The May 2023 Edition of The Fort Bend Business Journal

Leading a Legacy

turn to page 11 to learn more about

Chrissy Ortega,

Rosenberg’s 2023 Woman of the Year and her company,

Landan Kuhlmann Lead Reporter

Revisiting business implications of Sugar Land baseball’s name change

I won’t front that when I was first brought in to cover the vast expansive Fort Bend County just about four years ago and told that it also involved a monthly business publication, I was a little wary. I had never been big into the business scene, whether it was at home in Katy, in college in the Hill Country, or anywhere else.

But that’s changed over the last few years, because as I have covered an increasing number of businesses over the last few years and become more plugged in to that side of the county. And one thing has become clear – exploring what they contribute to the community and how they came to be is fascinating and intriguing, and warms my heart in many cases.

Of course every business owner wants to make money. And especially after the economic hardships encountered during and coming out of the height of the COVID-pandemic, that sentiment was driven home even more as they strived to recoup some of what was lost.

But I’ve always been more of an impact person. What kind of tangible impact can a business or entity have on a community that goes beyond whatever product they’re selling? Because that’s really what it’s all about to me. Anybody can sell a product. But the ones that stand out, at least in my eyes, are the ones who go above and beyond to help in ways big and small.

Service can take the form of many things. It can be a charitable donation, hosting a food drive or blood drive or something in that vein. But it can also manifest itself through small acts, like holding the door for a customer or simply striking up a conversation so that they’re more than just a merchant selling product.

Those are the types of things I have always made special note of when I’m eating or shopping somewhere. And those are the types of places Fort Bend County has in abundance. So I feel incredibly blessed to work covering this bustling county, and its businesses are a pretty big reason why.

Sugar Land steak, seafood restaurant closes doors

By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com

A longtime family-owned Sugar Land steak and seafood staple has closed its doors after two decades serving customers in Fort Bend County.

On March 26, Veritas Steak and Seafood owner Kevin Rios announced on Facebook that he is closing the restaurant after 20 years, saying its closing marked “the end of an era.”

For more than 20 years, Rios said on Facebook that the success of the restaurant was thanks not only to the customers, but also to his parents Mario and Maggie, who have helped him run the restaurant. He has been in the restaurant industry for nearly three decades, but said it was the right time to close the restaurant.

“I have been so blessed to have met so many wonderful people. Some of my best friends today came because of my love of the restaurant and service industry,” he wrote. “…. I will miss the everyday grind and meeting new people on a daily basis but the time has come for me to hang my hat up.”

Rios went on to thank many other family members as well as the customers for supporting the restaurant during his two decades of service in the Sugar Land and Fort Bend County community.

“I love you all and I am blessed beyond means with my son Drake, my family and all of my friends who have been there for me,” he wrote. “…. You know who you are and I can’t thank you enough.”

Child abuse is a big and growing problem affecting our children.

- 1 in 10 children will be abused by age 18

- More than 90% of children know their abuser

- 300% increase in services provided to children in the last decade

Come hear what we are doing to heal our children. Join us Wednesday, May 24 from 9:30am - 11am for “Sip & Stroll”

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A perfect opportunity for parents, teachers, educators, and all community members to join our fight to end the cycle of child abuse

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Like everyone, you may have a lot of financial goals. But are they all of equal importance? Probably not. And do they share a similar timeline? Again, it’s unlikely.

So, your first step may be to prioritize your goals — and then follow a process that can help you achieve them.

This process should include the following steps:

• Identify your goals as “must have” or “nice to have.” Making sure you can retire comfortably and won’t outlive your resources is a “must have” goal. For this goal, you can’t compromise — you need to be certain of achieving it, or at least as certain as possible. But if you want to someday own a vacation home by the beach, and you can’t ever quite afford it, you might find an acceptable substitute, such as renting. So, it seems fair to say that achieving this goal would be “nice to have.”

