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Patricia Kinney
eXp Realty, LLC

Roof Leaking

28 January, 2011| Home Buying, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safe...

Roof leaks can be caused by a myriad number of reasons. Per Lenny Ratliff-roof repairman, there are 3 most notable causes:squirrels, the shifting and settling of the structure, and humidity-all of whi... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

Recent Crime in Royden Oaks and River Oaks Areas

25 January, 2011| Home Safety, Neighborhoods & Communities

The below information is attributed to: Deputy Don Neptune Harris County Constable Precinct One Royden Oaks Patrol We have some additional information on the recent home burglaries in Royden Oaks over... read more

Rachel Rosson rating star

5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office

Burglary Today in Royden Oaks

25 January, 2011| Home Safety, Neighborhoods & Communities

To follow up with today's earlier post on crime, there was another burglary today in Royden Oaks at 12pm - broad daylight. Below is an email from ROPO (River Oaks Property Owners). At approximately no... read more

Michelle Cannon rating star

4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE & SOUND!

17 January, 2011| Home Safety, Safety & Security, General

Tips to Keep Your Home Safe and SoundRISMEDIA, The well-being of our family is a priority all year, but is especially considered during the holidays when statistics about accidents abound. Most o... read more

Mary Ann Lipsey rating star

4.97/5 (86 surveys)
CB&A, Realtors

SAVING ENERGY AND $ ALL YEAR LONG

14 January, 2011| Green Living, Home Safety, General

(from houselogic.com)Don't let your home office run up your power bill: Plug office appliances into a power strip. Buy a space heater. Buy a room fan. Replace incandescent bulbs with... read more

Ronda Wulf
White Glove Realty

Heating Systems

13 January, 2011| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, General

The COLDER weather is upon us. How is your heating system working? It is a good idea to get it checked out by a professional at least 2 times a year for optimal performance. Also, by showing that your... read more

Dori Lacamu rating star

4.96/5 (56 surveys)
Keller Williams Houston Central

Ten Questions to Ask a Home Inspector

13 January, 2011| Home Inspections, Home Safety, General

10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector What are your qualifications? Are you a member of the American Association of Home Inspectors? Do you have a current license? Inspectors are not required to... read more

Latonya Cunningham rating star

4.81/5 (28 surveys)
REALM Real Estate Professionals - Galleria

Protecting your pipes during the cold weather

11 January, 2011| Home Safety

Protect Pipes Wrap exposed faucets and pipes, including those outside the house or in unheated crawl spaces, attics, garages and other areas. If you don't have the foam pipe coverings, a towel or r... read more

Greg Nino
RE/MAX Compass

I Am A Victim of Violence, Can I Break My Lease?

10 January, 2011| Home Safety, Neighborhoods & Communities, Property...

Imagine being a tenant and having your home broken into. What if you were confronted by the bad guy and he shot at you with a gun. Could you legally end your lease and would you be entitled to your se... read more

Michelle Cannon rating star

4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction

BANISH MOLD FROM YOUR HOME!

10 January, 2011| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, General

Breathe Easier: 10 Tips to Banish Mold from the HomeBy Charles Furlough RISMEDIA, Often, our first encounter with mold at home occurs in that infamous spot between the shower curtain and tub. Unf... read more

Mary Ann Lipsey rating star

4.97/5 (86 surveys)
CB&A, Realtors

TIPS FOR THAWING & PREVENTING FROZEN PIPES

27 December, 2010| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, General

7 Tips for Preventing and Thawing Frozen PipesDecember 27, 2010 An average of a quarter-million families have their pipes freeze and burst during an average winter, according to State Farm Insuran... read more

Jay Thomas rating star

4.97/5 (193 surveys)
eXp Realty LLC

What Exactly Does ‘As Is’ Mean?

22 December, 2010| Home Buying, Home Inspections, Home Safety

We have all heard the term “as is” when looking to purchase a home. But, do you really know what “as-is” means?“’As-is’ means different things to different people and different homes. In its simplest... read more

Michelle Cannon rating star

4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction

HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY TIPS!

17 December, 2010| Home Safety, General, Education

Holiday Fire Safety Tips By: Pat Curry The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of the year for household fires, so take note of these tips to reduce your risk.Christmas trees ar... read more

Melissa Seureau
Busy Bee Realty

Find and Prevent Electrical Fire Dangers in Your H...

12 December, 2010| Home Safety

By: Pat Curry Published: August 28, 2009 Some electrical fire dangers are hidden inside the walls, but if you know the warning signs, you can keep an electrical fire from happening in your home... read more

Michelle Cannon rating star

4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction

NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY!

6 December, 2010| Home Safety, General, Education

Survey: Well-Kept Yards Most Important Factor in Determining Neighborhood SafetyRISMEDIA, A new survey conducted by Relocation.com finds that 75 percent of Americans believe the most important fa... read more

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