According to a new HomesUSA.com report, Houston – once again – led the state in new home sales in August! For the third straight month, Houston posted higher sales volumes than the Dallas-Fort Worth market. “The Houston new home sales market showed stability across the board and remains the state’s brightest star as the top new home sales market in …
According to an analysis prepared by Trulia, compared to renting, buying a house is a better deal in every major US housing market so long as mortgage rates remain below 5.2 percent. Although the increasing interest rates will make homeownership unaffordable for some, the recent increase to over 4 percent isn’t expected to affect the housing activity. Mortgage rates increased …
Lake Conroe is located about one hour north of downtown Houston. The lake is 21 miles long and covers 21,000 surface acres. This man-made lake serves as a reserve for Houston’s drinking water supply. You can enjoy the clean, clear water for a variety of recreations which include boating, fishing, hunting, golfing, swimming, water skiing, and jet skiing. The lake …
How many of you remember Hurricane Ike? The eye of the hurricane came straight to amble Texas causing damage and surrounding areas and towns well North of Houston. Weather forecasters are expecting a major hurricane to strike the Texas Gulf Coast this year. We want to remind you that hurricane season begins June 1 and ends at the end of …
Cinco de Mayo is this coming Sunday and we would like to take the opportunity to help celebrate this Mexican tradition. While many people seem to believe that Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican Independence Day, it’s actually the day of the Mexican army’s victory over the French army in the Puebla State. In observance of this holiday many people …
Modern interior design trends like, natural wood, new materials, exciting textures and unusual design elements are influencing 2013 contemporary kitchen design. These modern techniques are being incorporated into elegant, multi- functional and very impressive kitchen interiors. Fabrics that mimic animal skins, LED lighting in glass surfaces, dining and working area lighting sets, computers, tectile switches and sensors are being introduced …