• Prioritize your investment dollars. Unless you have unlimited sums to invest — and very few of us have that luxury — you’ll probably need to prioritize where your investment dollars are going. For your main “must have” goal — retirement — you’ll be helped by the ability to automatically invest through your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. If you’re on track toward this goal, and you budget carefully and potentially receive salary increases over the years, you may also find space to keep contributing toward the “nice to have” goals.

• Put “price tags” on your goals. You need to know what your goals will cost. Of course, you may need to estimate the costs for some goals

based on different factors. For example, when you think about your goal of retiring comfortably without outliving your money, you’ll need to consider some key questions, including these: When do you want to retire? What sort of retirement lifestyle do you envision?

Do you see yourself downsizing your living arrangements? For other goals, though, such as purchasing a vacation home, you could get more specific on how much money you’ll need.

• Follow an appropriate strategy. The nature of your goals, and their estimated cost, along with your appetite for risk, should drive your investment strategy — but another key factor is time. So, for a long-term goal like retirement, you’ll likely need a reasonable amount of quality growth-oriented investments in your portfolio.

While these investments — such as stocks and stock-based mutual funds — will fluctuate in value over shorter periods of time, your hope is

that, over several decades, they will ultimately provide the growth you need to meet your retirement goal. However, to achieve a goal you want to meet in a year or so — perhaps you’re paying for a wedding or planning a long vacation — you may want to consider more stable investments, such as certificates of deposit (CDs), short-term bonds or even cash or cash equivalents. They may not provide much in the way of growth, but you can essentially count on them to provide the amount you need when you need it. You’ll need to regularly review the performance of your investment strategy for each goal to assess your progress.

Achieving any goals — whether they’re “must have” or “nice to have” — can be challenging. But by identifying and prioritizing these goals, following an appropriate strategy to meet them, and consistently reviewing your approach, you can help yourself get to where you want to go.

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If your vehicle is unsafe or illegal to drive due to the accident, you are entitled to a replacement vehicle immediately upon being issued a claim number. If you are the insured, check with your insurance agent to find out if you have a rental reimbursement on your policy and how much coverage per day you have. If you are a claimant, you are entitled to have alternative transportation while your vehicle is in the shop. If your vehicle is legal and safe to drive, scheduling your vehicle for repairs will avoid unnecessary overages in rental charges. The person renting the vehicle is responsible for optional insurance purchased from the rental company. A reputable shop will be able to reserve a rental vehicle as part of their service and as a convenience to you.

Chuck Charlton

Cocktail bar, golf simulator open in Sugar Land

By Landan Kuhlmann LKuhlmann@fortbendstar.com

A new cocktail bar and golf simulator has opened its doors to the Sugar Land community for those seeking another unique option for a night out.

On March 31, The Perfect Round bar and indoor golf simulator opened its doors at 18730 University Blvd. in Sugar Land, according to a post on the bar’s Instagram page. It is the third location in the Houston area and second spot in Fort Bend County, joining a previously-opened location at 6619 West Cross Creek Bend in Fulshear.

According to its website, The Perfect Round offers customers a

chance to sip custom cocktails while either kicking back or renting a golf simulator bay with simulations ranging “from tour pro to beginner.”

Bays start at $20-45 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. depending on the day, according to the website, and from $30-55 from 4 p.m. until closing time.

The Perfect Round is open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, according to the website, and from 10-1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

For more information on The Perfect Round and what it has to

Drinks like these and other choices are available at The Perfect Round in Sugar Land, which opened its doors to the community on March 31. (Photo from Facebook)

Sugar Land P & Z endorses alcohol overlay district at local mall

By Ken Fountain KFountain@fortbendstar.com

First Colony Mall's Lifestyle Center could soon be the home of a full-scale bar and grill if Sugar Land City Council next week approves an "overlay district" that would allow for such establishments.

The Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved recommending that the Council vote to approve the district, which would be the first such entity in the city but is modeled after one in Farmer's Branch, a suburban community near Dallas.

Currently, establishments that earn more than 50 percent of their income from the sale of alcohol are not allowed by the regulations at First Colony Mall. The Lifestyle Center is the large open retail area adjacent to the full mall structure.

