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Glenbrook Valley In Houston Texas Gets Groundbreaking Historic Designation
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 10:59am. 8749 Views, 0 Comments.
In 1956 Glenbrook Valley was just hitting its stride. The Parade of Homes had singled out the residential area, exclusively featuring Glenbrook Valley for all 30 homes on their annual tour. The development had previously been included in a citywide Parade of Homes in 1954, but not for the entire event.
Nestled along Sims Bayou between I45 and Telephone Rd., Glenbrook Valley originally opened in 1953 with a lot of fanfare. It was designed by the renowned Kansas City landscape architecture firm Hare and Hare, which was known for many Houston layouts, including River Oaks. The subdivision also received a lot of interest when Better Homes and Gardens featured 7923 Glenview on the September 1954 cover for an article titled “The Home for All America” and was the…
The Ins and Outs of Realtor Open House Marketing
Friday, February 25th, 2011 at 2:52pm. 1302 Views, 0 Comments.
The debate rages on about whether or not open houses are effective at selling homes. Some Realtors avoid them, stating that they are a waste of time, while other agents tout their ability to connect with buyers in the area and sell their listings. If you are a proponent of open houses, then you undoubtedly understand the importance of marketing your open house. After all, you likely have a number of things you’d rather be doing than sitting around for hours, waiting for potential buyers who never show.
With that said, here are a few of our favorite tips for marketing your next open house so you can be sure it is as successful as possible:
- Before you pass go, make sure the property in question is in open house-ready condition. Make sure the house is clean…
Turn Your Second Home into Positive Cash Flow
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 at 11:57pm. 3301 Views, 0 Comments.
With the state of the current housing market, it may prove to be a good investment to keep your current house rather than selling it when you buy the next one. A second home can be a source of revenue if you are smart about how you manage it.
If your current house has a mortgage, you can rent it out to continue paying the mortgage, build equity, and eventually pay it off. Once paid off, it can become a great source of monthly income, netting positive cash flow after the typical expenses of maintainence, insurance and taxes.
If your second home is a vacation house, short-term rentals are a good way to generate income. Vacation homes can make good money being rented during peak seasons, especially if it is located in a desirable destination such as the beach…
Reality Real Estate
Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at 2:12am. 2828 Views, 0 Comments.
Do doctors watch Trauma: Life in the ER after doctoring all day?
That's what Realtor Chris Hiller wanted to know when I asked him about the reality of real-estate reality shows.
Good point, Chris, but just answer the question, will ya?
Turns out he's seen a few, and he actually quite likes Property Virgins.
"I think that show helps our industry quite a bit," Hiller said. "It's very realistic about setting expectations for a first-time homebuyer, what is a reasonable offer, and getting the buyer to see that the seller also has a say in what happens."
On the show, first-time homebuyers are sent in to a variety of houses with a TV camera but without a realtor, in an attempt to capture first reactions and initial observations without any influence from a pro.
Other…
Feng Shui Your Way To a Happy Home
Friday, November 19th, 2010 at 4:37pm. 2535 Views, 3 Comments.
There are certain homes that just radiate good energy. You walk in a front door and say “Ahh.” These listings immediately make you feel “at home.” These are the properties that tend to be purchased the quickest. You may be unaware, but many times these homes are harboring an ancient Chinese secret—Feng Shui.
Feng Shui is a method for creating balance and tranquility in a person’s life through techniques that bring positive energy to living spaces. The effectiveness of Feng Shui has not gone unnoticed by the Houston real estate community and many Houston area realtors incorporate Feng Shui principles to help their listings sell faster. House hunters can also use Feng Shui to find their perfect home by searching for houses that match its principles.
There are…
2M Realty Launches 2WEETER: The First Dedicated Twitter Feed for Houston Real Estate Agents
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 10:57pm. 1128 Views, 1 Comments.
Houston’s Leading Internet Real Estate Agency Continues to Leverage Social Media to Engage Local Agents and Customers
Houston, TX (PRWEB) September 28, 2010
Independent real estate firm, 2M Realty, announced at the Inman News Agent Reboot conference that it has launched 2WEETER, the first local Twitter feed dedicated to delivering real estate trends, news, and listing information to agents and consumers in the Greater Houston real estate market.
“As Houston’s leading Internet real estate agency, 2M Realty continues to realize the power of the web to drive business communications via social media,” said Mark W. Martin, principal broker for 2M Realty. “With 2WEETER, it is our hope that all agents and customers in Greater Houston currently using Twitter will…
Investing In Land Online
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 at 1:03pm. 8609 Views, 0 Comments.
Land has always been one of the most sought after investments. It’s not uncommon to have a burning desire to own land, whether it’s to build a home for your family or to have a place to retreat to. Naturally, this may mean you want to buy land and real estate in places of importance, places that you find interesting or intriguing, or in places where you are emotionally attached. With the advancement of technology and the internet, you can buy land in America, Paris, London or pretty much anywhere you want while sitting at your desk. Yes, there is a bit of risk involved. But the profit makes up for it. You can also minimize your risk by using only reputable sources and understanding the investment process.
Why invest in land?
Land is one of the few items in…
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