Santa Claws is heading your way!  When I saw the Santa Togs at our local Atascocita Target, I knew that Tiger Brown would be up for the challenge.  Costume.  Makeup.  Lights.  Camera.  Action.  Well, too much action because it took 50 photos to get one good one!  Only 31 shopping days left ....   Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Atascocita, TX, Kingwood Greens, Royal Shores & Kingwood, TX - just to name a few!  Susan's the team leader for Your Texas Connection at Keller Williams Realty NE.  Visit their website for more in depth info about the team and what they can do for you.  Or call Susan direct (281) 415-1454 if you'd like her to start working on your behalf today! 11/24/2010

In The Observer this week they published a Wish List of ways to help our community.  I'm going to cover each of the nonprofit organizations mentioned on the list.  Maybe one of the groups will make a connection with readers that would like to help out.   THE GLORI FOUNDATIONMission Statement   Our goal is to provide positive experiences, exposure and opportunity that will help today's youth and individuals with special needs, to excel in school, engage in their communities, and develop leadership skills through our educational, character building and leadership programs.  Mentoring, tutoring & a scholarship program are also offered.  And in partnership with Scholar Athletes of Texas, a High School Late Night Basketball competition is offered.  The Glori Foundation was named after Dr. Gl... 11/23/2010

This is an incredible story.  Since customer service is something I still hold in high regard, I couldn't wait to share with you what happened to my team member Carol.  Carol loves to shop online.  One of her favorite sites is Zappos.com.  Recently she bought some shoes that turned out to be a different size than what was stated on the box.  She called Zappos - no big deal, a new pair was on it's way overnight - and she was asked to return the wrong sized shoes within two weeks to avoid additional charge & refund transactions.  Needless to say, Carol didn't quite make the two week deadline and the day after she had shipped them back, Zappos sent an email gently reminding her to return the shoes.  Carol responded that they had been sent the day before and apologized for the delay.  She w... 11/10/2010

Eagle Springs, in Atascocita, is a master-planned community offering its residents a variety of amenities.  Walking paths, parks, pools, clubhouse & fitness center are just a few things you can enjoy living in Eagle Springs.  This market report will give you an idea of what is current in the home market in Eagle Springs.   There are 115 current listings.  Of those listings, 5 are foreclosures & 3 are short sales.  The average listing price per square foot is $81.75.  The average days on market is 95. There are 23 pending sales currently.  The average days on market is 113.  When these homes change status to sold, we'll be able to incorporate solid comparison numbers. There were 11 homes sold in September 2010.  Of those sales, 1 was a foreclosure & there were no short sales.  The averag... 11/02/2010

Atasca Woods, in Atascocita, is a beautiful community with a lot to offer its residents.  Sidewalks, swimming, community events & proximity to Humble ISD schools are just a few reasons to call Atasca Woods home.  This market report will give you an idea of what is current in the home market in Atasca Woods.   There are 25 current listings.  Of those listings, 2 are foreclosures and 5 are short sales.  The average listing price per square foot is $63.66.  The average days on market is 83. There are 6 pending sale currently.  The average days on market is 82.  When this home changes status to sold, we'll be able to incorporate solid comparison numbers. There were 3 sales in September 2010.  Of these sales, 1 was a foreclosure and there weren't any short sales.  The average sales price per... 11/02/2010

Atascocita South, in Atascocita, is a great community with a lot to offer its residents.  Sidewalks, swimming, proximity to Humble ISD schools & affordability are just a few reasons to call Atascocita South home.  This market report will give you an idea of what is current in the home market in Atascocita South.   There are 40 current listings.  Of those listings, 8 are foreclosures & 1 is a short sale.  The average listing price per square foot is $61.17.  The average days on market is 79. There are 12 pending sales currently.  Of those pending sales, the average days on market is 42.  When these homes change status to sold, we'll be able to incorporate solid comparison numbers. There were 3 homes sold in September 2010.  Of these sales, 1 was a foreclosure & there weren't any short sa... 11/02/2010

Walden on Lake Houston, in Atascocita, is a country club community offering golf & tennis memberships, as well as other activities for residents. This market report will give you an idea of what is current in the home market in Walden.   There are 82 current listings. Of those listings, 4 are foreclosures & there are 2 short sales. The average listing price per square foot is $72.72. The average days on market is 102. There are 13 pending sales currently. Of those pending sales, the average days on market is 73. When these homes change status to sold, we'll be able to incorporate solid comparison numbers. There were 14 homes sold in September 2010. Of those sales, 6 were foreclosures & there were no short sales. The average sales price per square foot was $59.13. The average days on mar... 11/02/2010

