Houston is facing many challenging stressors that are not likely to go away anytime soon. In many cases, they afflict not just Houston but much of the U.S.. Top 10 Issues 1.Aging Population There is a relationship between an aging population and slower economic growth. The U.S. has a healthier economic outlook than other developed countries, but is faring worse than countries like Brazil and India where demographics impact growth. Over the next decades, China together with the majority of developed … [Read more...]
Houston Realtor Gives Back to the Community
Winston Churchill said "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Real estate professionals know their neighborhoods like no one else and are in a unique position to help others. My name is Bill Edge and I am a Houston inner loop realtor. I believe that giving back to our community is essential. This includes helping clients in need by offering our professional skills Pro bono, providing mortgage assistance and help with closing costs. When I see someone I can help, I do it and so can … [Read more...]
Catching and Keeping the Best Tenants Means Offering the Best Place to Live
Safety is possibly the number one factor in a tenant’s choice of a home. A safe neighborhood reduces stress and increases flexibility especially with regards to returning home late at night. In a low crime neighborhood there is less worry about violent crime and theft. Many townhome communities have gated access and round the clock security adding extra protection. Life style can strongly influence a tenant’s selection of rental property. Families might prefer a single family home with a large yard in a quiet … [Read more...]
Mini-Mansions Are Springing Up in Houston’s Prestigious Inner Loop Neighborhoods
Mini-mansions are springing up in Houston’s Inner Loop replacing more modest existing homes. This enticing location is much sought after by the area’s movers and shakers who don’t find the snarled suburban commute appealing. Houston is home to many billion dollar corporations and has a booming economy fueled by superior technology, resources and know how. Cities have their own characters, periods of change, decline and growth. Their appearance is a function of the needs and knowledge of their inhabitants. In … [Read more...]
Sound of Construction in the air at BLVD Place – Inner Loop Houston
There is a comforting sound once again in the air in the Houston area. It is the sound of construction at the intersection of Post Oak Boulevard and San Felipe, in the heart of Houston's Uptown District. As Houston real estate moves through and beyond the recession, some large scale commercial real estate projects that had been put on hold are coming to life again. One such impressive project is BLVD Place on Post Oak Boulevard. BLVD Place in an upscale, mixed use development. The first BLVD Place project, … [Read more...]
Best Place to Live & Shop in Houston, TX | Inner Loop Houston
The Uptown Houston District consisting of 500 acres near the Galleria provides world class residential housing, office properties, and retail. Everything the discriminating connoisseur could desire is within this shopping district. Whether you were born to shop or just enjoy popular restaurants the entertainment options are endless. The Uptown District is home to the Galleria, Houston’s premier shopping district. Fashionistas from all over Texas and Mexico join nearby local residents to find the latest … [Read more...]
Buy, Repair, & Flip Homes in Houston for Profit
There is exciting news for real estate investors in Houston, especially those looking to invest in distressed properties. Flipping a house can be very profitable, but you need to be smart. We can help you buy and sell a restored property quickly. Buying a Property to Flip Ideally, you want to buy, fix up, and have the property on the market within 6 months. The home should be rehabbed to FHA standards so buyers can purchase the home with little money down. This means a potential higher return. Bank … [Read more...]
Buy and Hold Real Estate investment strategy – Houston
You don’t need a Yard Sign to tell you that the Buy-and-Hold Real Estate investment strategy is a fast way to acquire wealth in the United States. Buy-and-Hold is a strategy based on buying a property with a small down payment, then leasing the property for a period of time to be determined by the owner. The investor is responsible for paying the mortgage, insurance, taxes, and repairs on the property. The investor benefits from tax advantages and income from the tenants. The real benefit for the investor … [Read more...]
H-Town Real Estate Market
Houston's Real Estate market is the best Metropolitan real estate market in the country. Over 1,000 people relocate to Houston each week. Houston has the highest income per cost of living for any major US city. The unemployment rate is two percentage points lower than the national average. Houston housing is 19% below the national average. New residential building permits are up 43% this year. Whether you are buying or investing there is no better place to put your money than in Houston Real Estate. Sellers can be … [Read more...]
Luxury Homes
Houston has been home to the Oil Rich, Venture Capitalists, and Civic leaders who all had a vision of the future. They took risks daily and gambled fortunes on nothing more than their determination to succeed. People such as R. E. Bob Smith, Frank Sharp, Gerald Hines, Judge Roy Hofeinz, Jesse Jones, Judge Elkins, and William Hogg made decisions years ago that have shaped Houston today. River Oaks Houston’s most famous luxury neighborhood came about because the Hogg brothers bought 1,100 acres of … [Read more...]
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