December 12, 2010

No snow

The recent winter storm that barreled through the Midwest and dumped 14 inches of snow on Minneapolis reminded me of the one of the reasons I love living in Spring Texas. No snow. I shouldn’t say we don’t get any snow in Spring Texas because that wouldn’t be entirely true. Just last year on December 4th, we were […]

December 11, 2010

Best place to view Christmas lights in Northwest Houston

Prestonwood Forest’s traditional “Nite of Lites” festival continues in 2018. Link to updated dates, hours, and map of the award winning homes and blocks of the 2011 “Nite of Lites” festival. Our pick for the best place to view Christmas Lights in Northwest Houston is the Prestonwood Forest subdivision. Known as the “Christmas Lights Neighborhood”, its […]

December 7, 2010

Cash in on FREE reward cards from Spring Texas restaurants

Reward yourself this holiday season by cashing in on FREE reward cards. Numerous Spring Texas area restaurants are offering a free reward card with the purchase of a gift card. The majority of the reward cards are valid only for the first couple of months of 2011 so you will want to use them quickly to avoid losing them. Pappas Restaurants […]

December 2, 2010

FM 1960 disappears from Google maps

The popular and heavily traveled Farm to Market 1960 (F.M. 1960) has gone through a name change or should I say name designation. Last summer, the section of F.M. 1960 from SH 249 a.k.a. Tomball Parkway east to Aldine Westfield was designated the Cypress Creek Parkway. Local community leaders believed the area lacked a clear identify and thought it would benefit […]

November 30, 2010

Holiday concerts and theater performances in Spring Texas

Are you having difficulty getting in the holiday spirit this year? Are you feeling a little too much like “the Grinch” and not enough like jolly old St. Nick? Then why don’t you try to shake off those holiday blues by attending a holiday concert or a theater performance. 2010 holiday concerts and theater performances in the Spring Texas area: Concerts: […]

November 26, 2010

Woodlands and Willowbrook Malls have new shopping app

Before you head out to the Woodlands Mall or the Willowbrook Mall this holiday season, you will want to download their new mobile shopping app called, “The Club Shopping Mall”. The shopping app which is available on the iPhone and Android lists sales, real-time navigation of the mall, and games. I downloaded the app on my […]

November 24, 2010

Should you take your home off the market during the Holidays?

The holiday season is upon us. It’s the time of year people’s thoughts turn to baking, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. It’s also the time of year I get asked “Should I take my home off the Spring Texas real estate market during the holidays?” My answer this year is the same as it was […]

November 22, 2010

Spring Texas Real Estate: Market Report October 2010

What’s going on with the Spring Texas Real Estate Market? With the elimination of the artificial stimulus caused by the home buyer tax credits, the Spring Texas real estate market continues its downward trend. August YTD home sales were down 5%. September’s YTD home sales were down 6% and now October’s YTD homes sales are down 7% over 2009. We will […]

November 20, 2010

Smoked Turkey for Thanksgiving

Would you like a smoked turkey for Thanksgiving but don’t want to do the smoking yourself? Several Spring Texas businesses are willing to do the smoking for you … including: Logan Farms has whole smoked turkeys ranging from 10 – 12 lbs for $34 – $42. They are located at 2427 FM 1960 West in Houston […]

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