National Night Out will be celebrated in Texas on October 2, 2012. The rest of the country celebrates NNO in August, but if you have ever spent an August evening outdoors in Texas with all of the mosquitoes, heat and humidity, you will understand why Texans prefer the October date.   In Friendswood, neighborhoods will be hosting block parties and community events to help build community spirit, help neighbors get to know each other, and send a message to criminals that they are not welcome in our neighborhoods.   National Night Out is designed to accomplish several goals, including:   ·        Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness ·        Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs ·        Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnership... 09/22/2012

Friendswood is a highly desirable place to live, and if you are thinking of buying a home here, there are 258 single family homes for sale in Friendswood (on 9-18-12) that you can pick from!   Of those homes for sale in Friendswood, 82 are located in Clear Creek Independent School District, and 176 are located in Friendswood Independent School District.   Friendswood homes for sale in Clear Creek ISD are priced from $58,000 to $975,000, with an average asking price of $202,862 ($83.38 per square foot).   Friendswood homes for sale in Friendswood ISD are priced from $59,900 to $2,954,250, with an average asking price of $486,186 ($131.47 per square foot).   There’s something for everyone in the great community of Friendswood, Texas!   For assistance finding a home in Friendswood, you can... 09/18/2012

Folks in Friendswood have their American flags flying this week to honor the memory of September 11. The local Boy Scouts help contribute to the patriotic spirit by placing flags along the curbs of many neighborhoods around town.   For a small yearly fee, the Boy Scouts will place a flag by the curb in front of your house on appropriate days throughout the year. The flags go up in our neighborhood on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, September 11, and Veterans Day.   Most of the residents in our neighborhood participate in the Flags Across Communities program with the Boy Scouts. It’s a great fundraiser for the scouts, and it really makes the neighborhood look awesome when all those flags are flying.   This week, the flags are a reminder of the spirit, pride and strength of the ... 09/09/2012

Tonight I am craving Mexican food. I suggested we go out to eat but I was told we had way too many leftovers in the refrigerator and meat in the freeze we needed to eat. I had pictures of LUNA’S or Rancheros running through my head. These two excellent restaurants are located in Friendswood Texas. Try it you will like it! If you are thinking about moving to a smaller city near or in the bay area give me a call. I am your locale Realtor® so let me show you around! 09/09/2012

I don’t know about you, but I have a box full of old computer cables, phone chargers, power supplies and other electronic accessories, and I have no idea what they all go to. All of that stuff has been accumulated throughout the years, and I guess we were reluctant to get rid of any of it, in case we needed it someday.   Well, I need my closet space more than I need all of that electronic mess, so it’s all going to be recycled on Sept. 22!   The Clear Brook High School Band, together with Electronic Scrap Recycling of Houston, will be holding an electronic recycling drive at Clear Brook High School on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Anything electronic, including PC towers, laptops, monitors, cables, cell phones, batteries, printers, cordless phones, electric motors, Christma... 09/08/2012

  The City of Friendswood has many established and new construction residential subdivisions to choose from, if you are moving here. One of the better established subdivisions, in my opinion, is Windsor Estates. Homes up for sale in this neighborhood are few.  The subdivision has a scenic walking trail and a lovely reflection pond. West of this subdivision and within walking distance is Friendswood Sports Park, 27 acres for all you baseball and soccer enthusiasts. The golfer in the family can enjoy Championship Golf Center driving range, which is also located to the west and within walking distance of Windsor Estates. Windsor Estates has an active Home Owner Association to ensure continued property values. There are currently two beautifully landscaped homes for sale in Windsor Estates.... 09/01/2012

New Homes in Friendswood Tx | Building a New Home | League City Real Estate | The Bly Team | 281-823-5775 New Homes in Friendswood           If you are here you are probably looking at New Homes in one of our great partnering communities. For most of us buying a Home is a very big step. For most of us it is the largest purchase that we make. Many buyers do not understand that when purchasing a new home they are able to and should use an agent to represent their best intrests. There is no cost to our clients! There are many bennifits you will receive working with us on your new home puchase: Exclusive representation, negotiating for your best intrests. There is no cost to you! We have lived in the area for many years, and know it well. We are very expeirienced and have helped 1000s of fa... 08/31/2012

