Archive for 2013

Oak Forest New Construction Prices

Filed in Oak Forest Sales & Price Trends by on December 26, 2013
Oak Forest New Construction Prices

Oak Forest New Construction Oak Forest new homes are selling like crazy, just like everything else inside the loop or close-in areas. There have been 26 new construction homes sold in the last 3 months in Oak Forest. They ranged from $550K for a single story home (very rare for new close-in homes) by City […]

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Lindale Park-Northside Rail Opening Party

Filed in Lindale Park Sales & Price Trends by on December 20, 2013
Lindale Park-Northside Rail Opening Party

Lindale Park Northside Rail Party 1/21/13 The Northline extension of of Houston’s light rail opens Saturday with a party at Moody Park. Free rides on the rail. I have never been a proponent of big government projects. They typically serve to spend massive amounts of money and line the pockets of influential people. When they […]

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Near Northside New Construction Homes

Filed in Near Northside Homes for Sale by on December 9, 2013
Near Northside New Construction Homes

Near Northside New Construction Homes This article was written back in mid 2012. Prices are not the same now of course, but as of early 2016, this area is still being built out. Mid 2012: Here is something rare for Near Northside…new construction. I think these homes represent great value for an inner loop home. […]

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Lights in the Heights 2013 – What You Need to Know

Filed in Heights News & Events by on November 29, 2013
Lights in the Heights 2013 – What You Need to Know

Lights in the Heights 2013, Woodland Heights Event Lights in the Heights (LITH) is almost here again. Here is what you need to know before getting here. Lights in the Heights is a 26 year old tradition of Woodland Heights. This hundred year old neighborhood is a perfect setting for strolling (not driving) these tree-lined […]

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Heights Holiday Home Tour-2013

Filed in Heights News & Events by on November 27, 2013
Heights Holiday Home Tour-2013

Heights Holiday Home Tour December 6,7, 2013 Coming up soon is the annual Heights Holiday Home Tour. December 6th & 7th. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 at many Heights locations. Day of event price is $25. Tickets can be purchased online at Houston Heights Association for later pick up. Five homes are on the tour, and […]

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Inner Loop Condo for Sale-1441 East St

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on November 25, 2013
Inner Loop Condo for Sale-1441 East St

1441 East St #301 For Sale at $149,900.  June 2014 Update: This property sold in Feb. I also sold unit #108 in April. This upstairs condo in the Heights of Madison offers both pizzaz and great bayou view without the noise of other locations.It is located near Heights Blvd and Washington Ave. Built in 2003 […]

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1890’s Victorian Renovation Project

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on October 31, 2013
1890’s Victorian Renovation Project

Two Story 1890’s Victorian Renovation Project 1615 Weber St. near downtown Houston is a grand old Victorian home awaiting restoration by a new owner. This home was originally a two story single family home, that was sometime in its past converted to an up/down duplex. It could easily be returned to single family status. The current […]

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson

Filed in Heights News & Events by on October 23, 2013
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson

We are changing our name. Next week Prudential Anderson Properties becomes Berkshire Hathaway  HomeServices Anderson. You’ll see the new signs all over the city, especially in the the Heights and nearby neighborhoods. What’s in a name?  Barron’s recognizes  Berkshire Hathaway as the No. 1 most-respected company in the world. That’s pretty darn strong. We’re proud […]

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Houston Hotness Chart

Filed in Heights Price Trends by on October 17, 2013
Houston Hotness Chart

Real Estate Hotness Chart Channel 13 recently aired a piece on Houston’s hot real estate market. Of course everybody knows that our real esate market is hot, and everybody is talking about it, but they went one step more show and showed a Hotness Chart. This chart that shows relative “hotness” of different areas. I know, it […]

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First Ward Land Prices

Filed in Heights Price Trends by on October 2, 2013
First Ward Land Prices

First Ward Land Prices Are Way Up Mid 2014 Update: This is an old post from 10/2013. Prices are up more. Top dollar now is about $50/SF…amazing. I guess people love being near downtown and Washington Ave. Like everything inside the loop or close-in,  land prices in First Ward are up…way up. New construction has […]

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