Margie's Blog

The Crown Jewel of Galveston has finally arrived. Located in Galveston this luxurious high rise condos boasts 15 floors with remarkable surroundings. Randall Davis is the developer. Davis introduced his loft concept of, "elegant living spaces for the affluent" in Houston starting in 1991. Since t...

                                       Commerce Towers is not just Houston's premier downtown residential property with an exquisite marble and silver leaf lobby, top-quality material and features in every unit, and amenities that pamper its residents.  It is a monument to Houston's past and futu...

                                                               Houston's gains are nothing like those seen in the past decade in the Northeast and California, but that may be the secret to Houston's success and the reason a bubble is unlikely to develop here. Land here is abundant, and the city h...

If you are thinking about moving to Houston and have school aged children, chances are you are interested in the schools. It's a good idea to check out the schools before you begin your home search. There are some neighborhoods and some school districts that provide excellent schools without the ...

For many newcomers to the Houston area, taxes can be quite jolting! Yearly taxes on homes in Houston range from 2.5% - 4.2% of the appraised value of your home. A lot of it depends on whether or not you are in a Municipal Utility District or MUD. Choosing a neighborhood without a MUD puts you in ...

                                Seven Meadows is a Newland Communities Development in Katy. It is an intimate, active community unlike anywhere else in the area. But it's not just a place to live. Seven Meadows is a community full of surprises, with places to explore and things to discover. It's ...

                   Located in the heart of Fort Bend County, Riverstone is a community centered around one of nature's most pleasing amenities- water. Enjoy waterside living planned for 250 acres of lakes and numerous Recreation Centers located throughout the community. With approximately 600 hom...

I've found a great little website that makes it easy to get your utilities turned on if you are relocating to the Houston area. Just go to www.movehouston.com. Since Texas Deregulation you now have the power to choose your own electic provider. There are so many choices so go to www.powertochoose...

                                                        Copper Lakes is a great place to live. New sections have opened up and the building continues into higher price ranges. Copper Lakes' convenient location off Barker Cypress and West Road offers easy access to shopping, restaurants, and enter...

Bridgeland community is being hailed as the up-and-coming crown jewel of the rapidly growing northwest Houston region. The new community is located approximately 2.3 miles south of US 290 on Fry Road.   The Bridgeland community is a 10,000-acre master-planned community. It will ultimately offer a...