Is A Townhouse Right For You?
Many first time buyers decide to buy because their income is finally stable and sufficient, they have reached a place in life where they’re able to save, or they are tired of throwing away money on rent. When the time…
4 Easy Steps To File For A Homestead Exemption
If you bought a home in the Houston area in 2015, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption, which will help you save money on your property taxes. The homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of your property. If your…
The Top Tips for Homebuying in 2016
It is a brand new year and if you are like me, you probably have several resolutions for 2016. One of my goals for this year is to purchase my first house. I have been thinking about this for a…
Can You Really Get a One Bedroom In Houston for $1000?
I feel like nearly every other day, I see another article about the cost of living in Houston. More specifically, these articles are always discussing the average rental rate in Houston. The rates that are being published are discouraging for…
Houston Neighborhoods – Galleria
The Galleria area is just outside the 610 loop and the most affordable option near the city. To find rates better than these, you really need to go all the way to our suburbs. The Galleria area isn't just affordable;…
Houston Neighborhoods-Greenway Plaza
Greenway Plaza is one of my favorite affordable walkable areas. Sure, it's not as happening as downtown or midtown, but it's significantly more affordable. There are several newer apartment communities starting in the low $1300s with a few older options…
Houston Neighborhoods – Bellaire and West University
Just west of the Medical Center, you’ll find Bellaire, West University Place and The City of Southside Place. These three actually aren’t neighborhoods at all. They’re small cities that have never been annexed by Houston. The city of Houston has…
Houston Neighborhoods – Rice Village and Museum District
The neighborhoods surrounding Rice University, St. Thomas University and the majority of Houston’s museums are delightful tree-lined streets filled with mostly historic homes. You’ll find duplexes, four-plexes, small Melrose Place style apartment communities, charming bungalows from the turn of the…
Houston Neighborhoods – Texas Medical Center
The Texas Medical Center is world-renowned with the MD Anderson Cancer Center, The Houston Methodist Debakey Heart & Vascular Center, Texas Children’s Hospital and many more in-patient and out-patient facilities. It isn’t just about healthcare though! The medical center is home to NFL team,…
Houston Neighborhoods – Memorial Heights
The area of Houston South of I-10 and North of Allen Parkway has been called many names over the years. Even today, some refer to it as Washington Heights, others say it is Rice Military and some infuriate native Houstonians…
Preventable Common Buyer Mistakes
You have decided to buy, and now you are saving your pennies. My parents always preached “save your pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.” However, despite your efforts to put aside money for a down payment and…
Houston Neighborhoods – River Oaks & Upper Kirby
River Oaks is one of Houston’s more affluent areas with The River Oaks Country Club and multi-million dollar mansions on expansive acres. Just across Westheimer is the neighborhood of Upper Kirby with slightly more affordable housing options and a bit…
All Your Burning Questions About Home Buying – Answered!
Whether this is your first time buying a home or you're a seasoned buyer, you will certainly have questions. Here is a list of some of the more commonly asked questions, finally answered. How long does the buying process take?…
Houston Neighborhoods – Downtown
Downtown is this blanket term that anyone from the suburbs uses to describe any part of Houston inside the 610 loop. For us that realize driving from 610 to Downtown proper is easily 30 minutes, this misnomer can be infuriating.…
Houston Neighborhoods – The Heights
The Heights is filled with charming historic bungalows on tree-lined streets with garage apartments in back. The scene is set for a perfect evening stroll under the canopy of trees along the sidewalks trimmed with picket fences enclosing cute homes.…
Houston Neighborhoods – Montrose
When shopping for Houston Neighborhoods - Montrose should be at the top of your list! To me, Montrose is the heart of Houston. Some people march to the beat of their own drum. If you’re that person, Montrose is the…