Thankfully, better
National media reports about real estate have been gloom-and-doom for many months now, painting a bleak picture for prospective homesellers and buyers alike.
Texas REALTOR® Michael Scudder thinks those reports should end in three words … “except in Texas.” Scudder, 2008 president of the New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Board of REALTORS®, says the mortgage and housing crises affecting other parts of the country have left Texas nearly unscathed.
“The market (here) is a lot better than many believe.” With low housing prices, low interest rates, high employment levels, and a strong economy, Texas real estate has weathered the national storm fairly well, confirms Brooke Hunt, 2009 chairman of the Texas Association of REALTORS®.
“The national news media likes to talk about what’s happening in New York, Washington D.C., Florida, and L.A. – and they’re probably pretty accurate about what’s going on there,” Scudder says. “But they don’t ever talk about Texas unless we have a hurricane or something. We’re doing pretty well.”
Source: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Friday, December 26, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Euless is right next door to the Christmas Capitol of Texas
Euless is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from all these Activities Around Town
Winter Escape at Great Wolf Lodge
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
Breakfast with Santa
The Annual Firehouse Pancake Breakfast with Santa in his helicopter! Saturday, December 6, 20087:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Fire Station 1601 Boyd DriveSanta arrives in his helicopter at 8:00 a.m.Donations will benefit the Grapevine Honor Guard and Buckets' Safety Brigade (Clowns). Bring the kids for a fun morning!!
Hyatt Regency DFW North Pole Express Exhibit
A culinary display made entirely out of gingerbread, chocolate and other holiday candies. Santa Claus is riding on the front of the candy-adorned North Pole Express as it exits a gingerbread-bricked tunnel. The North Pole Express display is constructed of 530 pounds of chocolate and gingerbread, 200 pounds of rock candy, rice krispies treats and nearly 50 pounds of Royal icing. Exhibit starts December 2 in the lobby. Seasonal Duck Rides aboard the Duck Boat Spend some quality time with friends, family or treat your employees to a seasonal Christmas light duck ride. Enjoy all the sights and sounds of the season with a duck boat tour in the "Christmas Capital of Texas". This is a great way to see the spectacular light displays and get right into the Christmas spirit.Your duck trip will make a short trip to the Gaylord Texan to enjoy the holiday lights and festivities at the fourth annual Lone Star Christmas event. While aboard the duck boat you will get Free hot chocolate, and candy canes for the children and plenty of Christmas carols for all the jolly folks aboard. Light tours operate by reservation only and book up quickly. So don't miss out on this uniquely festive experience with a wonderful new Christmas memory for all aboard the decked out duck boat. More info and reservations call Tammy on the Duck Line or visit www.DuckRiders.com/carols.html and make your online reservations. Also, seats are still available for the Dec 4, Christmas parade on Main Street and the Dec 6 parade of lights on Lake Grapevine.
3rd Annual Grapevine Township Holiday Decoration Contest
Tis the season to get into the holiday spirit -- Deck your house with Christmas decor! The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program and the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau will recognize decorated homes within the Township.Applications for the 3rd Annual Grapevine Township Holiday Decoration Contest are being accepted until Dec. 5. Judging will take place on Dec. 8, 9 & 10. All decorated homes within the Grapevine Towhship will be reviewed on design, number of lights, coordination/theme, color, and variety.The top three winners will receive a stocking stuffer of $1,000, $500, or $250!To register, please call 817-410-3585 or visit http://www.grapevineheritagefoundation.org/
Delaney's "Holiday in the Vineyard"
The public is invited to enjoy a picturesque Holiday in the Vineyard at Delaney Vineyards, Saturday, December 6, 11am-4pm. Guests will help light the 40-foot Christmas Tree during the 2pm Tree Lighting Ceremony and sip on toasty mulled wine and warm apple cider. Local choirs will be on-hand singing festive carols of the season, sure to warm everyone’s spirits and usher in the holiday season. Bring the cameras! Delaney Vineyards is the perfect setting to capture those family holiday photos. Special holiday- and wine- themed areas will be set up for families to take photos in, free of charge. Also, the public is encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toys that will be donated to families of the U.S. troops. In addition, guests can enjoy a fun-filled day of wine tasting (extra cost, must be 21) and complimentary tours of the vineyard.If your group is interested in performing during Holiday in the Vineyard, please call 817.481.5668.
Grapevine Mills
On Black Friday Grapevine Mills will be giving away $1,000.00 Simon Visa Gift Cards every hour on the hour starting at 1am - noon. Registration starts at Midnight. There will be registration tables throughout the mall including the food court where KSCS will be hosting the event and giving away a package of Six Flags Holiday in the Park tickets . Santas arrives Saturday, November 15. His hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. He feeds his reindeer from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.On Sunday he'll be there from 12 p.m - 6:00 p.m. reindeer feeding is from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. He will be located in Entry 1 near Sun & Ski Sports. He will depart December 24 to go deliver toys.