Even though we don't have much of a fall - there is still a big sigh of relief when our daytime temperatures get down into the 80's.  It's downright cool at night with the 70's! And with our fall-like weather, thoughts turn to pumpkins.  Pumpkins in Texas.  They can take on a different look here in the Lone Star State - what do you think? Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Atascocita, TX, Kingwood Greens, Royal Shores & Kingwood, TX - just to name a few!  Susan's the team leader for Your Texas Connection at Keller Williams Realty NE.  Visit their website for more in depth info about the team and what they can do for you.  Or call Susan direct (281) 415-1454 if you'd like her to start working on your behalf today!   10/25/2010

Are you looking for something different to do on a Saturday night?  Why not check out an evening of Dining & Dancing on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the Humble City Cafe!  Dinner will be served from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM with dancing continuing until 10 PM.  For $25 per person, here is what you get: Choice of one entree:  Steak & Shrimp or Cafe ChickenAccompanied by:  Dinner Salad, Baked Potato, Rolls & DessertPlus a Glass of Wine or Beer or a Beverage The music will be a variety of Soft, Big Band, Country Western, Oldies, Jazz & maybe a request or two.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.  And with limited seating, you can make your reservation by calling Humble City Cafe at (281) 319-0200.   Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Spring... 10/19/2010

QR Codes.  You can link them to your website, a phone contact, an email adress or social media - just for starters.  And it is simple to create the code.  QR Stuff has made it really simple.  You select the data type, content, color & output type.  Within seconds you have a QR Code that looks like this.This QR Code works.  So get your smart phone out & scan it.  Every smart phone has the capability for scanning, you'll just need to download a scanner app for your phone if you don't have it already.  In fact, on QR Stuff, they also list the various phone software for mobile phones.  Or you can go to the marketplace on your phone to search for scanner software.  Simple.  Free.On our team, we were talking about the various ways to implement the QR Code for listings & website advertising.  ... 10/05/2010

Walden on Lake Houston, in Atascocita, is a country club community offering golf & tennis memberships, as well as other activities for residents. This market report will give you an idea of what is current in the home market in Walden.   There are 80 current listings. Of those listings, 7 are foreclosures & there is 1 short sale. The average listing price per square foot is $72.31. The average days on market is 109. There are 16 pending sales currently. Of those pending sales, the average days on market is 102. When these homes change status to sold, we'll be able to incorporate solid comparison numbers. There were 7 homes sold in August 2010. Of those sales, 2 were foreclosures & there were no short sales. The average sales price per square foot was $63.36. The average days on market w... 10/04/2010

Monday Merriment.  Herding Cats.  Okay, when I first saw the video was 4 minutes long, I wasn't sure if I'd commit.  But I did.  And I was glad I did.  This was an entertaining experiment.  Enjoy! Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Atascocita, TX, Kingwood Greens, Royal Shores & Kingwood, TX - just to name a few!  Susan's the team leader for Your Texas Connection at Keller Williams Realty NE.  Visit their website for more in depth info about the team and what they can do for you.  Or call Susan direct (281) 415-1454 if you'd like her to start working on your behalf today!   10/04/2010

Panera Bread is offering its Pink Ribbon Bagel for the tenth year as a way of supporting the fight against breast cancer.  The greater Houston area Panera's will donate 25 cents of every Pink Ribbon Bagel purchase to Memorial Hermann Breast Care Centers.  The Pink Ribbon Bagel includes cherry chips, dried cherries, dried cranberries, vanilla, honey & brown sugar.  So not only are you purchasing a bagel for a great cause - but you are receiving what sounds like a delicious bagel from Panera!  Make sure to visit our Atascocita Panera Bread during the month of October!   Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Atascocita, TX, Kingwood Greens, Royal Shores & Kingwood, TX - just to name a few!  Susan's the team leader for You... 10/04/2010

Are you stretching yourself enough?  Just like daily exercise goes hand in hand with stretching your body, daily blogging requires you to stretch too.  Are you writing on the same topics over and over?  Are you going to your old standbys, like statistical data, because it doesn't require a lot of creative content?  Or do you write on current events, hot topics or whatever gets those creative juices flowing?  Stretch yourself - my "little" kitty Tiger is leading the way.  And it looks good! Susan Brown, Your Texas Connection sells real estate in Walden on Lake Houston, Eagle Springs, Summerwood, Atascocita, TX, Kingwood Greens, Royal Shores & Kingwood, TX - just to name a few!  Susan's the team leader for Your Texas Connection at Keller Williams Realty NE.  Visit their website for more i... 09/15/2010

