David Slavin, ABR, SRES RE/MAX Grand, Katy, TX

It doesn't matter if you own a classic or dreaming of owning one some day or just want to drool. This is the show that kicks off the season of classic car shows. People and cars come from all over Texas and other states. There are usually around 400 beautiful rides to see and share with others. You don't want to miss this event and don't forget to bring your camera.

David Slavin www.DavidSlavin.com

The 76-acre Spring Green Recreation Center, features a scenic 30-acre lake surrounded by parks, greenbelts and wetland ledges. A water park with a resort-style swimming pool, 2 water slides and a children's spray park offers refreshing fun for every member of the family, and a Children's Garden invites the youngest ones to clamber over boulders and fallen timbers, explore a dry stream bed, and witness the cycle of life in a butterfly garden.

At the heart of this recreation complex is the 6000 sqft Lake House, featuring architecture inspired by historic Texas train depots. The Lake house has spacious indoor and outdoor gathering areas for up to 100, and residents can reserve this facility for meetings and special events. One of the best features is it is green and LEED certified. Some of the green features include a rainwater cistern that can collect up to 5,000 gallons of water to provide about 5 weeks of irrigation for the surrounding park area. There's the bioswales that collect and filter the rainwater runoff before feeding into the 37 acre lake and the lake is surrounded by wetland edges to provide habitat for wildlife and an educational experience for the residences. The Lake House uses saline water at its water park and swimming pool complex to eliminate the use of harsh chemicals.

Call me if you would like more information about Cinco Ranch, Katy, or any part of Fort Bend County.

David Slavin www.DavidSlavin.com

Cinco Ranch in Katy, TX is celebrating its 18th birthday. Located in the highly acclaimed Katy Idependant School District, Cinco Ranch offers homes priced from $160,000 to over $1 million. If you're looking for new contruction then the Cinco Ranch Model Home Village with 30 decorated models is perfect for you. There are numerous pre-owned homes to choose from as well as and many different country clubs to choose if golf and socializing is your thing. Cinco Ranch has turned out to be a highly successful master-planned community just west of Houston.

You can join in the celebration at Simply Cinco information center at the La Centera shopping center (across from Cinco Ranch High School).

By David Slavin www.DavidSlavin.com

The price of postage is going up again! On May 11, 2009 the price of a first class stamp is going from .42 cents to .44 cents. This is just going to push more and more business to use email more than snail mail. Many people still like to receive snail mail because it is more personal than email. Will this increase make you do business differently?

by David Slavin www.DavidSlavin.com

by David Slavin, ABR, SRES www.FortBendHomeFinder.com www.SellMyHouseDave.com

September 26 - October 4

2008 Fort Bend County Fair is the 72nd year of the fair. Visit www.fbcfa.org to get the information you need. There will be top entertainers and tons of activities for everyone including the popular carnival. Here is the opening day schedule:

Opening Day - Friday, September 26th
FREE Admission to ALL School Kids 'til 7PM

• 9 a.m. PARADE
• 10 a.m. - Midnight: Carnival Midway
• 1-9 p.m.: Ag'Tivity Barn - where agriculture comes alive!
• 2-4 p.m.: Student Fun Day Activities - Old Fashioned Fun & Games, Sack Races, Egg Toss Water Balloons & More!

2008 performers: