Social Media 
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Texas Cyclone, Greased Lightning, Snow, and Fresh-Baked Bread: Astroworld USA in Houston Texas
Sunday, June 26th, 2011 at 10:48am. 4048 Views, 0 Comments.
For almost 40 years, summer in Houston meant two things: air conditioning and Astroworld. Our own private Disneyland, the Astroworld theme park was a requisite childhood destination, someplace everybody went at least once and a repeat trip for many. And like so many Houston landmarks, it was the brainchild of an exceptional person.
That person was Roy Hofheinz, a Rice University-educated lawyer, who served as Harris County judge (thus securing his most enduring title, "Judge Roy") and later as Houston mayor. After presiding over two contentious terms, during which he was impeached and had four city council members arrested for boycotting a special meeting he'd called, he returned to private law practice and business ventures.
Part of that business was the…
Houston Real Estate Observer Introduces Line-Up of Expert Contributors
Monday, January 17th, 2011 at 5:02pm. 3803 Views, 0 Comments.
Company-Neutral Contributors, Including Veteran Real Estate Journalist Ralph Bivins, to Publish Commentary, Insight and Opinions on Houston’s Real Estate Market
HOUSTON – January 18, 2011 – The Houston Real Estate Observer (HREO) is proud to announce a spectacular line-up of expert contributors, including veteran journalist Ralph Bivins, who will be driving commentary, insight and opinions on various real estate topics. HREO is the newest online destination designed to provide industry news and company-neutral thought leadership amongst Houston’s real estate community.
“Our contributors have varied backgrounds and solid regional experience that will offer Houston’s real estate community a more unique and broader perspective on what is transpiring in the…
Social Media is Changing the Way We Sell Homes
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 at 3:21pm. 2004 Views, 2 Comments.
Not that long ago, having real estate listings online was cutting-edge. Now, many buyers can’t even be bothered to go to a home viewing without first seeing photos, videos, and a 360-degree virtual tour online. The tight real estate market today is pushing agents and sellers to find new ways to market homes for sale, and the tool many are turning to these days is social media.
As we are increasingly connected 24/7 via iPhones and Blackberries, potential customers - particularly younger, first-time home buyers - want quick, easily accessible information, and for their agents to be as tech-savvy as they are. Of course, anyone can have a Facebook page and Twitter feed. The real trick is using them in a way that gets results.
Homeowner Chad Bowman…
My Account
Log in, to view your saved searches and add to your favorite listings.
... So You Can:
- View detailed property information
- Print detailed property flyers
- Save your searches & favorite homes
- Inquire about a private showing
- Map individual property locations
- Share your favorite homes with friends



