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Affordable condo development in Museum District by Surge Homes

Surge Homes announced today their new affordable condominium Museum District development, Museum BLVD, on 4819 Caroline St. The 50-unit condominium offers lofts, one- and two-bedroom homes and penthouses all within close proximity to the cultural and recreational amenities of

Houston’s booming startup economy a good omen for agents

Not every real estate agent wants to retire an independent contractor, and not every homebuyer wants to live in a city that doesn’t foster entrepreneurs. Those things are easy to avoid in Houston, ranked in the top 10 of

J.D. Power says consumers like this brokerage more than any other

J.D. Power today named its annual home buyer/seller satisfaction award recipients, and in all four real estate consumer categories – first-time buyers, first-time sellers, repeat buyers, repeat sellers – Century 21 was the top pick; though, the brokerage tied once with

Greater Houston’s top closings, June 2016

Click on the tabs below to see the top single-family, condo, and multifamily closings in Greater Houston’s housing market in June. Single Family Condo Multifamily Single Family Sales Price Address Agent Brokerage $4,030,000 410 Longwoods Ln., Houston Sissy Lappin Lappin

This week in real estate: Topaz Villas to break ground in August, New AstroWorld and more

A lot happened in Houston real estate news this week. But if you weren’t able to keep up, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Here’s what happened: Topaz Villas to break ground in August – Ron Lozoff, a Houston condo

Single-family sales lead Houston into Summer selling months

Going into May, the beginning slope of the summertime sales bell curve, Houston has seen a swell in buyer activity – as was to be expected. Prices have not followed suit, according to a report from the Houston Association

Houston high schools snag 4 of state’s top 10 spots

The nonprofit Children at Risk recently released its 11th annual Texas School Rankings, and of the state’s top 10 high schools, four were in Houston. In its list, the advocacy group ranked over 170 Greater Houston elementary schools on the basis of student

Agents find opportunity in Texas’ active economy

Texas has a top 10 economy when compared to other states in the U.S., a WalletHub report recently confirmed. The news is good for the real estate industry and its professionals. Compiling data that runs the economic gamut, from

5 of Texas’ top 10 elementary schools are in Houston

Earlier this week, the nonprofit Children at Risk released its 11th annual Texas School Rankings, and of the state’s top 10 elementary schools, five were in Houston. In its list, the advocacy group ranked over 850 Greater Houston elementary

Dateline takes on Realtor safety

In September 2014, Arkansas police discovered the body of Beverly Carter, a Crye-Leike Realtor, in a shallow roadside grave. On Sunday, NBC’s Dateline will dive into the story and once again remind the industry that agent safety is a

Why Millennials may leave the city after all

Cities may see less Millennials moving in going forward, thanks to shifting demographic trends as the generation grows older, according to a new CityLab report. The report, which covered a talk by USC urban planning professor Dowell Myers, argued

First hotel since revolution sets up shop in Cuba – developers to follow?

It was a big weekend for tourism in Cuba, as two American companies inked special deals sanctioned by the U.S. government to extend their business in the Caribbean island. And it could have big implications for developers hoping to

Tips to Get the Most Curb Appeal for the Lowest Cost

As real estate agents, it is important to focus on exterior home improvements to give potential buyers the best inviting viewing experience. Curb appeal is essential to give off the best impression of a home and can heavily impact

Texas’ Best University Gives Home Prices A Huge Boost in Houston

Texas is home to a number of celebrated colleges and universities, but among the state schools, none is better than Houston’s very own Rice University, according to a new ranking from Forbes; and property values seem to have benefitted

Three Ways to Really Connect With Your Customers Through Mobile

In today’s digital world, we use the word mobile very loosely. Sometimes we underappreciate its true value – being able to do just about anything anywhere. One of my pet peeves is having a device or a tool and

Will Houston Incomes Rise to Meet New Home Prices?

The middle class is more and more discovering it can no longer afford new homes. But the residential market isn’t correcting itself to accommodate them, a new report from John Burns Real Estate consulting suggested. Instead, the future of

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