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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Simple and natural define latest ‘look’ for Texans’ beach homes
I wanted to talk an expert in beach homes design trends in Texas, so I went to Carol Albrecht, a respected interior designer of Texas beach homes as well as the owner of My Coastal Home furniture stores in Corpus Christi, Rockport, and Port … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]