This is a challenging time to be a Realtor.  Home sales are fluctuating.  Listings are plentiful, while buyers are elusive.  And there doesn't really appear to be a solution around the corner.  But if I go along with the "that which you survive makes you tougher" philosophy - I know I'll make it through this period in time & I'll even be a better Realtor for it.  Next week I am fortunate enough to be able to attend the 2010 Mega Agent Camp for Keller Williams in Austin, Texas.  I look forward to hearing what words of wisdom Gary Keller has for our profession.  I was able to secure a copy of KW Market Navigator in advance.  Gary Keller encourages us to use this book as a map or compass for not only surviving but thriving in today's conditions. It's raining today here in Atascocita, with ... 09/07/2010

One of my team members wanted to update the mirrors in her bathrooms but really didn't want the labor of removing the 8 foot mirror from the wall.  Plus she wasn't sure exactly what she'd find under the mirror & how much work it would take to repair the sheetrock.  Unable to decide on a plan of action, she went to look for ideas on the internet.  And she found MirrorMate Frames.  And this turned out to be an easy & beautiful fix for her mirrors.  The steps were simple.  Measure the mirror, including the amount of space around it.  Select your frame style & color.  If you need flat clips to swap out for your chunky plastic clips - no problem, it's included in the kit.  She even found an online coupon code for free shipping!  The frames were shipped to her door.  The assembly began with w... 09/01/2010

Atasca Woods, in Atascocita, is a beautiful community with a lot to offer its residents.  Sidewalks, swimming, community events & proximity to Humble ISD schools are just a few reasons to call Atasca Woods home.  This market report will give you an idea of what is current in the home market in Atasca Woods.   There are 29 current listings.  Of those listings, none are foreclosures, however there are 2 short sales.  The average listing price per square foot is $65.74.  The average days on market is 74. There are 6 pending sale currently.  The average days on market is 31.  When this home changes status to sold, we'll be able to incorporate solid comparison numbers. There were 4 sales in July 2010.  Of these sales, 1 was a foreclosure and there weren't any short sales.  The average sales ... 08/27/2010

Atascocita South, in Atascocita, is a great community with a lot to offer its residents.  Sidewalks, swimming, proximity to Humble ISD schools & affordability are just a few reasons to call Atascocita South home.  This market report will give you an idea of what is current in the home market in Atascocita South.   There are 40 current listings.  Of those listings, 3 are foreclosures & 3 are short sales.  The average listing price per square foot is $63.32.  The average days on market is 79. There are 9 pending sales currently.  Of those pending sales, the average days on market is 78.  When these homes change status to sold, we'll be able to incorporate solid comparison numbers. There were 6 homes sold in July 2010.  Of these sales, 2 were foreclosures & there weren't any short sales.  ... 08/27/2010

Eagle Springs, in Atascocita, is a master-planned community offering its residents a variety of amenities.  Walking paths, parks, pools, clubhouse & fitness center are just a few things you can enjoy living in Eagle Springs.  This market report will give you an idea of what is current in the home market in Eagle Springs.   There are 114 current listings.  Of those listings, 3 are foreclosures & 4 are short sales.  The average listing price per square foot is $80.89.  The average days on market is 89. There are 18 pending sales currently.  The average days on market is 98.  When these homes change status to sold, we'll be able to incorporate solid comparison numbers. There were 13 homes sold in May 2010.  Of those sales, 3 were foreclosures & there were no short sales.  The average sales... 08/26/2010

Walden on Lake Houston, in Atascocita, is a country club community offering golf & tennis memberships, as well as other activities for residents. This market report will give you an idea of what is current in the home market in Walden.   There are 91 current listings. Of those listings, 6 are foreclosures & there are 2 short sales. The average listing price per square foot is $73.74. The average days on market is 104. There are 11 pending sales currently. Of those pending sales, the average days on market is 123. When these homes change status to sold, we'll be able to incorporate solid comparison numbers. There were 7 homes sold in July 2010. Of those sales, 1 was a foreclosure & there were no short sales. The average sales price per square foot was $64.34. The average days on market w... 08/26/2010