Houston Heights

Heights Blends Old & New (Part 1 of 2) The Houston Chronicle published an article on 01/09/11 with the title above: The following is what I provided as background information, presented in two parts: What Attracts Buyers to the Heights? The main attraction to the Heights is its old neighborhood feel. This cohesiveness comes from [...]

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A Sunset Heights House For Sale – 845 Aurora St. This recently listed home has gotten rave reviews from every realtor who has shown it. A typical remodeled/renovated/expanded home has some wonderful aspects, and some quirks. “It doesn’t flow right, fixtures aren’t top notch, laminate flooring, etc.” are the usual remarks. Well, you won’t find that here. [...]

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Buying a New Houston Heights Home on Narrow Lot vs a Resale Home on Wide Lot? I show or hold open new houses in the Heights all the time. New construction in the Heights is built well, and built with all the detailed trim, moldings and cabinets that Heights buyers insist on. Naturally, they have [...]

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Heights Holiday Events

by Rich on December 2, 2010

Heights Holiday Events – Mistletoe Madness and More Living in Woodland Heights is a delight. I can’t think of anywhere else (in Houston anyway) that I would want to live. Woodland Heights and adjoining Houston Heights are especially outstanding this time of year. There is something about Christmas in a wonderful old neighborhood that is enriching to your soul. If [...]

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This Houston Heights Home For Sale is a Craftsman Style Bungalow Priced at $544,900 The Craftsman bungalow is the most common house style here in Houston Heights and Woodland Heights. These are known for their low-pitched, gabled roof with exposed rafters, wide eaves over large porches, square columns supporting the overhangs and wood or brick [...]

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Sunset Heights Area Land Prices

by Rich on October 28, 2010

Sunset Heights is a Neighborhood North of Houston Heights, Straddling North Main St. Sunset Heights has a lot of new home construction and an active Civic Association. The area it covers is roughly E 23rd St, north to the 610 Loop.; between N Yale and Airline. The purpose of this post is to compare land [...]

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Recommended Houston Heights Homes for Sale

by Rich on October 23, 2010

Houston Heights Homes for Sale – Recommendations. In a recent post I made fun of Realtor’s decriptive terms, like the word “charming” (I really don’t like that word applied to homes). See Charming Houston Heights Homes for Sale in a previous post. In this post I am continuing along the same vein, in describing how I narrow a search [...]

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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 house. Realtors know what it really [...]

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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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Picking A Houston Heights Realtor To Sell Your Houston Inner Loop House Is Tough. You want someone sharp, honest, integrity-based, hard working and who has your best interest at heart. This article will give you some ideas on what to look for. The Houston Heights Realtor you pick is critical This is someone with whom you are [...]

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