Home sales, outlook getting better

February 25, 2009, Austin Business Journal

A February survey of public and private builders across the country from John Burns Real Estate Consulting shows that Texas saw new home sales, traffic and expectations pick up in January. The survey gathered information from 236 home building industry executives.

“I spent several days in Texas this month and can confirm that the pick-up is real and is driven by lower mortgage rates in an area where home price appreciation was insignificant and the economy is still OK,” said John Burns, CEO of Irvine, Calif.-based John Burns Real Estate Consulting.

However, Burns said, new home prices are still trending downward everywhere, including Texas.

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"Chunk Your Junk" Event in Frisco

Next 'Chunk Your Junk' Event Happens Tomorrow Saturday, November 15

The fall Chunk Your Junk will be held tomorrow, Saturday, November 15, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will be located at 6616 Walnut St.(north of Main
Street) Entry will be from southbound First Street only. Other entrances will be closed. For a map of the location - go online to www.friscotexas.gov/recycle and click on the orange 'Chunk Your Junk'
logo.

The following items can be brought for safe disposal, recycling, or donation. In order to reduce idling time, the items are listed in the order which they can be unloaded at the event. Please load your vehicle accordingly.

* Documents for shredding
* Cardboard
* Metal and appliances*
* Yard waste, limbs, and untreated wood for mulching
* Fencing
* Styrofoam and other trash
* Household chemicals, paint, gasoline, oil, batteries, pesticides
* Computers, printers, cell phones, other e-waste
* Old clothes, furniture, books, etc. for donation

A free paper shredding service will be provided. A four box limit per household will be accepted, with sizes not to exceed 12"W x 15.5" L x 10.5" H. No commercial accounts will be accepted.

Because of time restraints, the line will be cut off at 11:30 a.m. to ensure all waiting residents are serviced. Large crowds are expected so please come early. A copy of resident's most current Frisco water bill and driver's license will be required for all household chemical disposal, electronic waste, and Freon extractions.

* There is a $40 Freon extraction fee applied to resident's next utility bill for all appliances not tagged Freon-free.

Health and Safety Fair and Community Expo

October 4, 2008, 1 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Multi Purpose Facility
Prosper High School
300 Eagle Ln. Prosper, TX 75078

The Annual Prosper Police Health and Safety Exposition will exhibit information, equipment, supplies and success stories that showcase health and safety to the community. The Expo is also used to promote small and large products and commercial activities to the community of Prosper, TX.