City staff explained that Brookfield Properties, which owns and operates the mall, has an opportunity to lease the space now occupied by Breaker's Korean BBQ to Little Woodrow's, a sports bar company that operates at many locations across the greater Houston area.

In the plan presented by Brookfield, the new establishment would include a beer garden that would extend about one-third of the way into the existing greenspace that is used for movie showings and other family-oriented events. Staff told the commission members that the beer garden would have a fence or other barrier as required by Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulations.

The proposed bar would also be more than 200 feet away from the nearest residences, another requirement.

Chuck Charlton of Charlton Auto Body in Stafford understands customers and treats them like family.

The foundation for the success of Charlton Auto Body has always been focused on the customer, and it’s been that way for three generations.

“My grandfather, E.C. Charlton, moved to Stafford in 1950, and opened up the business in 1951, and later named the company Charlton’s Garage and Auto Sales. In 1970 my dad, Johnny Mack, took over the company. When he retired in 1982, I took over,” Charlton said.

Chuck kept the same phone number and business name, and built “Charlton Auto Body into what it is today.”

It’s been 24 years in a very active auto business focusing on collision and insurance work.

“If you wreck your car, that’s the kinda work we do – fix any damage. We’ve repaired them clear up to the value of the cars, so we’ve seen it all. And we work on all vehicles,” he said.

As a successful small businessman in Stafford, Charlton is firmly established in the industry, yet has no plans for expanding the business.

“I like to keep the business small so I can keep an eye on all aspects of the company,” he said.

Charlton is candid about car tips after a collision.

“Number one, insurance companies try and get you to go to shops that work for them. I tell everybody you don’t have to work with shops that work with insurance companies. Most are so big, and they don’t have the hands-on experience we have here at Charlton’s. I tell people you have the right to choose the body shop of your choice. We have a great customer data base and a lot of customers, and most of our work is word of mouth,” he said.

He stays away from cars during the weekend, but talks to customers over the phone if they need him. After discussing any damage issues, Charlton said, “I really don’t recommend customers take the car to the storage lot. Tow it to the house and I’ll get it out the next morning.”

Not a tinkerer of cars in his spare time, Charlton does like his trips to Mexico. It’s one of his favorite fast vacation getaways.

“We can get there in two hours,” he said.

He’s happy to note that customer satisfaction is the key to success of the family business of Charlton’s Auto Body.

“Our customers are not just a name and a number here, you know. We become friends with them, too,” he said.

“Bring your car to Charlton’s. Where you’re treated as family and not just another customer,” he said.

Leading a Legacy

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Rosenberg’s 2023

Woman of the Year

ROSENBERG, TX – Chrissy Ortega, Owner of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Rosenberg, Texas was honored with the Woman of the Year Award during the company’s 2023 Conference in Phoenix on April 4. This award is presented to the women who have made the greatest contribution to the success of the franchise. The recipient is nominated, in writing, and is then selected by the home office staff.

commitment to the brand,” said Chrissy Ortega of Benjamin Franklin Pluming of Rosenberg. “I have worked hard alongside my husband who is my partner in the business, and I couldn’t have been as successful without the unwavering support from him and the team. We’ve accomplished a lot and are continuing to build on everything we’ve learned to make 2023 an even more successful year.”

“With plumbing typically being a maledominated industry, it’s important that we empower and recognize women in the workplace. Winning this award is meaningful to me and I am thankful to the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing team for recognizing my dedication and unwavering

“For more than two decades, Chrissy’s contributions and commitment to her role have played a major role in the success of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Rosenberg and we feel honored to have her as part of the Authority Brands family,” said Lance Sinclair, President

“I wouldn't be where I am today as a business woman if it wasn't for the wonderful mentorship, advice and support from my father. I owe him alot for my success.”

Chrissy Ortega, CEO & Owner Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Chrissy Ortega, CEO/Owner Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. “Chrissy prides herself on streamlining operations and improving the efficiency of the Rosenberg location. Her success is instrumental to our company, and we look forward to seeing her continued growth for years to come.”

