The Beatles are coming to Friendswood! Well...sort of. On May 27 at 7 p.m., the City of Friendswood will present the Fab 5 Beatles Tribute Band playing at Stevenson Park, in the Gazebo. The concert is part of the city's free Summer Concerts in the Park series. I have to admit, I am a HUGE Beatles fan! I actually saw them (the real ones) in concert in 1965 at the Houston Coliseum. I still have my ticket - pictured here - and the program from the concert.  Can you believe the price to see the greatest band in history was only five dollars?  Back then, I kept a diary, and made the following entry for the page labeled August 19, 1965: "Went to see the Beatles today. John wore his famous cap." I have to admit, that's not much of a journal entry for such a momentous occasion.  I do remember t... 05/16/2011

Tonight my husband wanted to try a new restaurant so he decided to take me to HABI ASIAN CHEF RESTAURANT located at 307 W. Parkwood, in Friendswood.  They  serve Japanese and Chinese food and have Sushi Bar! Now I am not much on sushi but many people are.  There were quite a few people at the bar enjoying the sushi. We took a table and perused the menu and selected what were going to eat. I just want to mention while the food was extremely excellent, I really enjoyed the bowl of fried rice I received.  It was flavored with some type of fish soup. It was not soupy but the flavor was EXCELLENT! The best thing is that not only do they have take out, THEY DELIVER! Not too many places on this side of the world do that. They did not serve fortune cookies...that is so yesterday! They servied c... 05/13/2011

Just in case you were wondering...here are some interesting facts about Friendswood, Texas! Friendswood was founded in 1895 by two Quakers, or "Friends" as they are often called. The two men, Frank Jacob Brown, and Thomas Hadley Lewis named the colony Friendswood. There are two school districts in Friendswood - Friendswood ISD, and Clear Creek ISD. Both are rated exemplary by the Texas Education Agency. There are about 38,000 residents in Friendswood. For the first 50 years, Friendswood had a church, a school, a post office and a grocery store. That's all. Friendswood was incorporated as a city in 1960 when hundreds of NASA employees chose Friendswood as their home, and families from Houston began moving out away from the big city. Friendswood is located in two counties - Galveston Coun... 05/11/2011

I went to the doctor today....no, I'm not sick, and I didn't go to a medical doctor. I went to the Copy Doctor! One of my favorite businesses in Friendswood is Copy Doctor. I go there for almost all of my printing and copying needs. It's so easy to email them the PDF of the color flyers for my listings, and then swing by later in the day to pick them up. I even used them to print my daughter's wedding programs, and they looked great! Copy Doctor sponsors a free-shred day every spring. They just held one a couple of weeks ago and took in over 10,000 pounds of paper! All of the shredded paper will be recycled into new products! The folks at Copy Doctor are so nice and helpful. If I'm not sure something will turn out okay, they'll run a test copy for me so I can see how it will look. Somet... 05/04/2011

How would you like to be able to land your airplane in your own neighborhood, and park it in your private backyard hangar? Polly Ranch in Friendswood, Texas is one of the few neighborhoods with a private airstrip! The homes that back up to the airstrip have hangars in their backyards where the owners park their planes! Not all of the homes in Polly Ranch are on the airstrip; in fact, most are not. Homes bordering on the airstrip do not go up for sale very often, so if you are looking for a home on a private runway, just let me know and I'll notify you as soon as one is available.  Homes in Polly Ranch vary in price from the high $200,000's to the mid $800,000's. Some are on very large estate lots, and some are on regular subdivision lots. It's a quiet community nestled up against one of... 05/01/2011

Need to mail a package, buy some stamps, use a fax machine, get something notarized, rent a mailbox, or make copies? You can do all of this and much more at A+ Pack and Ship in Friendswood, Texas. A+ Pack and Ship is one of Friendswood's best kept secrets! I love going in to this store, because it is not just a pack and ship store, it's a gift shop also! Azi Pourgahan, the owner, always has a nice selection of unique gifts, including pretty crosses, baby gifts, university memorabilia, gift cards, glassware, flip-flops, toys, bird houses, jewelry, home décor and much, much more! It's one of the best gift shops in Friendswood!  Azi is so nice. She always remembers who I send packages to, and will usually ask, "Is this one going to your parents in Las Cruces?"  At Christmas time, I bring i... 04/30/2011

