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👻Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so let’s give your guests an evening worth dressing up for!

Set the scene from the front door. Turn your entrance into a haunted hotel check-in, complete with room keys and a mysterious guestbook. Carry the theme inside with thrifted portraits, draped fabric, colored lighting, and a soundtrack of creaking doors and distant thunder.

Give guests a secret mission. Slip a challenge into each invitation or hand one out at arrival: get three people to howl together, work a strange phrase into conversation, or find the guest carrying a matching clue. Reveal the completed missions later for a few laughs.

Keep several activities going. Set up a photo corner with costume accessories, hide clues for a mini mystery hunt, and create a “name that spooky tune” challenge. Add costume awards for cleverest homemade outfit, best duo, and funniest character.

Make the menu part of the experience. Give dishes mysterious names and turn the drink table into a potion bar with labeled mixers and recipe cards. Browse Food Network’s Halloween collections for appetizers, desserts, and drinks that suit your crowd.

Bring everyone together for a finale. Finish the mystery hunt, announce costume winners, or have teams act out famous movie monsters while everyone guesses.

For supplies, explore Arne’s Warehouse for party goods, Craftex for seasonal decorations, and Texas Art Supply for DIY materials. Thrift shops can turn up unexpected props, serving pieces, and costume accessories, too. Target and Michaels are handy for filling in the gaps.

Recipe inspiration and shopping links are in the comments. Which sounds more like your crowd: a haunted hotel, a witches’ gathering, or a monster masquerade?

Ready to bring your Halloween party to life? Here are a few places to start! 🎃

Food Network recipe inspiration:
• Halloween recipes:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/halloween-recipes

• Halloween appetizers:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/packages/halloween/halloween-appetizers

For familiar stores with locations around the area, try:
• Target: https://www.target.com/
• Michaels: https://www.michaels.com/
• H-E-B: https://www.heb.com/
• Ace Hardware: https://www.acehardware.com/

If you’d like to shop local, explore these Houston businesses:
• Arne’s Warehouse — party supplies, balloons, and themed party goods:
https://www.arneswarehouse.com/

• Craftex — seasonal decorations and Halloween accents:
https://www.craftex.com/

• Texas Art Supply — materials for handmade signs, props, and decorations:
https://www.texasart.com/

Check your nearest location’s hours and seasonal selection before heading out—and leave a little time to browse for something unexpected!

🍂 Houston may take its time cooling down, but fall gatherings are already on the calendar! A few small tasks now can help your home feel ready when friends and family arrive.

Give your entrance a seasonal refresh. Clean the porch lights, swap out a tired doormat, and add a wreath or planters in colors you love. Fall decorating doesn’t have to mean orange everywhere!

Create a reason to linger outside. Arrange comfortable chairs around a small table, add outdoor cushions and soft lighting, and keep a few throws nearby for cooler evenings. Make it your spot for morning coffee or evening drinks with friends and family.

Get the kitchen ready for company. Clean the oven, make room in the refrigerator, and pull out serving pieces. Try a new recipe now—you get a taste test before it makes the holiday menu.

Make overnight guests feel at home. Fresh bedding, a bedside lamp, an easy-to-find outlet, and a little basket of bathroom essentials make a thoughtful welcome.

Tackle the little fixes before the holiday rush. Replace burned-out bulbs, check your air filter, and take care of that loose handle or squeaky door you keep meaning to fix.

Looking for decorating inspiration? We’ve added links from HGTV and Better Homes & Gardens in the comments.

And once you’ve done your prep, relax and pour yourself a fall favorite. Give yourself time to enjoy the home you’ve made ready and look forward to visits from friends and family throughout the holiday season.

What’s your favorite way to spend a cooler fall evening?

🍂 JADE WEEKEND FORECAST | OCTOBER 2–4

Hello, October! Houston is serving up pumpkin-filled photo ops, music that will have you tapping your toes, and a little theater magic. Whether you’re rounding up the family or heading out for date night, there’s a good reason to put something fun on the calendar.

Showers and thunderstorms are possible each day. Keep an umbrella handy, give outdoor outings a little flexibility, and check the radar before you go. Heavy downpours may cause localized flooding, so avoid flooded roads.

🎃 HOUSTON PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Fall fun with a downtown view! Wander through colorful pumpkin displays, hop on the carousel, and leave room for a few playful photo stops. Gather your favorite people for an afternoon of seasonal smiles—or enjoy the festival lights after sunset.

📍 Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77010
🗓️ Friday–Sunday, October 2–4 | 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
🎟️ $28 weekend admission; boats and rides included. Food sold separately.
Online tickets recommended; admission may stop up to an hour before closing.
Event details: https://www.houstonpumpkinfest.com/

🎶 FESTIVAL CHICANO
Bring your favorite people and settle in for an evening of Tejano music at Miller! Little Joe y La Familia headlines Friday, followed by David Lee Garza y Los Musicales on Saturday. Celebrate a Houston tradition with music that brings generations together.

