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2017
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We posted an article about a month back about The Heights, one of Houston’s most historic neighborhoods. Although the historic charm of this area is a great plus to residents, it’s causing a bit of a problem for current and prospective home owners looking to remodel their homes, and here’s why: I...
07/26/2017
Houston currently trails New York and Dallas as the 3rd ranked city in Apartment Construction according to realtynewsreport.com. This comes as no surprise to us since (1) so many people are moving to Houston (Houston’s population grew 2% in the last year) and (2) apartments and townhomes are beco...
07/25/2017
CultureMap Houston recently posted an article listing some of the most expensive areas for renters in Texas, and, not surprisingly, Houston occupied 4 out of the top 10 locations. Here’s what we found: The most expensive area code to rent in Houston is 77006, otherwise known to Houston residents ...
07/20/2017
One of Houston’s biggest neighborhoods is called Memorial, located west of 610 and stretching along Katy Freeway. Memorial itself is comprised of the memorial “villages” including Spring Valley, Piney Point, Bunker Hill, Hedwig, Hilshire and Hunters Creek Village. Memorial is known for many thing...
07/19/2017
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The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin and the U.S. Green Building Council have conducted a study demonstrating that eco-friendly homes can sell, on average, $25,000 more than a standard home. This is a substantial figure considering that statistically, a bathroom rem...
07/12/2017
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According to a study done by the CBRE Group and Netherland’s Maastricht University, 53% of Houston’s office space’s hold either an EPA Energy Star or U.S. Green Building Council LEED certification (or both!). This puts Houston in the top 5 cities in the country with the most green office space. R...
07/11/2017
This elegant home in Jamestown Colony near The Energy Corridor comes with a newly resurfaced Diamond Brite quartz pool for upcoming hot summer days! In a premium corner-lot with 3-car detached garage with workshop/storage & mature trees, this home is set apart. Enter in & enjoy your kitchen cooki...
07/08/2017
Bellaire is sometimes known as the “City of Homes” due to its expansive neighborhood communities. Interestingly, Bellaire is actually a city apart from Houston. Addresses in this area are not labeled as Houston, TX, but as Bellaire, TX, even though this area is one of the most centrally located a...
07/06/2017
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Houston’s Vantage Med Center apartments are now open and ready for move in! For months, these apartments have been adding excitement to our real estate community for its great location and high end amenities, and now’s the time to make a move! This building has 22 stories with one, two and three ...
07/05/2017
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Dionelle(Don) Davis
Don Davis Realty Group-COMPASS