Falcon Ridge Subdivision - Friendswood Texas   Looking for a GREAT family friendly subdivision in Friendswood, TX?  Take a look at Falcon Ridge subdivision - this subdivision has it all!   Falcon Ridge is a nice community and it is perfect for a growing family.  Loaded with lots of community features, the Falcon Ridge subdivision offers its residents a community pool, spectacular playground, and ease of access to Friendswood ISD schools including close proximity to Friendswood High School!   Currently, there are 8 properties for sale in Falcon Ridge, including this beautiful 3/2/2 just recently listed on the market.  The average square footage of these homes for sale in Falcon Ridge is 2945! That's a lot of space for your family!   If you are interested in viewing any of these homes fo... 04/28/2011

If you're hot and hungry, and live in Windsor Estates in Friendswood, Texas, you will want to show up at the Opening Day Festivities of the community pool on Saturday, April 30.   The Windsor Estates HOA will be providing free hot dogs and drinks at the pool from 12-2 this Saturday. There are sure to be lots of kids there to enjoy the free food and the refreshing pool! The community pool is right beside the lake, so while you are not swimming, you can scoot on over to the lake to feed the ducks! Windsor Estates is a great community on the west side of Friendswood. Call local Realtor Rose King for assistance in finding a home in the great town of Friendswood, Texas! 04/27/2011

Windsor Estates in Friendswood, Texas is a beautiful neighborhood located on the west side of Friendswood off of FM 528. It is close to Hwy. 35, FM 518, and I-45 for an easy commute to NASA, the Medical Center, Houston, the Bay Area, the Kemah Boardwalk and Galveston. With walking trails, a nice community pool, and a beautiful lake that is home to several families of ducks, life in Windsor Estates is relaxing and fun! The neighborhood is quiet and pretty. The Little League baseball park is close by, as are churches and schools. There is also a great golf driving range just down the road. Windsor Estates is convenient to shopping, medical care, places of employment, and entertainment. Windsor Estates is located in the very highly acclaimed Friendswood Independent School District. All of ... 04/27/2011

One of the things that gives Friendswood that "hometown feel" is the summertime Concerts in the Park, sponsored by the City of Friendswood. And, the great thing about the concerts is that they are FREE! The concerts are held at Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, in the Gazebo from 7-9 p.m. The concerts are always well-attended, and people show up with their blankets, lawn chairs, and refreshments to enjoy the great bands that perform. And everyone anticipates winning a door prize during intermission!  This year's line-up will be a lot of fun. Here's the schedule: May 6 - Friendswood/Clear Brook High School Jazz Bands May 13 - Green Onions Rock (Blues) May 20 - Parke Avenue Pop, Rock (Motown) May 27 - Fab 5 Beatles Tribute Band (60's) June 3 - Andy and the Dreamsicles (Classic Ro... 04/24/2011

Do remember the late '60's song "Hair" by the Cowsills? It was a silly song about long hair that always made me laugh. I was reminded of that song when we were visiting Galveston with some friends last summer. We stopped in a gift shop and found these funny hairy hats in one of the stores on The Strand. My husband and our friend each bought one, and they had a great time wearing them around the island. We couldn't resist going back later on and getting some extra hats that we shared with family members. During one family get-together we even got my father-in-law to try on one of the hats, and he actually let us take his picture (but he wouldn't let me use it for this post)! We sent one to my dad and my brother for Christmas, and gave one to our new son-in-law. Everybody has had a great ... 04/23/2011

There are lots of families with small children in Wilderness Trails in Friendswood, Texas, and consequently, there are lots of yard decorations during holiday times. With Easter just around the corner, you will see a lot of Easter Bunnies, Easter Eggs, and other Easter yard art around the neighborhood. This particular yard art is one of my favorites! Happy Easter from Wilderness Trails! If you are looking for a home in Friendswood, call your local real estate expert, Rose King! 04/18/2011

The Forest of Friendswood is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Friendswood, TX. Tree-lined streets, spacious lots, beautiful homes and a great hike-and-bike trail make this a very prestigious community. Homes in The Forest range in price from the high $200's to almost a million.  The Forest is located in the exemplary-rated Friendswood ISD, with elementary students zoned for the highly-acclaimed Westwood Elementary.  Builders that have built homes in The Forest over the years include Perry Homes, Emerald Homes, Cervelle Homes, Stonebridge, and Charles Martin. While the neighborhood has been pretty much complete for several years, there is still one small section of the Forest with new construction homes being built by Sterling Builders. Today (4-15-11) there are 33 homes for... 04/15/2011

