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By Leslie Don Wilson, REALTOR ABR ALHS CIPS CRS GREEN GRI MCNE SFR SRE
(281-804-2291)
Luxury Condos Coming to Rice Village: The ChaucerRice Village is getting a brand new luxury condo development! The Chaucer, planned by Randall Davis Co., will be a 12-story mid-rise with only 29 residences, offering an exclusive feel. Prices will start at a cool $1.5 million and go up to a whopping $4.5 million.Construction is expected to begin in September 2023 and be completed within two years. The development will take shape at 2360 Rice Blvd., right next to Hungry's restaurant. This prime location puts residents within easy reach of Rice Village, the Medical Center, Southampton, and West University.Designed for a walkable lifestyle, The Chaucer will appeal to a variety of residents. From busy medical professionals to those looking to downsize from a large home to a lock-and-leave op...
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By Leslie Don Wilson, REALTOR ABR ALHS CIPS CRS GREEN GRI MCNE SFR SRE
(281-804-2291)
Historic Structures Are Getting New Life Houston used to favor demolition for old buildings, but a shift is happening! Historic structures are getting new life through adaptive reuse.The Astrodome may be a rodeo storage unit, but it's still standing. The River Oaks Theatre dodged demolition threats. Project Row Houses has a long history of transforming homes into art. Even more adaptive reuse projects are on the horizon: Sugar Land's historic Imperial Char House will become a mix of offices, stores, and restaurants.                    Katy is exploring ways to turn its rice dryers into an entertainment district. One rice dryer, JV Cardiff and Sons, is already being converted into a mixed-use space with a beer garden. On Harrisburg Street in Houston's East End, warehouses are being renov...
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2007 HOUSTON SINGLE FAMILY SALES  Contra to all you have heard 2007 was second only to 2006 in property sales according to Houston Association of Realtors(R) (HAR). A total of 83,432 properties totaling a record $16.6 billion. 2007 averages were:             Median Sales Price -        $152,000 or up 1.6%           Average Sales Price         -        $206,393 or up 3.9% With the interest rate at the lowest in a decade, it is still a great time to buy/sale a home.
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By Marchel Peterson, Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro
(Results Realty)
    My first winter after moving to Texas I had a closing on Valentine's Day and we started talking about crape myrtles. My client stated that it was Valentine's Day; time to prune the crape myrtles.  Having moved from a colder climate it was amazing to me that you would start thinking about pruning in the month of February.   Ever since then when Valentine's Day happens I also think crape myrtle pruning time.  Actually in my research in writing this I found out that the best time to prune is the last of February or early March.  If you prune too early such as in December or January and we have a warm winter the plants might start putting out new growth.  That new growth would be susceptible to freezing weather should a late cold snap happen.  There are a lot of different ideas on how t...
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By Kathy Riggle, Houston Home Staging
(STAGING SMART N SOLD)
Professional speaker and licensed therapist Randy Haveson will provide tips to "Tapping into Your True Potential" at this event hosted by the Student Leadership Institute on February 26 at 6 pm in the lecture hall of the Student Services and Classroom Building at the UH-Clear Lake campus.  UH-Clear Lake students, alumni, faculty, staff and the public are invited to attend this National Society of Leadership and Success Videoconference.  This event is part of a series of leadership presentations and admission is free.For more information, call Student Leadership Institute coordinator Jennifer Clark at 281-283-2611 or email clarkjen@uhcl.edu Visit www.StagingSmartNSold.com to learn Houston home staging solutions designed to promote a rapid and profitable house sale in the Clear Lake area.
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By Kathy Riggle, Houston Home Staging
(STAGING SMART N SOLD)
Topics covered in this "Basics of Running a Small Business" workshop will include how to seek out business opportunities, gaining information about bank loans, marketing, record keeping, and business plans.  It is presented by the Center for Advanced Management Programs meeting from 9 am to 4pm in the UH-Clear Lake campus Bayou Building on February 23rd.Fees are $39 per person, including a course manual and certificate of completion.  For information or to register, call 281-283-3121 or email camp@uhcl.edu Visit www.StagingSmartNSold.com to learn Houston home staging solutions for a faster and more profitable house sale in the Clear Lake area.
