If you are moving to Denver, you might wonder how the Denver cost of living compares to the current city in which you live. Maybe you are part of the ever-increasing population that has the luxury of choosing what city in which you’d like to call home and Denver’s temperate climate, endless outdoor activities, and […]
Category: Urban Real Estate
Home Improvements That Add the Most Value Infographic
I’ll never forget the day I walked into my house to see my husband standing in a pile of brick and drywall where my kitchen wall used to be. Sledgehammer in hand, he knocked a few more chunks of wall down as I yelled “what are you doing?!” over the bangs of the hammer. “Just […]
Immaculate Rice Military Townhome for Sale: 1409 Asbury Street
Immaculate Rice Military Townhome for Sale! 1409 Asbury Street. Impeccable Mediterranean stucco home with contemporary finishes. Rare 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom layout and extra study space. This 2 level single family home features exquisite pine wood floors on upper level and stained concrete on first level. Fabulous entryway, high ceilings, recess canned lights, and spindle […]
The Hottest Houston Inner Loop Neighborhoods by the Stats
As we approach the end of 2013, many urban home buyers are asking what Houston inner loop neighborhoods have the most potential for appreciation. While the past doesn’t necessarily predict the future, it can signal larger trends which tend to last longer than a year. Similar to Newton’s first law of motion, an object in […]
What is the Buyer Tenant Representation Agreement (and why am I signing it)?
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 […]
What is a Loft versus an Apartment or Condo?
If you are out looking for an apartment or condo right now, more than likely, you have heard the term “loft.” What happened to the simple days when apartments or condos were categorized by the number of bedrooms and bathrooms they had? Well, to confuse you a little more developers and marketers have decided to […]
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 […]
Marie Flanigan Interiors–Blog Series: Women-Owned Businesses in Houston
Meet Marie Flanigan – the founder of Marie Flanigan Interiors. At 31 years old, she is an award-winning interior designer with a decade of experience under her belt. Marie Flanigan Interiors has been in business for nearly 4 years thanks to Marie’s hard work, dedication, and passion for design. Without a doubt she is a […]
Q & A: Houston First-Time Home Buyer
Buying a home for the first time can generate a flurry of mixed emotions. Feeling excited one moment, and frightened the next. A sense of ultimate individual achievement usually consumes the mind of the first-time homebuyer – as it should. However, even after saving enough money for a nice downpayment, things can quickly turn into […]
