Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Restaurants in North Richland Hills!
HootersNorth Richland Hills, TX
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Hunan Wok Chinese RestaurantFort Worth, TX
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Chili's Grill & BarNorth Richland Hills, TX
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Niki's Italian BistroNorth Richland Hills, TX
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Hunan Wok Chinese RestaurantFort Worth, TX
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Chili's Grill & BarNorth Richland Hills, TX
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Niki's Italian BistroNorth Richland Hills, TX
Uplifting Story about 2 CEO's!
In the mist of all the negative press on CEO's there are still uplifting stories that keeps hope alive.
David Weekley, the founder and CEO of David Weekly Homes, Inc. generously gave to all his employees nationwide a PERSONAL check of up to a maximum of $1000 depending on years of service. His letter sent with the check stated that not only did he appreciate the hard work during a trying time but that he and his family felt very fortunate and wanted to share with his David Weekley family. I am proud as a Realtor to sell David Weekly Homes and to have my company name next to them as well. If your next step is buying a new home, I highly recommend David Weekly Homes, and especially the Build on Your Own Lot division. Contact Chip McClure here in the Dallas Fort Worth area and he will be very happy to help you.
The CEO of Best Buy also shared his good fortune with his staff. The board offered him an additional bonus which he refused. He decided the money should be given to the employees that keep the company moving forward every day. I will continue to shop at Best Buy and probably will not even check out the competition.
If the executives of these two companies care that much about the people who help run the business then I can only imagine how wonderful they treat their clients.
Best wishes to both companies this year and always, Cindie Stewart, CEO of Texas Sold Team Realty, LLC
David Weekley, the founder and CEO of David Weekly Homes, Inc. generously gave to all his employees nationwide a PERSONAL check of up to a maximum of $1000 depending on years of service. His letter sent with the check stated that not only did he appreciate the hard work during a trying time but that he and his family felt very fortunate and wanted to share with his David Weekley family. I am proud as a Realtor to sell David Weekly Homes and to have my company name next to them as well. If your next step is buying a new home, I highly recommend David Weekly Homes, and especially the Build on Your Own Lot division. Contact Chip McClure here in the Dallas Fort Worth area and he will be very happy to help you.
The CEO of Best Buy also shared his good fortune with his staff. The board offered him an additional bonus which he refused. He decided the money should be given to the employees that keep the company moving forward every day. I will continue to shop at Best Buy and probably will not even check out the competition.
If the executives of these two companies care that much about the people who help run the business then I can only imagine how wonderful they treat their clients.
Best wishes to both companies this year and always, Cindie Stewart, CEO of Texas Sold Team Realty, LLC
Fighting to Restore DownPayment Assistance!
DPA Supporters, DPAGroundSwell2 was launched today to coincide with the introduction of H.R. 600, FHA Seller-Financed Downpayment Reform Act of 2009, by Representative Al Green (D-TX). H.R. 600 is the 2009 version of last year's bill (H.R. 6694) that would restore seller-funded downpayment assistance (DPA). Reformed DPA will help stimulate the housing market by providing working-class Americans with a path to homeownership and generate $150 billion in home sales this year. Purchasing a home now puts homebuyers in a position to build equity as markets recover.If you are eager to learn about our DPAGroundSwell2 campaign, plan to attend our first virtual town hall of 2009 targeted for late next week. Look for our email invitation on Tuesday!
