Dumbarton Oaks-Hiram Clarke Community

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Dumbarton Oaks is a nice name for an old neighborhood. Most of the homes in the area were built in the 50's...back when real lumber/wood was used, and windows and doors were built oversized.

Our neighborhood now is made up of Blacks and Hispanics....with proud history and background. Many have retired, some have moved on to other places. Read More...

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Documents & Pages: Add; Houston Arrest Records; The Dumbarton Oaks Observer - September 2010; Our Neighborhood Newsletter - July 2010; The Dumbarton Oaks Observer - August

External Links: Add; Houston Police Dept.; City of Houston; Harris County District Clerk -Marilyn Burgess; Idylwood Civic Club (Official Web Site)

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We spoke with a city Rep today. We can now start the process of replacing our Entrance Sign at Hiram Clarke and Tiffany Dr. The sign can not obstruct the view of tracfic. We can also Repaint the Words... more

Started: September 26th 2006Replies: 1

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We spoke with a city Rep today. We can now start the process of replacing our Entrance Sign at Hiram Clarke and Tiffany Dr. The sign can not obstruct the view of tracfic. We can also Repaint the Words... more

Started: September 26th 2006Replies: 0

Operation Clean up

We have lived in the area for 30 + years, and have watched it deteriorate over these years inspite of keeping up our own proptery. I would like to initiate an ''operation clean-up'' for the immediate... more

Started: September 19th 2006Replies: 0

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Dumbarton Oaks-Hiram Clarke Community Real Estate and Home Values

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FHA Mortgage Insurance: Buying a home with an FHA Loan? Putting less than twenty percent down? You will very likely be required to purchase FHA mortgage insurance. What Is FHA Mortgage Insurance and Who Needs It? Mortgage insurance ...
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Neighborhood Resource Guide

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Prepare for Winter Storms and Extreme Cold: Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region. Even areas that normally experience mild winters can be hit with a major snowstorm or extreme cold. Winter storms can result in flooding, storm...
Tags: Community – Disasters – Safety – Planning – Staff Pick
Risk Management and Insurance: Good risk management and the securing of an insurance policy are primarily the responsibility of the Board of Directors of an association. The purpose of this article is to help clarify these subjects and...
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