This award recognition comes ahead of the Authority Brands convention, which will be held this fall in Orlando, Florida. This convention is held annually and provides franchise owners across the system the opportunity to network with their peers, enhance business practices, and receive the latest brand updates. A component of the annual convention, these award recognitions serve to highlight the achievements of deserving franchise owners from each brand.

About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Founded in 2001, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing currently operates in more than 260 locations across North America. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, the company’s highly trained and licensed plumbers offer a full range of plumbing services that meet the highest industry standards including installation, repair and replacement. The Punctual Plumber is part of

Authority Brands, the parent company to leading home service brands across the plumbing, electrical services, residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, tree care, restoration and pest control services sector. For more information, visit www. benjaminfranklinplumbing.com and www. authoritybrands.com.

About Authority Brands

Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Authority Brands’ companies include 15 leading home service franchise brands: America’s Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, DRYmedic Restoration Services, Homewatch CareGivers, The Junkluggers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Screenmobile, STOP Restoration, and Woofie’s. Together, these brands provide home services through more than 2,000 territories operated by more than 1,000 franchise owners. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting individual franchise owner growth by providing strong marketing, technology, and operational support. See http://www.authoritybrands.com/ for more

New fitness club coming to Greater Houston, Fort Bend County

Staff Reports

A fitness club is planning to bring new clubs to the Greater Houston area and rebrand several recently-acquired properties, including one at a Fort Bend County shopping center.

According to news release from NewQuest Properties, Phoenix-based EoS Fitness is planning to open 50 clubs in the Houston metro and Dallas/ Fort Worth area in the next five years. According to the release, EoS Fitness’ springboard into Greater Houston is its acquisition of Texans Fit, a locally based chain with five locations, two of which are located in NewQuest-owned developments – the Shops at Katy Reserve in Katy and Brazos Town Center in Rosenberg.

Its rebranding is actively taking place, NewQuest said, increasing EoS Fitness’ footprint to 75 clubs in Arizona, Florida, Nevada, Southern California, Texas and Utah.

Available amenities at the clubs will include a wide variety of group fitness and cycle classes, according to the release. It will also include the EoS Yard, an indoor turf functional training area; the MovEoS Cinemas, where members can work out watching a big-screen movie in a theater setting, and more.

“Our firm genuinely appreciates EoS Fitness’ trust in our team to facilitate its rapid expansion in the Houston metro and fulfill its vision for the market,” said Jay Sears, a managing partner with NewQuest Properties.

EoS Fitness is aiming to bring dozens of studios to the Greater Houston area in the next five years. (Photo from Facebook)

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A/C AND HEATING TAURUS MECHANICAL,INC

Cell (832) 731-5256

www.houstonheatingandcooling.com

Taurus Mechanical, Inc. is a locally-owned business and has been serving customers in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, and Katy in the state of Texas for the last 37 years since 1986. We provide residential services. We provide Quality and Integrity in our service.

ADOPTIONS AND COUNSELING

RAINBOW

OF LOVE

281 438-6588

www.rainbowoflove.org

Rainbow of Love is a Social Services non-profit that specializes in Adoption, Counseling and Parenting Classes. The agency was founded in Fort Bend County in 2003 and continues to have a Fort Bend office in Missouri City. The Adoption program works with families and expectant parents from all over Texas and most states of the United States. The Counseling, Parenting Classes, Case Management and Charity programs focus on local Fort Bend and Harris County communities.

ADVERTISING

FORT BEND STAR

281-690-4200

www.fortbendstar.com

We have been delivering a free community newspaper to homes throughout Fort Bend County longer than ANY OTHER newspaper.

FORT BEND BUSINESS JOURNAL

281-690-4200

www.fortbendstar.com

The Fort Bend Business Journal is a monthly magazine that focuses on the business community of Fort Bend County. It is home delivered to 10,500 homes in Sugar Land and Missouri City , 500 copies to businesses in Fort Bend, and online for readers at no charge. The Business Journal features news stories about businesses, people, and events of importance to the local business community.

