Heights Real Estate Blog

Heights Real Estate Blog

Trying to figure out where to buy inside the loop or near the Heights? This blog gives the latest posts on different neighborhood events, pricing, etc.

For detailed neighborhood information with prices, home styles,  MLS  Search,  etc., see my page on the Heights and Greater Heights. This describes many of the various “Heights” neighborhoods.

For other areas outside the Heights see the page on Areas Near the Heights.

Lastly, to tie all the neighborhoods together see my Interactive Heights Map.

You may also scroll through the latest posts below:

Day of the Dead Celebration in Brooke Smith 2010

Filed in Heights News & Events by on October 20, 2010
Day of the Dead Celebration in Brooke Smith 2010

Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and by Mexican Americans living here in the U.S. A celebration for the decesed. The biggest celebration I have seen was a few years ago in San Miguel de Allende. The Jardin was full of flower vendors selling bunches of marigolds; […]

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Charming Houston Heights Home For Sale…No, No, Not Charming!

Filed in Heights News & Events by on October 17, 2010
Charming Houston Heights Home For Sale…No, No,  Not Charming!

What Real Estate Terms Really Mean I recently had a client who wanted me to use the word “charming” in marketing her Houston Heights house. Now, charming seems like a nice word, and evokes fond memories of the past…but not in real estate! Charming is a cover up for old those problems of an aging […]

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1017A Waverly – Update on Houston Heights New Construction By HDT Builders

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on October 4, 2010
1017A Waverly – Update on Houston Heights New Construction By HDT Builders

1017A & B Waverly are Houston Heights New Construction by HDT Builders. The exterior of this house has changed dramatically since the last update. The tapered columns and porch railings are in, and painting is in progress. Stairs to room over garage should be in later this week. The interior is piped and wired. Insulation passed […]

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Houston Historic Preservation Ordinance Update

Filed in Heights Historic Districts by on September 22, 2010
Houston Historic Preservation Ordinance Update

A Revision to the Houston Historic Preservation Ordinance was recently drafted by the Houston City Council, after many tumultuous meetings. A revision that makes more sense to me but leaves some preservationist unhappy. Instead of re-hashing this article, I’ll quote from Houston Chronicle – 09/18/10 Chron.com:“The city on Friday released the final draft of a […]

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Close-Out EaDo Townhouse For Sale Or Lease! 914 Hutchins (at McKinney)

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on September 8, 2010
Close-Out EaDo Townhouse For Sale Or Lease! 914 Hutchins (at McKinney)

2305 SF 3/3.5/2  $309,000, or lease for $2250/month So, what is EaDo? It is East Downtown Houston. The new name came with a new vision. It is literally within walking distance of downtown Houston, Discovery Green, two ballparks, entertainment and much more. It is currently on the edge of all these activities. However, it is […]

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1017 A Waverly – Houston Heights New Construction

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on September 4, 2010
1017 A Waverly – Houston Heights New Construction

HDT Builder’s Houston Heights new construction at 1017A Waverly is progressing quickly. A/C and plumbing have been installed. The 42″ gas fireplace was installed Friday. Electrical work will be next, along with more City inspections. The front elevation is about to be transformed. The skirt around the porch is on: the photos shows detail of […]

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Wal-Mart is Coming to the Heights – Horrors !?

Filed in Heights News & Events by on September 1, 2010
Wal-Mart is Coming to the Heights – Horrors !?

Okay, I can’t take it anymore. The “Stop Wal-Mart” hysteria is just stupid. I live in the Heights (Woodland Heights actually, across I-10 from Target);  I love the Heights; I sell Heights homes for a living. It’s not like I’m an outsider. However, who the hell really thinks that Yale at Koehler is the Heights? […]

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Houston Heights Builder, HDT Offers 2 Homes For Sale

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on August 21, 2010
Houston Heights Builder, HDT  Offers 2 Homes For Sale

Houston Heights Builder, HDT has Listed New Home on MLS 1017A Waverly is a unique Craftsman inspired home,priced at $443,500. March 2017 Update: HDT Builders continues to build in the Heights and has 4 homes for sale at 212-224 W 24th St. It is 2168 SF plus unfinished room over garage. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, […]

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Mediterranean Style House For Sale in Houston Heights-Part 2

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on August 17, 2010
Mediterranean Style House For Sale in Houston Heights-Part 2

Mediterranean Style House For Sale in Houston Heights-Part 2 Finally ready for showing. This gently lived in home was built by Pyramid Builders in 2001. This Spanish Revival/Mediterranean style house is still featured on the builder’s  website. See info on  this premier Houston Heights builder. 10/09 Note: This house was taken off the market, now back […]

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Heights New Construction By HDT Builders: Part 2 – Framing, Decking Complete

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on August 10, 2010
Heights New Construction By HDT Builders: Part 2 – Framing, Decking Complete

The two new Houston Heights homes being built by HDT Builders are progressing quickly.  Framing is complete on one (1017A Waverly) and windows are being installed. April 2016 Note: These sold years ago but HDT has just completed 4 new homes at 212-224 W 24th St. in the Height. The framing stage is probably the […]

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