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Houston's RENTS Increase at FASTEST PACE On Record! Steepest Apartment Rent Increases are Seen in Outlying Houston Neighborhoods
Recent data shows rents for apartments in the Houston area are increasing at the fastest pace on record.     Construction underway on a Montorse-area apartment complex. Houston has experienced fast risings rents and is ... read more
August 26, 2014
Healthy Neighborhoods
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August 26, 2014
Boiling kettles and Chip and Pin
Since returning from my brief sojourn to the UK, I hear that the weather there has turned cold and wet. The first One Day International due to be played today between England and India (cricket) ... read more
August 25, 2014
Autumn is a beautiful time to buy
Autumn is a great time to buy a home. Not only is the weather cooler (Houston in October is lovely), but you still have the opportunity to take advantage of tax deductions before the year ... read more
August 19, 2014
Back from London
Hello, I'm back!  Definitely no red carpet was laid for my return as I endured a 2 hour wait at Bush Airport while they 'processed' me through immigration - and before you ask, 'processing' did not ... read more
August 18, 2014
Relocating to Deer Park TX
If you are relocating to Deer Park TX, make sure you stop by the City of Deer Park's homepage. http://www.deerparktx.gov/ Please contact me with your Real Estate needs. I've lived in Deer Park TX for ... read more
August 13, 2014
The Home Inspection: Don't skip it
I remember the first home inspection report I ever read. It was for a property I was buying. My first reaction was unbridled panic. Not being savvy in the area of home repairs, I thought ... read more
August 13, 2014
Things to Do in Houston in August 2014
Things To Do In Houston In August 2014 We are in the middle of summer and school has been out for some time now. Are the kids getting bored? Have you run out of ideas ... read more
August 3, 2014
Impress those buyers!
First impressions are so important, especially when you are selling your home. Here are five basic things that can lead to the best impression, from TAR's Summer Mandell: 1. Boost curb appeal - keep the ... read more
July 30, 2014
What I'll miss about Houston
I head to the UK next week to catch up with family and friends. It means, you will be relieved to hear, that you will be spared from my usual outpourings for the next two ... read more
July 28, 2014
5 things first-time homebuyers don’t know they should do
You’ve decided that your first home should have three bedrooms and a big yard, but what else have you thought about? You may want to check out Fox Business' list of 10 things that most ... read more
July 24, 2014
An added benefit for your new hires
By now we have all heard how Houston has been attracting talent from all over the world. With a stable economy, affordable cost of living, and entertainment resources galore, Houston has a lot to offer.  ... read more
July 23, 2014
Spring Branch Houston Maps & Neighborhood Guide By Paige Martin
Spring Branch Houston Neighborhood Guide Spring Branch is a district located along the eastern end of Katy Freeway, directly northeast of Houston’s 610 Loop. Surrounded by the city’s major highways and connected to many important ... read more
July 22, 2014
Escaping Houston's heat
Summer is slowly getting here but it's been unusually mild thus far. No-one is complaining of course, particularly after the severe drought and heat of 2011, when thousands of trees died in and around Houston. ... read more
July 21, 2014
Paige Martin: New Memorial Forest Maps, Neighborhood Info
Memorial Forest Maps And Neighborhood Guide Memorial Forest is an upscale neighborhood located within Houston’s Memorial Area. With luxurious homes that range between $500,000 and $1 million, Memorial Forest is hailed as one of the ... read more
July 21, 2014