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By Frank Schulte-Ladbeck
(Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Professional Real Estate Inspections)
My wife has finally decided to organize all of those old photos that she has stored away on that sideboard. She buys albums often, with the promise that the pictures will go into them, so the pile includes several empty books too. Her efforts prompted by daughter to go and investigate this effort. She found one image that gave her pause. A picture of me at a former job (when I was working through college) was her favorite (for that moment). She brought it to me to show her find. It was a candid shot of me talking to another employee named Luis. Luis and I were the de facto maintenance men of this business. No one else would do it, so the task fell upon us. One time, Luis and I were in a cramped, dark spot trying to fix a piece of equipment. Luis informed me that we did not have the too...
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By Jeremy Williams, Business Coach, Husband, Father, and Dog Wrangler
(Red Hawk Coaching)
FCA Houston | East Houston FCA | Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Eric Anderson | Brian Johnson InsuranceThis information is provided by the chairman of the East Houston Fellowship of Christian Athletes board, Brian Johnson.East Houston FCA has a full-time staff person that supports over 12 school districts and over 30 campuses (Eric Anderson).  The East Houston Fellowship of Christian Athletes main fundraising event for the year is a golf tournament.  E-mail Brian Johnson to request a brochure for this year's tournament - the Bruce Matthews' Celebrity Golf Classic.  There have already been confirmations from several former players and the expectation for some players from Bruce's Hall of Fame class.100% of the money donated will go to FCA as there is an underwriter covering all of th...
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By Candy Henthorne, Spring Texas Real Estate
(Results Realty)
The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo annual event will be held March 3rd - 22nd, 2008.  Houston is home to the world's largest and richest rodeo. During February and  March Houston is known as the cowboy capital of the world.  It is nothing to be driving around any area of the greater Houston area and see the trail riders who have come from miles away, heading to Memorial Park where they camp out and ride in the Parade.  This is a Rodeo and Livestock show like no other!  This is no ordinary Rodeo!  For more than 75 years this event has been the heartbeat of the southwest.  It takes over 19,000 volunteers who annually volunteer their time and talent for this livestock exhibition and premier entertainment event.  Young children and teens work all year raising livestock which they hope will ...
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 Sales in the Braes Heights real estate neighborhood located in Houston, Texas can be largely broken down as follows: Older homes with few if any updates which are mainly worth lot value; Older homes which have been completely remodeled; and, New or recent construction.According to information that was reviewed on Houston Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service, Braes Heights currently has 12 single family residential homes on the market priced from $429,900. for a completely remodeled 3 bed/2 bath, 1632 sq.ft. home on a 7875 sq. ft. lot, to a new construction luxury  4 bed/3.5 bath, 4600 sq. ft. home priced at $1,299,000. The average asking price per square foot is $219.58. There are an additional 4 homes pending sale as of 2/13/2008.In January 2008, two homes sold for an aver...
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By Cindy Bryant, "Houston Home Staging Pros"
(Redesign Etc. Home Staging)
 Houston's own Beth Moore, is the founder of Living Proof Ministries, and best selling author of numerous Christian books.  Her in-depth studies of the Bible and her passion for God show through her Bible study narration.The Women of Grace will be hosting the "Stepping Up" Bible Study on Thursdays at 7pm starting March 13th thru May 1st.  There will be a Pot-luck Dinner on May 8th.Beth Moore is my absolute favorite when it comes to Bible Studies, she is an amazing woman, with an unbelievable way of bringing the Bible to life, in modern day times, relating it to our own lives.This is a Free Event, and all are encouraged and invited to attend!More Information On Beth MooreSouth Campus of Grace off of I-45 and Dixie Farm Rd.- 713-363-2566 (Main)www.grace.tv Visit www.redesignetc.com Housto...
