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East Texas Real Estate

October 25th, 2010
Tyler Texas Real Estate

East Texas Real Estate

For as long as anyone would care to go back, there has been one thing that holds value, no matter what the economy is like or what the currency is. That one thing is real estate. If gold were suddenly worth less than clay, if the entire country were to collapse, if life as we know it ceased to exist, there would still be land. When you own a piece of East Texas real estate, you own security. You have a place to live, and if you have any kind of acreage, you have a way to produce your own food whether it be planting a garden or raising a small family of chickens for eggs and meat.

East Texas real estate gives you a stake in your own future. It is responsible, the soundest investment you will ever make, and the one universal dream of people everywhere. There has never been a better time to purchase East Texas real estate, either, as prices and interest rates are at an all time low. There are so many homes on the market right now that you could not hope for a larger selection with better prices.

Of course, the reasons behind the market being a buyer’s market may make it somewhat more difficult to obtain financing for a home purchase. There are ways to do it however, so if one lender turns you down don’t give up just yet. With a little footwork, you could own far more than you ever thought possible at a price that is comfortable for you.

Chicken Express in Tyler

October 10th, 2009

It’s been said that if you want to start new business, or expand to a new town, find what’s already working there and do the same thing, only better. One of Tylerite’s favorite comfort foods (myself included), is fried chicken. There is definitely a crowded market for this southern favorite in Tyler Texas. In fact if you include Brookshire’s grocery, there are just about as many chicken joints as there are churches in this town. And like our churches, we all have our favorites. Of late I have become a devotee of one or Tyler’s newest chicken establishments.

Chicken Express was founded as late as 1988 in Benbrook Texas, and now operates more than a hundred franchises in four states. Each Tyler restaurant is independently owned and operated, thus insuring the local owners a greater stake in their own success. While the restaurant is technically considered fast food, the quality and taste far exceeds its competitors.

When comparing the food to places like KFC, the prices are slightly higher, but the chicken is juicier and more flavorful. The batter is lighter and crispier. When compared to Church’s Chicken, (who’s food I really like), C.E. is every bit as good but the stores are larger and cleaner, with more places to sit and relax.

My only criticism of Chicken Express is that the menu is relatively small. Don’t misunderstand, they do a few things and do them very well, but as someone who often finds it necessary to eat in my car or otherwise on the go, some kind of sandwich would be much more conducive to a busy on the go lifestyle. Fried chicken is not an easy meal to grab and go. But maybe that’s the point.

In spite of the small menu, I love this restaurant. Who needs national chains when you have a good Texas, company, local Tyler ownership, and classic southern fare? Next time you stop off for fried chicken, say, on your way home from church, give this new local business a try. I think you’ll find you have a new favorite chicken place. For the location nearest you, go to www.chickenexpress.com.