Get Organized in 2008:

8 Home Organization Tips


1. Start with a plan. Make a list of projects
you want to complete during the year
and prioritize them. You don’t have to do
everything in January and February; pace
yourself so you won’t feel overwhelmed.

2. Take three simple steps. Every
organization project starts with three basic
steps: purge the items you no longer want
or need, analyze what’s left to determine
how you use it and measure the space you
have to figure out what will fit where.
When you’re organizing, use a three-box
system: keep, discard, and don’t know.
When you’re finished, seal the don’t know
box and put it away. If you haven’t opened
it in a year, you don’t really need whatever
is in there. Throw it away without looking
inside.

3. Clean out the closets. Get everyone in
your household involved by competing
for the “cleanest closet” award. When
organizing a closet, frequency of use is
an important consideration. Things you
reach for at least once a week should be
stored at a height between your shoulders
and your knees. Lowe’s has a variety
of closet organizers to handle hanging
garments, shoes, sweaters, and all types of
accessories.

4. De-clutter the kitchen. The kitchen
is often a catch-all for clutter. Review
what’s on your counters and move small
appliances and cookware you use most
often to easy-to-reach cabinets. Lowe’s
has an Unfinished Oak Lazy Susan
Corner Unit that’s perfect for maximizing
your corner cabinet storage space.

5. Tidy up the bathrooms. Clean out all
the drawers and cabinets by tossing out
expired products and items you haven’t
used in at least a year. Then sort your
products in a drawer organizer, such as
the Real Organized™ Chrome Drawer
Organizer, available at Lowe’s.

6. Make laundry day a breeze. Keep
a plastic shoe box in the laundry room
to store items you find such as lipstick,
buttons and money. Set up a three-basket
hamper system in your closet or bathroom
so you can sort your clothes the moment
you take them off, making laundry day that
much easier.

7. Organize your home office.
Customizable closet systems aren’t just
for bedroom closets. Check out Lowe’s
selection of shelves, drawers and hanging
storage for your home office closet.
Lightweight storage bins are great for files
you use often and come in decorative
canvas, metal, wood and plastic styles.

8. Don’t forget the basement and garage.
Oil drips, grass clippings and trackedin
mud make basements and garages a
challenge to keep clean and organized.
The best way to organize these areas is
to create “zones” and keep the tools and
products you need in their respective
zones, such as lawn care (mower, tools,
potting soil), car care (antifreeze, oil, car
wax), sports equipment/toys, and general
hardware/tools.

Enjoy your weekend and look forward to all the good things waiting ahead for you.

Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2008.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
Quality Service Certified
(832) 722-1756
bmtaylor@cbunited.com

Relocation Team Member:
Remember if you, a family member or a friend have plans on relocating locally, out of state or out of the country. Give me a call and let me put you in contact with a qualified real estate professional, Thanks!

Professional Removal Company

Good afternoon friends and neighbors,

I know summer is almost here and that means outdoor projects. So for any of you that will be in need of a company to remove outdoor debris such as storage sheds, hot tubs, gazebos etc...
make Space City Services one of your first places to contact.

You can contact Chris at 281-224-6789 or

go online with the link located on the left of the page.

Please let them know you found out about them here!!!

Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2008.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
Quality Service Certified
(832) 722-1756
bmtaylor@cbunited.com

Relocation Team Member:
Remember if you, a family member or a friend have plans on relocating locally, out of state or out of the country. Give me a call and let me put you in contact with a qualified real estate professional, Thanks!

Weekly Motivational

Hello to all,

It has been a very busy couple of weeks and I want to thank everyone who came out to the open house. It was really nice to meet you all. Also thanks for the feedback. I will use it to make this site more about what you want to know. So now here is your motivational for the week.

"The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen."

Frank Lloyd Wright (1869-1959)

Enjoy your week and look forward to all the good things waiting ahead for you.

