Many people are hoping that the Texas Medical Center will keep the economy in good condition, but without the gifts and endowments from the generouse  people working at the Oil and Gas sector, not much growth can be expected.

I've personally thanked him for the kind gift, and have assured him that I'd make sure the money was put to good use.

Maybe buy them a Gift Certificate to a nice restaurant for the right to do this.Placing it on a public way will get them removed and potentially you in trouble and your investments placed into harms way possibly.

The other half have some sort of 'event-related problem' they need to figure out - large inheritance, gifting, education planning, taxes, etc.In both cases, a planner can add value.

He's just really gifted in real estate.  

Carol's ability to predict and list at what buyers are willing to be pay is a real gift.

I alos suggest you start gifting the maximum amounts to each, if you have not been, to help reduce the estate.

Best gift you will ever receive from Uncle Sam @Taylor Hawkins. 

He avoided "subdivision" law by breaking off lots every 5 years and gifting them to kids/wife etc.

Once september approaches you see a significant slow down, and by the middle of November (I call this the pre christmas spending. everyone is buying christmas gifts and don't have money for security deposit and 1st month's rent).