The Hobby Area is located just outside the Inner Loop on both sides of Highway 45 South. Home buyers are driven to the area by its mid-century charm. The area is known for its gently rolling hills, and parks. Houstonians living inside the Inner Loop drove here in the 1950’s to shop at Gulfgate a major shopping center at the time, and to fly to exotic destinations from Hobby Airport. The area flourished with the development of Johnson Space Center in the 1960’s. The opening of Houston Inter-Continental … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
If the home is a steal it may not be a deal
Now that you have made the decision to invest in Real Estate, you want to be sure that your investment property will not bankrupt you. Your goal is not to beautify Houston by remodeling run down homes, but to make a return on your investment. That inner loop property you think is a steal may actually be a money pit. Bill Edge, your inner loop realtor would like to share a few tips with you on how to avoid buying the wrong home. I have spent years working with investors who buy properties to flip or lease in … [Read more...]