Missouri City, TX

If you live in Missouri City(Texas) and are looking to recycle your nature Christmas tree, here is the information you are looking for. Below is the schedule and ways to recycle your tree(s):

· You can leave your Tree at the curb for pickup on Weds 28^th, Weds Jan 4^th, Weds Jan 7^th

· You can drop the Tree off at the Missouri City Recycling Center at 1919 Scanlin Rd from Dec 27^th thru Jan 6^th.

Please make sure the trees are removed of all decorations and stands before dropping them off.

There is a 3^rd option if you live in the Quail Valley area:

· You can drop your Tree off Dec 31^st at Quail valley Golf Course from 9am to 3pm

· You can also schedule pickup on Dec 30^th or Jan 1^st by emailing qv.recycle@gmail.com

Both of these options were put together by Local Eagle Scout Stricklin Snyder. Which is very cool!

Funding in the past year has been a challenge. Although there have traditionally been a number of sources for commercial loans, adverse economic conditions have combined to limit credit: The major problem in the past several years has been the collapse of the CMBS (commercial mortgage backed securities) market accompanied by significantly tighter credit conditions by banks. In the past decade, regional commercial banks significantly increased their exposure to commercial real estate, with a number of loans subsequently entering default. This has resulted in a reduced level of credit availability, both as a result of the need to protect the bank's capital base as well as in response to regulatory requirements.

Below is a Media News Release from the City of Missouri City.

New residents or future residents of Missouri City would be happy to know that the "Show Me City" no longer requires an inspection when a change of occupancy occurs for an owner occupied home.

Quoted directly from the Media News:

Change of Occupancy for Homeowners Made Easier

In the "Show Me City"; Rental Registration Program Refined

The "Show Me City" has important news for current and future residents: Effective January 1, 2011, Missouri City ordinance no longer requires an inspection when a change of occupancy occurs for an owner occupied home.

The revision removes regulations for change of occupant inspections, sellers' disclosure notice requirements, and all associated fees. The City has historically required individuals moving into a home to obtain an inspection of the residence prior to having utilities turned on or moving in. The changes, approved by City Council on Dec. 20, 2010, also include refining the rental registration program by removing the 12-month inspection exemption for units that have passed an inspection within that time period.

For rental property only: go to Forms & Applications to get the needed forms for landlords and rental prospects.

Rental Registration Permit Application - Residential
Utilities and Change of Occupant Form

The City has implemented the changes to improve the inspection process and make it possible for new residents to move into their homes sooner. The amendments will allow Staff to focus more resources on the Rental Registration Program and other inspections citywide.

"The revisions will help our City to maintain strong property values and high-standards of living for all residential properties in the community," City Manager Frank Simpson said.

For updates, please watch Council "Agenda & Minutes" on the City's website, http://www.missouricitytx.gov. For questions, please contact the Planning Department at 281-403-8600."

For more information about Missouri City's recognition, please read the City Recognition.

Let me know if you need more information.

Here is your weekly interest rate update:

Conventional 30 year Mortgage: 4.375%

Credit score:740

LTV:80%

Loan Amount:$200k

APR: 4.875%

FHA 30 year:4.25%

Credit Score:680

LTV:96.5%

loan amount:$200k

APR:5.05%

Conventional 15 year:3.75%

Credit score:740

LTV:80%

Loan Amount:$200k

APR:4.05%

Call me today if you are thinking of refinancing or buying a home, for the best mortgage rate possible.

Fort Bend County(Texas) has just been voted #5 in the nation for Job Growth by CNN/Money Magazine. As someone who lives in Fort Bend County this is amazing news. The list was based on job growth for the last 9 years. Fort Bend has seen a 55% job growth from 2000-2009. Jeff Wiley the president of the Greater Fort Bend Economics Development Council said " Our strong economy, low tax burden, low crime rate and overall low cost of doing business foster a very favorable business climate for those looking to relocate...".

Most recently Money Management International(MMI) has announced its relocation to Fort Bend and will bring about 350 jobs with them. Fort Bend county job growth also benefits from:

• By being a suburb of Houston(Texas)
• Oil Industry
• Engineering firms
• Energy Firms
• Micro-Electronic firms like Texas Instruments
• Health Care- Hermann, St. Luke's, Methodist Hospitals and Oakbend Medical Center

And as another great accomplishment for Fort Bend County, Missouri City was voted the #21 of 100 Best Places to live. For more information on Fort Bend County: www.fortbendcounty.com and www.fortbendfocus.com.

If you are looking to relocate to Fort Bend County call me today. If you are already here and are looking to refinance or purchase a home please do the same.