The quarterly Dynamic Women luncheon and networking event hosted by the Southeast Christian Women’s Club will be held Thursday, Sept. 13 at Golfcrest Country Club in Pearland from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.   The luncheon will feature guest speaker, Nancy Briggs, whose topic will be, “Search for Happiness.” Briggs, an experienced mover and cancer survivor, will share her own story about searching for happiness.     Doors will open at 10 a.m. when guests can do some shopping and networking with some exciting area vendors who feature home décor, fashion accessories, jewelry, health and beauty, and business and professional services. Lunch will be served at 11:30 and the event ends at 1 p.m. Guests can register for free door prizes when they sign-in.   The cost of the luncheon is $16 which includes... 08/30/2012

Friendswood has a lot of nice churches – all kinds for all sorts of people! I fully intended to get around to taking pictures of all of them, but only managed to snap this picture of Friendswood United Methodist Church. This is a photo of the new sanctuary. The old one is in the background, and it is still used for Sunday school classes, and other functions.     If you are looking for a church in Friendswood, you might want to check out one of the following churches. They are all full of friendly folks, and there are lots of activities and opportunities at each one.   Calvary Chapel – 3700 FM 528 Church of Christ in Friendswood – 2051 W. Parkwood, FM 528 First Baptist Church – 111 E. Heritage Friendswood Baptist Church – 315 W. Shadowbend Friendswood Community Church – 2821 W. Parkwood,... 08/11/2012

Did you know…   Friendswood has issued 102 new home permits this year, January to June, with a total valuation of $35 million.   Friendswood home sales were up 26.5% over June of last year, and the average price was $239,762. That’s an increase of 14.4%!   Home sales are HOT in Friendswood, Texas!     For assistance buying a new home in Friendswood, Texas, or finding a resale that meets your family’s needs, call Friendswood Realtor Rose King for excellent service!   Rose Knows Friendswood!   08/09/2012

P.F. Chang's is coming to Baybrook Mall!!!     FRIENDSWOOD - Adding Asian flavor to its dining options, Baybrook Mall is set to welcome P.F. Chang’s China Bistro to the shopping center in early 2013. The new restaurant, which will be located on the south side of Baybrook Mall near the ring road, will be the national restaurant company’s sixth in greater Houston and the only one east of I-45, in the Bay Area.   Construction is set to begin later this year and when completed in the first quarter of 2013, the new, 7,000 square foot P.F. Chang’s building will feature the company’s trademark contemporary Chinese architecture and decor, a highlight of which will be a panoramic, hand-painted mural depicting ancient China.   While the stylish decor provides an inviting backdrop, the cuisine wil... 08/02/2012

I was happy to represent the buyers on the sale of this nice house at 1501 Castlewood in Friendswood which closed this week. The best thing about closing this home is that the house is located in my neighborhood, and the new owners will be my neighbors!       If you are looking for a home in the Friendswood area, you can count on Friendswood Realtor Rose King for excellent service! 08/01/2012

The nice home at 704 Castlewood in Friendswood closed today with Rose King representing the sellers. The buyers will be starting a new life in a great home with a brand-new baby! That’s right…closing was delayed a day because the buyers were in the hospital delivering their adorable baby boy! The sellers were happy to accommodate a closing delay so that the buyers could welcome their new little one.   Another successful closing, brought to you by Friendswood Realtor Rose King!     07/31/2012

Today I went to the Kemah Boardwalk with family for dinner, and while standing on an upper deck at the restaurant, I spotted this little guy perched on a streetlight on the boardwalk. He looked like he was about ready to jump off of that lamp and dive into the water.     It was a lovely evening – the cool gulf breeze was a welcome relief after another day of hot Houston temperatures!   Happy Tuesday! 07/30/2012