CONGRESS INTRODUCES BILL THAT WOULD REINSTATE DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE: NEHEMIAH RESPONDS- Bill Would Broaden Opportunities for Sustainable Homeownership Without Government or Taxpayer Dollars -Sacramento, CA, January 16, 2009 -- The following statement was issued today by Scott Syphax, president and CEO of the Nehemiah Corporation of America in response to H.R. 600, a bill introduced in Congress that would reinstate seller-funded downpayment assistance (DPA). Prior to the October 1, 2008 ban on DPA, Nehemiah was the oldest and largest provider of downpayment assistance."There is an overlooked solution to today's housing crisis and fortunately several members of Congress recognize the role DPA plays in getting us there. We commend Congressman Al Green [and additional members of Congress] for working tirelessly to support a bill (H.R. 600) that creates opportunities for sustainable homeownership, which serves as the cornerstone to strengthening a crumbling housing market and breathing life back into the economy. With foreclosures on the rise and banks maintaining their stranglehold on credit, DPA offers a simple solution without spending a single government or taxpayer dime according to the Congressional Budget Office. Further, it enables worthy families to take advantage of depressed home prices, therefore reducing the glut of homes on the market. We urge Congress to reach across the aisle and prioritize broadening opportunities for responsible homeownership in America by reinstating DPA."
Monday, January 19, 2009
Bloomfield Homes
Estates at North Richland Hills:
1. Dogwood 1840 sq ft 3 BR, 2 Baths, 1 Living, 2 Dining $169,990
6705 Stardust Drive Single story, Elev. “E”, Covered Paito End Feb 2009
Move-In
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2. Dogwood III 2319 sq ft 4 BR, 3 Baths, 2 Living, 2 Dining $189,990
6708 Dream Dust Drive Two Story, Elev “C”, Master down End Feb 2009
Move-In
** All Bloomfield “Move-In Ready” Homes complete with upgraded carpet/pad, upgraded ceramic tile with extended tile walkways, 42” cabinets in kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, rounded drywall corners, fully sodded lawns w/automatic sprinkler system and much, much more.
Be sure and ask about our “2009 Early Bird” promotion on the above homes!!
Call Mike Starnes - Office: 817-656-3055 Cell: 214-505-5497
Email Address: Mike@Bloomfieldhomes.nethttp://www.bloomfieldhomes.net/
1. Dogwood 1840 sq ft 3 BR, 2 Baths, 1 Living, 2 Dining $169,990
6705 Stardust Drive Single story, Elev. “E”, Covered Paito End Feb 2009
Move-In
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Dogwood III 2319 sq ft 4 BR, 3 Baths, 2 Living, 2 Dining $189,990
6708 Dream Dust Drive Two Story, Elev “C”, Master down End Feb 2009
Move-In
** All Bloomfield “Move-In Ready” Homes complete with upgraded carpet/pad, upgraded ceramic tile with extended tile walkways, 42” cabinets in kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, rounded drywall corners, fully sodded lawns w/automatic sprinkler system and much, much more.
Be sure and ask about our “2009 Early Bird” promotion on the above homes!!
Call Mike Starnes - Office: 817-656-3055 Cell: 214-505-5497
Email Address: Mike@Bloomfieldhomes.nethttp://www.bloomfieldhomes.net/
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Hometown in North Richland Hills!
A Unique CommunityWhere Life’s Fun Again
Home Town North Richland Hills is a unique environment in that it celebrates the many benefits of traditional urban planning. One reason for the success and appeal of the neighborhood is that it was designed by the internationally renowned architects and land planners Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company, famous for creating urban town centers and classic American neighborhoods such as Seaside, Florida. With Home Town they have helped create the quintessential new urbanist neighborhood.
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Home Town North Richland Hills is a unique environment in that it celebrates the many benefits of traditional urban planning. One reason for the success and appeal of the neighborhood is that it was designed by the internationally renowned architects and land planners Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company, famous for creating urban town centers and classic American neighborhoods such as Seaside, Florida. With Home Town they have helped create the quintessential new urbanist neighborhood.
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Gas Drilling and Production in NRH!
