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 Humble’s roots began in the in the oil business: The city was the namesake for Humble Oil which later changed its name to Exxon. The city underwent rapid growth with the construction of George Bush Intercontinental Airport less than five miles away. Houston’s airports generate more than $24 billion in total impact for the local economy with George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport and Ellington Field generating over $19 billion, $4.5 billion and $328 million in sales respectively. The airports also employ over 37,000 people who earn $2.5 billion annually, and create 26,000 indirect jobs with $730 million in additional wages. With the growth of the economy, further development initiated in the areas surrounding the airports. The ensuing growth started a change to the city of Humble and the surrounding rural homestead areas. Along with the rapidly increasing growth of population came the need for more stores and services. Much of the retail growth occurred in Humble, but substantial commercial development also occurred in Kingwood and Atascocita. Opening in the mid 80s, the one million square-foot Deerbrook Mall became the area's major commercial center. In Harris County, retail trade, education, and health services top the list with the highest percent of businesses and employees. The top employers in the area are the Independent School District, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Club Corp (who offer hospitality services to membership clubs) and Administaff, Inc. (a personnel management services company). Harris County also prides itself on the many first-class golf courses which offer jobs and economic boosts for their communities.
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First Time Buyers >Bargaining
You have done everything that your agent recommended to make your home look wonderful and you have cut your asking price to the bone. Even so, an offer comes in which is so low that you are offended! Is it possible to reconcile your differences and reach a meeting of the minds when presented with such an offer?
It may not take many concessions on your part to make the transaction work if the people who love your house also love to bargain. Even though it may seem that you are far apart in dollar amount or terms of sale, the real distance may not be all that great. Your real estate agent can help you determine if the buyers are ready, willing and able to carry through with the transaction. If they are qualified, the next step involves evaluating your differences. Look for areas where you have some flexibility to negotiate. You may have to go back and forth several times in order to make the transaction work. The trick is to be patient and to not take the process personally!
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What is considered one of the few remaining tax shelters in the 1990s?
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Homeownership--property taxes on a residence or vacation home are deductible up to $1 million. |
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