Boca Raton must be a highly desired neighborhood. I say this because  very few homes are ever for sale there. All the homes have nicely manicured lawns and the people that I know who live there are engineers, NASA workers, City Officials, and it is really a nice neighborhood to live in. West of this subdivision and within walking distance is Friendswood Sports Park, 27 acres for all you baseball and soccer enthusiasts. The golfer in the family can enjoy Championship Golf Center driving range, which is also located to the west and within walking distance of Windsor Estates. Boca Raton has an active Home Owner Association to ensure continued property values. There are currently three beautifully landscaped homes for sale in Boca Raton. The Prices range from $240,000 to $289,000 Home squar... 07/21/2012

What’s In A Name? I was reading a blog picture-post recently written by Shelia Newton concerning street names.    Several subdivision developers that I have worked with in the past have told me that a lot of thought goes into the naming of the new projects. With the naming of the subdivision also comes the naming of the streets within that newly created neighborhood. Scott Black, God rest his soul, always had lots of fun pondering names for their subdivisions and street names. One subdivision was named North Pointe Trails and all the streets were names after race car drivers, such as La Rocco. Another developer named his subdivision Mustang Crossing and all his streets are name accordingly: Pinto Pass, Lasso Court, and my favorite Stallion Ridge. In Angleton one person decided that This... 07/15/2012

Hurricane Season Are You Ready? Did you know that if there is a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico you cannot get flood insurance until after the disturbance is gone? Its hurricane season here for us gulf dwellers. Are you ready for a hurricane? I guess the first thing to get ready for this season is not to wait until the last minute. Check and see that your insurance is up to date and what exactly your insurance will cover and how much coverage it will give you. It can get tricky. If you live within a possible evacuation location you should do some or all of the following: ·        Get most important papers copied and email them to yourself; ·        Put the originals in a safe dry place, maybe a bank lock box; ·        Get drugs filled early and in a plastic bag for a grab and run; ·  ... 07/08/2012

Citizens of Friendswood are true-blue patriots, and you can really see that red-white-and-blue spirit when the day-long Fourth of July Celebrations take place.   The festivities begin at 10 a.m. with the Grand Parade traveling down Friendswood Drive and ending at Stevenson Park. Come early and bring a lawn chair because there is a lot to see in the colorful parade!   At Stevenson Park, there will be lots of activities for kids, including a rock wall, bungee trampoline, water slide, Superman obstacle course, moonwalk, and dunk tank! Just five dollars gets you a ticket for unlimited games in the park.   The Friendswood High School FFA will also be on hand to serve up BBQ plates for lunch.   The evening program begins at 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Park. There will be music provided by The Big... 06/24/2012

          The City of Friendswood has many established and new construction residential subdivisions to choose from, if you are moving here. One of the better established subdivisions, in my opinion, is Windsor Estates.    Homes up for sale in this neighborhood are few.  The subdivision has a scenic walking trail and a lovely reflection pond.              West of this subdivision and within walking distance is Friendswood Sports Park, 27 acres for all you baseball and soccer enthusiasts. The golfer in the family can enjoy Championship Golf Center driving range, which is also located to the west and within walking distance of Windsor Estates.      Windsor Estates has an active Home Owner Association to ensure continued property values.     There are currently four beautifully landscaped ... 06/11/2012

If you haven’t heard by now, it is time to go change your password on LinkedIn. As reported by LinkedIn the passwords were compromised by hackers. LinkedIn has notified the uses that actually were hacked by email. So if you haven’t received an email you are most likely okay. This is a wake up call to go change your passwords. Be sure to add symbols, some capitalized letters and numbers. We are told to never use the same password on more than one website. I am going to have a really hard time with that one! I have changed my passwords but it has not been easy on my memory. Now on another note! Heck ask to Link to me guys! A few of you have and I thank you! I am trying to broaden my base there. This is a personal invite to you all! 06/08/2012