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Roger Martin
Roger Martin Properties
Loco-Motion on Houston's Railroads
25 September, 2009| Neighborhoods & Communities, General, Houston Livi...
Many thanks to our friend Paul Martin for a ticket to the Rice Design Alliance’s recent Freight Rail Tour.  This trip gave a fascinating look at the industry that helped grow Houston into today’s... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Input on Navigation Systems - Do You Love Yours?
22 September, 2009| Safety & Security, General, Houston Living
I am looking for the make/model of a the perfect navigation system. I've gotten some input from my Facebook friends, but nobody has listed the make/model they like best. If you have one you love OR on... read more
Rachel Rosson rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
New Home Starts
20 September, 2009| Home Builders, Housing Market, Houston Living
With every 1.7 jobs created, there is demand for 1 new house to be built. With Texas having created 70% of all jobs in the USA in 2008, we are looking good for new home starts. The GHBA (Greater Houst... read more
Diane Perry
Texas Metropolitan Properties
New Bike Trail Open
20 September, 2009| Home Buying, Relocation & Newcomer, Houston Living
Houston is adding bike trails! Another new section completed, check it out: http://www.houstonbikeways.org/.  Bike from Allen Parkway to Dowtown to White Oak Bayou - lunch at Onion Creek (Sa... read more
Rachel Rosson rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
Texas and Houston Lead the US Economy
19 September, 2009| Relocation & Newcomer, Education, Houston Living
Texas and especially Houston are leading the US economy. Take a look at a few of these points:-Allied Movers has rated Texas the highest number of in-coming relocation movers  than any other... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Heights-Flavor Home + 2 Rental Units for $179K
18 September, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Buying, Houston L...
Who wants a cute house with hardwood floors, character, mature trees, a gorgeous yard AND someone to help you pay for it? Your new place is barely outside the loop, and it's listed... read more
Randall Martin rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.99/5 (308 surveys)
CB&A, Realtors- Southeast
Grow Pearland Grow!
17 September, 2009| Housing Market, General, Houston Living
Pearland is a beautiful, growing city located just minutes south of downtown Houston in the Texas 288 Corridor.  Pearland was named an "All-America City" finalist in recognition of its quality of... read more
Mark Martin
2M Realty Advisors, LLC
2M Realty Gets Its Houston Real Estate Office Accr...
17 September, 2009| Neighborhoods & Communities, General, Houston Livi...
With consumer trust being an integral part of any business success, especially for companies collecting information on its website, 2M Realty has taken steps to increase the level of confidence with t... read more
Kye Sampson
Nan & Company Properties
Will Taxpayers Have to Bail Out FHA?
16 September, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Houston Living
The Federal Housing Administration stepped up to guarantee low-downpayment mortgages for riskier buyers after the mortgage market crashed. Now with many of them in default, the FHA’s losses have mount... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Houston City Limits Swallow Chicago + Baltimore +...
16 September, 2009| Home Values & Recent Sales, Homeowners Insurance,...
Here's an interesting piece on Houston from NPR's Morning Edition. Houston is a swiftly growing city; it has added a million residents this decade. No doubt, some of those newcomers drive on Intersta... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Houston Real Estate Milestones, August 2009
15 September, 2009| Home Buying, Home Values & Recent Sales, Houston L...
I think the months of inventory is an important indicator of our market's overall health (see below). Six months is actually characteristic of a "seller's market" and nine months is... read more
Danielle Gebara
Keller Williams Memorial
Extention of the Home Buyer Tax Credit Program
15 September, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, Houston Living
The National Association of Realtor is attempting to have the Home Buyer Tax Credit Program extended beyond the November close date deadline. This might be one of the best tools in our hands to help k... read more
Danielle Gebara
Keller Williams Memorial
All Realtors are not the same!
14 September, 2009| Home Selling, Luxury Homes, Houston Living
Looking for a Realtor is certainly a difficult job! So many Realtors are soliciting one's business. The choices are endless and different people use different criteria to define the perfect match. But... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Keys to Peak Performance #7, Have Some Accountabil...
11 September, 2009| Home Selling, General, Houston Living
I have a business coach and an accountability partner to help keep me focused and moving toward my goals. It's amazing how much you can accomplish once you verbalize what you want to do. Those who car... read more
Ruth Ann Manison rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (364 surveys)
Prince Properties, LLC
Keys to Peak Performance, #6 - Stay Motivated
10 September, 2009| Home Selling, General, Houston Living
"People say motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing--that's why we recommend it daily."  --Zig ZiglarKeeping a positive attitude can be a challenge these days, but think carefully abo... read more
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