Education

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"I was just driving along when..."
13 July, 2010| General, Education, Houston Living
This is a good common sense article from Texas Realtor magazine on how to be prepared when out there on the road.  Whether you are a Realtor or not, this is good information for anyone who spends... read more
TAKE A BITE OUT OF SUMMER!
12 July, 2010| Safety & Security, General, Education
Take the Bite Out of SummerSummer means the arrival of certain illnesses and infections caused by bacteria, viruses and bugs that thrive in the warm, moist environment. Although the risk of catching t... read more
Plastic Container Guide: Reduce Cancer-Causing Che...
9 July, 2010| Green Living, General, Education
Researchers at Tufts Medical School discovered in 1987 that plastic containers contain cancer-causing chemicals that can leach into your food. Not all plastic is alike, so use this handy guide to prot... read more
HOME SAFETY!
5 July, 2010| Safety & Security, General, Education
Home SafetySource: National Safe Kids Campaign (www.safekids.org)Protecting Your Family There are two steps everyone can take to protect children at home. Childproof your home and Su... read more
Quotes for the holiday.....
3 July, 2010| General, Education, Houston Living
I could not let this holiday go by without a quote or two.  So, enjoy the quotes or not; it is your freedom and right to do so or not."I am not so much concerned with the right of everyone to say... read more
4 Katy ISD High Schools get Recognition from Newsw...
2 July, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocation & Newcomer...
NEWSWEEK recently released the 2010 list of America's Best High Schools, naming four Katy ISD high schools among top 1,622 schools in the nation. The four Katy ISD high schools ranked this year are: C... read more
Overhaul Of Financial Regulation Since The Great D...
1 July, 2010| Affordable Housing, Foreclosures & Investments, Ed...
Senate and House negotiators reached agreement early Friday morning, June 25, 2010, on the most sweeping overhaul about financial derivatives and the Volcker Rule. Many economists and analysts have sa... read more
BUSINESS PLAN & TEAMWORK CAN SAVE THE DYING SHOPPI...
1 July, 2010| Affordable Housing, Foreclosures & Investments, Ed...
  Here in America there are about one million new businesses that start up each year. Approximately 200,000 will survive five years. There are several reasons but the first one also happens to b... read more
Flood Insurance Program Back in Business Until Sep...
1 July, 2010| Homeowners Insurance, Neighborhoods & Communities,...
The U.S. Senate last night approved a temporary reauthorization of the federal flood insurance program until Sept. 30. The reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is retroacti... read more
Hurricane Season is Upon Us Once Again…Are You Pre...
1 July, 2010| Safety & Security, General, Education
Hurricane Season is Upon Us Once Again…Are You Prepared? Posted by Shawn Manderscheid under For Buyers, For Sellers, For Realty Professionals, General Information, Home & Lawn Tips, General Rea... read more
June 2010 Housing Trends Newsletter Link
30 June, 2010| Relocation & Newcomer, Education, Houston Living
Here is a link to the latest Housing Trends Newsletter. Laurahttp://LauraCoplin.housingtrendsenewsletter.com? read more
Found a great new I-Phone APP...
29 June, 2010| Home Marketing, General, Education
JotNot is an App I found this weekend while doing a search.  This is basically a scanner App.  It's different than just taking a picture.  You take a picture of the document and then wo... read more
INTERNET SAFETY FOR KIDS!
28 June, 2010| General, Education
10 Things You Can Teach Kids To Improve Their Web SafetySource: Microsoftwww.microsoft.com/protect/family/guidelines/rules.mspx Before you allow your child to go online without your s... read more
BACKYARD POOL SAFETY TIPS!
25 June, 2010| Safety & Security, General, Education
Backyard Pool Safety TipsSource: Keel Kids Healthy.comwww.KeepKidsHealthy.com/welcome/safety/pool_safety.html According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 26... read more
>>HOW TO FAIL AT HOME OWNERSHIP<<
22 June, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Education
10 fool-proof ways you can, without meaning to, set yourself up to fail at home ownership:1. Attending No Money Down Seminars2. Choosing Bad Agents3. Wiping Out Savings4. Refusing Professional Advice5... read more