AUTO REPAIR / MAINTENANCE

CHARLTON’S AUTO BODY REPAIR AND VEHICLE DETAILING

281-499-1126

www.charltonsbodyrepair.com

Chuck Charlton, 1131 Staffordshire @ 5th Street, Stafford, Texas 77477, Charbody@aol. com, Fax: 281-499-1694, Complete collision repair. Frame & Unibody straightened. Expert computer color matching. Custom painting & pin stripping. Honest service. 79 Years Strong and 3 Generations Proud!

ALTERATIONS & TAILORING

LIZ’S TAILOR and ALTERATIONS

281-242-3193

www.lizstailor.com

3626 Highway 6 South

(In the Luby’s/Big Lots Shopping Center) Sugar Land, TX 77478

Our Alterations Service for Ladies and Gentlemen include: Full resizing of your dress or prom to make a perfect fit; hem pants & jeans, taper in and out; shorten jacket sleeves and zipper changes. We fix your clothes at affordable prices. We offer professional tailoring. We will make your clothes from a catalog or pattern. For one-day or immediate service, please call Liz at 281-242-3193. We offer free estimates or visit us at www.lizstailor. com or email us at liz@lizstailor.com.

CHIROPRACTOR

SUGAR LAND HEALTH CENTER

281-980-1050

167 Citadel Way Suite 500 Sugar Land, TX 77478

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

EDWARD JONES

281-494-3737

DALYN HOEGEMEYER, AAMS 4502 Riverstone Blvd Missouri City, TX 77459

dalyn.hoegemeyer@edwardjones.com

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

ALLIANCE GARAGE DOORS

832-768-1897

www.alliancegaragedoorstx.com

Alliance Garage Doors has been locally owned and operated for the past 25 years in the Sugar Land/Missouri City/Richmond/Rosenberg/Katy area. We install, repair, and sell all makes and models of garage doors and openers and provide free estimates on request. For all your garage door needs, please feel free to give us a call!

INSURANCE AGENCIES

GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE

281-643-0996

www.gooseheadinsurance.com/ andrew-haley-insurance

“Goosehead Insurance brings years of experience and expertise in serving your Auto, Home, Life & Commercial Insurance needs. As your Risk Management Advisor, Andrew Haley understands the value of safeguarding what matters most to you and will work on your behalf to bring you the best insurance options based on your individual needs. You will be met with unmatched customer service, integrity and expediency.”

AGENT TRACY WALKER

CHFC, CLU, CASL, CPCU STATE FARM INSURANCE

281-265-0711

Tracy@AgentWalker.com

Tracy Walker opened her agency in 1999 and has been giving to her community ever since. Tracy and her team received the Chairman’s Circle award in 2021, recognizing their agency as one of the top 3% within State Farm. Their experience and wisdom will help you with your personal and business insurance protection to create a customized plan for you. They are conveniently located at 15510 Lexington Blvd. Ste. P Sugar Land, TX 77478

LISA SIMS STATE FARM AGENT

281-201-2448

11647 S. Hwy 6 Sugar Land,TX 77498

lisa@agentlisasims.com

JEWELERS

GOLD CONNECTION JEWELERS

281-344-9900

WE BUY GOLD

www.goldconnection.net

We are a full-service jewelry store in your neighborhood. We offer diamonds, gold and silver jewelry and watches. Repairs are done on our premises. Custom design is our specialty. We offer front door parking for your convenience. Our hours are M-F from 10:00-6:00 pm and again on Sat from 10:004:00 pm. We are located at 206 Hwy 90A, Richmond, 77406. Come see our fabulous inventory!

LANDSCAPING

H & H PROPERTIES

832-641-8600

www.hhpstx.com

MACHINE

TOOLS

SCHOFIELD COMPANY

281-217-4799

The Schofield Company, has been in business since 1980, in Fort Bend County, specializing in American Made Machine Tools. Primary products are Wellsaw metal cutting bandsaws, made in the Kalamazoo, Michigan since 1926. Also McEnglevan, (Mifco), melting furnaces made in Danville, Illinois, for melting non-ferrous metals such as Brass, Bronze, Aluminum, Gold, and Silver. Used primarily in college art departments to make sculptures from wax art work. Contact Mike Schofield for further details.

