Articles


Are you in the market to purchase a home? Buyer Beware…

You Deserve Representation.

When a seller decides to list their property with a real estate broker/agent, they employ the services of a real estate agent to assist them in all aspects associated with selling their property. The seller-representative (listing agent) represents the seller and owes all their fiduciary to their seller. [Read more »]

Selling Your Home?

First Impressions Are Important! You’ve heard that expression before. Whether you are preparing for a job interview or preparing your home for sale. First impressions are lasting! They may make the difference on getting the job or an offer to purchase your house. [Read more »]

HVAC Specials for February

Urban Heating & Air Conditioning will make sure you are prepared for the changes. Let us check your A/C in the spring and Heater in the fall.

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Tips from our Members: Termites

Not all Companies…
By Michael Holt, Vice President, Hitman Pest Control, Inc.

When termites are topic of concern, not all companies are created equal. Pest control companies like every business, are as good as the employees that represent them. Every service industry has bad apples that bring down everyone. Things to be aware of when considering hiring a company to provide services are: [Read more »]

Tips from our Members: Top 10 PC Mistakes

Frustrated laptop userTop 10 mistakes that PC users make
By Adam Neitzey, Blue Nova Computing

Here at BlueNova Computing we see the results of PC users’ most common mistakes. Well, now, you can benefit from their misfortune by reading about these common problems and also easy ways to avoid them yourself. [Read more »]

Tips from our Members: Organic Pest Control

Conventional Versus Organic, You Decide.
By Michael Holt, Vice President, Hitman Pest Control, Inc.

Today it is more important than ever to be environmentally friendly or “greener” in all our activities. The pest control industry is also being driven to add alternative services to our integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Most professional pest control companies offer organic or botanical alternatives to conventional synthetic chemicals that have been used for many years. [Read more »]

Tips from our Members: Pest Control

Pest control in the Fall and Winter months for South Texas

By: Michael Holt, Vice President, Hitman Pest Control, Inc.

Along with the falling temperatures comes the misconception that pest control is not needed during the winter months, nothing could be further from the truth! [Read more »]

Business Tip of the Month

Be able to clearly state what you do.

Develop a ten second introduction as well as a thirty second presentation. The introduction explains what you do and for whom. [Read more »]