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The Royalton: Where World-Class Style meets Pure Elegance »

The community of River Oaks is, without a doubt, one of the most highly desired communities in Houston, if not Texas.  It is because of this that River Oaks new homes are also highly desired.

A great example of River Oaks new homes in the Royalton at River Oaks, a gleaming tower along the Houston skyline. [...]

Midtown Houston: Houston’s Pedestrian Community »

The midtown Houston real estate market is as strong as ever, thereby providing many Houstonians with the ultimate in city living.
Strategically located near the heart of the city, midtown Houston enjoys many of the benefits that those homeowners in downtown Houston have. Midtown extends to just south of Interstate 45, just west of SH 288, [...]

Why it Pays to Purchase a Downtown Houston Condo »

Just a few decades ago an interesting trend took place; families began moving from the city to the suburbs. They began searching for quiet streets and small neighborhoods and, more importantly, affordable housing.
However, jump to 2010 and the movement appears to be shifting once again. Now it seems that many Houstonians now prefer the ultimate [...]

Relocating to Houston: What to Expect »

Houston living is exceptional by many people’s standards, which is why Houston is often thought of as a Mecca for professional relocation. The strong job industry, qualified workforce and the low cost of living make Houston an obvious choice for relocating.
Low Cost of Living
It pays to live in Houston, both literally and figuratively. Consider first [...]

A Promising Year Ahead for Houston Commercial Real Estate »

If you are one of the many investors sitting on the sidelines waiting for the perfect opportunity to snag in-demand commercial real estate, now may be your chance.
Last year was one of change for the commercial real estate market in Houston, as things came to a grinding halt due, in part, to lower oil prices [...]

The Challenges and Opportunities of Purchasing a Midtown Houston Condo »

Midtown Houston is a hot spot for condominium living, and for good reason: this bustling urban atmosphere enjoys a close proximity to downtown Houston and its business district, and is also close by to a nearly endless array of shopping, dining, cultural and entertainment destinations.
The real estate in Midtown Houston provides a beautiful selection of [...]

How to Establish a Competitive Edge when Selling your Houston Home »

The Houston real estate market, much like any other market in the United States, is still very much a buyer’s market. Things are starting to look up, as evident by the positive numbers posted for the last quarter of 2009, but it is still a competitive market for sellers. In other words, there is still [...]

2009: A Year of Great Change for Houston’s Commercial Real Estate Market »

Houston’s commercial real estate sector saw many changes in 2009. Although protected somewhat by its rapid job growth, things got a bit iffy in the early part of 2009, when vacancy rates soared and rental prices started tumbling.
In contrast, the better part of 2008 saw escalating rent prices and a low vacancy rate. In other [...]

Excellent Real Estate Investment Opportunities Abound in River Oaks »

River Oaks remains one of the hot spots for real estate activity, and for good reason. River Oaks is a popular destination for real estate investors, as well, as this market has remained one of the most desirable areas of Houston.
The real estate market in River Oaks has shown considerable growth, even throughout the past [...]

Opportunities for Renters in Houston’s Office Space Market »

The end-of-the-year numbers for office space in Houston were quite dismal. CB Richard Ellis, in fact, recently reported that Houston’s office market ended with 2.74 million square feet of negative net absorption. In other words, there were nearly three million square feet less office space leased in 2009 than 2008.
Any gains in 2008 were erased [...]