NETWORKING

FORT BEND CHAPTER - BNI

Fort Bend Business Network International, the oldest networking chapter in the Fort Bend Chapter - BNI network, is a group of like-minded business owners who meet to network every Thursday morning at 7 am we meet at Rudy’s BBQ in Richmond, TX. Membership is limited to one professional per category. However, the organization does have some open categories and is looking for entrepreneurs who want to connect and grow their business! For information jsazma@ fortbendstar.com

THE OYSTER CREEK ROTARY CLUB

www.OysterCreekRotary.org

This local club has been a member of Rotary International since 1979 and is a volunteer organization dedicated to serving the Missouri City and Stafford communities. The club’s mission is to promote world peace, eradicate polio and to support various organizations within our servicing area, through our annual fund raiser. We welcome your visit the first Friday of every month, 12 p.m. at the City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta Dr. Missouri City, TX. 77459.

PEST CONTROL

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, INC.

281-341-1761

1118 E. Highway 90A Richmond, TX 77406

PHARMACY

ED’S PHARMACY

281-499-4555

3740 Cartwright Rd.

www.edspharmacy.com Missouri City, TX 77459

PEST CONTROL

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, INC.

281-341-1761

1118 E. Highway 90A Richmond, TX 77406

PREGNANCY RESOURCES

PREGNANCY RESOURCE MEDICAL CENTER

281-232-2375

www.prmcfortbend.org

The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center is a nonprofit that helps women by offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, peer consultations, classes and parenting resources. We are looking for volunteers, financial partners and church liaisons to help us reach our community. You can share the joy of helping hurt hearts and saving lives. We are located at 4411 Avenue N Rosenberg, TX 77471

REAL ESTATE

JOHNSON DEVELOPMENT CORP.

713-960-9977

www.johnsondevelopment.com

More top-selling communities than any other developer in America.

Larry Johnson

5005 Riverway Dr., Suite 500

Houston, TX 77056

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL, FORMERLY CURTICE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

281-494-4769

kolbe.curtice@colliers.com

Kolbe M. Curtice, CCIM, CLS, 15999 City Walk, Suite 250, Sugar Land Square located at U.S. Highway 59 & State Highway 6, Fax: 281-494-3227, Brokerage, Development, Investment and Tenant Representation, 30 years experience in Fort Bend.

RESIDENTIAL REALTOR

JEANNE GREGORY, REALTOR CRS,GRI,ABR RE/MAX SOUTHWEST

713-854-0923

Jeanne@jeannegregory.com

www.JeanneGregory.com

JENNIFER WEAVER, REALTOR

HOMETOWN AMERICA INCORPORATED

713-851-7523

800 Bonaventure Way Suite 150

Sugar Land, TX 77479

www. JenniferWeaver.com

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION HOMES

PIERCE BUILT HOMES

281-201-8711

www.piercebuilthomes.com

526 Brooks

Sugar Land, TX 77478

RESTAURANTS

AKI STEAK AND SUSHI

281-565-1110

www.akisteakandsushi.com

510 Highway 6, Suite #180

KING’S BBQ

832-532-7816

Kingsbbqcatering.net

9920 Hwy 90A Suite # D- 120

Sugar Land, TX 77478

LAS HACIENDAS MEXICAN BAR & GRILL

281-240-3060

LasHaciendasGrill.com

12821 Southwest Freeway

Stafford, TX 77477

HUNAN GARDEN RESTAURANT

281-342-7279

4601 Avenue H (HWY 90)

Rosenberg, TX 77471

LUPITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

281-265-6556

3121 Hwy 6

Sugar Land, TX 77478

www.lupitassugarland.com

ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION

BEAM ROOFING

832-232-1799 (cell)

