Explore our website for great neighborhood resources Thursday, Feb 24 2011

We know moving is tough on everyone in the family. I hope to make the transition a little easier for you.

Our website is full of great resources for you. First, if you’re wondering what schools are in your new neighborhood, we’ve got a tool for that! http://www.bcsproperties.com/schoolfinder.php

You can also find out about more local school districts and which elementary and middle schools feed into the high schools. Take a look, http://www.bcsproperties.com/schools.php

You can also search on our site, under the Neighborhood Finder, to local which school your children will be going to in your new house. http://www.bcsproperties.com/neighborhood.php  

We feature certain neighborhoods in our area that we feel are of exceptional value and quality. For example, our homepage now mentions that lovely Bentwood gated community on Lake Conroe. 

Take a look at our website and look around. We’d love to help ease the transition from your old home to your new one. 

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Beignets? Yes, please! Monday, Feb 7 2011

There’s nothing like warm beignets for breakfast, is there? Here’s a great, authentic recipe for these homemade donuts.

 

From foodnetwork.com

Ingredients:

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 packages yeast
6 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 cup evaporated milk
2 well beaten eggs

Directions:

Cream together shortening, sugar and salt. Add 1 cup boiling water and 1 cup milk.

Mix yeast well in 1/4 cup warm water. Add this and beaten eggs to the mixture and mix well. Add 3 1/2 cups flour and beat with spoon. Add another 3 cups flour and mix. Put the dough in a grease covered container and refrigerate.

When ready to fry, roll out the dough in 1/4 inch thick sections. Cut a slit in the middle of each piece.

Fry in deep fat 360 degrees until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

From www.realcajunrecipes.com.

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Now’s the time to go boat buying Monday, Jan 24 2011

 

Are you already dreaming of casting out your rod into the warm summer sun? Does your perpetual daydream include your feet propped up on a cooler inside your own boat?

Well, according to many experts, now is the time to pop your dream bubble and get to work. The off season and winter months are the perfect time to buy your dream boat.

 Whether buying new or buying used, keep some of these tips in mind for making your big purchase.

 - Do your research. Spend some time online and talking to trusted boating experts about what you need, want and can afford. Don’t go into a purchase without becoming well versed on what you’re looking for.

-  It’s a commitment. Understand by buying a boat, you’re buying into a lifestyle. What’s a great hobby will also involve a large amount of your time, too. There’s boat maintenance, safety, upkeep, travel time, docking expenses, etc., to also consider.

 - Figure out your price. Put pen to paper and figure out how much you can afford…not just for the boat, but for all aspects of boating. Make a list and then determine how much each month can go toward your boat. Either start saving now or figure out a payment plan you can be comfortable with.

 - Negotiate. Just like buying a car, the selling price and the actual price you pay can be very different. A good rule is to walk away from the situation, take some time off and make sure you’re making the best purchase possible.

- Check out the Boat U.S. guide to buying a selling a boat for even more great tips. http://www.boatus.com/guide/default.asp

Use the cold temperatures on the lake to your advantage, and start making your summer dream a reality today.

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Great golf course lot, Conroe home at a great price! Friday, Jan 7 2011

Did you get a little too much this Christmas? I have just the house for you!

Check out this great home for a family that needs plenty of space and storage. It’s light and bright with a good floor plan. Beautiful golf course lot. Enjoy four large bedrooms and Hollywood bath with double sinks.

The master suite can have a sitting area or study. Large formals could be extra family room and/or study. So much room on a beautiful lot. Spacious utility room opens to garage and patio. Move into this beauty now!

This two-story, two-car garage house is located in Conroe School District. The house is located at 673 Ravensworth Drive in Conroe, and is listed at $139,000. View more through MLS # 37334968.

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Happy Cajun Christmas, Y’all! Tuesday, Dec 21 2010

Taste of Home

Check out this great Cajun breakfast recipe. A perfect addition to your holidays!

 Cajun-Style Brunch Bake Recipe

Ingredients:

          6 eggs, lightly beaten

• 2 cups milk
• 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 6 slices bread, cubed
• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt



Directions

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6 servings.

Cajun-Style Brunch Bake published in Simple & Delicious September/October 2006, p51

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Top tips to help winterize your boat Wednesday, Dec 1 2010

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With the cold weather finally upon us, now’s the perfect time to do a little maintenance on your boat to ensure its optimal run when you turn the key in the spring.

Here’s a simple checklist you can use to help keep your investment warm this winter.

- Flush the cooling system.

- Make sure the boat is level to avoid water pooling.

- Clean the boat and cover, but be sure to allow for air circulation to prevent mildew from forming.

- Store the outboard engines in an upright position.

- Spray the engine with fogging oil to prevent rusting.

