When people dream of vacation homes, oftentimes they cut themselves off quickly, thinking they would never be able to afford one. However, new research by the National Association of REALTORS® shows that is probably not the case. While vacation homes are obviously a big investment, they aren’t out of reach for those under the six-figure salary mark. According to NAR’s … [Read more...] about Vacation Homes are Not Just for the Wealthy
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A Family Lives in 675 Square Feet – the luxury of less
The luxury of less - 675 square feet might seem awfully small for a family of three — but this couple and their son are making it work, thanks to some clever renovations. Here are the small-space solutions that make this 675 square foot apartment livable, and these same principles apply to the small condos and homes on the Texas coast as well. After a four-month renovation, … [Read more...] about A Family Lives in 675 Square Feet – the luxury of less
Houston Ranks In Top 3 U.S. Condo Markets
While the national condo market is recovering, analyzing condo sales activity in the top 25 condo markets by total sales reveals some very different patterns at the metro level measure. Similar to the impact it had on the rest of the market, the interest-rate rise in the second half of 2013 caused condo sales to cool off somewhat, and by June 2014 only 14 of those same markets … [Read more...] about Houston Ranks In Top 3 U.S. Condo Markets
Vacation home buying: All you need is love and the right lifestyle area
Advice about purchasing a second home -- like the Vacation Home Tip Sheet below -- kind of reminds me of a horoscope; it includes common sense rules that could apply to any buyer and any home. My list of important criteria for buying the perfect Texas beach home is a little different, and it goes like this: 1. Love something about the area where you are considering buying a … [Read more...] about Vacation home buying: All you need is love and the right lifestyle area
Coastal developer Randall Davis back in business in Houston
Randall Davis, one of the Texas coast's premier developers, is back in business with plans for a luxurious new condo tower in Houston called the Astoria after emerging from the worst recession since the Great Depression as well as Hurricanes Ike and Dolly in 2008. Davis built the stellar Diamond Beach and Emerald condo towers in Galveston and the Sapphire towers in South Padre … [Read more...] about Coastal developer Randall Davis back in business in Houston