Parrothead
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Hmmmm....
And I suppose it's sweet when spec home builders move into neighborhoods and destroy character by building houses completely out of scale?
I also suppose it's sweet when 5,000 square foot McMansions move into former bungalow neighborhoods pricing out many buyers from what used to be affordable areas and raising taxes on long-time residents?
And is it sweet when these builders come in and tear down viable houses and more often than not waste a tremendous amount of resources?
And maybe you think it is sweet when these fellas move in and clear cut lots and build to the property lines in order to maximize profits?
And is it all groovy when spec home builders use their connections and deep pockets to tend to lock up homes/lots before individuals have a chance to get them?
Or, maybe you like the idea of spec homes sitting empty for months on end in neighborhoods because they are GROSSLY overpriced ($2.9 million in Afton Oaks?)
Forgive me for not shedding a tear for McMansion developers!
Not to take sides, but these points are dead-on. Sure there are some benefits to teardowns, ... but, there are definitely negatives.Could not agree more with you both. Memorial Bend is just one neighborhood seeing a LOT of the negative sides to recent McMansion activity, and its charm is eroding along with some residents who simply cannot afford to keep up with the Jones' appraisal values.
It is very sad.
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I can tolerate it, but would rather have New York Pizzeria. I think it's the best in town (for my tastes).
I'd like to second that. It is the best if you like NY style pizza. Pizza Roma was my favorite until they closed...
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I believe the building going up currently on the site is the Lifetime Fitness.
Nice to hear McCormick & Schmick's is going in. I like that place.
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Vic Man, I appreciate your school info.
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Wow, Bill White doesn't really give a crap about historic preservation. That's a shocker!
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Grogan's Mill is located in the very front of the Woodlands, so it is not as desirous as being in, say, Cochran's Crossing. I wouldn't hesitate to be over there...considering it's a super-quick jaunt to the Woodlands Sawdust P&R. There are some parts of Grogan's Mill that are in the $750K + arena, and some that are in the low $130K's. The Slash Pine neighborhood will be seeing the same benefits like Trace Creek, Rush Haven, etc with the renewed interest in Life Forms. It's a good investment for sure.
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These are the latest listings for Life Forms homes in The Woodlands:
Cochran's Crossing
Indian Springs
Grogan's Mill
11419 Slash Pine (Life Form's first neighborhood)
Alden Bridge
15 Vinca Trail (newer built)
18 Flickering Sun (newer built)
15 Cloud Bank Place (newer built)
86 Flickering Sun (newer built)
Keep in mind some of the above have contracts already, but that doesn't mean you can't put in an offer!
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Wow. I am sad about Garner....not really about Tim Purpura though.
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My wedding reception was at The 43rd, the restaurant at the top of Wedge Tower. The gift room, adjacent to the restaurant, was Kickerillo's old office. It was paneled in ostrich skin. Absolutely incredible.
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We terminated our contract on Otter Pond today.
Both hubby and I feel like we need to stay in Spring Branch ISD where we are, or at least Katy ISD, for right now. Both districts have exceptional programs for special needs students, and I was not getting good vibes from the administrators at CISD. They seemed to be put out that I even wanted to speak with them about my daughter when she wasn't even enrolled in school yet. Our condo is still on the market, but The Woodlands, sadly, is out, which means Life Forms is too. I am a little sad, though not too much. I truly believe God has already told us what we should be doing, so I am okay with this decision. There are no coincidences, ya know?
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Ours is in Sylvan Forest Katie, but I know which area you are talking about--I like that too, very much. Our street is off of Echo Bend (right off of Lake Woodlands Dr.) near Shadowbend Park. There are just two streets in there with LifeForms. It's kinda neat! I am so tickled about it. I will post pics soon!!
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Just wanted to let everyone know that we have a contract on a LifeForms in Cochran's Crossing! I am so excited I could tinkle
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Puma, down boy, down.
Great house missjanel, is that a WN Floyd built home?
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Updated Life Forms Listings:
PANTHER CREEK
COCHRAN'S CROSSING
INDIAN SPRINGS
259 Sandpebble NEW!
ALDEN BRIDGE
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Yes, that's right, and I believe they were actually "gardens". I can't even remember that there were any rides?
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Project in west Houston caters to consumers' desires to eat, shop, live and work all within walking distance
Suburban space meets urban style
By NANCY SARNOFF
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle
CityCentre to be suburban space with urban style
At one of Houston's busiest intersections, developers are planning to bring a different sort of urban life to 37 acres of mostly vacant land where Town & Country Mall once stood.
Embracing a trend to build urban-style developments in suburban settings, Midway Cos. announced on Thursday its more than $500 million CityCentre project
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Check it out!
You can check out the track lists for various clubs and even purchase tapes. It is pretty cool.
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I-10 missed their opportunity to try commuter rail when they let Union Pacific rip up the tracks and take 'em home.
I think they could still do it though, it would have to be elevated though, don't you think?
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I just wanted to tell you that's a terrific photo. I know nothing of the chapel itself, but I believe that sits on land belonging to First United Methodist Church of Houston. You may want to call them and get the history. I can't find a thing on it.
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I answered your post in the Sugarland section, just fyi!
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It is free for you to use Dave's services to get into your new house, so I'd definitely work with him on that end as well. He is a seasoned agent and can help you possibly get upgrades and other perks you may not be able to get on your own. Though he is paid by the builder, his loyalty is to you.
Good luck!
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Mr. Olajuwon, please preserve that wonderful piece of history so that all of Houston may benefit.
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The deal that was made for the mall was a partnership between Simon and the Mills Corp.--anything can change now.
I gotta tell ya, I don't even know if that mall or the Westside Marketplace is even gonna happen anyway--they (Simon) haven't had a press release regarding it since 2005 and nothing else has happened out there.
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Trae, do you have some sort of inside info on that?
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Happy Birthday HAIF!
in HAIF on HAIF
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Thanks!
It's been a rather uneventful day, which I find as I get older, is a good thing. 
Now the countdown to Baby #2's grand entrance, sometime between Feb 26 and Mar 14. We'll see!