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:

Heights Market Conditions Now: 3 Key Stats

Filed in The Heights & Greater Heights by on March 28, 2016
Heights Market Conditions Now: 3 Key Stats

Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market in Heights? See Stats.   Two years ago I wrote about this topic. What Price to Offer on a Heights House?   A year or so ago the Heights housing market was crazy: Multiple offers, short time on market, little inventory. It was definitely a sellers’ market. See an article I […]

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Oil, Energy, Chemicals, Heights Real Estate

Filed in Heights News & Events by on December 9, 2015
Oil, Energy, Chemicals, Heights Real Estate

The Heights is Poised to Take Advantage of Relocations. I recently wrote about Local Real Estate and Oil Prices. I’m not going to expand on that here, but will add one observation. At a recent open house at a high-end Heights house, I had relocation buyers from Singapore, Thailand, and Netherlands visiting. They were all energy/chemical […]

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Researching Historic Houston Homes

Filed in Heights Historic Districts by on October 12, 2015
Researching Historic Houston Homes

Researching Historic Houston Homes If you live in an old home; especially in the Heights or one of Houston’s historic districts (See Maps of Houston Historic Districts), you undoubtedly have an interest in the history of your house. Who wouldn’t love to know the details of their old home: when it was built; the original owner, […]

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Sunset Heights Land for Sale

Filed in Sunset Heights Homes for Sale by on August 17, 2015
Sunset Heights Land for Sale

Heights Land for Sale-Sunset Heights I recently closed on two parcels of land in Sunset Heights, 506 E 25th and 516 E 25th St. See a previous post on Sunset Heights Lots for Sale. These were two  separate parcels (across the street from each other) 6000 SF and 4500 SF. We asked $65/SF and received […]

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Heights Home for Sale-Great Features and Location

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on July 20, 2015
Heights Home for Sale-Great Features and Location

2200 SF Heights Home-in the Heart of Houston Heights What do people look for in a Heights home? Location, style, value, great surroundings, proximity to restaurants and …porches…Heights people do love porches! Here is a great Houston Heights home in a fantastic location. Heights House Location and Walkability 443 W 18th St is a lovingly maintained […]

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1845 Harvard St-Historic Renovation & City Tax Exemption

Filed in Houston Heights Homes for Sale by on May 28, 2015
1845 Harvard St-Historic Renovation & City Tax Exemption

The John L. Tibbott House has been Renovated & Expanded April 2016: This house sold last year but HDT has 4 new homes for sale at 212-224 W 24th. The same attention to detail but priced at $650K to $750K. HDT Builders’ third renovation in the Heights is complete and ready for move-in. 1845 Harvard […]

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Sunset Heights Lots for Sale

Filed in Sunset Heights Homes for Sale by on May 14, 2015
Sunset Heights Lots for Sale

Two Land Parcels for Sale in Sunset Heights 8/17/15 Update: These lots were put on MLS and received full price offers the first day listed. They both closed on 7/27/15. They both sold to a builder at $65/SF. He plans a single big home on each of the two properties. I have now listed a bigger […]

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Iconic Heights Theatre for Sale

Filed in Heights News & Events by on April 30, 2015
Iconic Heights Theatre for Sale

Own a Piece of History-the Old Heights Theatre Back in the day Here is your chance to own the centerpiece of Houston Heights, the iconic Heights Theatre on W 19th St. $1,900,000 will buy this piece of history. This has been a gallery space for years, Gallery M2. This blacked out decor and the old […]

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Near Northside Changing

Filed in Near Northside Homes for Sale by on April 27, 2015
Near Northside Changing

The Houston Chronicle just did an article on Near Northside Braces for Change on 4/26/15. Everything about this neighborhood is geared for change. It is similar in nature to the Heights…it is just chopped off from it by I-45. Heights prices are ridiculous and builders are being forced to look elsewhere..they are even looking at Independence […]

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Sunday Streets in Houston Heights

Filed in Heights News & Events by on April 25, 2015
Sunday Streets in Houston Heights

Houston Heights Hosts Sunday Streets Again Sunday Streets returns to the Heights on April 26 from 12-4 p.m. The previous event in the Heights was on White Oak Blvd., this time it is on W 19th St, the most walkable street in the Heights. With traffic blocked from Yale to N Shepherd. This is not […]

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