866-561-8014 (fax)

21226 Andrea Park Dr. Richmond, TX 77406

justin@beamroofing.com

www.beamroofing.com

SCRAP DEALER/METAL RECYCLING

JULIUS METALS

281-499-6400

www.juliusmetals.com

3018 5th St., Stafford, TX 77477

Julius Metals has been FT. BEND COUNTY’S LARGEST SCRAP DEALER serving Fort Bend and surrounding counties for the past 39 years. As a proud and responsible member of the Fort Bend, Texas business community, we accept aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, vehicle radiators, air conditioning coils, lead and other scrap metal. We seek to protect the environment through our intake and processing of scrap metal product usually destined for landfills. Our friendly staff values you as a customer and provides the VIP treatment to make your experience with us a profitable and efficient one. If you’re not selling me your metal, we both lose money!

SENIOR HEALTH CARE

AURUM WELLNESS

713-814-3640

3021 Texas Pkwy Missouri City, TX 77459

AurumWellness.com/Events.com

LEGACY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

LEGACY STAFFORD FOUNTAINS

713-813-3655

12540 Sugardale Drive, Stafford TX 77477

VETERINARIAN

SUGAR CREEK ANIMAL CLINIC

281-242-9070

www.sugarcreekanimalclinic.com

14015 S.W. Freeway, Bldg. 2 Sugar Land, TX 77478

VIDEO SERVICES

STAR DIGITAL STUDIOS

713-823-1145

www.starvideoproductions.com

A full service video production studio providing all phases of video production including professional writing, videography, editing, DVD duplication, distribution; also video deposition services to the legal community. For video needed for a TV commercial, website posting, employee training, promotional DVDs, special presentations, coverage of live events/trade shows, or corporate videos, give us a call. If you are interested in something you do not see on our website, let us know and we’re ready to accommodate your needs!

FORT BEND CHAPTER

- BNI

Fort Bend Business Network International, the oldest networking chapter in the Fort Bend Chapter - BNI network, is a group of like-minded business owners who meet to network every Thursday morning at 7 am we meet at Rudy’s BBQ in Richmond, TX. Membership is limited to one professional per category. However, the organization does have some open categories and is looking for entrepreneurs who want to connect with a great group of people and grow their business! For information on how to come visit, please email jsazma@ fortbendstar.com

THE OYSTER CREEK ROTARY CLUB

www.OysterCreekRotary.org

This local club has been a member of Rotary International since 1979 and is a volunteer organization dedicated to serving the Missouri City and Stafford communities. The club’s mission is to promote world peace, eradicate polio and to support various organizations within our servicing area, through our annual fund raiser. Our volunteers come from many walks of life in the business world. We welcome your visit the first Friday of every month, 12 p.m. at the City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta Dr. Missouri City, TX. 77459.

VIDEO SERVICES

STAR DIGITAL STUDIOS

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How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You For Buyers Interest Rates Buying Myths

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power.

The chart below helps show the general relationship between mortgage rates and a typical monthly mortgage payment: Even a 0.5% change can have a big impact on your monthly payment. And since rates have been moving between 6% and 7% for a while now, you can see how it impacts your purchasing power as rates go down.

What This Means for You

You may be tempted to put your homebuying plans on hold in hopes that rates will fall. But that can be risky. No one knows for sure where rates will go from here, and trying to time them for your benefit is tough. Lisa Sturtevant, Housing Economist at Bright MLS, explains:

“It is typically a fool’s errand for a homebuyer to try to time rates in this market . . . But volatility in mortgage rates right now can have a real impact on buyers’ monthly payments.”

That’s why it’s critical to lean on your expert real estate advisors to explore your mortgage options, understand what impacts mortgage rates, and plan your homebuying budget around today’s volatility. They’ll also be able to offer advice tailored to your specific situation and goals, so you have what you need to make an informed decision.

Bottom Line

Fluctuating mortgage rates can have an impact on your home purchasing power. Contact The Young Team, to ensure you have a solid strategy in place.