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Fort Bend foreclosures climbed in 2009
March 3, 2010 1:12 pm
Samira Rizvi wrote:

Taking bids for foreclosed properties are, from left, Sgt. Jimmy Hutson, Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 3, of Katy and Fort Bend County Deputy Constable Juan Diaz of Richmond. Suzanne Rehak photoTaking bids for foreclosed properties are, from left, Sgt. Jimmy Hutson, Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 3, of Katy and Fort Bend County Deputy Constable Juan Diaz of Richmond. Suzanne Rehak photoAccording to Houston’s Foreclosure Information & Listing Service, foreclosure postings were up 32 percent last year in Fort Bend County, from 5,398 in 2008 to 7,151 in 2009.

But the Katy area reported a 9 percent drop last year.

What do you think about the real estate market in the area?

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Is Cross Creek Ranch the new Cinco Ranch?
February 25, 2010 10:37 am
Helen Eriksen wrote:

Cross Creek Ranch Helen Eriksen photoCross Creek Ranch Helen Eriksen photoThe Welcome Center at Cross Creek Ranch near Katy in Fulshear has a 70-foot glass elevator and observation tower with a panoramic view of the community. There is also a café, and gathering areas for social events.

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Around the community, Real estate, Community bloggers
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A personal umbrella protects your assets
February 18, 2010 2:27 pm
John Adkins wrote:

Need an Umbrella Policy? Read more on what this policy means for you and your family from insurance blogger John Adkins.

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Fort Bend County, Your life, Business, Real estate, Community bloggers
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Money for our local heroes
February 15, 2010 12:34 am
Michael Creedon wrote:

Realtor Michael Creedon blogs about financial incentives for Katy ISD teachers and employees looking to buy or sell a house.

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School rezoning is all the buzz
February 2, 2010 9:25 pm
Michael Creedon wrote:

Help avoid school rezoning surprises when looking for a new home with these tips from real estate blogger Michael Creedon.

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KBR nixes plans for Katy campus
January 28, 2010 1:59 pm
Kimberly Pina wrote:

While KBR officials have decided to no longer pursue a campus in Katy, local business leaders believe that property will become home to another commercial project.

What are your thoughts?

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New FHA lending rules coming
January 25, 2010 8:09 am
Michael Creedon wrote:

hhhhFHA lending rule changes coming soon -- read more from real estate blogger Michael Creedon.

Are you planning on buying a house?

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Cinco Ranch home sales up in 2009
January 15, 2010 6:15 am
Michael Creedon wrote:

Buyers made good moves in 2009 and the 7,600-acre community had a 15 percent gain in the past year. Read more from real estate blogger Michael Creedon.

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Top 10 things to watch in 2010
January 14, 2010 12:25 pm
Karen Zurawski wrote:

Ranked nationally as a high-growth community, the Katy area has a lot going for it, despite the sour economy.

What are you looking forward to in the new year?

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Around the community, Katy ISD, Your life, Shopping and dining, Roads and traffic, City of Katy, Real estate
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Firethorne home sales rise 16.8 percent
January 13, 2010 2:35 pm
Helen Eriksen wrote:

Firethorne sold 238 new homes in 2009 representing a record high for annual sales for the Katy/Fulshear area residential development.

What do you think is the most desirable subdivision in Katy?

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