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Independence Day Celebration! Independence is something that we all certainly take for granted. I know that I do many times. When the 4th of July comes around and we have family and friends over at our home we can remember what others did for us to insure that we have a safe and prosperous country. In celebrating this occassion, our family went to the fireworks show in The Woodlands, Texas. We shopped earlier in the evening at the famous Market Square right near The Woodlands Waterway and The... Read Full Post

Monday, June 4, found 114 golfers enjoying the luscious grounds of RiverPlantation in Conroe, Texas. The noon tee time saw golfers positioned on everyone of the 18 holes ready to start their game. The homeowners who live aroundthe course waited to see them go by! They were all there with a great attitudeand a lot of enthusiasm as they participated in the day's benefit activities. Some of the "fun" holes included "Hole in One", "Longest Drive", "Closest tothe Pin" and the famous "Tire" hole. W... Read Full Post

Oh, My Tax Bill Went Up! This time of year, since about February, many of us are trying to understand howand why our property taxes are going up. As many of you know, our area is really booming with new construction, new shopping and new families moving in. This all comes with progress and it is a good thing if your home value has gone up if you are thinking of selling your home here in Conroe, or The Woodlands. The road system is improving--River Plantation residents are loving their access ... Read Full Post

Looking For Healthy Lawns? Check out these tips for Conroe and The Woodlands area. "Healthier Lawns with Less Water: It IS Possible!? You can cut your water consumption by 20% or more by just “teaching” your lawn to thrive on less water. Thanks to the deep moisture from this spring’s heavy rains, you’re off to a good start. Now, follow some helpful tips as we head into summer. Your lawn is not as thirsty as you might think. Frequent watering encourages the grass roots to spread out in... Read Full Post

Many sellers ask the question, "Why should I stage my house?" Here are a lot of great reasons to put a little pizzaz in the appeal of your home, inside and out. Remember, first impressions are so important. Take a look around your home with a buyer's eye. You want all walls, base boards and doors to be clean. Are there big obstacles in the entry way? Is the entry narrow? If so add a mirror on the right wall to make it look more spacious. Don't over fill a room with furniture. Keep photos to a... Read Full Post

Conroe On The Move! by Linda Dayen, Keller Williams Realty, Conroe If you have your eyes open lately, you will notice all the new strip centers, buildings and new homes being built all around the Conroe/Montgomery County area. In the last 15 months a total of 1,080 permits have been issued through March of 2007 for single-home construction. With the roadways being improved and I-45 being expanded from Houston, traffic will be coming up from the south as Houston spreads out. The increased shop... Read Full Post