April 2011
From The Publisher
So Many People to Thank!
It is hard to believe that this is our 12th issue of PREMIER AGENT MAGAZINE!
Actually, since we launched our Premier Issue in May 2010 with Bridget Crowley of Bayou City Lights Properties, we have published 12 issues of PREMIER AGENT MAGAZINE, our Premier Issue of PREMIER AGENT MAGAZINE-Kansas City, our first issue of “Rising Stars” and our first issue of PROFILES Magazine totaling 15 magazines in our first year!
By far, the most frequent compliment is on our amazing front covers. In last month’s Publisher Column, I shared with you how we choose a cover location. Our cover photos are a collaboration between the cover honoree, my wife Barbara and our photographer.
Sometimes, we forget to mention the very special companies who share their locations, their products and their services to help us with all of the extra touches that go into the photo(s).
At this time, I would like to thank two companies who allowed us to shoot this April 2011 cover for Susan Mack of EXIT Realty Group. The staff at the AVIA Hotel-The Woodlands were more than gracious in allowing us to shoot at their pool area (especially considering that they had cleared the deck to to do maintenance).
The AVIA, the fourth in a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel collection, combines understated elegance with the enthusiasm of a gracious local host – eager to deliver an incomparable opportunity for discovery. The AVIA is tucked away on Market Street in the exclusive, alfresco shopping district of The Woodlands. Please check them out the next time you are at Market Street in the Woodlands. You can also visit them out at www.AVIAHOTELS.com.
After the cover photo shoot, we headed over to Kita Japanese Cuisine (at 24 Waterway) for the “Sushi Photo” with Susan and her husband Chuck. They love sushi and love that restaurant! You will too! Check them out on-line at www.KitaWoodlands.com
We/I forgot to mention that the beautiful dresses worn by Rhonda Williford/RE/MAX Realty Center in her cover and beach photos came from M2 Milan Bridal located at 12938 Willow Chase Dr., Houston, TX 77070. Please visit their website at www.M2Bridal.com
Here is a list of other companies we would like to thank for their contributions to our other cover photos: Houston Airport Security (May 2010), Zadok Jewelers (September & November 2010), Houston Association of Realtors® (October 200), The Houstonian (Rising Stars), The Venue @ Museum District (December 2010), The Houston Heritage Society/Sam Houston Park (January 2010) and La Centera Center (February 2011). Please take a moment to patronize and thank these companies.
Of course combining all of the elements into the magic that is in the front cover lies totally in the hands of Barbara and our photographers (Cathi Taraboi and of late, Koby Brown). It is truly “magic” what they come up with. Wouldn’t you agree?
A very special thanks go out to all of our fist year cover honorees who we will catch up to in our big May 2011 “Anniversary Issue” and check with them on how their business has been since they were featured on the cover and what the cover honor meant to them!
Good Reading, Good Sales and Success to You,
Steve Levine
Publisher
It is hard to believe that this is our 12th issue of PREMIER AGENT MAGAZINE!
Actually, since we launched our Premier Issue in May 2010 with Bridget Crowley of Bayou City Lights Properties, we have published 12 issues of PREMIER AGENT MAGAZINE, our Premier Issue of PREMIER AGENT MAGAZINE-Kansas City, our first issue of “Rising Stars” and our first issue of PROFILES Magazine totaling 15 magazines in our first year!
By far, the most frequent compliment is on our amazing front covers. In last month’s Publisher Column, I shared with you how we choose a cover location. Our cover photos are a collaboration between the cover honoree, my wife Barbara and our photographer.
Sometimes, we forget to mention the very special companies who share their locations, their products and their services to help us with all of the extra touches that go into the photo(s).
At this time, I would like to thank two companies who allowed us to shoot this April 2011 cover for Susan Mack of EXIT Realty Group. The staff at the AVIA Hotel-The Woodlands were more than gracious in allowing us to shoot at their pool area (especially considering that they had cleared the deck to to do maintenance).
The AVIA, the fourth in a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel collection, combines understated elegance with the enthusiasm of a gracious local host – eager to deliver an incomparable opportunity for discovery. The AVIA is tucked away on Market Street in the exclusive, alfresco shopping district of The Woodlands. Please check them out the next time you are at Market Street in the Woodlands. You can also visit them out at www.AVIAHOTELS.com.
After the cover photo shoot, we headed over to Kita Japanese Cuisine (at 24 Waterway) for the “Sushi Photo” with Susan and her husband Chuck. They love sushi and love that restaurant! You will too! Check them out on-line at www.KitaWoodlands.com
We/I forgot to mention that the beautiful dresses worn by Rhonda Williford/RE/MAX Realty Center in her cover and beach photos came from M2 Milan Bridal located at 12938 Willow Chase Dr., Houston, TX 77070. Please visit their website at www.M2Bridal.com
Here is a list of other companies we would like to thank for their contributions to our other cover photos: Houston Airport Security (May 2010), Zadok Jewelers (September & November 2010), Houston Association of Realtors® (October 200), The Houstonian (Rising Stars), The Venue @ Museum District (December 2010), The Houston Heritage Society/Sam Houston Park (January 2010) and La Centera Center (February 2011). Please take a moment to patronize and thank these companies.
Of course combining all of the elements into the magic that is in the front cover lies totally in the hands of Barbara and our photographers (Cathi Taraboi and of late, Koby Brown). It is truly “magic” what they come up with. Wouldn’t you agree?
A very special thanks go out to all of our fist year cover honorees who we will catch up to in our big May 2011 “Anniversary Issue” and check with them on how their business has been since they were featured on the cover and what the cover honor meant to them!
Good Reading, Good Sales and Success to You,
Steve Levine
Publisher
April Issue: Table of Contents
2. From the Publisher
5. The Business of Real Estate
11. Mortgage Corner
13. As I See It
14. News Worthy
17. Realtor Recommendations
18. Winners Circle
20. Life, Business, & Money
21. Safety & You
22. NAHREP News
23. WCR News
5. The Business of Real Estate
11. Mortgage Corner
13. As I See It
14. News Worthy
17. Realtor Recommendations
18. Winners Circle
20. Life, Business, & Money
21. Safety & You
22. NAHREP News
23. WCR News
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