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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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For Sale By Owner >Not the Best Investment Some homeowners try to sell their own home, believing that they are as capable as a real estate agent of handling a property transaction. But according to statistics, only 8 to 10 percent of "FSBO" transactions actually close, and many end up in litigation.
If you choose to buy a home with a realtor's help, you substantially reduce your risk. Buying real estate involves more legal and financial repercussions than most people realize. Realtors are licensed and highly regulated professionals who are equipped to deal with the complex issues that arise. For example, if the FSBO seller holds your earnest money deposit, how will you as the buyer go about getting it back if the deal does not close? What will you do if the seller refuses to correct defects in the home or treat a termite infestation? Who pays for re-wiring the house if the electrical system does not meet current codes? What if there are liens against the property?
As a buyer, you have rights written into the sales contract. An experienced agent knows how to protect those rights while negotiating the best price and terms on your behalf.
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What is the world's most expensive Monopoly set?
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San Francisco jeweler Sidney Mobell created an exclusive $2 million Monopoly set, with solid 23 carat gold houses, chimneys made of rubies and sapphires and dice with 42 full cut diamonds for spots. |
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