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New Ways Houston Home Builders are Selling Houses
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 5:21pm. 2796 Views, 0 Comments.
No one can dispute the buying power of the Internet. All we have to do is enter a credit card number and boom, we're the proud owner of shoes, books, music, clothes, toys and … houses?
"The latest trend," says one of the 567 million Google hits I found on this very topic, "is to buy a house online."
You can't really buy a house online. But you can look at photos, watch video, print listings – or simply scan a QR barcode while out and about – to help narrow down the choices.
"Baby boomers want a lot of information and it's up to us to get it to them in a way they want it," said Rosemary Bickford, vice president of sales and marketing at Brickland Homes. "Buyers want to know almost everything before they even pick up the phone."
And hopefully from there, they…
The Montrose Area Whole Foods in Houston Texas - Built to Suit
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 11:06pm. 4044 Views, 0 Comments.
Judging by all the press the new Whole Foods at 701 Waugh has received, you’d think that the natural and organic foods store has revolutionized grocery shopping. The store not only offers its standard wholesome selections of foods, but its building design and functionality sets it apart from all of its utilitarian carbon-copy counterparts.
Whole Foods broke ground April 2010. After three years of various construction and placement changes, the Austin-based company celebrated with the grand opening of its sixth Houston location on June 22, 2011.
Stone Soup 6 Architecture, which has partnered with Whole Foods on many projects, was the architect. Cleveland Construction, headquartered in Ohio, was the general contractor for the project.
Many green features have…
Divorce Can Lead to Two Homes - Or Living with Your Ex and their Spouse and more Kids and Step-Pets
Sunday, June 26th, 2011 at 10:03am. 3620 Views, 0 Comments.
I know! How about you, me, stepdad, dad, stepmom, sibling, half-sibling, step-sibling and the dogs all live together in one big house?
There's probably not a divorced parent out there who hasn't heard their kids ask for something like this.
They're not too far off.
Whether it's financially-driven or a unique take on "staying together for the sake of the children," some reports claim that more and more divorced couples are choosing to live together, yet separately, under one roof.
That certainly gives new meaning to the oft-quoted real estate mantra "location, location, location."
Too close for comfort
Spring resident James Wilson, a 38-year-old divorced father of two kids, ages 9 and 10, is somewhere in the middle. Not too close but not too far, he lives just…
Hurricanes, Fires and Floods - Review Home Insurance Before an Emergency Hits
Friday, June 24th, 2011 at 10:15am. 3332 Views, 0 Comments.
Hurricanes, Fires and Floods ...OMG!
This stuff happens in Houston, Texas. Get an Insurance Check-up Before an Emergency Hits.
When was the last time you looked at your homeowners’ insurance policy? Was it, say, around the time you purchased your home? If so, you’re not alone. Many homeowners take a “buy it and forget it” attitude when it comes to their insurance, and for good reason - it’s not fun to think about all the calamities that could befall your home.
But, as the recent outbreak of floods, tornadoes and wildfires across the country reminds us, disasters can strike whether we’re ready or not. And in the middle of a crisis is not the time to find out whether your policy will fully take care of any damage to your home.
So, below are several steps…
Real Estate School, the Recession, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Friday, March 4th, 2011 at 1:01am. 2370 Views, 3 Comments.
This dude has ideas, ambition and he has the hunger of a champion.
He is not out to climb the corporate ladder or collect a paycheck, but has the spirit to be his own boss.
"I wasn't the kid who wanted to play football," said 28-year-old Benjamin Floyd. "I was the kid who wanted to own the team."
That's why Floyd recently received his real estate license, despite media reports on the sinking-to-the-cellar state of the industry.
"At the end of the day, I'm not built to be under anyone else's schedule or constraints," Floyd said. "I want to be an entrepreneur and I saw opportunity out there."
He's now partner at Thomas and Floyd.
Floyd completed his education online, with one eye on the monitor and one eye on his many mentors.
"A lot of them obtained wealth and…
Houston Real Estate Could Be Bright Spot in the Housing Market Sluggish Recovery
Monday, February 28th, 2011 at 11:23pm. 1344 Views, 0 Comments.
It’s not news that Texas, and Houston in particular, have fared better than most of the nation during the economic turmoil of the last few years. While Texas home prices appreciated at a healthy pace in the 2000’s, none of it approached the huge increases seen in some of the “bubble” markets around the country. Of course, it hasn’t been pain-free, as anyone trying to sell a home in Houston can attest. But, several reports released in recent weeks on Houston’s housing market and economic outlook are continuing to paint a rosy - alebeit cautious - picture.
Clear Capital, a provider of real estate valuations and data, said in its Home Data Market Index Report last month that it expects the Houston-Sugarland-Baytown area to see 3.6% growth in home prices,…
Del Webb's Sweetgrass Grand Opening Showcases the Sweet Life
Sunday, February 20th, 2011 at 3:57pm. 1951 Views, 0 Comments.
People came from all points around Houston to Richmond, Texas, Saturday, February 12, for the grand opening of Sweetgrass, Del Webb’s newest active adult development in Texas. No less than 1500 visitors streamed into the subdivision, with cars parked all the way to the front entrance. Guests were treated to live entertainment, light bites and libations as they learned about the Del Webb concept of active adult living. Prospective buyers were given a brochure along with an activity card that guided guests to various stations where a Del Webb representative explained a different aspect of the community. Station 2 provided guests information about the extensive list of onsite offerings, while Station 3 gave information about numerous floor plans. Visitors…
Mark W. Martin Launches Houston Real Estate Observer to Provide a New Perspective on Industry News
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 at 11:21am. 2123 Views, 0 Comments.
The Houston Real Estate Observer Encourages Collaborative, Affiliation-Agnostic Thought Leadership
Houston Realtors, Journalists and Professionals are Invited to Publish Commentary, Insight and Opinions on the Local Real Estate Market
HOUSTON TX December 21, 2010 – Mark W. Martin from 2M Realty, an independent firm providing services throughout the Texas real estate market, is proud to announce the launch of the Houston Real Estate Observer (HREO), a new online destination designed to provide industry news and company-neutral thought leadership amongst the Houston real estate community.
HREO will serve as a repository of real estate news and information designed to educate consumers and professionals alike. Access to the site’s information is…
Swami Says Houston Economic Future Looking Bright in 2011
Monday, December 20th, 2010 at 2:55pm. 2714 Views, 2 Comments.
It seems like the country’s economic news swings on a huge pendulum - jobs / manufacturing / home prices are up one week and down the next, or sometimes seemlingly on the same day. Are we inching towards recovery, or is it “one step forward, two steps back”? For Houston, at least, it seems like a sustainable pattern of growth is starting to emerge. That’s according to a report released this week by the Greater Houston Partnership on Houston’s 2011 economic outlook.
First, the not-so-great news. The government has thrown a few curve balls our way, what with changes to the NASA budget and new safety regulations on off-shore drilling which have idled some rigs and exploration companies - not to mention state and city budget woes which will likely lead to…
Oil Boom of the Past Shaped Houston's Present and Future
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 at 11:26am. 2021 Views, 0 Comments.
It has been said that each city has its own word - one single word which captures the essence of the town and the focus of its people. Houston’s could very well be “business.” Houstonians have always focused on commerce, dating back to the earliest days of the city. In fact, as the young community of Houston was struggling with lack of infrastructure, the creation of the local Chamber of Commerce and its subsequent development efforts was credited with turning the town around. Of course, the residents of this town - literally saved by business - couldn’t have imagined the role one particular business would play in their community’s future.
Two precipitous events truly helped shape Houston’s future and put it on the path of tremendous wealth and growth.…
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