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By Cindy Bryant, "Houston Home Staging Pros"
(Redesign Etc. Home Staging)
   The Women of Grace will host a Free Spring Event with Devi Titus, inspirational Christian speaker at the South Campus of Grace.  Author of Home Experience and founder of The Mentoring Mansion, where eight women spend 8 days to "restore the dignity and sanctity of the home in women's values."More on Devi TitusSouth Campus:Friday, March 7th at 7pmSaturday, March 8th from 9 am-12pmPick up your free tickets at the South Campus Women's Info Booth or at the North Campus Info Booth before and after services.Grace is located off of I-45 and Dixie Farm Rd-713-363-2500 or www.grace.tv www.redesignetc.com Houston's Home Staging & Redesign Specialists Staging Your Home To Sell! 
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By Cindy Bryant, "Houston Home Staging Pros"
(Redesign Etc. Home Staging)
                                                                                                   Tim LaHaye is an American evangelical Christian minister, author, and speaker.  He is best-known for the Left Behind series of apocalyptic fiction, which he co-wrote with Jerry B. Jenkins. He has written over 50 books, both fiction and non-fiction. Time magazine named LaHaye one of the 25 most influential evangelicals in America and in the summer of 2001 the Evangelical Studies Bulletin named him the most influential Christian leader of the preceding quarter century.This is a FREE event bring your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to hear guest speaker, Tim LaHaye Sunday, March 2nd at the 10am service.Information on the Left Behind Series.Grace is located off of I-45 and Dixie Farm...
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By Cindy Bryant, "Houston Home Staging Pros"
(Redesign Etc. Home Staging)
Learn how to communicate with your spouse and strengthen your marriage in this fun, easy to understand free marriage seminar.  If you are single and would like to get married in the future, this seminar is also geared for you. Gary West will be the guest speaker.On Wednesday, February 20th at 7:00pm, prayer night for families and communion.  Childcare provided in the WeeKidz Nursery for children ages birth through 5 years old.This is a free seminar and everyone is invited to attend!South Campus:Sunday, February 17th at 10am & 6pmMonday, February 18th at 7pmWednesday-February 20th at 7pm-Family ServiceGrace is located off of I-45 & Dixie Farm Road at 14505 Gulf Frwy, Houston, TX 77034-713-636-2500www.grace.tv Visit www.redesignetc.com Houston's Home Staging Specialists Staging Your House...
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By Kathy Riggle, Houston Home Staging
(STAGING SMART N SOLD)
The Harris County Precinct 2 Master Gardeners hold a free evening educational program for the public called the Green Thumb Series on the second Tuesday of each month.  On the fourth Wednesday is also a free public educational program. On February 27th Mike Howlett will host the topic "Snakes in Harris County".  It will be located in the Meeting Room (Lakeside) at Clear Lake Park 5001 Nasa Road 1 Seabrook, Texas. For more information call 281-991-8437 or visit http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Houston home staging solutions to homeowners and Realtors in the Clear Lake area and promotes a rapid and profitable house sale.
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By Kathy Riggle, Houston Home Staging
(STAGING SMART N SOLD)
Saturday, February 23rd: the Landolt Pavillion at Clear Lake Park, 5001 Nasa Road 1 in Seabrook, TX will be the location of the Harris County Precinct 2 Master Gardeners Spring Garden Treasures Plant Sale. The sale will be from 9:15 am until 1:00 pm and will include fruit trees, tomatoes, peppers, citrus, berries, grapes, spring vegetables, blueberries, hardy avocados, pomegranates, and unique tropicals. Some wagons will be available, or bring your own.  For more information visit http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu or call 281-991-8437Visit www.StagingSmartNSold.com for Clear Lake home staging solutions to facilitate a rapid and profitable house sale in Houston, TX.
