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Posted on Apr 28, 2010 | Tagged in: weather , tips
Hurricane Preparedness Week for 2010 begins Sunday, May 23. Each day of the week will be devoted to a different aspect of the hurricane season. By visiting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website at www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2 you may access each day’s topic. The schedule is as follows:
Sunday is devoted to the history of hurricanes in the United States. Links are provided to view articles on most of the major U.S. hurricanes dating back to the Galveston Hurricane of 1900.
Posted on Apr 22, 2010 | Tagged in: West Ranch , model homes
Construction is underway for Highland Homes’ new model in West Ranch, Friendswood Development Company’s master-planned community located just off FM 518 in the exemplary rated Friendswood Independent School District.
The two-story model is one of the newest designs for Highland Homes and is one of many innovative new plans now offered in Creekside at West Ranch, where Highland’s homes are priced from the $340,000s.
Plan 615A is a two-story home with more than 3,700 square feet, four bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths, and a three-car garage. It is priced from the $420,000s and is planned to open in May, although sales are now underway. For more information on Highland Homes in West Ranch, contact John Crawford at 281-844-1854.
Highland Homes’ one- and two-story home designs in West Ranch range in size from 2,690 to nearly 4,400 square feet and offer two- and three-car garages, and all are built on extra large home sites.
Highland Homes joins Trendmaker Homes and Village Builders in West Ranch, where new sections are now open. New homes are priced from the $290,000s to the $700,000s and students attend exemplary rated schools at all grade levels.
Posted on Apr 21, 2010 | Tagged in: Houston , housing
The largest generation of young people since the '60s is beginning to come of age. Often referred to as “Generation Y” or “Echo Boomers”, they were born between 1982 and 1995, and are nearly 80 million strong. Making up nearly a third of the U.S. population, they are spending $170 billion a year of their own and their parents' money, according to the Associated Press. Needless to say, Generation Y is already having a huge impact on many different segments of our economy, including the recently strained housing market. But, things are slated to improve.
According to Harvard University researchers, members of this new generation — children of the baby boomers — are "entering their peak household formation years of 25 to 44 with more than 5 million more members than the baby boomers had in the 1970s," Harvard researchers said in a June 2009 report. "The echo boomers will help keep demand strong for the next 10 years and beyond." While some of this demand is likely to flow into the rental market, the preferred tax treatment of mortgage loans should help keep the American infatuation with homeownership alive.
Posted on Apr 16, 2010 | Tagged in: Untagged
Village Builders is one of the builders participating in this years' GHBA Benefit Home Project. As a top Houston builder for over 35 years, Village Builders is privileged to give back to the Houston Community.
Made possible by the generosity of suppliers and sub-contractors, the proceeds of Village Builders' new Da Vinci Plan at 20718 Belvon Valley Drive will benefit three local charities: The Texas Children's Cancer Center, the Alzheimer's Association and HomeAid Houston. The home is nearing completion and will be ready in May.
It offers 4,307 square feet of luxurious living with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 3-car split garage. It also features a private study, formal dining room, butler's pantry, gameroom, media room, flex room with covered balcony, covered patio, computer loft, Master Retreat with two-sided fireplace and workout area, and much more.
Consider buying a home that gives hope; to make an offer to purchase the home at 20718 Belvon Valley Drive, please contact the Village Builders Onsite Sales Office at (281) 354-2929.
Posted on Apr 13, 2010 | Tagged in: green , events
With Earth Day almost upon us, it is important not to overlook the importance of incorporating locally grown foods into our Go Green plans. And, as it turns out Houston makes it is pretty easy! Eco-conscious restaurants and farmers' markets are sprouting up all around Houston, with menus ranging from spa fare to gourmet cuisine, all in an effort to use local or organic ingredients and recycled materials. The markets sell locally grown fruit and vegetables, locally raised meats, and locally prepared foods, eggs, honey and items such as handcrafted soap.
The Nationally accepted definition of a farmers market is usually defined as "local" as grown within 150 miles. But, as always, individual markets may operate under their own guidelines with respect to local, organic, or pesticide-free practices, so always ask before you buy! Here are just a few locally acclaimed restaurants and markets popular with Houston’s Eco-Foodies.
Posted on Apr 6, 2010 | Tagged in: K. Hovnanian
That's right! Here's your chance to let all of your friends hear you flex those golden pipes! If you're a K. Hovnanian homeowner, sing about how much you love your home. If you're a Realtor, sing about why you love to sell K. Hovnanian homes. Just record you your version of the K. Hovnanian Jingle, post your video to YouTube, and submit an entry form and you could win one of three fabulous prizes.
Most Viewed - $3,000
Most Creative - $1,500
Best Performance - $500
The more you share your video with family, friends and screaming fans, the better your chances of winning. The video with the most views will win the grand prize – no spamming please!
Posted on Apr 2, 2010 | Tagged in: model homes , Lakemont
Visitors to Lakemont can tour brand new models by D.R. Horton Homes, Brighton Homes and Gehan Homes, and a new collection of designs by Lennar. Lake view home sites are now available in this master-planned community home to the exemplary rated McNeill Elementary School.
Brighton Homes’ new two-story model is now open daily in Lakemont Shores. Gehan Homes’ new model now open in the community’s newest section – Lakemont Shores, and Gehan Homes, open in Lakemont Manor and D.R. Horton just opened a decorated model in Lakemont Ridge.
Brighton Homes has opened its new two-story Chandler model which offers more than 4,200 square feet, up to six bedrooms and an impressive list of included features and options. Now open daily, the model will offer home shoppers a preview of the attention to detail available in every new Brighton Home in Lakemont.
D.R. Horton’s new model is located in a newly opened section of 55-foot home sites. The one-story design now open daily, also showcases the innovative details and included features offered by this nationally renowned builder. Prices start in the $150,000s.
Gehan Homes is featuring an impressive selection of one- and two-story home designs priced from the $150,000s, ranging in size from 1,520 to more than 2,700 square feet.
Lennar is now offering its newest selection of home designs in its Highland Collection. Information on homes in this new collection is available in the Lennar model home and sales office open daily.
New homes in Lakemont are priced from the $150,000s to the $300,000s by Lennar, Brighton, Lennar and J. Patrick Homes.
