Neighborhoods & Communities

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2nd Annual Turkey Trot Set For November 13 In The...
31 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocation & Newcomer...
The 2nd Annual Turkey Trot in May Valley in the Village of Sterling Ridge will take place on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 12 noon – 5 pm in May Valley Park, located on May Valley Circle. This fami... read more
The Houston Heights area REALLY IS being flooded w...
29 October, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Educatio...
Recently posted by the Heights Kids Group:Was your child born in 2008 or 2009? Check out the astounding numbers below. According to the HK membership roster, there are a reported 214 HK children... read more
(2)Response to Mr. Smulian's comments regarding my...
29 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Education, Public/Pri...
continued from http://goo.gl/Z1ac JSThe new ordinance was developed with input from the Houston Association of Realtors, the Greater Houston Builders Association, Houstonians for Responsible Growth a... read more
(1)Response to Mr. Smulian's comments regarding my...
29 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Education, Public/Pri...
 Realtor Mullins' response to Mr. Smulian:   I appreciate Jonathan Smulian's comments regarding my blog entry http://goo.gl/fUBN.  Anyone that knows me knows how I am always trying... read more
New-home Sales Climb 6.6 Percent in September
28 October, 2010| Home Builders, Home Selling, Neighborhoods & Commu...
By Steve GoldsteinRISMEDIA, October 28, 2010--(MCT)--Sales of new homes climbed 6.6 percent in September, figures released by the federal government on Wednesday showed, representing the second straig... read more
Houston: 4+ Bedrooms on Large Lot in Memorial (Vie...
28 October, 2010| Home Marketing, Home Selling, Neighborhoods & Comm...
UPDATE: This property is no longer on the market; the links have been deactivated13307 Queensbury is located on a large lot (9,605 sqft per Appraisal District) in the Wilchester subdivision of Memoria... read more
Bellaire Increases Taxes
28 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities
In a nearly unanimous vote, Bellaire City Council approved the city's first tax increase in 18 years. The average homeowner's tax bill will raise by $78 annually.  The city of Bellaire still... read more
Whole Foods Market Revised Plans in Boulevard Plac...
28 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Houston Living
Whole Foods Market revised it's plans in Boulevard Place at the corner of Post Oak Boulevard and San Felipe. The popular organic grocery store had plans to build a massive flagship store to... read more
OPEN HOUSES in Houston Heights, Woodland Heights,...
28 October, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Open Hou...
Click on the link below to see detailed information on open houses this weekend.  You can click on the photo to see more photos and click on the address to see a map.Open Houses:  http://goo... read more
Homeownership: An Investment In Your Future!
28 October, 2010| Home Buying, Housing Market, Neighborhoods & Commu...
According to studies: “Homeownership is in investment in your future – home is where we make memories, build our lives and feel comfortable and secure,” said Vicki Cox Golder. “Owning a home has long-... read more
What does the Historic 6th Ward look like 12 years...
28 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Education, Public/Pri...
I was wondering how being a historic district had turned out for the Old 6th Ward, so I drove it and video taped my drive.  See if you think it has been a good thing for those property owner... read more
Market Shift: Mega-Retailers Wal-Mart and Target L...
27 October, 2010| Foreclosures & Investments, Neighborhoods & Commun...
Insulated by nature, mega-retailers Wal-Mart and Target have done comparatively well to the overall market in the economic downturn since 2007. Even the best positioned and most efficiently run re... read more
Pictures of the Historic Preservation Ordinance an...
27 October, 2010| Home Selling, Neighborhoods & Communities, Public/...
All structures inside our Heights area historic districts are affected by the Historic Preservation Ordinance (HPO) which was approved on October 13, 2010, regardless of age.  Just... read more
Friendswood Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run/Walk & Kids'...
27 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, General
The City of Friendswood Community Services/Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the annual Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kids' K on Saturday, December 4, 2010. The event will be held... read more
21 Friendswood High Students Named National Merit...
27 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, General, Education
Friendswood is a great place to live and raise a family! The 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program announced its Commended Student list for Friendswood High School. FHS h... read more