Houston economist: home prices to stagnate for several years
Last week, longtime Houston economist said Barton Smith said Houstonians would have to be naïve to think the area will avoid a housing downturn following the collapse in oil prices. “One of the...
View ArticleCool Space: Pioneer Bank, 90 State St., Albany
Before and after of the Pioneer Bank branch at 90 State. See the full story here.
View ArticleInvestors down on Houston office market
The value of Houston office buildings could plummet by as much as 15 percent this year amid a rocky economic outlook, according to investors surveyed in a first-quarter PricewaterhouseCoopers real...
View ArticleSuit claims senior living facility will harm luxury condo owners’ property
Seven homeowners who live in luxury condos near the River Oaks Shopping Center are suing the developer of a senior living facility, which is planned to go up between their mid-rise buildings. The...
View ArticlePeople in Real Estate
Promotions and appointments in the Hosuton real estate industry: Glassman Shoemake Maldonado Architects has promoted Kristin A. Schuster and Stephanie D. Pedigo to principals. Schuster serves as the...
View ArticleHouston home price gains go with economy diversified beyond oil
Are Houston home prices in a position to weather the drop in oil prices? Researchers at Pro Teck Valuation Services’ Home Value Forecast think so. They examined Houston’s home prices versus crude oil...
View ArticleLegislation would change how special purpose districts operate
A bill filed last week takes aim at special purpose districts, the entities formed to boost economic development and that have the power to charge assessments to commercial property owners. The...
View ArticlePOLL: What is your favorite 2015 interior paint color?
At least five different paint manufacturers have selected their top picks for interior paint colors in 2015, and guess what, there’s not a duplicate in the house. From bold Blue Paisley by PPG...
View Article‘Princess Diaries’ house finally sells after multiple price drops
The former San Francisco firehouse that served as Mia’s funky home in “The Princess Diaries” has finally sold for $1.85 million, after coming to market back in October 2014 for $2.6 million. The 1911...
View ArticleWhich San Francisco one-bedroom rental delivers the biggest sticker shock?
Last week we viewed with resignation the Zumper rental map which showed one-bedroom rents across the city. Not only are rents high, we discovered they’re the highest in the country. The median for a...
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