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NASA Could Affect Houston Real Estate Market

With the end of the shuttle area comes an increase in layoffs. Thousands are expected to loose their jobs as NASA’s space shuttle program comes to a close, and the layoffs are creating a cloud of uncertainty over an

Construction to Start in August on Winfield Gate

Plans for Winfield Gate, a community of luxury homes, are back in motion for an assemblage of property fronting San Felipe, just East of Kirby Drive. The plans had been put on hold during the economic

Meritage Homes Featured on HGTV’s “Showhouse Showdown”

On Saturday August 13, HGTV is inviting Houston fans to become a part of the production and voting process for their new TV series, “Showhouse Showdown.” Fans can attend the open house competition, which will be held 11-1 p.m.

Whitestone REIT Added to Russell Index

Whitestone REIT is the newest addition to the Russell 3000 Index and Russell 2000

Israelis Turn Attention to Houston Real Estate, Invest in Houston Properties

Investors from Israel purchased $1.15 billion worth of U.S. properties, with Houston being the most bought market, according to a recent survey conducted by Bregman Baraz Real Estate. The survey was conducted regarding U.S. real estate investments from foreign

North Houston Association Meeting Unveils Aerial Land Use Map, Experts Discuss Future of Houston Area

During a meeting for the North Houston Association (NHA), the organization released an aerial land use map that can be used as a tool for local businesses, real estate agents and anyone interested in the North Houston business

Houston’s First Co-op Attracts Residents from all Walks of Life, Joining in the Mission of Sustainability

In addition to Houston’s various slated construction plans, over 600 completed high rises, and the expectations that Texas contains many of the largest U.S. boom towns, Houston may have another development turning heads in the near future. Houston installed

Faith Bailes Named Realtor Relations Manager for Woodforest

Woodforest, a project of the Johnson Development Corp., has named Faith Bailes Realtor relations manager for the

Bridgeland Keeps Expanding-in Developments and Recognition

Houston developer Bridgeland recently achieved a fourth place rating on Metrostudy’s list of top-selling master-planned communities, with strong sales (up 67 percent in 2010) and ambitious plans for further development, according to a press release. Sales continued to grow

Houston Luxury Properties Have More Sales Than Mid-Range Priced Properties

Reports show that luxury and affordable real estate is selling more than mid-range priced properties in June, but sales volumes remain below 2010

Houston Business Journal Ranks Greystar Real Estate Partners No. 1

Once again Greystar Real Estate Partners tops the list of largest Houston-Area residential property management firms by the Houston Business Journal. This list appears in the July 22 print edition of the

Prudential Gary Greene Named No. 1 Real Estate Brokerage in Houston by Houston Business Journal

Houston Business Journal recently announced that Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors took top place on its list of Largest Houston-area Residential Real Estate Brokerage Firms. The brokerage earned its No. 1 ranking with 6,214 transactions and over $1.44 billion in

Houston’s Walkability Score-How Walkability Can Benefit a City

Houston is the 23rd most walkable city among the 50 largest U.S. cities, with a walk score of 50 (out of 100), according to Walk

Three Historic Neighborhoods Emerge in Houston

The Houston City Council has added three neighborhoods to the city’s list of historic districts. Heights South, Woodland Heights and Glenbrook Valley will now be kept preserved for years to

Nationwide Home Sales Fall 0.8 Percent in June- Houston Holds Strong

Today, NAR reported that home sales dropped 0.8 percent, to 4.77 million, this June–8.8 percent below June 2010’s sale of 5.23 million

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