Localism: Fort Bend County, TX

Take off December and Why not Q1 of 2009 as Well?

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:47:41 -0600

I keep hearing agents say that they are going to take the rest of the year and start fresh on New Years. Well that all sounds great but I do not know about you but I do not have a faucet of buyers and sellers to turn on and off as I wish. Real estate is like popcorn, once you apply the heat it takes a while to see any results. So the theory of taking off the rest of the year really means that you will begin to prospect in January and if you are lucky will have some buyers and sellers with 30 days and hopefully the closings will start within about 60 days. With a little quick math that adds up to zero cash for the beginning of next year. Now is the time to be agressively going after clients for next year and trying to get those fence sitters to move before the beginning of the year and tap into some of the benefits for closing before Jan 1. For me, historically, December has been a good month so the last thing I would want to do is to shut it down before I rang up all I could for the year. A few extra closings makes our tree look a little better each year. Do not take December for granted, it could turn out to be your best month of the year.

Saving Money on Home Insurance

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:47:51 -0600

Getting home insurance in Texas that is affordable isn't that difficult. In fact, just taking a little bit of time could save you a lot of money. Here are some quick tips.

First, realize one of the big "secrets" to saving: No matter where you live -- Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso or anywhere else in the state -- home insurance rates are going to vary from one company to the next. One of the reasons is because each company has it's own underwriting rules and tolerances for different areas of the country.

Because of this, one of the best ways to save on your homeowners insurance is to get some different quotes for comparison. You should get at least three different quotes, which can be accomplished with just a little bit of shopping around, especially if you start online such as our website www.rockbottomquotes.com.

The Texas Department of Insurance Web site features a homeowners insurance price comparison for various insurers in different regions of the state. These are ballpark prices based on some example scenarios. You could use this as a way to locate individual companies to contact for quotes. That website is www.helpinsure.com.

When you request a quote, make sure to provide the same information to each company regarding your coverages and deductible in order to get an accurate comparison. You may want to have your current homeowners policy declarations in front of you (this is the sheet from your policy that summarizes your coverages, deductibles and discounts.)

So you don't have to keep providing the same information for each quote, you may want to use an insurance comparison Web site. These sites do not represent a single insurance company. You complete an online form, once, then get back quotes from different Insurance carriers.

Once you find the quote you like, be sure to ask about any available discounts. Discounts such as multi-policy, or having smoke detectors, upgraded electrical and more can save you money. And if you want to save even more, consider increasing your deductible. The higher your deductible, the lower your premium.

Library Redesign - Using the owners art to work for you!

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:26:26 -0600

I had a wonderful time getting this project off the ground. It required all the elements I enjoy doing the most: consulting, planning, shopping, and execution. My clients were very please with the final outcome.

This project required using what the homeowner already owned and I utilized it in a different manner. They are collectors of African art and had more than enough pieces around their home that were useful in completing this project. Initially, I thought that I would need to purchase books to give it a full, robust feel of a traditional library. However, I did not need to secure additional books and preferred the less crowded feel that created warmth and invitation to the space. . I finished the space with storage items to take care of any loose pamphlets and magazines. Please check out some of my before & after pictures below.

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Children's Museum of Houston-Gingerbread Bash

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:43:33 -0600

This year the Children's Museum of Houston will host one of the best parties of the season with entertainment by Allen Hill & the Allen Oldies Band and hands-on activities throughout the Museum for all the guests. This will be a family event but you need to reserve a reservation for the Gingerbread Bash.

Contact Susan Rudolph at 713-535-7233.

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Cindy Bryant is the owner of Redesign Etc. Home Staging & Redesign Specialist in Houston, Staging Your House To Sell By Professional Home Stagers! Our goal is to get your home sold for top dollar in the most cost effective way!

Contact Cindy today for a Home Staging Consultation. Please visit our website for more information.

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Yuletide Celebration at Hanson House-Houston, TX

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:16:47 -0600

The Armand Bayou Nature Center will be hosting a holiday party in the parlor at the Hanson House. They will be serving wassail with carols playing in the background. There will be a variety of decorations to make and hang on the tree. Stories of Christmas past and how the

Call 281-474-2551 for more information.

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Contact Cindy today for a Home Staging Consultation. Please visit our website for more information.