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Children's Miracle Network
22 July, 2009| Neighborhoods & Communities, General
 Please join RE/MAX Hometown for our Children's Miracle Network "Walk for a Miracle" 5K Walk/Run on November 7, 2009.   All proceeds of this event benefit the ill children at Texas Chil... read more
Value of Home Staging
22 July, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General
Thinking of listing your home?  Wondering what you can do to prepare?  Wondering what differentiates Realtors?  Well, make sure you discuss the value of having your home staged with you... read more
Energy Saving Tips
22 July, 2009| Green Living, General
  Did you know?   Energy saving tips: The cost of running a ceiling fan is less than one penny an hour. The ideal setting on your thermostat is 78 degrees, as every degree below 78 inc... read more
Ruth Ann's Realty U: Be a Stellar Seller, Tip 2
22 July, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General
If you are selling your home and you don't have any pets, congratulations! Your life will be much simpler while your home is on the market. If you do have animals, you should look at your home as if y... read more
Ruth Ann's Realty U: Be a Better Buyer, Tip 2
22 July, 2009| Home Buying, General, Education
When you choose a Buyer's Agent, make sure you empower your agent to do everything possible to further your goals. Always ask your agent to show you the properties you are interested in, instead of ca... read more
Kids Eat Free!
21 July, 2009| General
As a mother of two small children (Joe, 5 and Ty, 3), our family is always on the lookout for restaurants that accomodate kids.  Searching the internet, I found this great site that lists up a bu... read more
Housing Experts: Now Is a Perfect Time to Buy
20 July, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Home Buying
Daily Real Estate News    July 20, 2009  Housing Experts: Now Is a Perfect Time to Buy Don't forget to remind potential buyers of something that is obvious to real estate... read more
Ruth Ann's Realty U: Be a Stellar Seller, Tip 1
20 July, 2009| Home Selling, Housing Market, General
Today I started writing a series of observations and suggestions for Buyers, so I thought the same would be beneficial for Sellers. I am going to share my thoughts and suggestions on how to be a Stell... read more
Ruth Ann's Realty U: Be a Better Buyer, Tip 1
20 July, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, General
I'm presenting a series of thoughts and observations from years of experience on how to be the best buyer you can be. This is especially written for my clients, but home shoppers in general should ben... read more
Top Ten Staging Tips - #10
19 July, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General
  Closets  - Please not Fibber McGee's Closet!        You may or may not remember Fibber McGee's closet; but if you do, please make sure there is not one in the... read more
"Ruth Ann on Real Estate" is One Week Old!
18 July, 2009| General
Today marks my one week anniversary for being a blogger! I've had fun posting so far, and it hasn't taken much time. I guess I have a natural propensity for blogging because I'm a fast typist and... read more
Texas Is The "Stickiest" State
18 July, 2009| Housing Market, Relocation & Newcomer, General
We're not talking humidity this time. More than 75% of adults born in Texas still live here, according to a study by the Pew Research Center using US census data. We have a lot going for us, and our e... read more
Home Gardens Growing in Popularity
17 July, 2009| Green Living, Home Improvements & Repair, General
More Americans are growing their own fruits and vegetables at home in order to cut food expenses. The National Gardening Association predicts a 19% increase in home gardening in 2009. An estimated 43... read more
Top Ten Staging Tips - #9
17 July, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General
Lighting - Don't leave the buyer in the dark!   This may seem very simple, but I need to say it anyway.  Replace the burned out light bulbs!  If the light switch is not working... read more
Excellent Insurance Comparison Site
17 July, 2009| Home Buying, Homeowners Insurance, General
Yesterday I learned about a fabulous resource to compare insurance policies. Clayton Johnson, an independent and Nationwide agent in Friendswood, showed me the site for the Office of Public... read more