- Check the spark plugs.

- Hang life jackets up to air out.

- Disconnect the batteries and remove them from the boat.

What other tips to you have to make sure your boat is cozy during the cold months?

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Large house on the golf course is a beauty! Thursday, Nov 11 2010

Ready to move into a new home in time for the holidays?

Check out this beauty on the River Plantation Country Club.

 

This is a perfect home for a family that needs plenty of space and storage. The house is a 4 large bedroom, 3 full bath beauty with a two-car attached garage. The house is more than 2,600 square feet and is light and bright inside all parts of the two-story area.

 

The master suite can have a sitting area or study, and includes Hollywood baths with double sinks. The large formal room could be an extra family room or a study, too.

 

The spacious utility room opens to the garage and patio. And did we mention it sits on the golf course!

 

The house is located at 673 Ravensworth in River Plantation Country Club, which is in the Conroe School District, and is listed at $139,000. MLS number 37334968.

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Boo-tiful Halloween Drinks! Thursday, Oct 28 2010

To make your Halloween even scarier, here are three drinks to give your weekend a fright. These great recipes and pictures are from Cocktails.about.com.

  

Vampire Kiss Martini

Ingredients:

1 ½ oz Finlandia Vodka

1 1/2 oz Korbel Champagne

3/4 oz Chambord

Red sugar for rimming

Preparation:

Rim the glass with red sugar (use food coloring) or drop in a set of wax vampire teeth for a real surprise. Pour vodka and half of the Chambord in a martini glass.

Top with Champagne. Pour the remaining Chambord over the back of a spoon to make it float.

Bayou Slime Cocktail Recipe – Halloween Martini

Bayou Slime

Ingredients:

2 parts Cruzan Dark Rum

6-8 fresh mint leaves

1/2 part Fee Brothers Spiced Cordial Syrup

1 egg white

Preparation:

Muddle mint leaves and syrup together, making sure to crush the mint leaves. Place all ingredients into a shaker. Shake until well-chilled and frothy. Strain into a chilled martini glass.  Garnish with additional crushed mint leaves.

Candy Corn

Candy corn cocktail

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz. Kettle Corn-infused Bombay Sapphire Gin (recipe below)

1/2 oz. Moscato wine (sweet dessert wine)

3/4 oz. home-made citrus peel grenadine syrup (recipe below)

3 candy corns for garnish

Additional ingredients needed:

kettle corn

sugar

orange and lemon skins

Preparation:

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake very well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with 3 candy corns.

Kettle Corn-infused Bombay Sapphire

For every 750ml bottle of Bombay Sapphire, add in 1 cup kettle corn. Allow to infuse in an airtight container for approx. 24 hrs. Fine strain kettle corn and re-bottle. Store in fridge.

Citrus Peel Grenadine Syrup

For every 1 cup of POM wonderful pomegranate juice, dissolve 1 cup granulated sugar over stove top. Once dissolved, add in the skins of 1 orange and 1 lemon and simmer for 10 mins. Remove skins and chill syrup.

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Crock Pot Jambalaya! Wednesday, Oct 13 2010

Check out this great Crock-Pot Jambalaya-Pastalaya from RealCajunRecipes.com. Looks delicious! Crock Pots are such a great way to have a homemade dinner ready and waiting for you by the time you get home from a busy day. And since it’s getting to be Crock-Pot season around here, I’m gonna have to give this one a try.

Crock Pot Jambalaya-Pastalaya

Pic from : http://bit.ly/bDxFZp

12-oz skinless chicken breast cut in 1” cubes
1 pound smoked sausage
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 tbsp dried parsley
½ tbsp oregano
½ tbsp salt
1 can whole tomatoes
1 can beef broth
1 ½ tsp dried basil
1 tsp Tabasco
1 pound shrimp (optional)

 In a Crock Pot, add all together except shrimp. Cook on high for 4 hours. Add shrimp and cook additional 30 minutes. Serve over rice or prepare your favorite pasta and serve.

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Fannie Mae National Housing Survey Key Findings Tuesday, Oct 5 2010

The Fannie Mae National Housing Survey polled homeowners and renters between June 2010 and July 2010 to assess their confidence in homeownership as an investment, the current state of their household finances, views on the U.S. housing finance system, and overall confidence in the economy. Findings were compared to a similar survey conducted by Fannie Mae from December 2009 to January 2010 and released in April 2010, and a similar survey conducted in 2003. A news release on the new survey can be found at http://www.fanniemae.com/newsreleases/2010/5155.jhtml.

  

 Seventy percent of respondents think it is a good time to buy a house, up six points from January. This is also four points higher than the 2003 survey – well before home prices peaked – when 66 percent said it was a good time.

From http://www.realtor.org/topics/homeownership

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