Home Hunters … During our time in business, we have gotten enough questions from buyers to understand that the real estate process is not always immediately easy for first-time buyers to grasp. Some parts of the process can even seem downright confusing at first. For example: If you have enlisted the help of a real […]
Category: Houston
ULR Fall Happy Hour–Drawing & Pics
ULR agents, clients and friends enjoyed another awesome happy hour last night at 3rd Floor in Midtown! With over 200 people in attendance, this was ULR’s largest happy hour yet. The party kicked off at 5:30pm, but the fun continued all night–and many people ended up staying until the bar closed! ULR friends enjoyed […]
ULR Sponsors & Volunteers at Wilson Montessori Fall Harvest Celebration
Fall was in the air at the annual Wilson Montessori Fall Harvest Celebration on Saturday November 9, 2013 in Houston’s Cherryhurst neighborhood. The celebration was open to the community, and families from all ages around Cherryhurst (a subdvision of the Montrose super neigbhorhood) and 77006 and 77019 zip codes came out to enjoy the (rare) […]
Local Houston Business: Maine-ly Sandwiches
When ULR found out about Maine-ly Sandwiches, we knew we had to spread the word (if all the Houston foodies out there haven’t already). The family who owns the restaurant is originally from Portland, Maine, and Houstonians love what the family has brought to the community with their Maine-inspired style sandwiches. The nautical themed restaurant […]
Downtown Houston Living a Reality?
“Where is everyone, this is downtown Houston, right?” When most people envision living in Downtown, they picture a bustling metropolis, packed with coffee shops and restaurants, and people walking around the streets of the city under the shadow of skyscrapers and urban lofts. Take a walk around Downtown Houston and you will see a very […]
Houston’s Montrose Real Estate Outlook 2014
Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, which occupies the majority of the 77006 zip code, has been in the Houston spotlight for most of the last 50 years. It is known as an edgy, trendy, eclectic, free-spirited sort of place (as William Broyle illustrates so well in his recent piece in the Texas Monthly). The increased media attention […]
Sukaina Rajani – Blog Series: Women Owned Businesses in Houston
In recent years, the French macaron craze has swept the States. A new American obsession, if you will. And they are quickly becoming the most popular sweet treat here in the South (if they aren’t already). Many believe it’s difficult to find the real thing outside of Paris, but Houstonians (and us here at ULR) […]
Houston Lofts: Detail & Design
Like a blank canvas, the loft lends itself to the more creative type, and for many in Houston, their loft is a work of art itself. Whether buying or leasing, loft living has two main challenges: the first is arranging furnishings to create “rooms” within the loft as the traditional walls are not present. The […]
Common Home Inspection Issues in Houston
Did someone say termites?! Inspection is a time when a buyer gets to really “look under the hood” of the home and gain a better understanding of the overall condition of the home. Inspection can also be a stressful time for a buyer (or Realtor), as certain issues can come as surprise to many buyers […]
Marry Go Round – Blog Series: Women Owned Businesses in Houston
“What does your dress look like?” It is the question that every bride gets asked before her wedding day. And although most men think the answer to this question is “white”, we females know there is a lot more that goes into “The Dress” for “The Big Day”. From huge billowing gowns, to sweetheart necklines, […]