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December 28, 2007

Klein school district tax rate second lowest in greater Houston area

In a comparison with other school districts in the greater Houston Texas metropolitan area, Klein school district has the second lowest property tax rate. Klein school district is located in Spring Texas. The Klein school district property tax rate for 2007 is $1.26 per $100 valuation. The award winning Klein schools offer a good public […]
December 10, 2007

Top 10 Reasons why December is a good time to BUY a HOME

TOP 10 REASONS WHY DECEMBER IS A GOOD TIME TO BUY A HOME Interest Rates are still near historically 40 year lows. I remember when I purchased my first home in 1990, 17 years ago. The interest rate on the loan was 10% and I qualified for that rate because I had a high credit […]
December 8, 2007

Start a family tradition … Picking out the Perfect Christmas Tree in Spring Texas

Some of my best holiday memories involve the traditions that my parents created for us. One of my favorite traditions was the going to pick out the Christmas Tree. We all bundled up, piled into our wood paneled station wagon and headed to a small Christmas Tree Farm to find THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE. We […]
December 7, 2007

First Store opens at Vintage Park

Vintage Park, an upscale shopping center, under development in Northwest Houston has opened its first store, Potbelly Sandwich Works. Potbelly Sandwich Works serves made to order sandwiches and salads along with homemade desserts and hand dipped ice cream. They have a winning combination of great tasting food in a unique setting. Vintage Park is a […]
December 6, 2007

Spring Texas residents to get quicker commute

The Hardy Toll Road which provides great access to Spring Texas residents to Loop 610 will be connected to downtown Houston. Yesterday the Houston City Council approved an agreement with Harris County which will build and pay for the road. Construction of the $200 million project is scheduled to begin in August 2009 and to […]
December 3, 2007

Top 10 Reasons to have your home on the market during the Holidays

Many Spring Texas sellers want to take their homes off the market during the Holidays. But before you do consider the following: Top 10 Reasons to have your home on the market during the Holidays: Buyers shopping during the Holidays are more motivated than “normal” buyers. Increasing the probability that a showing will result in […]
December 1, 2007

Enjoy the Holiday Classic “A Christmas Story”

You are sure to delight in and laugh out loud as the Holiday classic, “A Christmas Story” is performed on stage in Northwest Houston. For a second year, the Texas Repertory Theatre Company brings to life the 1940’s story of Ralphie Parker’s quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Create a new […]
November 26, 2007

Discover Meyer Park in Spring Texas

As you drive down the tree lined esplanade of Cypresswood just west of Stuebner Airline you come across one of our most prized parks in Spring Texas, Meyer Park. The sooner you discover this gem the better. Meyer Park is a 286 acre park with 26 soccer fields with 10 of them being lighted. Who […]
November 21, 2007

Staging your Spring Texas home

When you place your home on the market it becomes a product and it is now competing with other products. In order to gain an edge in the marketplace and get top dollar for your Spring Texas home, your home must be priced right and look better than the competition. Staging is an integral part […]