Gas Drilling & Production
The City of North Richland Hills is one of many North Texas cities that sits above the Barnett Shale natural gas field. Over the past several years, the Barnett Shale has become one of the busiest natural gas fields in the country with drilling and production activity taking place in Tarrant, Denton, Johnson, Parker and Wise counties. The Barnett Shale is estimated to contain 26 to 30 trillion cubic feet of gas, which means the development and production of this important natural resource is likely to continue for many years. In the Fall of 2005, to prepare for future gas production in our community, the City adopted a strict Gas Drilling and Production Ordinance. The ordinance establishes regulations to ensure public safety and minimize the impact of drilling and production activities on the City's residents and environment. It requires companies to obtain permits and inspections from the City for all gas well drilling and production sites in the City of North Richland Hills. It also addresses distance requirements and issues such as noise, screening and landscaping. The City's regulations are in addition to the regulations that are already imposed by the state and federal governments. To view the ordinance online, click here and go to Chapter 104 of the City's Online Code of Ordinances
The City of North Richland Hills is one of many North Texas cities that sits above the Barnett Shale natural gas field. Over the past several years, the Barnett Shale has become one of the busiest natural gas fields in the country with drilling and production activity taking place in Tarrant, Denton, Johnson, Parker and Wise counties. The Barnett Shale is estimated to contain 26 to 30 trillion cubic feet of gas, which means the development and production of this important natural resource is likely to continue for many years. In the Fall of 2005, to prepare for future gas production in our community, the City adopted a strict Gas Drilling and Production Ordinance. The ordinance establishes regulations to ensure public safety and minimize the impact of drilling and production activities on the City's residents and environment. It requires companies to obtain permits and inspections from the City for all gas well drilling and production sites in the City of North Richland Hills. It also addresses distance requirements and issues such as noise, screening and landscaping. The City's regulations are in addition to the regulations that are already imposed by the state and federal governments. To view the ordinance online, click here and go to Chapter 104 of the City's Online Code of Ordinances
The History of North Richland Hills!
History of North Richland Hills
The City of North Richland Hills is located in North Central Texas in Tarrant County, approximately eight miles northeast of downtown Fort Worth off N.E. Loop 820. The community began when W.S. Peters agreed to bring 600 families into the area within a three-year period as part of a land grant. Families began arriving in the summer of 1848. In 1849, Tarrant County was established and named for General Edward H. Tarrant. The community of Birdville (adjacent to what is now North Richland Hills' southwest boundary) was named the first County Seat. The area remained a rural farming and ranching community for more than 100 years. In 1952, Clarence Jones began to subdivide his 268 acre dairy farm into a suburban addition in the area that is now Cummings Drive. In 1953, the North Richland Hills Civic League sought to have the area annexed to Richland Hills, then voted to form their own city when annexation was denied. An election was held, and the 268 acres of the Jones Farm, with a population of 500, became officially incorporated as the City of North Richland Hills. The first section of streets in North Richland Hills was named for the local families. The second section, which was added in 1954, was named for automobiles. There were 188 homes in the first part of the subdivision, which was restricted to brick and masonry construction. By 1957, the North Richland Hills' boundary was within two miles of Smithfield and by 1960, Smithfield had been annexed to North Richland Hills. In 1960, the population of North Richland Hills was beginning to rise at 8,662 residents, with that number doubling to 16,514 by 1970. The City's population continued to grow at a rapid pace with the 1980 census at 30,592 and the 1990 census reflecting 45,895. As the City entered the new millennium, it was estimated that the City of North Richland Hills' population was approximately 56,500. Today, North Richland Hills is the third largest city in Tarrant County with more than 65,750 residents. North Richland Hills operates under a charter adopted in 1964, which provides for a "Council-Manager" form of government. The Council is composed of a Mayor and seven Council Members elected at large. The Council determines the overall goals and objectives for the City, establishes policies and adopts the City's annual operating budget. The City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. The North Richland Hills City Council and team of city employees are committed to providing quality services and to making North Richland Hills the City of Choice to Live, Work and Play. More information about the history of North Richland Hills is available at the NRH Library, 9015 Grand Ave., 817-427-6800.
