Houston Living

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Spring is around the corner in Houston/Katy
19 February, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Education, Houston Li...
I have had a few gardening questions in the last couple of weeks concerning the freezing weather we had early in the year. Homeowners should wait until we are out of the freeze date to... read more
Selling Your Home in Today's Market
18 February, 2010| Home Selling, Housing Market, Houston Living
How Should Your Home Look When It's on the Market?I can only teach through my experience and the experience to which I share has been a successful one.  First of all, I can't tell you how many ho... read more
Houston Heights Hike & Bike Trail
15 February, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Houston...
In case you didn't know already, the Hike & Bike Trail in the Heights opened completely several weeks ago with the finishing of the last bridge crossing on the trail down by White Oak Bayou. ... read more
Reminder About the Kingwood Mardi Gras Festival
11 February, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Houston Living
Just a little reminder … Come join us at the 2010 Mardi Gras Festival in Kingwood Town Center on February 13th from noon to 6pm.  Enjoy live music by LeRoy Thomas and the Zydeco Runners, ar... read more
A Small Step to Support NASA, JSC and Contractors
11 February, 2010| General, Houston Living
The news of the "proposed" budget and the impact on Johnson Space Center and its contractors is the topic of much conversation in Houston and especially the Clear Lake Area.  While there is a sen... read more
Bin there Done that - Green Tip #1
8 February, 2010| Green Living, General, Houston Living
When we originally moved to Houston from San Diego, one of our first questions to the previous owner was "when is your recycling picked up?" His response was "we don't really do that... read more
An Inspiring Word (I get these daily, and thought...
8 February, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, General, Houston Livi...
Spirit of Prophecy Bulletin THE TRUMPET by Bill Burns -- February 8, 2010It is important in this season, My children, that you believe; that you... read more
Atacocita Ranks #1 in Growth in the State
2 February, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Houston...
Whoo hoo!  Congratulations to Atascocita!  A recent Business week article reported on a study that showed Atascocita to lead the state in residential growth by 8% in year of year data from 2... read more
Houston's Public Library implements electronic boo...
29 January, 2010| Relocation & Newcomer, General, Houston Living
Visit the Houston Public Library at their website! http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/servicesWhen the new I-Pads come out, you'll be able to download directly to your tablet. I think the program works with Kin... read more
Market Square, Another Shot for Greatness
29 January, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, International Real Es...
Another shot at greatness A $3 million master plan aims to remodel the park and meet the needs of the ‘new generation’ of downtown Houston residents By ALLAN TURNERHOUSTON CHRONICLE Jan. 28, 20... read more
Houston's Light Rail Phase Two
28 January, 2010| Green Living, Neighborhoods & Communities, Houston...
Metro Solutions Phase Two proposes an 11 mile addition of the Metro Light Rail from University of Houston west, past the Galleria. The light rail would travel west on Richmond so Richmo... read more
Who doesn't need this????
27 January, 2010| General, Education, Houston Living
I rushed to get this to you - Wait!!!!  I think that was stressful.  I guess I should re-read this. :)   Please take a moment to read this article from the link below (from Realtor... read more
Why Own?
26 January, 2010| Home Buying, General, Houston Living
Why Own? While homeownership comes with many responsibilities that you need to be aware of, most financial advisers say there are also many advantages. You'll have a place that is yours!Homeowners... read more
Rice Military: An Ideal Community for Gen X And G...
25 January, 2010| Home Buying, Home Selling, Houston Living
Rice Military:  An Ideal Community for Gen X and  Gen YSOLD listing of mine in Rice Military Location, Location, Location! The boundaries of the Rice Military neighborhood are Washington... read more
The Best Schools In Texas
25 January, 2010| Relocation & Newcomer, Education, Houston Living
Having come from the very fractured and underfunded California school system, it came as no surprise to read recently that 12 (yes TWELVE) CCISD campuses are among the best in Texas!... read more