Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers out there from Long Lake LTD. In recognition of this national holiday, we want to highlight the history of Father’s Day. The governor of the US state of Washington proclaimed the nation’s first Father’s Day on July 19, 1910. However, it wasn’t until 58 years later that Pres. Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day an official …
Houston has many reasons for being called the best city in America: it’s ranked as one of the top small business friendly cities, it led in maintaining jobs during the recession, and it’s the country’s number one job creator. Houston is also home to the nation’s booming energy industry and is more diverse than New York City. In addition, you …
The state of Texas overshadowed other states during the recession, dominated the recovery, and according to a new analysis about jobs recovered since the downturn, Houston is the strongest job creator in the nation. On average, the 10 largest metros have recovered 98 percent of the jobs lost during the recession. Houston, however, was the first major city to regain …
Do you have tile floors in your home? Are you looking for a more gentle way to clean your tile floors? Do you wonder why your tile floors don’t look new any longer? Whether you’re buying a new home or remodeling a home, taking care of your tile floors is important to keeping them looking newer for longer. Tile floors …
Even though Moore Oklahoma is known to have a lot of tornado activity, there is no code requiring emergency shelters and safe rooms in homes. According to a report from the New York Times, only one in 10 new homes had one when the recent tornado struck. There is also a short supply of public shelters. Anita Wagoner, director of …
Do you want to experience a spa-like experience in your master bathroom? According to design experts, the new bathroom trends are geared toward looking and feeling like a spa. “My clients want that hotel experience with neutral colors and a more luxurious feel with such things as towel warmers, heated floors, and a large shower with benches,” said Davia Gallup …
A new bathroom or roof can add value to your home, but will not increase the value of your home. A recent analysis by Remodeling Magazine and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that 35 upgrades will not increase your home’s value enough to cover the projects average price. Judy Moore, a Boston real estate agent and NAR board …
Since real estate transactions throughout the greater Houston area never slowed down during the traditional quieter winter months, it’s difficult to tell that the spring home buying season has started. March marks the 22nd consecutive month of positive home sales for Houston. This is due to the addition of almost 119,000 jobs over the past 12 months, which resulted in …
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 …
