Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Happy Flag Day
Flag Day is the American flag's birthday party every June 14th! Flag Day was proclaimed in 1916 but officially recognized in 1949. Talk about a late celebration! Betsy Ross, a seamstress, sewed the first flag. Imagine if designers today made flag-inspired outfits!
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Fort Bend County Market Update
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Houston: Top 5 Wealthiest Cities in the US
The US is the richest country in the world with ~$67T of investable wealth held by high net worth individuals. Houston has experienced significant growth in its millionaire population, ↑ 70% in 10-yr to reach 91K millionaires in 2024.
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Houston requires the lowest salary to live comfortably, study says
Houston has the lowest required salary for a comfortable living, according to a study. Continue to full article
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What Are Houston’s Fastest-Growing Cities?
Fairchilds, TX: Home prices surged by ~ $21K (6.9%) yearly, with a typical value of ~ $323K. Beach City, TX: Prices rose by ~ $21K (4.2%) yearly, with homes valued at ~ $525K on avg.
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Houston Gen Z Spends All-Time High on Rents
Generation Z members in Houston are projected to spend $135,223 on rent by the time they reach their 10th-yr of adulthood. Houston ranks as the 3rd most expensive Texas metro for young renters born between 1994 and 2000.
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Changes Reshape Houston Housing Post-NAR Settlement
Previously, sellers' agents offered commissions to buyers' agents, potentially influencing client decisions based on commission rates.Under the settlement, MLS listings won't specify rates for buyers' agents, and homebuyers must determine agent payment upfront.
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Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes on Memorial Day.
This day honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives to defend America's freedom.It became an official federal holiday in 1971. Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials.
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Houston: Buy Now! Hot Homes in Heights, River Oaks, Montrose
Median home prices have ↑ in most ZIP Codes in the Heights, River Oaks, and Montrose areas. The DOM in these areas have ↓, indicating high demand and a competitive market.
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Happy Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. The origins of commemorating motherhood dates back to the Ancient Greeks, where in spring festival, they celebrated the goddess Rhea, considered the Mother of the Gods. Anna Jarvis’s lobbying…
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