A COLD HEARTED CHRISTMAS
The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center and Lagniappe Productions are pleased to announce the return of our yuletide Lone Star Murder Mystery "A Cold Hearted Christmas" on Friday, November 14, 2008. This will be the fourth and final year this much-loved holiday production will be presented. Lone Star Murder Mysteries' performances are every Friday & Saturday evening in the Riverwalk Cafe of the Gaylord Texan located at 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051. Tickets are $55 and include dinner at the all-you-can-eat market style eatery, show, tax, gratuity, and self parking. Early show seating begins at 4:30 p.m. with the show starting at 5 p.m. Late show seating begins at 7:45 p.m. and the show begins at &1,5 p.m. Due to frequent sell-outs during the holiday season, reservations are strongly recommended. Call (817) 778-2215 for reservations. Additional information is available online at www.lonestarmurdermysteries.com. Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau * One Liberty Park Plaza * Grapevine, Texas 76051 * 800-457-6338 * GrapevineTexasUSA.com
Winter Escape at Great Wolf Lodge
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
Breakfast with Santa
The Annual Firehouse Pancake Breakfast with Santa in his helicopter! Saturday, December 6, 20087:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Fire Station 1601 Boyd DriveSanta arrives in his helicopter at 8:00 a.m.Donations will benefit the Grapevine Honor Guard and Buckets' Safety Brigade (Clowns). Bring the kids for a fun morning!!
Hyatt Regency DFW North Pole Express Exhibit
A culinary display made entirely out of gingerbread, chocolate and other holiday candies. Santa Claus is riding on the front of the candy-adorned North Pole Express as it exits a gingerbread-bricked tunnel. The North Pole Express display is constructed of 530 pounds of chocolate and gingerbread, 200 pounds of rock candy, rice krispies treats and nearly 50 pounds of Royal icing. Exhibit starts December 2 in the lobby. Seasonal Duck Rides aboard the Duck Boat Spend some quality time with friends, family or treat your employees to a seasonal Christmas light duck ride. Enjoy all the sights and sounds of the season with a duck boat tour in the "Christmas Capital of Texas". This is a great way to see the spectacular light displays and get right into the Christmas spirit.Your duck trip will make a short trip to the Gaylord Texan to enjoy the holiday lights and festivities at the fourth annual Lone Star Christmas event. While aboard the duck boat you will get Free hot chocolate, and candy canes for the children and plenty of Christmas carols for all the jolly folks aboard. Light tours operate by reservation only and book up quickly. So don't miss out on this uniquely festive experience with a wonderful new Christmas memory for all aboard the decked out duck boat. More info and reservations call Tammy on the Duck Line or visit www.DuckRiders.com/carols.html and make your online reservations. Also, seats are still available for the Dec 4, Christmas parade on Main Street and the Dec 6 parade of lights on Lake Grapevine.
3rd Annual Grapevine Township Holiday Decoration Contest
Tis the season to get into the holiday spirit -- Deck your house with Christmas decor! The Grapevine Township Revitalization Program and the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau will recognize decorated homes within the Township.Applications for the 3rd Annual Grapevine Township Holiday Decoration Contest are being accepted until Dec. 5. Judging will take place on Dec. 8, 9 & 10. All decorated homes within the Grapevine Towhship will be reviewed on design, number of lights, coordination/theme, color, and variety.The top three winners will receive a stocking stuffer of $1,000, $500, or $250!To register, please call 817-410-3585 or visit http://www.grapevineheritagefoundation.org/
Delaney's "Holiday in the Vineyard"
The public is invited to enjoy a picturesque Holiday in the Vineyard at Delaney Vineyards, Saturday, December 6, 11am-4pm. Guests will help light the 40-foot Christmas Tree during the 2pm Tree Lighting Ceremony and sip on toasty mulled wine and warm apple cider. Local choirs will be on-hand singing festive carols of the season, sure to warm everyone’s spirits and usher in the holiday season. Bring the cameras! Delaney Vineyards is the perfect setting to capture those family holiday photos. Special holiday- and wine- themed areas will be set up for families to take photos in, free of charge. Also, the public is encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toys that will be donated to families of the U.S. troops. In addition, guests can enjoy a fun-filled day of wine tasting (extra cost, must be 21) and complimentary tours of the vineyard.If your group is interested in performing during Holiday in the Vineyard, please call 817.481.5668.
Grapevine Mills
On Black Friday Grapevine Mills will be giving away $1,000.00 Simon Visa Gift Cards every hour on the hour starting at 1am - noon. Registration starts at Midnight. There will be registration tables throughout the mall including the food court where KSCS will be hosting the event and giving away a package of Six Flags Holiday in the Park tickets . Santas arrives Saturday, November 15. His hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. He feeds his reindeer from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.On Sunday he'll be there from 12 p.m - 6:00 p.m. reindeer feeding is from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. He will be located in Entry 1 near Sun & Ski Sports. He will depart December 24 to go deliver toys.
A COLD HEARTED CHRISTMAS
The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center and Lagniappe Productions are pleased to announce the return of our yuletide Lone Star Murder Mystery "A Cold Hearted Christmas" on Friday, November 14, 2008. This will be the fourth and final year this much-loved holiday production will be presented. Lone Star Murder Mysteries' performances are every Friday & Saturday evening in the Riverwalk Cafe of the Gaylord Texan located at 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051. Tickets are $55 and include dinner at the all-you-can-eat market style eatery, show, tax, gratuity, and self parking. Early show seating begins at 4:30 p.m. with the show starting at 5 p.m. Late show seating begins at 7:45 p.m. and the show begins at &1,5 p.m. Due to frequent sell-outs during the holiday season, reservations are strongly recommended. Call (817) 778-2215 for reservations. Additional information is available online at www.lonestarmurdermysteries.com. Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau * One Liberty Park Plaza * Grapevine, Texas 76051 * 800-457-6338 * GrapevineTexasUSA.com
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