The 2nd Annual Oktoberfest, presented by The Woodlands Rotary Club Foundation, is set for September 24-26 at Town Green Park in The Woodlands.

For more information about The Woodlands Rotary Club, please visit www.woodlandsrotary.org.
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For the sixth consecutive year, The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center has received Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine’s 2010 Award of Excellence.
Readers of Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine, who plan meetings for large corporations as well as incentive travel, selected winners based on extensive criteria such as quality of meeting space, guestrooms, guest services and amenities, food and beverage service, high-tech services and equipment, recreational facilities and activities, helpfulness of staff and overall value.

A founding member of IACC, the 440-room property features 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a 13,500-square-foot Grand Ballroom and 32 dedicated meeting rooms. Nearly all meeting space offers natural light and views of the lake or forest. Other meeting highlights include two full-service business centers, a concierge floor with private boardroom, an extensive menu of themed food and beverage presentations and a team of experienced meeting professionals. Meeting attendees enjoy activities ranging from team building events to on-property resort amenities such as golf, spa and fitness facilities, 180 miles of nature and bike trails, five pools and indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Visit www.woodlandsresort.com or call 866-554-8118 for group planning needs.
Source: TWT

We saw the impact of the first-time homebuyer tax expiration last month on written contracts. Now, the market is moving back into the annual seasonal curve. Inventory levels always peak in July. Realtors showing active listings to prospective buyers(showings) continue at a high level. Listings that meet the "ideal" definition are receiving multiple offers. Ideal still is defined as realistic price, location, and condition.
Data Source: HAR