📍 Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030
🗓️ Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3 | 7 p.m. each night
🎟️ FREE! Covered seats require free tickets; the hill has open seating.
Check Miller’s ticket and seating instructions.
Friday event details: https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/the-47th-annual-festival-chicano-produced-by-festival-chicano-2/
Saturday event details: https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/the-47th-annual-festival-chicano-produced-by-festival-chicano-2-2/

🎭 ROMEO AND JULIET AT THE ALLEY
Dinner and a show, anyone? Make an evening of Shakespeare’s unforgettable love story on the Alley’s Hubbard stage. Romance, drama, and plenty to talk about on the way home—all with an indoor seat away from the rain.

📍 Alley Theatre
615 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002
🗓️ Friday, October 2: 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 3: 2 & 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 4: 2 & 7 p.m.
🎟️ Paid tickets; prices vary by performance and seat.
Contains mature themes and flashing lights.
Event details: https://www.alleytheatre.org/plays/romeo-and-juliet/

👻 ZOO BOO
Gather your little pumpkins for a day of festive discoveries! Explore seasonal displays, find a favorite photo spot, and enjoy the Zoo with a fall twist. Friday’s extended hours bring glowing pumpkins and a chance to experience the festivities after dark.

📍 Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030
🗓️ October 2–4: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., last entry at 4 p.m.
Friday, October 2: extended hours until 9 p.m., last entry at 8 p.m.
🎟️ Included with general admission; FREE for members.
General admission prices vary.
Event details: https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/zoo-boo/

🩰 MANON WITH HOUSTON BALLET
Looking for an occasion to dress up and enjoy a night at the ballet? This is the final weekend of Manon, a sweeping production filled with passion and powerful storytelling. Add dinner in the Theater District and make an evening of it—or catch Sunday’s matinee.

📍 Brown Theater, Wortham Theater Center, Houston
🗓️ Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 4: 2 p.m.
🎟️ Paid tickets; check available seats and current prices.
Contains adult themes and theatrical fi****ms.
Event details: https://www.houstonballet.org/seasontickets/2026-2027-season/manon/

Which outing would you love to try? Gather your favorite people and enjoy a little time out together. Before heading out, take a quick peek at current schedules, event details, and the weather so you can make the most of your visit. Have a wonderful weekend!

Thinking about buying, selling, or leasing? You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out. At Jade Realty EHS, we’re happy to listen, answer your questions, and help you explore what feels right for you. We’d love to hear from you—and we always appreciate you sharing our name with friends and family.

📞 Call or text: 832-561-5804
📧 [email protected]
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PRICE REDUCED | 2602 LINCOLNS MEADOW DRIVE

The price on this Breckenridge Forest home has just dropped to $298,000.

It is a two-story home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2,556 square feet of living space. A few highlights include the corner lot location, granite countertops, a vaulted living-room ceiling, and a large upstairs game room.

You can view the full photo gallery or request an appointment directly through the HAR listing here: https://www.har.com/homedetail/2602-lincolns-meadow-dr-spring-tx-77373/14442104

If you have any questions or want to see it in person, feel free to reach out:
Bolonda Dumas, Broker/Owner
Jade Realty EHS LLC
832-561-5804

Thinking about buying or selling, but still have questions? You can reach out before you’re ready to make a move. 🏡

Here are a few ways Jade Realty EHS can help you get started:
• Talk through your questions by phone, Zoom, or in person
• Set up a home search on HAR.com
• Find open houses in your preferred area and map out a route
• Send you a simple to-do list for your next steps
• Arrange home tours when you’re ready to start looking

No need to have everything figured out before we talk. Call or text, and we’ll start with your questions.

Jade Realty EHS
346-316-8065
[email protected]
www.har.com/web/jaderealtyehs

Italian food lovers, this one’s for us. 🍝 The wait is almost over!

🍕Eataly is officially bringing its world-renowned culinary magic to Houston's Galleria area late this year. Imagine stepping into a 20,000-square-foot Italian paradise right at 5000 Westheimer Road—where the aroma of freshly baked focaccia meets bubbling wood-fired pizza and artisanal espresso.

🍾This won't just be a grocery store; it’s a full sensory experience featuring a mix of vibrant sit-down restaurants, bustling food counters, a premium Italian marketplace, and endless rows of imported pastas, cheeses, and wines.

