houston real estate: THE LONG GOODBYE
- 09/02/13 10:03 AM
I'm saying goodbye to my old friends cows. I have loved cows all my life. I have collected antique cow prints, and my friends have gifted me with lots of cowphenalia. I like seeing cows in pastures when I'm on country roads. I like knowing the difference between a Texas Longhorn, a Dutch Belted, and a Holstein. During the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, I always visit the cattle exhibits and I have a soft spot for the calves and steers that are roped. If you live in Texas or have ever been to Houston in March, you know what I'm … (5 comments)
houston real estate: How Much Is That Doggie In The Windwow?
- 08/30/13 02:26 AM
August 26 was National Dog Day. It was founded in 2004 as a way to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, their long standing connections to humans, and the service they provide us.
When I was reading a blog about pets not being in homes during showings, it reminded me of a couple of showings I've had.
As I pulled into the driveway of a vacant house, I saw a dog sitting beside the front door. One of the neighbors said the people who had lived there hadn't taken the dog when … (8 comments)
houston real estate: Stuck on Stucco -- Considerations When Buying a Stucco Home
- 08/29/13 08:05 AM
Of the 74 homes currently for sale in the Washington Corridor/Rice Military area in Houston almost 70% of those homes are stucco. There are special considerations when buying a home constructed with stucco in a humid climate.
· Is the home synthetic stucco (referred to as EIFS but pronounced EFIS)? Synthetic stucco proved problematic and has fallen out of favor, but you should get confirmation from the inspector that the stucco is concrete and not synthetic. If you are relocated through your work, be aware that some companies won’t extend relocation benefits to homes built with EIFS.
I'm saying goodbye to my old friends cows. I have loved cows all my life. I have collected antique cow prints, and my friends have gifted me with lots of cowphenalia. I like seeing cows in pastures when I'm on country roads. I like knowing the difference between a Texas Longhorn, a Dutch Belted, and a Holstein. During the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, I always visit the cattle exhibits and I have a soft spot for the calves and steers that are roped. If you live in Texas or have ever been to Houston in March, you know what I'm … (5 comments)
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