The City of North Richland Hills is located in North Central Texas in Tarrant County, approximately eight miles northeast of downtown Fort Worth off N.E. Loop 820. The community began when W.S. Peters agreed to bring 600 families into the area within a three-year period as part of a land grant. Families began arriving in the summer of 1848. In 1849, Tarrant County was established and named for General Edward H. Tarrant. The community of Birdville (adjacent to what is now North Richland Hills' southwest boundary) was named the first County Seat. The area remained a rural farming and ranching community for more than 100 years. In 1952, Clarence Jones began to subdivide his 268 acre dairy farm into a suburban addition in the area that is now Cummings Drive. In 1953, the North Richland Hills Civic League sought to have the area annexed to Richland Hills, then voted to form their own city when annexation was denied. An election was held, and the 268 acres of the Jones Farm, with a population of 500, became officially incorporated as the City of North Richland Hills. The first section of streets in North Richland Hills was named for the local families. The second section, which was added in 1954, was named for automobiles. There were 188 homes in the first part of the subdivision, which was restricted to brick and masonry construction. By 1957, the North Richland Hills' boundary was within two miles of Smithfield and by 1960, Smithfield had been annexed to North Richland Hills. In 1960, the population of North Richland Hills was beginning to rise at 8,662 residents, with that number doubling to 16,514 by 1970. The City's population continued to grow at a rapid pace with the 1980 census at 30,592 and the 1990 census reflecting 45,895. As the City entered the new millennium, it was estimated that the City of North Richland Hills' population was approximately 56,500. Today, North Richland Hills is the third largest city in Tarrant County with more than 65,750 residents. North Richland Hills operates under a charter adopted in 1964, which provides for a "Council-Manager" form of government. The Council is composed of a Mayor and seven Council Members elected at large. The Council determines the overall goals and objectives for the City, establishes policies and adopts the City's annual operating budget. The City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. The North Richland Hills City Council and team of city employees are committed to providing quality services and to making North Richland Hills the City of Choice to Live, Work and Play. More information about the history of North Richland Hills is available at the NRH Library, 9015 Grand Ave., 817-427-6800.
Want to Adopt a Pet?
Adoption Information
Dogs, cats, and other animals are currently available for adoption at the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center. The Center has dogs and cats for adoption of varying ages and sizes. There are restrictions on certain animals for adoption to protect the animal and the person adopting. All animals adopted are surgically altered before leaving the Center. The adoption fee includes the following:
Surgical Altering (spay or neutered surgery)
Booster Vaccinations
Microchip for Identification
Rabies vaccination & heartworm testing on pets that are of age
Please visit Our Pet Page at Petfinder.com
Dogs, cats, and other animals are currently available for adoption at the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center. The Center has dogs and cats for adoption of varying ages and sizes. There are restrictions on certain animals for adoption to protect the animal and the person adopting. All animals adopted are surgically altered before leaving the Center. The adoption fee includes the following:
Surgical Altering (spay or neutered surgery)
Booster Vaccinations
Microchip for Identification
Rabies vaccination & heartworm testing on pets that are of age
Please visit Our Pet Page at Petfinder.com
Monday, January 5, 2009
The Top 5 Housing-Market Hopes for 2009
The Top 5 Housing-Market Hopes for 2009
By Luke Mullins, USNews.com
In the face of an intractable credit crisis and a recession that could be the deepest since World War II, economists are expecting another downcast year for housing in 2009. Mission Residential Chief Economist Richard Moody, for example, projects home prices to continue along their downward slope for the entire year before hitting bottom in early 2010. But while there's no shortage of gloomy data-rising unemployment, higher mortgage delinquencies, increasing foreclosures-glass half-fullers do have a number of hopes to cling to. And while these more optimistic factors might not be enough to spring housing back to life in 2009, they could-with a few lucky breaks-prevent the market from declining as sharply as it otherwise might.Here are the five best reasons to be hopeful about housing in 2009:
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1. Cheap mortgage rates: With inflationary pressures easing and economic concerns mounting, shell-shocked investors are seeking the protection of government securities, such as 10-year treasury notes, driving down yields. The lower yields, coupled with the Fed's recently announced plans to buy up debt and mortgage-backed securities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have dragged mortgage rates to multi-year lows. Thirty-year, fixed mortgage rates hit an average of 5.47 percent last week, the lowest they've been since 2004, according to Freddie Mac.
