Average Rent in Houston – Spring 2019
With the spring season upon us, it is a good time to take a look at the market and get an idea of what it will cost to live in Houston. For the purposes of this study, I used HAR.com…
Pet Friendly Texas Medical Center Community
The Highbank is the hottest, new community in the Texas Medical Center area. Accepting fur babies of all shapes, sizes, and styles makes it the perfect pet friendly Texas Medical Center community. Take your dog for a walk or jog…
Hot New High Rise Rentals in Houston
Houston development never seems to stop. Just when you think we can't possibly need any more homes, condominiums or apartments, another building breaks ground. The inventory for rental units is at an all time high, and we are currently in…
Are Utilities Included In The Rent
So, you are shopping for a new apartment in Houston, Texas, and you have questions. You want to know are utilities included in the rent? You have made your list and you are on your way to check places out.…
Top Luxury Rentals in Texas Medical Center
Houston is the 4th largest city in the United States and many of those people work in the Texas Medical Center. Being close to work is important to many individuals, but so is convenience to shopping, dining and entertainment. Also…
Specials Drive Houston Rents Down
About a year ago, I wrote a blog titled "Can You Really Get A One Bedroom In Houston For $1000?" Here we are a year later and the market has shifted. While, I wouldn't say we have an excessive surplus of…
High Rise Apartment on Montrose Boulevard
The new high rise apartment on Montrose Boulevard is nearing completion and the first resident moved in this week! The latest product by Hanover (the same developers that introduced to Houston the mixed use building in Rice Village, Hanover Rice Village)…
Free Application Fee When the Houston Texans WIN!
Football season for Houston Texans fans realistically started on July 31st with training camp, but this weekend marks the second pre-season game. The NFL team and my favorite player (let's face it, he's everyone's favorite player), JJ Watt are taking on the…
Why Do Apartments Have Breed Restrictions?
You may be one of the many individuals in Houston, Texas that owns a pet, shopping for a new apartment. During your search, you have probably noticed that many apartment communities have pet restrictions. These restrictions often include the number of…
Ten Reasons to Use A REALTOR When Apartment Hunting
We go by many names: apartment finder, locator, real estate agent, miracle worker, and REALTOR®. Regardless of the nomenclature, any person that assists others in finding an apartment to lease is a licensed Real Estate Agent. A licensed Real Estate…
8 Hot Apartment Deals In Houston Right Now
Summer is here and Houston moving season is in full swing. People are relocating to the area from all over the country (and world) as they finish college and start new jobs, medical programs and graduate school. Others are being…
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 – 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…
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…