Hosted by the City of Fulshear and the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce, the 8th Annual Fulshear St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 4-8 pm in Downtown Fulshear. Residents look forward to this celebration each year, and we expect nothing but a great time this year as well! Be sure to stop by the RE/MAX Realty West photo booth for a FREE photo Continue Reading
Archives for January 2016
Small Town Texas Mansions for Sale
Take the tour of your dreams with these four charming Texas mansions for sale! Private address in Round Top, Texas This massive 14,000-square-foot mansion is full of country charm and only fifteen minutes from the quaint Texas town - Round Top. The property has pastures with a barn, four ponds and a stunning Fayette County house built in 2012. Its library, stocked pond, and smart summer kitchen Continue Reading
Kitchen Backsplashes: Photo Inspiration
Kitchen backsplashes no longer simply protect walls from spills and splatters, but instead a wide array of eye-catching materials like glass, wood, metals and stone make the backsplash the focal point of today's kitchens. Check out some kitchen backsplash photo inspiration from HGTV! Continue Reading
Over-the-Top Homes
Who wants ordinary when you could live like one of these over-the-top homes below? Check out some of Zillow’s unique picks for House of the Week. The "Flinstone House" A marvel of architectural whimsy, the 2,730-square-foot home, dubbed “The Flintstone House” by locals, combines a prehistoric vibe with design twists that are more Space Age than Stone Age. It’s listed for 4.2 million. Colonial Continue Reading
Room by Room Designs in 2016
We love the fresh start, potential and possibilities that a new year brings. This phenomenon happens both individually and as a society. Pop culture, design and fashion trends renew every year. With the help of Houzz.com, consumers and design professionals weighed in on room by room trends for this year. Kitchens Houzz.com followers chose black stainless steel kitchen appliances that are easy to Continue Reading
Top Development Ventures in Katy 2016
Katy is predicted by business officials to have a landmark year in development for 2016. From hospital expansions to school systems, Katy has much in store in progression. Below are some of the top developments you should be aware of for 2016. Typhoon Texas Opening This 25-acre, $45 million water park is scheduled to open in May by Katy Mills Mall. The park represents a $50 million capital Continue Reading
Forbes Fastest Growing Cities in 2015: 5 Texas Cities Make the List
In a recent blog, we discussed that Houston was named Forbes Fastest Growing City in the U.S! But, four other Texas cities also made the cut. In fact, the top 3 spots are Texas cities. Check out the stats below from Forbes. Houston, Texas 2014 Population growth rate: 1.81% 2015 (Projected) pop. growth rate: 1.74% Job growth rate: 4.5% Unemployment: 4.8% 2014 Gross Metro Product Growth: Continue Reading
New CEO Plans Makeover for the Houston Zoo
In time for its 100th anniversary in 2022, the new Houston Zoo CEO, Lee Ehmke, wants to make our zoo world-class, both in design and function. He has been a part of the Houston Zoo since September, though he was not involved in the $28 million dollar gorilla exhibit, he hopes that the rest of the zoo will follow suit. A benefit both for the guests and the zoo’s precious animals. First on the Continue Reading
5 Life Hacks for Living in Houston
Houston natives and fans of a local radio station KUHF-FM 88.7 recently weighed in one some hacks for living in Houston, sharing tips to make every day living simpler and more convenient here in the Bayou City. Radio hosts chatted about numerous hacks dealing with all too familiar issues when living in Houston, from the traffic to the oppressive heat and humidity in the summer. Carry a Continue Reading
IL Texas Charter School Coming to Katy
Last Thursday, January 7th, a groundbreaking ceremony took place for a new charter school, International Leadership Texas Charter School, on the corner of Porter Road and Franz in Katy. This location is only one of many planned locations for ILT Charter School. Shortly following the Katy groundbreaking, six other locations will break ground and serve Katy, Houston, and Dallas/Ft. Worth. Each Continue Reading