Moving to Houston? Welcome! You’re not alone. The Houston metro area has a population of nearly 6.5 million and the city itself is well over 2 million. A big reason for the population growth is new jobs. In fact, one of the largest companies in the world, Exxon, is opening an office here that will […]
Sip & Learn Event (2/19/14) : FREE Wine Tasting & Buying a Home in Houston
There are a lot of things that wine doesn’t go well with (driving, toothpaste, and text messaging to name a few), but one thing wine does pair nicely with is tackling a task that seems daunting, like buying a home in Houston can seem. The team at ULR got together (over a few glasses of […]
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 […]
Ten Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Houston (Part 2) – The Rest of the List …
Miss Part 1? Take a look For the second half, keep reading…) #6: Museum District between Cambridge and Wentworth on Main Street Within a 1.5 mile radius, the Museum District includes 19 museums and offers educational, artistic, and scientific resources which appeal to a wide variety of interests. A dozen of the member museums […]
Ten Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Houston –Top Houston Spots to Go for a Stroll (Part 1)
If you want to move to Houston or if you already live here, then you either already know or need to know the situation for walkers inside the city. Houston is not known for being the most walkable city because of the way it was originally designed. In fact, in spite of having the 4th […]
Nice Spots in Houston – Five Great Ways to Spend a Saturday in Montrose
There really is nowhere in the world like the Montrose neighborhood of Houston, Texas. One of America’s most walkable neighborhoods, Montrose is an eclectic mix of professionals, artists, families, students, and people who simply like to live in artistic areas or near Downtown Houston. Some parts of Montrose present in-style shopping, clubs, bars and other […]
The ULTIMATE Montrose Sushi List – Five Spots to Knock Back Fresh Fish in Houston’s Hippest Neighborhood
If you live in Houston, there’s a good chance the first time you ever heard the term “sushi” was somewhere in Montrose. The area is known for art, culture, lifestyle… and most importantly, food. And while the Montrose selection is hardly limited to just one cuisine, sushi is considered by fresh fish fans to be […]
ULR Holiday Christmas 2013
The team at ULR had a ton of fun taking these shots and even more fun putting them together for our Christmas Card! After all, ’tis the season to be jolly–and deck a new home with some holly! fa la la la la! If you are looking to BUY, SELL, or LEASE in Houston in […]
River Oaks Christmas Lights in Houston
Scroll through all of the amazing River oaks Christmas lights this year. At the bottom of this post you can see a collage of the well-lit houses. Make sure you vote for your favorite in our poll above. And if you are in Houston this Holiday season, make sure you drive through the River Oaks […]
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 […]
