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Valery Smith-Blank
RE/MAX Integrity
The Silent Killer
24 August, 2011| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Saf...
Silent Killer Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and toxic. It's called the "silent killer" in homes because some victims are not even aware that the deadly condition exists. Homeowne... read more
Rachel Rosson rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
River Oaks and Avalon Place Targeted by Robbers in...
29 June, 2011| Home Safety, Neighborhoods & Communities
It was reported yesterday that 2 men entered a home on Ella Lee (West) by showing ComID badges on the pretence that is was imperative that they check out the modem (CATV equipment) at that particular... read more
Nicole Ford
Real Estate Options of Texas
Fun In The Sun?
22 June, 2011| Home Buying, Home Safety, Homeowners Insurance
I don't mind the sun, but I don't like humidity.  And non-stop heat in Houston with little rain for months, how do you deal with that?During this season of drought my youth has come up... read more
Janet Buff
World Wide Realty,LLC
Home Owner Tip of the Month
17 June, 2011| Home Safety
As you know, being a homeowner is a big responsibility.  There are a myriad of  things to tend to and often, some of the little, yet important things, get pushed aside.  From time to... read more
Jay Thomas rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (198 surveys)
eXp Realty LLC
Five Ways To Keep Your Home Safe While Away On Vac...
16 June, 2011| Home Safety, Safety & Security, General
With warm weather on the rise around the nation many people’s thoughts are turning to thoughts of a summer vacation. If you are going to be spending time away from your home there are some things... read more
Teresa Kennedy
Keller Williams Realty The Woodlands
The Woodlands Drought puts us at Risk for Wildfire...
8 June, 2011| Home Safety, Neighborhoods & Communities, Houston...
Montgomery Co. has been experiencing a drought since last October 2010. It has been the worst drought we've seen since 1895. Currently, Montgomery is in the "Very High Fire Danger" Zone. Firefighters... read more
Danny Frank rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.92/5 (37 surveys)
JLA Realty
New Chair and Commissioners Appointed to the Texa...
6 June, 2011| Home Safety, General, Education
Governor Rick Perry has made four appointments to the Texas Real Estate Commission: Broker member Avis Wukasch, currently serving as a broker member of the commission with a term to expire January... read more
Rebecca Tripovich
Texas Transaction Coordinators LLC DBA TexTeam Realty Services
Hurricane Evacuation Tips with Links to Evacuation...
3 June, 2011| Home Safety, General, Houston Living
How do I know when to evacuate? Listen regularly to your local radio or television stations when the threat of tropical storms or hurricanes exists. Pay close attention when such storms threaten your... read more
Rebecca Tripovich
Texas Transaction Coordinators LLC DBA TexTeam Realty Services
Hurricane Supply Check List
2 June, 2011| Home Safety, General, Houston Living
Here's a list of what you need to have on hand if a hurricane comes our way. Some items will be in short supply in the days before landfall, so it's best to stock up in advance. Drinking Water - at... read more
Michelle Cannon rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction
SIMPLE TIPS TO PREVENT HOUSE FIRES!
30 May, 2011| Home Safety, General, Education
Simple Tips to Prevent House Fires   RISMEDIA, Every year home electrical problems cause more than 28,000 house fires and massive property damage. Electrical wiring is the root cause of many of... read more
Michelle Cannon rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction
PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR THE 2011 HURRICANE SEASON!
27 May, 2011| Home Safety, General, Education
Prepare the Home for 2011 Hurricane Season   RISMEDIA, Batten down the hatches—plus the windows, doors and roof. Hurricane Season 2011 starts on June 1 and—based on expert predictions—it could... read more
Katie Paulsen
RE/MAX Partners
No Equity? Need to Sell? Why Not RENT?!
23 May, 2011| Home Safety, Home Values & Recent Sales, Property...
No Equity? But you need to sell? Why Not Rent?! We've all heard the horror stories about renting, why deal with it? DON'T! The Katie K Team can manage your property for you! Services Provided • Collec... read more
Rebecca Tripovich
Texas Transaction Coordinators LLC DBA TexTeam Realty Services
A Handy Way to Use an Alarm System You Already Own
10 May, 2011| Home Buying, Home Safety, Home Selling
Personal Safety Tip Have you ever thought to use your car key "PANIC" button as a personal safety alarm? Here are some ways you can use the panic button in emergency situations: 1. Put your car... read more
Jessica McGlothlin
World Wide Realty,LLC
Location of homes most vulnerable to hurricanes
8 May, 2011| Home Safety, General
The homes most at risk are concentrated in Virginia Beach, Va., New Orleans, Tampa, Long Island, N.Y., and Miami. The report examined the exposure of a single home to storm surge in 10 U.S. metro area... read more
Michelle Cannon rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction
DISPOSE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE PROPERLY!
2 May, 2011| Green Living, Home Safety, General
Around the Home: Dispose of Hazardous Waste Properly By Terri Bennett   RISMEDIA ,We all have one—that shelf or cabinet with leftover paints, old bug killers and unwanted cleaners. You don’t... read more
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