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 […]

November 14, 2010

Fun Facts about Spring Texas

Fun Facts about Spring Texas: NO state income tax – That’s right Texas is one of only seven states with no state income tax #5 on CNN Money Magazine’s most affordable places to live Spring Texas is located in two counties – Harris County and Montgomery County Three public school districts – Conroe School District, […]

November 12, 2010

Where are mortgage interest rates headed?

I wish I had a crystal ball that I could gaze into and ask the question “Where are mortgage interest rates headed?” But since I don’t I will have to refer the question to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Both the NAR and MBA agree that mortgage interest rates are […]

November 9, 2010

Spring Texas businesses say “Thank You” to Veterans 2010

This Veterans Day, some Spring Texas businesses are doing more than just saying “Thank You” to our veterans and active military personnel. They are showing their appreciation by providing free or discounted food or other services. Below is a list of the businesses providing free or discounted services for Veterans Day – 2010 and the details: Outback Steakhouse […]

November 7, 2010

Should you continue showing your home if you are in contract?

The saying “It ain’t over till the fat lady sings” sums up the answer the best. You hope the buyer does actually buy your Spring Texas house. But there are a lot of things that can and sometimes do go wrong. To begin with you have to go through the option period. The option period gives the buyer the […]

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