Houston has many reasons for being called the best city in America: it’s ranked as one of the top small business friendly cities, it led in maintaining jobs during the recession, and it’s the country’s number one job creator. Houston is also home to the nation’s booming energy industry and is more diverse than New York City. In addition, you …
The state of Texas overshadowed other states during the recession, dominated the recovery, and according to a new analysis about jobs recovered since the downturn, Houston is the strongest job creator in the nation. On average, the 10 largest metros have recovered 98 percent of the jobs lost during the recession. Houston, however, was the first major city to regain …
Do you have tile floors in your home? Are you looking for a more gentle way to clean your tile floors? Do you wonder why your tile floors don’t look new any longer? Whether you’re buying a new home or remodeling a home, taking care of your tile floors is important to keeping them looking newer for longer. Tile floors …
Do you want to experience a spa-like experience in your master bathroom? According to design experts, the new bathroom trends are geared toward looking and feeling like a spa. “My clients want that hotel experience with neutral colors and a more luxurious feel with such things as towel warmers, heated floors, and a large shower with benches,” said Davia Gallup …
Since real estate transactions throughout the greater Houston area never slowed down during the traditional quieter winter months, it’s difficult to tell that the spring home buying season has started. March marks the 22nd consecutive month of positive home sales for Houston. This is due to the addition of almost 119,000 jobs over the past 12 months, which resulted in …
How many of you remember Hurricane Ike? The eye of the hurricane came straight to amble Texas causing damage and surrounding areas and towns well North of Houston. Weather forecasters are expecting a major hurricane to strike the Texas Gulf Coast this year. We want to remind you that hurricane season begins June 1 and ends at the end of …
Are you looking to move to your first home? Or, maybe you’re looking for a bigger home that is affordably priced. Atascocita Forest is a well-designed, aesthetically pleasing community located just a few miles south of downtown Houston. Atascocita Forest is a beautiful neighborhood located very close to Lake Houston. The neighborhood is located east of 59 off of Will …
So you’re ready to start living the American Dream and want to buy your first home? There are so many reasons to buy a newly constructed home, but what do you know about locations? You work hard for your money, so you want your home to be located in a good area, with good schools and entertainment, but above all …
According to newly released figures from HUD and the US Census Bureau, national housing production increased to 0.8 percent and the seasonally adjusted annual rate was 917,000 units this February. This slight increase represents both the single-family and multi-family sectors. Single-family starts continue to see an increase in demand and haven’t been this high in demand since 2008. While parts …