Want to get your property listed? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2008.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
Quality Service Certified
(832) 722-1756
bmtaylor@cbunited.com

Relocation Team Member:
Remember if you, a family member or a friend have plans on relocating locally, out of state or out of the country. Give me a call and let me put you in contact with a qualified real estate professional, Thanks!

JUST LISTED !!!!!

Good Evening,

I have a Just Listed the home located at 518 Seaborough Ln. The home has four bedroms and three and one half baths along with 3,649 sq.ft. of living space. The home is being offered at $256,900. You can view the property just by clicking on the commercial podcast located below.

Will you home be next? Give me a call, e-mail me or request a free market analysis by clicking on the left side of this site.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2008.

Your Neighbor,

Brian Taylor

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors

Quality Service Certified

(832) 722-1756

bmtaylor@cbunited.com

Relocation Team Member:

Remember if you, a family member or a friend have plans on relocating locally, out of state or out of the country. Give me a call and let me put you in contact with a qualified real estate professional, Thanks!

Neighborhood Announcements

Hello friends and neighbors,

I wanted to ask if anyone is have a garage sale, yard sale, selling a car or boat? If so contact me and see if I can help get that item posted on this site. If you have additional questions just call or e-mail me.

Also, I wanted to announce that I will be having a Open House for the home located at

15519 Bayboro Park Ct.

right here in Heritage Park. It will be Feb 17th from 3-5pm I hope to see you there.

Want to get your property on the list? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2008.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
Quality Service Certified
(832) 722-1756
bmtaylor@cbunited.com

Relocation Team Member:
Remember if you, a family member or a friend have plans on relocating locally, out of state or out of the country. Give me a call and let me put you in contact with a qualified real estate professional, Thanks!

JUST SOLD !!!!!!!!!

Hello all,

I needed to update you on a previous listing. I have JUST SOLD my listing at 1405 Millikens Bend. Home was under contract within 45 days of being on the market. Please keep checking back for my next great home for sale.

Want to get your property on the list? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2008.

Your Neighbor,

Brian Taylor

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors

Quality Service Certified

(832) 722-1756

bmtaylor@cbunited.com

Relocation Team Member:

Remember if you, a family member or a friend have plans on relocating locally, out of state or out of the country. Give me a call and let me put you in contact with a qualified real estate professional, Thanks!

Coming Soon to the Market !!!!!

Hi Everybody,

I know we are getting closer to the end of the school year again. Which means many of you may be considering relocating or have a friend, co-worker, family members moving. I wanted to give you a update of some of the properties that I will have Coming Soon!!!! to the market.

518 Seaborough Ln. located on a golf course lot. The home features four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, study, den, living room, formal dining, island kitchen, upstairs gameroom and covered patio.

11207 Bernice Dr. enjoy many great weekends at this two story beachfront home located on Sunny Beach.

3045 Marina Bay Dr. spacious condo located in the heart of South Shore Harbor.

2611 Bisontine located right here in Heritage Park. The 2,850 square foot, two story home was built in 2004. It features four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, dining room and a huge backyard.

4211 Pointe West #203 was made for the person who wants the finer things in life!! The magnificent beachfront condo has it all. High ceilings, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile flooring and a views almost like no other. You can just walk to beach, hangout at the infinity pool or go to the owners retreat and restaurant. So many amenities you just have to see for yourself.
Remember to check back for the commercial podcasts.

Want to get your property on the list? Give me a call, e-mail me or click on the link to the left for a free market analysis.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2008.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
Quality Service Certified
(832) 722-1756
bmtaylor@cbunited.com

Relocation Team Member:
Remember if you, a family member or a friend have plans on relocating locally, out of state or out of the country. Give me a call and let me put you in contact with a qualified real estate professional, Thanks!

JUST LISTED !!!!!

Hello to all,

I have JUST LISTED the property located at

2302 Colonial Ridge right here in Heritage Park. The home is perfect for the investor looking to increase their portfolio.