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By Frank Schulte-Ladbeck
(Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Professional Real Estate Inspections)
This week my dog Fritz has a playmate coming over, my father's dog Senta. Fritz is a Golden Retriever who loves playing in the water, while Senta, the Doberman, does not. Fritz tried to show her the joys of splashing and rolling in puddles, but Senta felt it was beneath her diginity. When my daughter came home, the pair went wild for her attention. My daughter wanted to be in the middle of their play, but it was a bit wild for her. She convinced Fritz to come on the slide, but Senta was just perplexed at this method of play. Dogs are loving creatures, to their owners at least, but they do present some problems. If you are selling your home, you will never be able to stage it properly with active dogs going about their day. Dog toys, bowls, and whatever they decided to pull off of your ...
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By Frank Schulte-Ladbeck
(Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Professional Real Estate Inspections)
A few years back, I thought that I was going to have my name placed alongside of E.O. Wilson and Stephen Jay Gould. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I thought that I had made a significant study in naturalism in my own backyard. While puttering around in the garden, I had made the discovery of a red snail. I rushed back inside the house to search my books, to find no mention of this species. What should I call it ran through my head. I headed back to the garden to collect specimens for my dissertation. I was also thinking of the culinary aspects. Red Escargot? I had my in. My son, Wolfgang, had met Wolfgang Puck. Herr Puck had said it was the first time he had someone named Wolfgang asking for an autograph, so certainly he would remember us. Looking for where this discovery lay, I headed bac...
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By Candy Henthorne, Spring Texas Real Estate
(Results Realty)
Sam Houston Race Park is Houston's premier racing facility.  The Race Park is located in Northwest Houston right off beltway 8, between 290 & I 45, at Fairbanks North Houston Road. There is always something happening at the park to entertain you.  There is live or simulcast horse racing 365 days a year and many other fun activities as well such as July 4th fireworks & Elvis night.  During the summer, there is live music every Friday and Saturday nights.  This last summer there were wonderful bands such as the Charlie Daniels Band, Tracy Byrd & Zona Jones to name a few.Sam Houston Race Park holds 18,000 fans and is also available for catering and private events throughout the year.  The racepark is presenting the Texas Stallians on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. The thoroughbred social event f...
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By Frank Schulte-Ladbeck
(Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Professional Real Estate Inspections)
As I am driving across town to a job, I slide the CD for “Forever Changes” by Love into the player. For those of us who fancied ourselves musicians at one point or another, Love is the band to enjoy and contemplate. “Forever Changes” is referred to as one of the greatest rock albums of all time. The complexity and beauty was devastating to us. Arthur Lee, who died last year, released the album just before the summer of love was about to kick into high gear in '67. The lyrics have oft been misunderstood as a drug influenced trip through Los Angeles, while the music was of sweeping proportions. In reality, Lee was becoming reclusive at a time when his fame was growing, but even in his seclusion, he found his home, which sat on a hillside overlooking the city, invaded by those wanting to ...
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By Kathy Riggle, Houston Home Staging
(STAGING SMART N SOLD)
Volunteers aged 15 or older are requested by the Crisis Intervention of Clear Lake to answer phone calls on the Hotline and Teenline.  Volunteers receive the necessary training to assist callers needing help dealing with relationships, substance abuse, depression, stress, and other issues.  Callers are also provided with information about community and educational resources.No prior experience is required, but good listening skills and an objective and caring attitude are necessary.  Contact Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or www.volunteerhouston.org to inquire.www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Houston home staging solutions to facilitate a quicker and more profitable house sale.  The owner is a volunteer with Family Outreach of Clear Lake.
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By Kathy Riggle, Houston Home Staging
(STAGING SMART N SOLD)
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center seeks assistance at it's Heart & Vascular Hospital. Volunteer opportunities include providing assistance to patients and visitors at the information desk and in-patient areas, or providing support to relatives of patients.  Requirements are a one year commitment, a minimum of four hours weekly, and release for a criminal background check.  Contact Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or www.volunteerhouston.org for more information.www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Houston home staging solutions to Bay Area homeowners and Realtors to facilitate a rapid and profitable house sale.  The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.
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