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The June 2008 Issue of Newsweek Magazine had a great article on the economy of Houston, entitled "Houston, We Have No Problems."
Highlights from the article include:
Submitted by paige-martin on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 9:56am.
Following is a copy of the June HoustonProperties.com Newsletter that was originally distributed on June 23, 2008.
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Submitted by paige-martin on Wed, 07/02/2008 - 9:41am.
Following is a great commentary on the most recent changes in the stock market as originally distributed by Bruce Worthington with New England Investment & Retirement.
The stock market and life seem to have at least one thing in common. Both go through transitions over time.
As we age, we move from one stage of life to another such as from infancy, to childhood, to adolescence, to young adulthood, to middle age, and then to senior adulthood.
Submitted by paige-martin on Tue, 07/01/2008 - 9:35am.
Following are the upcoming activities at Discovery Green Park in Downtown Houston for the week of June 30, 2008 (including the 4th of July weekend!)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Red, White, Blue and Green
Friday, July 4 | 6:30 pm | Free Admission |
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
An exciting performance by idol hand, a Houston-based original rock band.
HEALTHY LIVING IN THE PARK
Submitted by paige-martin on Mon, 06/30/2008 - 8:22pm.
Following is a great recap of the most recent changes in the mortgage market as originally distributed by Shane Price from Houston Capital Mortgage.
An anemic economy, sinking home values and soaring gas prices pushed consumer confidence to its lowest level since 1992, the U.S. Confidence Board reported last week Many news outlets jumped on the news, spinning it to suggest the economy is spiraling downward like an unimpeded helix.
But maybe things really aren't all that dire.
Submitted by paige-martin on Sun, 06/29/2008 - 2:53pm.
 Located two blocks from the River Oaks Shopping Center, this two bedroom, two bath corner townhome offers a private patio, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and much more!
Submitted by paige-martin on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 11:36am.
For the week of June 23, 2008: following are the special events taking place in Discovery Green Park in Downtown Houston.
MFAH Films @ Discovery Green
Wednesday, June 25| 8:30 pm | Free Admission
Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space
Red Balloon/White Mane. Follow a small boy and a red balloon through the streets of Paris and a horse through the south of France. Newly restored prints of timeless, almost wordless, classic films.
Submitted by paige-martin on Tue, 06/24/2008 - 8:41am.
For anyone wondering why we had such large fluctuations in the mortgage market last week, following is a great recap of the industry as originally distributed by Shane Price with Houston Capital Mortgage.
Last week's economic news proves that it can be tortuously difficult to turn lemons into lemonade, especially when there is no sugar to be found.
To wit, housing starts slipped another 3.3% to an annual pace of 975,000 units in May, the lowest level in 17 years.
Submitted by paige-martin on Mon, 06/23/2008 - 3:15pm.
Following is a great market commentary, as originally distributed by Bruce Worthington with New England Investment and Retirement.
There was lots of gurgling beneath the surface, but by the end of last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a welcome gain.
Helping the cause was a report from the Commerce Department, which showed a 1% increase in retail spending in May. It was the fastest increase in six months and due, in part, to consumers trading their stimulus checks for tangible goods.
Submitted by paige-martin on Fri, 06/20/2008 - 10:59am.
Looking for fun things to do in Houston this weekend, here's an update on fun events and activites in Downtown Houston over the next week!
UPCOMING DISCOVERY GREEN PARK EVENTS
Thursday (June 19)
Downtown Green Market, 4-7:30 p.m.
Blues & More Discovery Green Music Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m. - Grady Gaines and the Texas Upsetters
Friday
Fresh Fridays, 7 p.m. - Discovery Green Art Series
Saturday
Submitted by paige-martin on Thu, 06/19/2008 - 8:30am.
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