New Homes in Houston TX by Long Lake

Is This the Next Great Landmark in Houston?

The tallest skyscraper in Houston has been developed by Hines, which is one of the most prestigious firms in Texas. The company has big plans for a major expansion, and would like to develop an even taller building right now. Many people in the real estate industry believe that the expansion project will result in one of the most premier …

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Houston Housing Market Continues Positive Sales

According to the Houston Association of Realtors, in May the Houston housing market experienced the largest one-month sales volume in seven years.  May marked the city’s 24th consecutive month of positive sales.  Single-family home sales increased 28 percent over last year to 7,794.  The sales of all property types also increased 28 percent to 9,245. In addition, median home prices …

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Home Stalking

Are you in the market to buy a home?  The housing market is heating up and sellers are regaining control.  Following are a few housing trends to consider: Low mortgage rates Currently, the 30 year fixed mortgage rate on the Zillow’s Loan Mortgage Marketplace is at 3.80 percent.  Erin Lantz director of mortgages at Zillow said that even though the …

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Why Houston is the Best City in America – Part II

Strong & Successful Sports The Texans, the Rockets, and Dynamo are all winning teams.  The current outlook for the Texans is that they’ll be a contender for next year’s Super Bowl.  The Rockets made it to the playoffs, and the Houston Dynamo are also expected to be a playoff contender. International Trade Houston’s massive international trade contributed to another big …

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Father’s Day History

Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers out there from Long Lake LTD. In recognition of this national holiday, we want to highlight the history of Father’s Day. The governor of the US state of Washington proclaimed the nation’s first Father’s Day on July 19, 1910.  However, it wasn’t until 58 years later that Pres. Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day an official …

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Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?

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 …

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Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day

This Sunday is Mother’s Day and we want to help you celebrate this special day.  What are you getting mom this year?  We have some ideas on how to make her day marvelous.  Make plans for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to make her feel loved and appreciated. To begin her day, serve a nice breakfast in bed.  Let her wake …