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Kimberly Oldfield
Century Properties Real Estate

Should you buy flood insurance?

20 July, 2014| Homeowners Insurance, Mortgage & Finance, Safety &...

If you have a mortgage on your home and you live in a high-risk flood zone, in most cases, your lender requires you to buy flood insurance.However, if you live in a moderate- to low-risk zon... read more

Marta Guerrero rating star

5/5 (61 surveys)
Marta Guerrero Realty

Huricane Season is Here - Are You Ready?

3 June, 2014| Safety & Security, Neighborhoods & Communities, Re...

Hurricane season is here and we need to get prepared. If you are new to the Houston area, you should make preparations for Hurricane Season which started June 1st and will go through November 30th.... read more

Stephen Kendrick rating star

4.90/5 (24 surveys)
Kendrick Realty

Protect Your Rental Property from Water Damage...

12 May, 2014| Safety & Security, Property Management

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Stephen Kendrick rating star

4.90/5 (24 surveys)
Kendrick Realty

Rental Property Management: Don't Let Your Tenants...

12 May, 2014| Safety & Security, Property Management

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James Brodnax rating star

4.98/5 (37 surveys)
Champions NextGen Real Estate

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS

22 April, 2014| Home Buying, Neighborhoods & Communities, Safety &...

In Southeast Texas, Homeowners Associations perform many important functions. Depending on the city and county, the most important roles of the Association may vary. For instance, in Houston, which ha... read more

Pamela Franks
Compass RE Texas, LLC - The Woodlands

Fight off The Pollen This Spring!

16 April, 2014| Safety & Security, General, Houston Living

FIGHT OFF THE POLLEN THIS SPRING! Tired of that stuffy feeling that Spring brings along? Steer clear of the pollen so that your allergies don't wreck this beautiful season! There are many ways to... read more

Susan Roddy
HomeSmart

Create an Evacuation and Communication Plan

4 April, 2014| Safety & Security, General, Houston Living

Having an evacuation and communication plan, and making sure everyone knows where to go in case of an emergency, can be the key to protecting your home and family. Think about escape routes in advanc... read more

Kenya Burrell-VanWormer
HPA Real Estate

April is Water Safety Awareness In Texas

2 April, 2014| Safety & Security, General, Houston Living

HOUSTON, TX The month of April is Water Safety Awareness Month.According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, drowning is the country’s number one cause of death in children ages... read more

Susan Greer rating star

4.82/5 (63 surveys)
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Sugar Land

How Fast Can a Burglar Break In to Your Garage?

19 March, 2014| Home Improvements & Repair, Homeowners Insurance,...

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Carol Nagel
JPAR - The Sears Group

Texas Realtors come together to fight for common A...

14 March, 2014| Affordable Housing, Safety & Security, Education

Texas REALTORS® and Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Come Together to Fight for Common Advocacy/Diversity Goals – March 2014 The 83,000-member Texas Association of REALTORS® (TA... read more

Serena Dodd
House Guide Realty

A Consumer Reports investigation finds appliances...

3 March, 2014| Home Safety, Safety & Security, General

Only about half of all appliance fires are caused by misuse — the rest are caused by the appliances themselves, according to an investigation by Consumer Reports. “We identified a variety of caus... read more

Michelle Cannon rating star

4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction

10 Ways to Save on Your Gas Bills

27 February, 2014| Safety & Security, General, Education

10 Ways to Save on Your Gas Bills The Department of Energy shows you how Make the most of your energy dollar. Just follow these simple guidelines and enjoy lower gas bills this season. S... read more

John Williams rating star

4.90/5 (89 surveys)
Real Estate Options of Texas

Buyer Beward

6 February, 2014| Home Buying, Safety & Security, Education

Real estate is starting to heat up which is fantastic, however, BUYERS beware! I have noticed in the last few months a lot of LLC real estate investment companies. Buy here, pay here type... read more

Michelle Cannon rating star

4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction

Do Your Part: Top 5 Natural Choices for a Healthie...

27 January, 2014| Home Safety, Safety & Security, General

Do Your Part: Top 5 Natural Choices for a Healthier Child Children are particularly susceptible to dangerous chemicals because of their lower body weight. It takes a much smaller amount to harm... read more

Susan Arnoldy
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Cold weather blues: How to protect yourself, pets,...

6 January, 2014| Home Safety, Safety & Security, Houston Living

Today and part of Tuesday, Houston will be, for the most part, as cold as Anchorage, Alaska. The National Weather Service predicts a hard freeze most likely to hit Tuesday morning. Thermostats here ra... read more

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