Archive for July, 2008
Fort Bend County Commissioners Approve TX Medical Center Park and Ride Service
July 22nd, 2008 categories: Sugar Land
Houston’s Texas Medical Center is known the world over for its team of specialists, cutting-edge technology, leading scientific advances, and … traffic(?).
Area residents know that urban sprawl is a fact of local life. And because employees of this renowned healthcare hub have saved millions of lives throughout its distinguished history, the center’s reputation as a top-notch healing sciences compound ensures that it is always heavily traversed. However, mass transit carpooling, an economically and environmentally sensible alternative to costly gas and parking fees, has never been an option for Fort Bend County employees and residents; instead, estimated and exhorbitant charges averaging nearly $500.00 a month have always been the norm for regular commuters.
But come this August, Fort Bend County employees, patients, and visitors alike can all enjoy non-stop shuttle service to the the Texas Medical Center for as little as $5.00 round-trip! In a boon to the environment (and pocketbooks!), county commissioners recently approved an agreement to implement Park and Ride Services to the Texas Medical Center from various Fort Bend destinations. Gone are the days of navigating congested freeways solo and stressing about a parking spot; Fort Bend County commuters can now sit back and enjoy the ride!
To learn additional information regarding upcoming service and specifics, click on the following link:
http://www.fortbendstar.com/070908/n_Commissioners%20approve%20new%20Fort%20Bend%20Park%20and%20Ride%20for%20employees%20of%20Texas%20Medical%20Center.htm
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Mission Bend Among Most Affordable According to CNN Money
July 17th, 2008 categories: Houston Real Estate, Real Estate News, Sugar Land
A mature, tree-lined community straddling Fort Bend and Harris Counties, Mission Bend boasts such amenities as attractive construction and an easy commute via the Westpark Tollway.
Such are a few of the features that have landed this Houston-area neighborhood among CNN Money’s 2008 list of affordable real estate areas. See their complete rankings of “Where Homes Are Affordable” here.
With many three bedroom homes selling for as little as under $100,000.00, it’s easy to see why even national media has ranked this local community as one of the best values in the Houston/ Fort Bend County area.
To learn more about Mission Bend and its recent honor, click here to contact the author.
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Fort Bend County Ranked Among CNN Money’s Top 25 For Jobs
July 16th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News, Sugar Land
With two cities in its top 100 rankings, it’s no great surprise that Fort Bend has also made CNN Money Magazine’s top 25 list of counties boasting the greatest job growth.
In their August 2008 compilation of “Where the Jobs Are”, CNN cites such noted Fort Bend County employers as FBISD and Fluor Corp in their ratings index.
Find out what national newsmakers are talking about! To learn more about Fort Bend County and its many opportunities, click here to contact the author!
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Missouri City and Sugar Land Included Among CNN Money’s Top 100
July 16th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News, Sugar Land
Every year, CNN Money Magazine combs national data statistics to compile its list of America’s best small cities. Index criteria include such factors as job growth, median income, and home prices.
With *13* appearances– more than any other state– Texas leads the pack of the best of the best.
This year’s August 2008 issue, presently on newsstands, is jam-packed with in-depth comparisons ranking cities on everything from the expected (public school performance) to the extravagant (money spent on vacations!). And to no great surprise, Fort Bend County earns a double feature in this year’s compilations!
Both repeat showings, Missouri City (#56) and Sugar Land (#64) scored among the magazine’s top 100 Best Places to Live in America. Easy proximity to Houston, cultural attractions, and, of course, affordable real estate, make both of these Fort Bend suburbs an ideal setting in which to build a life. Congratulations Fort Bend!
CNN Money’s complete list of cities is available here. And click here to contact the author and learn more about the opportunities available in these exciting Fort Bend communities!
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Market report for The Woodlands for June 2008
July 16th, 2008 categories: Market Stats, The Woodlands
The Woodlands real estate market is performing beautifully right now… the absorption rate is a rocketing 3.2 months!!! This is formidable when one considers the backdrop against which this is occurring… national price drops, sub-prime chaos, oil-price shocks and extreme stock-market volatility. Sellers are also achieving very good prices relative to asking price… a less than 3% difference which is a very full price in most situations. The slight blemish is the days on market (DOM)… it would have been really nice if that number is a little lower… waiting around 80 days to sell a home is a little longer than one would expect in a market with such a fast absorption rate.
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