Stay tuned for the exact opening date by checking the official updates here: https://www.eataly.com/us_en/stores

👇 Drop a comment: What would you visit first: the restaurants, the market, or the espresso counter? ☕️

🍂 JADE WEEKEND FORECAST | SEPTEMBER 25–27

Houston’s calendar is packed this weekend. Catch live music under the stars, dive into autumn festivities at the Zoo, or head downtown for a late-night mix of retail and rhythm. Keep in mind, daytime peaks are still hovering in the low 90s—pack a cold water bottle and hunt down some shade

🎶 Eyes on the Horizon | Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre • 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030
Settle in under the evening sky as ROCO opens its season with live music and multimedia visuals. Free admission; free tickets are needed for covered seating. Event details: www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/eyes-on-the-horizon-roco/

🎤 Simply the Best: A Tribute to Tina Turner |
Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 or 7:30 p.m.
Jones Hall • 615 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002
Ready to sing along? Adrienne Warren joins the Houston Symphony for a concert packed with Tina Turner favorites. Tickets start at $52 Friday and $60 Saturday. Event details: houstonsymphony.org/performance/simply-the-best-a-tribute-to-tina-turner/

🐅 Zoo Boo | Friday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Houston Zoo • 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030
Follow the pumpkin trail, spot the fall displays, and see what seasonal surprises turn up around the Zoo. Included with Zoo admission; free for members. Friday also has extended hours.
Event details: www.houstonzoo.org/events/zoo-boo/

🛍️ Flea by Night | Saturday, 6–10 p.m.
Discovery Green • 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77010
Make an evening of browsing handmade finds, vintage pieces, and local vendors beneath the downtown lights. Free admission.
Event details: www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/flea-by-night/

💃 México en el Corazón | Saturday, 7–10 p.m.
Discovery Green • 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77010
Stay downtown for mariachi, colorful folklórico dance, and a Latin market. Free admission. Arrive early if you’d like a spot near the stage; seating there is limited. Event details: www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/mexico-en-el-corazon/

Which of these outings sounds like the perfect fit for your weekend plans? Before you pack up and head out, a quick look at local event pages, the radar, and traffic updates will ensure a smooth journey. Have a wonderful and safe time out there!

At Jade Realty EHS, we believe a house truly becomes a home when it is filled with love and life. Real estate is about more than just transactions; it is about empowering you with the clear data and market insight you need to make the right choices for your future. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or lease in Greater Houston, we are here to walk you through the process with care and professional focus. Your trust is our greatest asset, and your referrals to friends and family mean the world to us.

📞 346-316-8065
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.har.com/web/jaderealtyehs

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🍂 Fall gives Houston gardeners another chance to get growing! Whether you’re thinking about vegetables, fresh herbs, or giving your lawn some attention, these five reads offer ideas for the season:

🌱 Getting started: Garden Girls shares what to consider before planting a fall garden.
https://www.gardengirlstx.com/blog/start-here-before-you-plant-your-fall-garden

🥬 What to grow: Joseph’s Woodwork rounds up vegetables and herbs for Houston gardens.
https://josephswoodwork.com/houston-fall-garden/

🍃 Lawn care: LawnStarter covers fall tasks for Houston lawns.
https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/texas/houston-tx/fall-lawn-care-tips-houston-tx/

🌿 Bermudagrass: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has a lawn care calendar specific to this grass type.
https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/library/landscaping/bermudagrass-home-lawn-management-calendar/

🥕 Vegetable garden timing: Urban Harvest shares guidance for planning an early fall garden.
https://www.urbanharvest.org/planning-the-early-fall-vegetable-garden/

What are you planting or tending this fall? Tell us in the comments!

Jade Realty EHS | 346-316-8065
www.har.com/web/jaderealtyehs

🏡 More homes and greater balance marked Houston’s housing market in August.

Buyers had a broader selection, prices remained relatively steady, and inventory held at a 5.3-month supply. Read the latest Houston Association of Realtors® report for a closer look at the numbers.

What does this mean locally? Buyers may have more choices and additional time to evaluate their options. Sellers are still benefiting from relatively stable pricing, but thoughtful preparation and pricing remain important.

Every price range and neighborhood can perform differently. If you are considering buying or selling in Greater Houston, contact Jade Realty EHS for guidance based on your specific area.

📱 346-316-8065
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.har.com/web/jaderealtyehs

Read the complete Houston Association of Realtors® market update:
https://www.har.com/s/mmyOynQYgehj

Newsroom Seek out HAR newsroom and get updated about real estate market.

Today’s buyers have more choices in many areas, which makes preparation, accurate pricing and strong presentation especially important. Before listing, consider these seven tips:

1️⃣ Work with a knowledgeable local Realtor® who understands your neighborhood and current market activity.

2️⃣ Price according to recent comparable sales and competing listings.

3️⃣ Address small repairs before they become buyer concerns.

4️⃣ Declutter and clean thoroughly.

5️⃣ Improve curb appeal and prepare the home for listing photos.

6️⃣ Allow flexibility for showings whenever possible.

7️⃣ Consider the financing, contingencies, closing timeline and other terms when reviewing an offer—not only the price.

If you are considering selling in Greater Houston, contact Jade Realty EHS for a local market review and help preparing your property for buyers.

📞 346-316-8065
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.har.com/web/jaderealtyehs

Additional seller information:

Freddie Mac:
https://myhome.freddiemac.com/selling

Texas REALTORS®:
https://www.texasrealestate.com/landing-page/learn/