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Check Out My Town...All About Houston!  | | | Bayou Place, located in the Theater District, is Houston's downtown entertainment complex. | |
The Houston Northwest area is located 20 miles from Houston's central business district. This unincorporated Harris County region has a sense of community gained from the unifying link provided by FM 1960. Extensive areas of forested beauty have made the "1960 Area" one of the most popular residential locations in the Houston region. One of the most attractive features of living in the area to the northwest of Houston, Texas is that residents here enjoy the benefits of living close to a dynamic city and can also enjoy the closeness of community that comes from living in a small town such as such as Tomball, Cypress and Klein and easy access to recreational areas like Lake Conroe. Many residents of the area are able to take advantage of the network of freeways and State Highways, along with the Metropolitan Transit Authority and use the HOV system to quickly and easily get to their jobs downtown.
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Before the 1970's, the "Great Northwest" as some locals like to call it, was an area of lush woodland and farmland, criss-crossed by Farm to Market roads. However, since the 1970's the whole area has been the subject of a phenomenal period of growth and development. The area now features a wide variety of housing developments, as well as shopping centers, large employers, such as Compaq Computer Corporation and recreational facilities. Local public schools have been a strong area attraction. Four award winning Independent School Districts serve the greater Houston area. To see more information on the Houston Independent School Districts, see my Houston School Information & Links. |  | | Sam Houston Race Park |
 Numerous cultural, recreational and sports activities are located in northwest Houston. Major events, facilities and professional sports teams are found in nearby Houston. In addition, overall lifestyle is enhanced by the forested beauty and rivers found in the local area. Sam Houston Race Park recently opened near the southern portion of the area. The Class I thoroughbred and quarter horse track draws thousands of people from throughout southeast Texas to its spring, summer, and fall meets. Golfing and tennis are popular local sporting activities. Several fine private country club courses are located within the area. Also, public courses exist such as Cypresswood, Treeline, Gleannloch Farms, Windrose and other public courses. The main local country club courses are Champions, Raveneaux, and Northgate. Each has a prestigious reputation. Champions Country Club and its associated subdivision is the pioneering development in Houston's northwest quadrant. In addition to these courses found within the "1960 Area," the four-course Woodlands complex is located a short drive to the north. Among the most popular of today's main events are: 
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- St. Patrick's Day Parade - March
- The PGA Tour Shell Houston Open - April
- The Champions Tour Pro Tournament - October
- Old Town Spring Crawfish Festival - April
- Trade Fair - Spring
- Summer Health Fair - Summer
- Airport Appreciation Day - October. Local community leaders are planning and working for continuing growth and quality of life enhancement in the greater Houston northwest area. Economic development, community infrastructure expansion, crime awareness, and citizen involvement are the main strategies being undertaken to accomplish these goals.
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Cosmetic Improvements >Cosmetic Changes
When a home goes on the market, it should look great. Often there are improvements that must be made before a house is ready to show well. When you are preparing to list your home, it is strongly recommended that you go through each room with a critical eye.
What are you looking for? Start with the ceiling, and look for any cracks or water stains, then inspect the condition of the paint and wallpaper. Make sure that the windows are clean and window treatments are attractive. All of the closets and storage spaces should be neat and organized (a cluttered closet looks smaller!). If the rooms seem crowded with too much furniture, you can create a more spacious look by storing your "overflow".
A well-maintained house tends to sell much more quickly than one where buyers must use a lot of imagination to see it in a positive light. The condition of your house will help to determine the selling price. The better the house looks, the better your chances of selling it at the best price. A real estate agent can help you by recommending the repairs and cleaning that will increase your home's marketability.
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