To be sure, not everyone will be able to take advantage of these attractive rates: Tougher lending standards will prevent many would-be buyers from getting into the market, while homeowners whose houses are now worth less than what they owe on their mortgage won't be able to refinance. Still, the rates present a welcome incentive for qualified borrowers to step up to the plate. "Lower mortgage rates mean more people with those credentials will be able to qualify," says Patrick Newport, a U.S. economist at IHS Global Insight. While that might not make a dramatic impact on the market, it could be enough to keep home sales from declining as much as they otherwise would, Newport says.
2. Lower prices: Home prices at the national level have already fallen 21 percent from their 2006 peaks. And in certain bubble markets, the crash has been even steeper-prices have fallen more than 30 percent in Phoenix and Las Vegas over the past year alone. Although that's a big blow to homeowners-the housing bust is expected to wipe out more than $2 trillion in home values in 2008-lower prices do help stimulate buyer demand, which is badly needed to mop up the excess housing inventory. And while home prices are expected to drop further in 2009, values in certain markets are already at levels low enough to tempt bargain hunters. "Falling home prices aren't part of the problem, they are part of the solution," says Mike Larson, a real estate analyst at Weiss Research.
3. Fewer housing starts: In the face of dwindling demand, home builders have been forced to sharply pull back on new construction. The government reported Tuesday that November housing starts dropped to their lowest level since 1959, when officials started keeping the statistics. While that's bad news for the economy-because it means fewer jobs for builders and others-it's an important step in bringing housing supply back in line with demand. The cutback will limit the supply of new homes coming into the market, which helps to reduce the glut of unsold homes that is putting such downward pressure on housing prices. "In order to get rid of the inventory, builders have to cut back even further and prices have to drop," Newport says. "It's very painful, but there is no way to get around the fact that that's what you need to do to equilibrate the market."
4. Obama stimulus: In an attempt to hoist the economy out of its rut, President-elect Barack Obama has announced plans for a massive federal spending program. The initiative is expected to put between $500 billion and $1 trillion into infrastructure repair and other projects in an effort to keep Americans working. Should this program succeed in preventing unemployment from skyrocketing and keeping the economic contraction from hitting the dourest projections, certain housing markets may firm up quicker than expected, says Susan Wachter, a professor of real estate at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. In the best-case scenario, "the housing market declines become contained to those markets where house price declines are significant," Wachter says.
5. Credit programs: It will be tough for the housing market to come back to life until the credit markets-which have been log-jammed by fear for more than a year-begin to unlock. Like the fight to limit unemployment, reviving the credit markets is a daunting challenge. But remember, the federal government has already taken a number of steps designed to do just that. The Federal Reserve has slashed its benchmark interest rate to between 0 and 0.25 percent and committed nearly $2 trillion to new lending programs, bailouts, and additional measures designed to bolster the financial markets. Meanwhile, Congress passed a $700 billion bailout and the Treasury has already injected a chunk of that money into banks of all sorts. While these efforts haven't been enough to restore the credit markets to health, they have produced results. Interbank lending, for example, has eased. And should this modest victory lead to a broader recovery in the credit markets, the economy-and the housing demand that comes with growth-could turn around quicker than expected. "Right now, panic is driving the credit markets," says Moody of Mission Residential. "If, for whatever reason, confidence were to resume and people's appetite for risk was starting to increase, then you could start all of a sudden seeing credit flowing much more freely, which obviously supports spending in both business and households."
