All Blog Entries by Janet Owens 
There are currently 34 blog entries published by Janet Owens.
3.8 Percent Tax on Sale of Homes - NOT!!!
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 at 3:46pm. 66 Views, 0 Comments.
Don't be fooled by all the rumors swirling around the Internet and among friends about Obama health care legislation and the 3.8 percent property tax. Here's what really happened:
The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were signed into law in March 2010. The acts impose a 3.8 percent investment tax on unearned income above certain levels to help fund Medicare. Numerous state attorneys general have filed lawsuits challenging the Acts, and the Supreme Court has heard oral arguments on these Acts. A decision should be reached sometime this summer. IF they are to be ruled legal and constitutional, then the following will go into effect on January 1, 2013.
First of all, only…
The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival April 14-15, 2012
Friday, April 13th, 2012 at 9:10pm. 150 Views, 0 Comments.
What's more fun than an art festival? One that's in The Woodlands Waterway on a fabulous spring weekend! Hours are 10-6 Saturday & Sunday along The Woodlands Waterway and in Town Green Park.
The 7th Annual Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is a juried show featuring 200 regional, national, and international artists and has become an annual tradition in The Woodlands.
The festival is ranked among the Top 100 Arts Festivals in the U.S. by ArtFair Source Book. The variety of art and fine craftwork displayed at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival appeals to a wide range of tastes and budgets.
You'll find a variety of original art available in mediums including clay, leather, metal, glass, drawing fiber, furniture, mixed media 2D and 3D,…
10th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show in The Woodlands
Monday, March 26th, 2012 at 8:48pm. 136 Views, 0 Comments.
Spring is here and The Spring Home & Garden Show is returning to The Woodlands for the 10th Consecutive year! Mark your calendar for March 31 & April 1. The show will be at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Doors open on Saturday from 9am-7pm and on Sunday, 10am-6pm. Tickets are $9 for Adults and $7 for Seniors. Children under 12 are free.
Experts and exhibits at the show include expert tips to create a kitchen that reflects the owner's personality, taste and budget by John Johnston, president of Designer Kitchens. Complete rooms will be set out for attendees to see, touch, and sit in. The Billiard Factory booth will have special guest Texans defensive end Connor Barwin. The Home Media Pros will present…
The Woodlands Crawphish Festival 2012
Sunday, March 18th, 2012 at 12:36pm. 164 Views, 0 Comments.
The Woodlands Crawphish Festival is fast approaching! Mark your calendars for March 24, 2012. The festivities will be held in Town Green Park from 11am to 6pm.
You'll find crawfish, Rudy's BBQ, and activities provided by The Woodlands Children's Museum, Painting With A Twist, live bands, dancing, a tent decorating contest and loads of fun for the entire family.
This community event is designed to increase awareness of Pulmonary Hypertension and the South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at a discounted price from The Woodlands Chamber's Office at 1400 Woodlock Forest Dr Suite 300, The Woodlands Mall, Market Street Concierge, or online at…
Houston & San Antonio Housing Markets are Hot Hot Hot!
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 6:26pm. 141 Views, 0 Comments.
The San Antonio Business Journal is reporting that only two U.S. metro areas have seen increases in home values since 2007 - (the year in which home values peaked) and they're both in Texas! Houston and San Antonio. I feel so blessed to be located in the greater Houston Area!
According to FNC Inc., a mortgage technology company based in Oxford, Mississippi, Houston reported a 4.8% increase in home values and San Antonio saw a 2% increase.
Nationally, home prices were down 3.5% at the end of 2011, compared to prices reported in 2010.
In other real estate economic news today, The Houston Business Journal is reporting that Houston is expected to add 91,000,(yes, that's 91,000) jobs in 2012, according to a new report out from Marcus &…
Looking For A Date? Own A Home!
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 at 9:30am. 139 Views, 0 Comments.
According to CNNMoney, if you want to date, own a home. Evidently it's the ultimate aphrodisiac. Now this is the news I've been waiting to hear!
1,000 single people were surveyed and it was found that more than 1/3 of the women and 18% of the men said they would rather date a homeowner than someone who rents. On the flip side, just 2% of the women and 3% of the men surveyed said they would prefer to date someone who rents over someone who owns a home. 62% of both men and women surveyed said that they would prefer to date singles who live alone. Dah!
If you're back home living with your parent or parents, you're just out of luck. Less than 5% of the singles surveyed said they would even date someone living at home with mom and…
Retreat Hill Cellars in Montgomery TX
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 at 9:52pm. 173 Views, 0 Comments.
One of three wineries in Montgomery, TX. located in the old First State Bank building in historic Montgomery at 211 Liberty Street. Open Wed - Sat 11am to 7pm and Sun noon to 6pm. Stop in, check out the award winning wines, and enjoy a glass!
Fun Hair Salon in Montgomery, Texas - Beyond Fringe
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 2:39pm. 200 Views, 0 Comments.
I've been going to this great Paul Mitchell hair salon for a few years now and want to introduce you to it. If you live in the area, I hope you'll try it out.
Live Where You Play, Play Where You Work
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 8:47am. 187 Views, 0 Comments.
This beautiful home located at 134 Waterfront in the gated community of Walden Estates is currently available. The 4695 square foot one story home is situated on 1.5 acres. Call today for your private showing: 281.844.6584
Houston Home Prices Are Doing Much Better Than Rest of Nation
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 at 5:22pm. 142 Views, 0 Comments.
According to Clear Capital, which services mortgage and lending industries, the Texas housing markets are doing much better than the rest of the nation.
The average Houston home prices dropped .8 percent in 2011 compared to a 2.1 percent nationally. Houston's home prices increased by 1.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared with a national decrease 4 percent.
Clear Capital is further expecting Houston home prices to increase by 3 percent this year while expecting to see only a 2 percent rise nationally.
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