Doris Murdock's Inner Loop Blog

We are very fortunate that Houston continues to be a good market for home sales and purchases.  Remember, all real estate is local, so contact your neighborhood expert.  I can provide analysis and market direction for homes Inside the Loop, and referrals to neighborhood experts throughout the Houston area!  

Every home has a story . . . I specialize in happy endings. 

http://www.har.com/mls/dispPressRelease.cfm?MONTH=03&YEAR=12

Here's the latest market report from the Houston Association of Realtors.  Remember, all real estate is 'local' so contact your neighborhood expert for your personal home analysis.

http://www.har.com/mls/dispPressRelease.cfm?MONTH=02&YEAR=12

It's that time again!  Check out special deals, music, art, and food throughout the Heights area!

Remember, all real estate is local, so the best information about your neighborhood, contact your neighborhood specialist! 
http://www.har.com/newsroom/

Get your Christmas tree and other tree waste to the curb by Sunday night for heavy trash pick up this week.

For other information on keeping your street attractive, here's the Solid Waste Department's site: http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/trashfacts.pdf

Save $$$. If you closed on a home in 2011, be sure take advantage of your homestead tax exemption by April 30th. The rules for obtaining your homestead tax exemption have changed, and here's the link:

http://www.hcad.org/pdf/HB-252.pdf

As the article says, you get a little less green for going green in 2011, but there are still some credits that might apply to your taxes.

http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/tax-credits/how-to-collect-2011-tax-energy-credits/

Lainie Diamond, Certified Laughter Yoga instructor:

http://www.houstonlaughteryoga.com/live/

Calling all friends and neighbors - it will be a lovely Saturday to be outside.  The lovely gourd lamp pictured is just one of the creations of Sonija Ekici. 

http://firstsaturdayartsmarket.com/