Are you looking for homes with a pool in Friendswood, Texas? Today there are 83 homes for sale in Friendswood that have private backyard pools. The homes range in price from $117,000 to $2,700,000. You can see that Friendswood offers homes in all price ranges! Check out the information below to see the number of homes with pools for sale in various price ranges. And, don't forget that if you are looking for a home with a pool in Friendswood, Rose King is your local real estate expert! There are nine homes with pools in Friendswood for sale in the $100,000's, with an average list price of $145,300. Those homes are located in Anna Lea, Wedgewood Village, Sunmeadow, and Heritage Park. There are 17 homes with pools in Friendswood for sale in the $200,000's, with an average list price of $27... 04/14/2011

Bob's Emporium and Antique Store in Friendswood is one of Friendswood's best-kept secrets. If you are into antiques and collectibles, you should check out Bob's Antique Store, just two miles west of Sunset on FM 2351, between Friendswood and Alvin. Bob is a retired educator who loves to collect interesting things. His shop is full of nic-nacs, pictures, antiques, glassware, and just about anything else you can think of. I like to go there when I have to stage a vacant home, because I always find good pictures and other items that will work for staging. Just today I stopped in to find some pictures for a new listing, and I found three really cool wine bottle pictures in very nice black picture frames. They were perfect for the kitchen I needed to spruce-up and get ready for showings. Bob... 04/07/2011

The City of Friendswood has a Senior Citizen Program that is really active and lots of fun for the senior residents of Friendswood. The SCP plans various activities, programs, trips, picnics, and classes that help keep seniors an integral part of the community. Most of the senior activities are held in the Friendswood Activity Building at 416 Morningside. The Activity Center is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and many of the activities are free. There is even a bus service that will pick up seniors for activities and for lunches. Anyone who needs to ride the bus just has to call the day before to make arrangements. The Galveston County Lunch Program serves lunches at the center weekdays at 11:45 a.m. A one-dollar donation is suggested, and all you have to do is call 281-482-844... 03/31/2011

The newest section of West Ranch in Friendswood, Texas is now open. The new section is called Lake Ridge, and the first completed model home is the Highland Homes model. Lake Ridge features 65' homesites, with Highland homes starting in the $290's. Lake Ridge is very close to the new Friendswood Junior High School campus at Centennial Park. Your kids could walk to school! West Ranch is bordered by Centennial Park, Chigger Creek and Clear Creek, and has more than 60 acres of park space. It is located in the highly acclaimed Friendswood Independent School District, which boasts having every school in the district rated exemplary by the Texas Education Agency. To get to the Lake Ridge section of West Ranch, take I-45 south and exit at FM 528. Turn right on FM 528 and travel about four mile... 03/24/2011

Keep Friendswood Beautiful is sponsoring a city-wide clean-up and garage sale Saturday, April 9 in Centennial Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Residents can bring in non-hazardous waste items such as tree limbs, grass clippings, old furniture, old appliances, unwanted wood, metal and plastic. Residents can also donate garage sale items including furniture, household items, bikes, toys, etc. Clothing will not be accepted. Items can be dropped off the morning of April 9. All proceeds from the garage sale will be used to beautify city facilities and parks.  Also needed are wildlife rescue/care items such as aquariums, dog and cat carriers, clean towels or shallow crock bowls. These items will be used to care for the many injured wild animals that make their homes in Friendswood's shrinking gree... 03/10/2011

The Top Seven Questions Every Short Sale Home Buyer Should Be Asking Should you buy a short sale?  Many agents will try and dissuade you from purchasing a short sale, mainly due to the large amount of time involved and the high risk of not having a successful transaction. Before we can answer that question, here are some questions you as a buyer should be asking. •1.   Do I have time? Short sales time wise are anything but "short."  They will take more time than the normal real estate transaction.  Period.  60 days is a short time in the short sale world.  Normally you're going to look more along the lines of 3-6 months.  If you're relocating from out of town and have to get your family in a home in time for school, a short sale is probably not for you. •2.   Am I prepared to be told NO... 03/10/2011

Homes for sale in Heritage Park Friendswood With all the bad news out there, homes for sale in Heritage Park are holding their own. Themarket is definately moving with 24 of the 83 homes for sale currently under contract.  That isgreat news for homeowners looking to sell their home in Heritage Park. There are very few communities with 29% of the homes for sale being under contract. In the last 3 months, there have been 45 homes sold in Heritage Park ranging from $70,320 to $195,000.  Homes in Heritage Park range in size from a 3 bedroom, 2 bath at 1,240 squarefeet to larger 5 bedroom homes with 3 and a half baths of over 3,000 feet. Heritage Park provides something for everybody.  There is a good supply right now of homeswith 1300-1700 feet priced between 105,000 and $150,000 depending ... 03/10/2011