The home is listed for the very afforable price of $84,900.

If you or know of any other investors looking for properties give me a call.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2008.

Your Neighbor,

Brian Taylor

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors

Quality Service Certified

(832) 722-1756

bmtaylor@cbunited.com

Relocation Team Member:

Remember if you, a family member or a friend have plans on relocating locally, out of state or out of the country. Give me a call and let me put you in contact with a qualified real estate professional, Thanks!

Weekly Monday Motivational

Good Monday to all,

It was a beautiful weekend and this morning was great as well. Unfortunately it appears it won't last very long so get your umbrellas and raincoats ready for Tuesday. Try to stay positive at work or school today and make this week your best week yet this year.

"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."

Sam Ewing

You can check on our local weather before leaving the house by clicking on the links part of this site. It will give you the five day forecast as well as weather radar. Take care and check back for the Coming Soon to the market posting.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2008.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
Quality Service Certified
(832) 722-1756
bmtaylor@cbunited.com

Relocation Team Member:
Remember if you, a family member or a friend have plans on relocating locally, out of state or out of the country. Give me a call and let me put you in contact with a qualified real estate professional, Thanks!

Heritage Park Home Sales January 2008

Good Afternoon Friends and Neighbors,

I have the market statistics for the Heritage Park neighborhood for the first month of 2008.
I will give you Friendswood Home Sales then the Webster Home Sales.

Don't be alarmed with the numbers. There are some foreclosed homes that were sold this month which are causing the numbers to be misleading. Also, please if you have a minute take the time to vote at the top of this page. I would love to have some feedback and see what you think about this site.


January- Friendswood Home Sales

# of Homes Sold - 9
Avg. List Price - $130,683
Avg. Sales Price - $125,300
Avg Sq. Ft. - 1,882 Sq.Ft.
Avg. Lot - 6,835 Sq.Ft.
DOM - 71
$/Sq. Ft. - $66.58/Sq.Ft.

January- Webster Home Sales

# of Homes Sold -1
Avg. List Price - $107,000
Avg. Sales Price - $103,000
Avg. Sq. Ft - 1,684 Sq.Ft.
Avg. Lot - 6,900 Sq.Ft.
DOM - 87
$/Sq. Ft. -$61.20/Sq.Ft.


Current Listings in Heritage Park

# of Active - 70
# of Option Pend/ Pending - 25
# of Expired Listing in Jan.- 8

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2008.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
Quality Service Certified
(832) 722-1756
bmtaylor@cbunited.com

Relocation Team Member:
Remember if you, a family member or a friend have plans on relocating locally, out of state or out of the country. Give me a call and let me put you in contact with a qualified real estate professional, Thanks!

Use the following to search for property on HAR
www.har.com/buyitfrombrian

Use this link to request a free CMA for your property
http://www.har.com/aws/dispCMAForm.cfm?siteType=AWS&cid=514434

Weekly Monday Motivational

Good Morning,

I hope that everyone had a enjoyable weekend. It was a tremendous and well played Super Bowl game yesterday. It was what most sports fans wanted to see. Anyway, have a great week and here is this weeks motivational.

"Those that think it permissible to tell white lies soon grow color blind."
Austin O'Malley

We all know right from wrong. No matter how hard you try to sugar coat a lie, it still will eventually have to be covered up by another lie.

I look forward to exceeding your service expectations in 2008.

Your Neighbor,
Brian Taylor
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
Quality Service Certified
(832) 722-1756
bmtaylor@cbunited.com

Relocation Team Member:
Remember if you, a family member or a friend have plans on relocating locally, out of state or out of the country. Give me a call and let me put you in contact with a qualified real estate professional, Thanks!


Use the following to search for property on HAR
www.har.com/buyitfrombrian

Use this link to request a free CMA for your property
http://www.har.com/aws/dispCMAForm.cfm?siteType=AWS&cid=514434