By Luke Mullins, USNews.com
In the face of an intractable credit crisis and a recession that could be the deepest since World War II, economists are expecting another downcast year for housing in 2009. Mission Residential Chief Economist Richard Moody, for example, projects home prices to continue along their downward slope for the entire year before hitting bottom in early 2010. But while there's no shortage of gloomy data-rising unemployment, higher mortgage delinquencies, increasing foreclosures-glass half-fullers do have a number of hopes to cling to. And while these more optimistic factors might not be enough to spring housing back to life in 2009, they could-with a few lucky breaks-prevent the market from declining as sharply as it otherwise might.Here are the five best reasons to be hopeful about housing in 2009:
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1. Cheap mortgage rates: With inflationary pressures easing and economic concerns mounting, shell-shocked investors are seeking the protection of government securities, such as 10-year treasury notes, driving down yields. The lower yields, coupled with the Fed's recently announced plans to buy up debt and mortgage-backed securities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have dragged mortgage rates to multi-year lows. Thirty-year, fixed mortgage rates hit an average of 5.47 percent last week, the lowest they've been since 2004, according to Freddie Mac.
To be sure, not everyone will be able to take advantage of these attractive rates: Tougher lending standards will prevent many would-be buyers from getting into the market, while homeowners whose houses are now worth less than what they owe on their mortgage won't be able to refinance. Still, the rates present a welcome incentive for qualified borrowers to step up to the plate. "Lower mortgage rates mean more people with those credentials will be able to qualify," says Patrick Newport, a U.S. economist at IHS Global Insight. While that might not make a dramatic impact on the market, it could be enough to keep home sales from declining as much as they otherwise would, Newport says.
2. Lower prices: Home prices at the national level have already fallen 21 percent from their 2006 peaks. And in certain bubble markets, the crash has been even steeper-prices have fallen more than 30 percent in Phoenix and Las Vegas over the past year alone. Although that's a big blow to homeowners-the housing bust is expected to wipe out more than $2 trillion in home values in 2008-lower prices do help stimulate buyer demand, which is badly needed to mop up the excess housing inventory. And while home prices are expected to drop further in 2009, values in certain markets are already at levels low enough to tempt bargain hunters. "Falling home prices aren't part of the problem, they are part of the solution," says Mike Larson, a real estate analyst at Weiss Research.
3. Fewer housing starts: In the face of dwindling demand, home builders have been forced to sharply pull back on new construction. The government reported Tuesday that November housing starts dropped to their lowest level since 1959, when officials started keeping the statistics. While that's bad news for the economy-because it means fewer jobs for builders and others-it's an important step in bringing housing supply back in line with demand. The cutback will limit the supply of new homes coming into the market, which helps to reduce the glut of unsold homes that is putting such downward pressure on housing prices. "In order to get rid of the inventory, builders have to cut back even further and prices have to drop," Newport says. "It's very painful, but there is no way to get around the fact that that's what you need to do to equilibrate the market."
4. Obama stimulus: In an attempt to hoist the economy out of its rut, President-elect Barack Obama has announced plans for a massive federal spending program. The initiative is expected to put between $500 billion and $1 trillion into infrastructure repair and other projects in an effort to keep Americans working. Should this program succeed in preventing unemployment from skyrocketing and keeping the economic contraction from hitting the dourest projections, certain housing markets may firm up quicker than expected, says Susan Wachter, a professor of real estate at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. In the best-case scenario, "the housing market declines become contained to those markets where house price declines are significant," Wachter says.
5. Credit programs: It will be tough for the housing market to come back to life until the credit markets-which have been log-jammed by fear for more than a year-begin to unlock. Like the fight to limit unemployment, reviving the credit markets is a daunting challenge. But remember, the federal government has already taken a number of steps designed to do just that. The Federal Reserve has slashed its benchmark interest rate to between 0 and 0.25 percent and committed nearly $2 trillion to new lending programs, bailouts, and additional measures designed to bolster the financial markets. Meanwhile, Congress passed a $700 billion bailout and the Treasury has already injected a chunk of that money into banks of all sorts. While these efforts haven't been enough to restore the credit markets to health, they have produced results. Interbank lending, for example, has eased. And should this modest victory lead to a broader recovery in the credit markets, the economy-and the housing demand that comes with growth-could turn around quicker than expected. "Right now, panic is driving the credit markets," says Moody of Mission Residential. "If, for whatever reason, confidence were to resume and people's appetite for risk was starting to increase, then you could start all of a sudden seeing credit flowing much more freely, which obviously supports spending in both business and households."
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