Serving Your Real Estate Needs in The Woodlands
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, it's swimming season. And while The Woodlands boasts some excellent community pools, the warmer weather may have you dreaming of hosting pool parties at your own home next summer. But what are the true costs of installing an in-ground pool and what type of return on your investment can you expect to … [Read more...]
The Woodlands is currently in stage 2 water restrictions, which means The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency is asking for voluntary water restrictions from residents. During the summer months, residential water consumption rises from about 10 million gallons to 35 million gallons per day, which puts a huge strain on the water wells and the supply of … [Read more...]
My last post in this series on home energy efficiency has probably the most fun topic -- decorating. Making small repairs or big fixes to your home is satisfying when you see your energy bill drop, but getting to redecorate your home AND make a difference in energy costs? Brilliant, if you ask me. And it all improves the value of your home. And … [Read more...]
Last week I wrote a post on home energy audits, whether done on your own with a checklist or conducted by a professional. If you finish that, I'm sure you'll end up with a long list of home repairs, big and small, that could dramatically lower your cooling costs and make your home much more energy efficient. If you haven't done your home energy … [Read more...]
Writing about the benefits of storm windows last week got me thinking about how valuable it is to save energy--especially in the summer. As the temperature starts to climb, so do the costs of air conditioning. Trying to beat triple-digit heat can really weigh on your bank account, but sweating in your home is not the most desirable alternative. I … [Read more...]
The Woodlands Township is the governing body of The Woodlands. In a master planned community, the Board of Directors of the Township is charged with maintaining the vision and the services of that community. Officially created as a “fully-elected at large Board” in 2007, the Woodlands Township levied the first property tax in 2010 and has since … [Read more...]
The Residential Homestead Exemption is essentially a tax break offered for homeowners. The exemption reduces your property taxes by lowering the value of your home’s taxable value that the tax liability is based on. For example, if your home’s appraised value is $100,000 and you qualify for a $15,000 homestead exemption, then your tax … [Read more...]
If you're interested in happenings in The Woodlands or Houston, you should check out these sites. From events to news, restaurants to personal stories, these blogs and websites have local insights and flavor to sate all your local curiosities. H-Town Chow Down This website follows food-related happenings in the Houston area (most recent post … [Read more...]
In February of this year, The Woodlands Township updated the recycling policy for residents. They now collect a large bin of recyclables every week, in addition to yard trimmings and scheduled bulky pick-up (to read the full policy, visit this website). This change got me thinking about my own recycling habits and how my state and country are … [Read more...]
by Charles Pebworth 40 feet tall, 15 feet wide, 15 feet long Painted Metal, welded construction This fascinating sculpture sits at the entrance to The Woodlands on Woodlands Park Drive, greeting visitors and new members of community. This piece is the first outdoor sculpture purchased for The Woodlands, created by Houston artist and … [Read more...]
As a native Houstonian, I have lived and worked in Texas all my life, eventually settling in the beautiful community of The Woodlands. After 10 years … [Read more...]
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