leslie don wilson: Historic Structures Are Getting New Life - 04/15/24 10:44 AM
Historic Structures Are Getting New Life Houston used to favor demolition for old buildings, but a shift is happening! Historic structures are getting new life through adaptive reuse.
The Astrodome may be a rodeo storage unit, but it's still standing. The River Oaks Theatre dodged demolition threats. Project Row Houses has a long history of transforming homes into art.
Even more adaptive reuse projects are on the horizon:
Sugar Land's historic Imperial Char House will become a mix of offices, stores, and restaurants.                    Katy is exploring ways to turn its rice dryers into an … (1 comments)

leslie don wilson: Houston on Two Wheels: Top Spots to Explore by Bike - 03/10/24 01:38 PM
Houston on Two Wheels: Top Spots to Explore by Bike
Houston's reputation as a car-centric city is rapidly changing. Thanks to a growing network of bike lanes and dedicated trails, cycling has become a fun and viable way to explore the Bayou City. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a curious newcomer, Houston offers a variety of routes to suit your skill level and interests.
Urban Adventure:
Greater East End & Harrisburg Hike and Bike Trail: Discover Houston's East End with its vibrant murals and revitalized streets. The Harrisburg Trail, a converted railway line, offers a safe and scenic path through the neighborhood. … (0 comments)

leslie don wilson: Houston Soars as a Top Place for Houses and Shops! - 11/10/23 07:42 AM
Houston Soars as a Top Place for Houses and Shops!
Houston is once again proven to be a great place for homes and stores, according to a new study. Moving up three spots from last year, Houston is now ranked No. 11 out of 80 cities on the list of the best places for houses and shops. The list is part of a big report that looks at what's happening in real estate, called "Emerging Trends in Real Estate in 2024."
The report talks about many things affecting the real estate market, like the chance of a recession, interest rates going up, and … (1 comments)

leslie don wilson: Houston's Hottest Communities in Q3 2023 - 11/04/23 07:33 AM
Houston's Hottest Communities in Q3 2023The Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) recently released a report ranking the region's hottest communities in Q3 2023. The report, which utilized data on average sales price and number of transactions, found that the suburbs are dominating the market.
The top-ranked community was Fulshear/South Brookshire/Simonton, located in Fort Bend County, with an average sales price of $506K and a 56 percent increase in the number of transactions year-over-year. Homes in this community sold in an average of 40 days.
Five of the top-10 slots were occupied by communities with average sales prices well below the Houston average of … (3 comments)

leslie don wilson: Texas has the most new homes built in the United States since 2010 - 10/30/23 12:27 PM
Texas has the most new homes built in the United States since 2010Nearly a quarter (22.5%) of all occupied housing units in Texas were built since 2010. This is more than any other state in the country.
Texas' high new home construction rate is not surprising, as the state has gained the most new residents between 2000 and 2022.
The top 10 states with the highest new home construction rates are:
Texas (22.5%) North Dakota (20.74%) Utah (20.65%) Idaho (20.01%) South Carolina (19.75%) North Carolina (18.17%) Nevada (16.74%) Delaware (16.49%) Colorado (16.30%) Tennessee (15.73%) Houston has the highest new home construction rate in … (0 comments)

leslie don wilson: Houston Real Estate Weekly Market Report 8/29 - 9/04 2023 - 09/06/23 12:01 PM
Houston Real Estate Weekly Market Report 8/29 - 9/04 2023

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leslie don wilson: Top 10 Reasons To Move To Houston Texas - 12/31/22 06:13 PM

Houston, Texas is a vibrant and diverse city with a lot to offer those who decide to call it home. From world-class dining and entertainment to a thriving job market and affordable cost of living, there are many compelling reasons to consider moving to Houston. Here are the top ten reasons why Houston should be at the top of your list:
Job opportunities: Houston is home to some of the biggest and most successful companies in the world, including ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips. The city also has a thriving healthcare industry, with several top-ranked hospitals and medical centers.  
Affordable housing: Compared … (2 comments)

leslie don wilson: Condemnation (Real Estate Vocabulary) - 12/28/22 04:27 PM

 
 
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leslie don wilson: Blockbusting - 12/15/22 06:41 PM

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leslie don wilson: PUD - 12/15/22 06:38 PM

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leslie don wilson: COMPS - 12/15/22 06:35 PM

Houston Area Counties Austin County Homes For Sale Brazoria County Homes For Sale Chambers County Homes For Sale Colorado County Homes For Sale Fort Bend County Homes For Sale Galveston County Homes For Sale Harris County Homes For Sale Liberty County Homes For Sale Matagorda County Homes For Sale Montgomery County Homes For Sale San Jacinto County Homes For Sale Waller County Homes For Sale Wharton County Homes For Sale   Houston Area Cities & Suburbs All Cities Under $300K All Cities Between $300 & $600K All Cities Over $600K Alvin Homes For Sale Arcola Homes For Sale Bacliff Homes … (0 comments)

leslie don wilson: 1031 Exchange - 12/15/22 06:32 PM

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leslie don wilson: MLS - 12/15/22 06:25 PM

Houston Area Counties Austin County Homes For Sale Brazoria County Homes For Sale Chambers County Homes For Sale Colorado County Homes For Sale Fort Bend County Homes For Sale Galveston County Homes For Sale Harris County Homes For Sale Liberty County Homes For Sale Matagorda County Homes For Sale Montgomery County Homes For Sale San Jacinto County Homes For Sale Waller County Homes For Sale Wharton County Homes For Sale   Houston Area Cities & Suburbs All Cities Under $300K All Cities Between $300 & $600K All Cities Over $600K Alvin Homes For Sale Arcola Homes For Sale Bacliff Homes … (0 comments)

leslie don wilson: Underwriting - 11/22/22 12:13 PM

Houston Area Counties Austin County Homes For Sale Brazoria County Homes For Sale Chambers County Homes For Sale Colorado County Homes For Sale Fort Bend County Homes For Sale Galveston County Homes For Sale Harris County Homes For Sale Liberty County Homes For Sale Matagorda County Homes For Sale Montgomery County Homes For Sale San Jacinto County Homes For Sale Waller County Homes For Sale Wharton County Homes For Sale   Houston Area Cities & Suburbs All Cities Under $300K All Cities Between $300 & $600K All Cities Over $600K Alvin Homes For Sale Arcola Homes For Sale Bacliff Homes … (1 comments)