To Build or Not . . . Stuff You Should Know

Whether you’ve “always” wanted to build your own home, or you’re just starting to think about it out of frustration from not being able to get a home you want under contract, there’s a lot to consider before making the building versus buying decision. It’s very common for people to think...

You Can Huff & Puff, But You Can’t Blow These Brick Houses Down

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Though several members of The Commodores actually wrote the music to Brick House, it was a woman who actually penned the lyrics.  Commodore William King, who played trumpet, guitar and percussion among other instruments, took the music home to his wife, Shirley...

Things You Should Know When Getting A Mortgage

RATES / PRICING It’s kind of funny, most people that call me all want to know, “what’s the rate” and I’ve had people tell me that’s all they need to know. Is that all you really need to know? Of Course Not! What’s just as important as the interest rate are the costs...

Every Girl Needs Red Shoes

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I’ll admit it.  Some days when I emerge from our room victorious ready to face the day, Mr. Kaminski just shakes his head and grins.  Now there was a time when actual words would escape his lips, and these words – or exclamations of shock and awe – never ever...

Things to Know When Considering a Reverse Mortgage

All that glitters is not gold. We all know that, but when you’re dealing with anything financially, especially when it’s your home and in most cases your largest asset, you’ve got to be really careful and thoroughly understand what you’re getting into, and the impacts it will have on you and your...

It’s November 2021 Time To Give Thanks!

Our nation gives a collective “thanks” on the fourth Thursday of every November – Thanksgiving. That’s special. But here in Fort Bend County, we know that one day each year to give thanks is not enough. Our feelings come from being the most diverse, most prosperous county in Texas, America and the...