Houston Chronicle: New Job and Home Sales Data Signal Houston Economy is Stabilizing

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Sandcastle Homes

The Houston Chronicle reported Friday that new job and real estate data seem to indicate the Houston economy is starting to stabilize.
The article says area employers added more jobs than they cut for three consecutive months, according to data released Friday by the Texas Workforce Commission.
There’s encouraging news in real estate too: November home sales shot [...]

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8 Winter Holiday Tips for Homeowners

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Sandcastle Homes

With the holiday season now in full swing and the earliest Houston snow fall on record, we wanted to remind all of our homeowners of some important seasonal tips:
#1 If you’re turning on your heater for the first time this year, don’t mistake the burnt, mechanical smell for natural gas. When the heater is turned on [...]

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