Houston Curfew Lifted. Houston Salsa Congress Continues Tonight   In This Issue Melody Club Salsa Lessons   Thursday Night and Saturdays - Salomon, Kelly, Nathan, & K www.melodyclub.net   Thursday Night Salsa at The Melody Club   Come Social Dance at The Melody Club every Thursday night from 9:30 - 11:30pm.Cost: Free       Greetings,   The Houston Salsa Congress 2008 Returns as scheduled despite hurricane Ike this weekend, September 25-28, 2008. The Houston curfew was lifted as of 0600 Friday morning... Houston Salsa Congress September 25-28, 2008 The University of Houston Central Campus   The Houston Curfew has been lifted as of 0600 Friday morning. The Houston congress continues tonight at the University of Houston. Thank you to all who s...
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By Ray Logan
(Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors - Stacy Mathews)
It has been about 10 days sense Ike hit Houston Texas and I an amazed when I drive down a neighborhood street, my sister and I live in Oak Forest on different streets, and I have been staying at my sisters because she has electricity now but not all home have power yet in her area. What has amazed me in this situation that in this area is in is seeing how a people can come together to help neighbors that they may have never met before. One person was able to purchase 4 bags of ice, the stores limit per customer at the time, but gives two bags to the people 2 doors down. The young couple next door to my sister has a generator and offers to run an extension cord to her house. As power is being restored to some folks, I see more electrical cords show up running from one house that has powe...
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By Greg Nino, Houston, Texas
(RE/MAX Compass)
No Cell Phone Status.... Maybe I'm not cool enough. In our market of 27,000 plus members we have a fair amount of agents that flat out "refuse" to post their cell phone numbers on the Mls. Instead they post an office number that they do not work out of! If an assistant does answer she's usually isn't licensed and is of virtually of little use as she can't answer many questions. She always says things like... "let me call him and see." What really irritates me is when the unlicensed assistant attempts to present "counters" amendments and basically handle the entire transaction on behalf of the agent, all the while the agent is "busy." I've closed 12 deals at once - all by myself & played golf, went out to eat and had time for family & friends. If I can do it, so can you! Here's what you ...
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By Stephanie Edwards-Musa, knitwit at thred UP
(thredUP.com)
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 handles keeping the lines of drainage open.  But then you take a look at your Homeowner's Insurance policy to see exactly what is covered.  All of them say that water damage is covered except for 'Rising Water'.  Those two words can be very vague but essentially any flooding is caused by water rising whether it be an all out flood from a creek, river, etc. rising out of its banks or just a clogged up street drain causing the water to 'rise' in to your front yard. When the water se...
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