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November 9, 2011

Veteran’s Day deals and discounts – 2011

Veterans …. numerous Spring Texas businesses want to show their appreciation for your service this Veteran’s Day by providing you with a free meal and a free car wash. Below is a list of businesses providing free or discounted services to Veterans and / or Military personnel: Outback Steakhouse – Free Bloomin’ Onion and a […]
November 8, 2011

Trader Joe’s opening store in the Woodlands

Trader Joe’s and its ‘Two-buck Chuck’ wine is heading to The Woodlands Crossing Shopping Center.  In the SW corner of the The Woodlands Parkway and Kuykendahl intersection, the ground next to Petco is being prepared for what maybe the first Trader Joe’s store in the Houston area. The store is projected to be completed and turned over […]
November 4, 2011

The best day of the week to list your house is …

Friday. According to a recent study produced by RedFin the best day of the week to list your house is Friday. The worst day to list your house is Sunday. Homes listed on Friday receive more showings than homes listed on the other days of the week. The more showings a home receives increases its probability of selling. […]
October 11, 2011

Halloween Events and Activities in Spring Texas – 2011

Is Halloween your favorite holiday?  Do you go all out with decorations and costumes?  If you love Halloween, there are lots of activities in the Spring Texas area to help you celebrate …. from haunted houses to ghost tours to pumpkin patches to festivals and trick or treating. Haunted Houses – ScreamWorld (Among Top 13 US […]
October 7, 2011

How low can they go …

The rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage seems to be playing a game of limbo.  Less than 60 days ago, mortgage rates hit a new 50 year low when they averaged a paltry 4.15%.  This week, the interest rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage hit a new low when it dipped below 4% for the first […]
September 30, 2011

Fall Festivals in and around Spring Texas – 2011

After sweating through the hottest summer on record in Spring Texas, it’s time to have some fun outdoors and enjoy Fall’s cooler weather.  Below is a run down of the numerous Fall Festivals in the Spring Texas area being held this year (2011): OCTOBER Bugs, Brew & Barbecue on October 1st in Tomball. More than […]
September 23, 2011

Harris County rolls out crime reporting app

When you see a crime or any suspicious activity the Harris County sheriff’s office wants to know about.  In order to make it easy for you to report criminal activity, the Harris County sheriff’s office has rolled out an iWatchHarrisCounty mobile APP. The APP which is currently available for download on the iPhone, Android, and Blackberry mobile devices allows you to call, email, or […]
September 8, 2011

What stays and what goes?

What customarily goes or stays with the sale of a house varies from state to state. Thus before your purchase a Spring Texas house it’s best to find out what stays and what goes with the house. What stays and what goes when you are selling your Spring Texas home? Stays: Curtains, rods, blinds, valances, window treatments […]
September 5, 2011

Read those deed restrictions before buying a pot-bellied pig

The majority of subdivisions in Spring Texas have deed restrictions. The role of the deed restrictions are to protect the property values of the homes in the subdivision. The deed restrictions spell out what you can and can not do to or with your home. Thus before you buy a Spring Texas home, you should read the subdivision’s deed restrictions and […]