by Rich on November 30, 2011
Buying Heights Land Buying Heights land is not easy. It seems like it would be; you just drive around, find something you like, and then buy it. What could be easier? It may not be as complicated in the suburbs, but buying Heights land is very complicated! I’ve known builders to close on land [...]
by Rich on September 5, 2011
Steadily Growing – Heights Commercial Construction, Studewood Place Here are some recent photos of the Heights commercial construction going on at Studewood near 11th St. This is the 6 story mixed use (retail, parking, apartments) building looming over my Better Homes and Garden office, and the little Someburger hamburger stand next door. I’ll be able [...]
Chinese Drywall-A Huge Problem Elsewhere I totally forgot about the use of Chinese drywall and its inherent problems. I was selling some homes under construction in the Heights ~2004 when I first heard about it. The builder was aware of it and hadn’t used. In fact, I haven’t heard of any problems with it locally. [...]
by Rich on February 21, 2011
Just a quick post on a free workshop that is coming up very soon. Researching Your Neighborhood History-Flyer The following groups are sponsoring a free workshop on researching your neighborhood history. Houston History Association with the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance, Houston Metropolitan Research Center/Houston Public Library, City of Houston Planning Dept – Historic Preservation You [...]