Neighborhoods & Communities

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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
Halloween Events in The Woodlands
26 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, General, Houston Livi...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO EVERYONE !!!The Woodlands Township has several festive Halloween events planned for the coming weeks, including: The Haunting at Bear Branch Park Presents Circus Clown Catastrophe i... read more
The Woodlands Real Estate Market – October 2010
25 October, 2010| Home Values & Recent Sales, Neighborhoods & Commun...
The Woodlands real estate market continues at a seasonally-adjusted pace of activity.Data Source: HARVisit Michele Flory at www.MicheleFlory.com for more information on The Woodlands real estate. read more
On This Day in History - the Microwave Oven
25 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, General
On this day in history - 1955 - The microwave oven, for home use, was introduced by The Tappan Company.  I thought about all the things I cook in the microwave, really warm in the microwave. Then... read more
Popular Questions Regarding the Historic Preservat...
25 October, 2010| Home Selling, Neighborhoods & Communities, Public/...
View the Responsible Historic Preservation meeting on October 23, 2010 at http://goo.gl/EBut.   Questions answered: How your rights have been changed if you live in a current or proposed h... read more
The Woodlands Real Estate Market – October 2010
25 October, 2010| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocati...
The Woodlands real estate market continues at a seasonally-adjusted pace of activity.Data Source: HARVisit Michele Flory at www.MicheleFlory.com for more information on The Woodlands real estate. read more
Good News for Fort Bend County Residents Living in...
24 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, General
Fort Bend County will celebrate the grand opening of its new Annex on Monday October 23, 2010. The building is located at 22333 Grand Corner Dr which is southeast of the intersection of FM 1093 and Gr... read more
Katy4U - More Halloween Fun for the Big Kids at Ka...
24 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, General
Do you like haunted houses and scary stuff at Halloween? I know I do and Katy Mills Mall will host a new Texas Terror Haunted House attraction on Friday October 29, Saturday October 30 and on Hallowee... read more
Katy4U- Reminder Early Voting for November 2 Elect...
24 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, Schools, General
I previously wrote a blog on October 2, 2010 about early voting in the Katy area. That blog can be found at http://activerain.com/blogsview/1901262/katy-4-u-early-voting-in-the-november-2-2010-electi... read more
Katy4U - Katy Mills Mall in Katy Texas Hosting Hal...
24 October, 2010| Neighborhoods & Communities, General
Katy Mills Mall will host two special family events on Halloween with the purpose being to provide a safe and secure environment for Katy and surrounding areas families to enjoy Halloween. On October... read more