While traveling around the Hill Country I saw signs of improvement for the economy namely in real estate. Several areas were building new subdivisions which was a welcomed sight. Other areas were not so fortunate. One of several premium outlet stores had maybe 15% of the stores operating. But whe
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05/27/2010
The National MLS database for Realtors is well on its way to becoming a reality in realty. The database, Realtors Property Resource LLC, RPR is a subsidiary of the National Association of Realtors, NAR. NAR announced that they have contracted with 43 MLS markets. Within the next several months N
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05/18/2010
Keeping the lint filter cleaned on your dryer helps to maximize air circulation and increases energy efficiency. A dirty lint filter has been known to contribute to a dryer fire. Another tip for those of you who do not like cleaning the lint filter, use the dryer sheet to clean the screen which h
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05/17/2010
The Yellow Rose of Texas refers to a folk song and is not a reference to the flowering rose that Texans have come to love. Tradition has it that a slave girl named Emily West Morgan, a migrant from New York in 1835, played a role in the victory of the battle of San Jacinto which was a decisive ba
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05/15/2010
Last night we stopped at the Home Depot on the way home to pick up some weed control for our lawn. We met up with a friendly and helpful guy back in the lawn & garden department. We had a question on which was the best product for our particular need. The product we had been using was no longer a
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05/15/2010
Home Sweet Home ~ This is it! This home has it all! It's got great curb appeal without the curb as it certainly catches the eye and sparks the imagination. Check out the wonderful landscaping. Yes, indeed I could see myself living in this home even if it is only fantasy.
05/14/2010
Friday, Saturday, Sunday ~ May 14 - 16, 2010 the city of Richardson is sponsoring it's annual Wildflower Arts and Musical Festival. The event has been a long-standing favorite within the Dallas Metroplex pulling crowds of 70,000 or more. It is held in the Galatyn Park Urban Center - just a few m
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05/12/2010
UPDATE: The numbers keep rolling in. The North Texas Food Bank collected 234,524 pounds of donations this year, an amazing 113,094 pounds more than last year! Great work everyone! May 8, 2010, the National Association of Letter Carriers in conjunction with the United States Postal Service will
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05/11/2010
The real estate market is going strong in Murphy Texas! As of April 1, 2010, the North Texas Real Estate Market* indicates 72 single family residences are available for sale 30 single family residences are under contract 17 single family residences have sold with 46 Average days on market SOLD
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05/05/2010
