Just Another Reason to Relocate to Houston…
It has now been 2 yrs since I moved here to The Woodlands, TX, a planned community just north of Houston. I have no regrets, simply put, the quality of life is better here than what I left behind in CA. Texas’ economy and jobs are growing and with that comes stability. Texas also offers … Read more
Houston Temps Cool – Home Sales Hot
HOUSTON-AREA HOME SALES RISE FOR A FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTH Average and median prices reach September highs; market on “strong footing” HOUSTON — (October 18, 2011) — Houston temperatures finally cooled a bit in September, but home sales remained hot. Sales of single-family homes climbed nearly 17 percent when compared to one year earlier and accounted for … Read more
“Dive -In” The Woodlands
Yes, there are hundreds of miles of bike paths here in The Woodlands and I do enjoy pedaling through them in the autumn, winter and spring, in the summer, not so much… now I prefer the water activities! Boating and water skiing on Lake Conroe, well, that’s an entirely separate blog, coming soon. I am … Read more
Why Houston? Why Not!?!
Here are 3 recent and I might add, impressive stats on Houston: 1) Kiplinger published in May 2011 that Houston was included in the top 10 cities where home prices have held up most. “In this center of the energy industry, with its three Gulf Coast ports, higher oil prices mean work — … Read more
Texas Crawfish & Music Festival
During the turn of the century, Spring Texas became a major switchyard for two intersecting railroad lines. In 1902 businesses began to locate in Spring, including an opera house, hospital, banks, hotels and of course saloons. Wunsche Bro.’s Cafe’ & Saloon still exists. Through the ’70′s & ’80′s merchants began to renovate the 1900′s buildings … Read more
Spring has Arrived
Today is the 1st day of spring and so far I am thoroughly enjoying it. Walking to the Black Walnut Cafe this morning for a croissant and espresso, there was a Robin Red Breast, just singing away. As I stood motionless to listen, a duo of Red Cardinals flew into a nearby tree and proceeded … Read more
Golfer’s Paradise North of The Woodlands
River Plantation Country Club is located in Conroe, just 10 min. north of The Woodlands and about 45 min north of downtown Houston. RP is beautifully landscaped amongst Dogwoods, Magnolias and the Spanish Moss-covered Oak trees. The three championship nine-hole courses are played in three eighteen hole combinations which are frequently switched, providing challenges and … Read more
Good News for Houston
Let’s face it, reports relating to our economic existence, growth and future, aren’t exactly great news. In some cases, the reports can be down right grim and have been. However, let me share with you a couple of promising reports and you guessed it, they both have to do with Houston. A report released in … Read more
Shop ’til You Drop (In Houston)
I LOVE TO SHOP!!! Who knew when I moved to the Houston area from the Los Angeles area, I had moved to the “No. 1 Best Shopping City” according to Forbes, Dec. 13 2010. Unbelievable…Houston beat out New York City? New York to me, is a shopper’s paradise. Last time my husband and I visited … Read more
‘Tis The Season in Timarron!!!
Timarron is the latest addition to The Woodlands newest village, Creekside Park. Included in this 240-acre neighborhood you will find a 7 acre park nestled in the forest with tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds for all ages and picnic areas. The neighborhood also consists of six scenic lakes. Timarron is just 5 min away from: … Read more
