A Game Of Real Estate Chicken

Houston high school for sale triggers a $40 million-plus bidding war Houston high school for sale triggers a $40 million-plus bidding war By Whitney Radley

7.3.13  |  11:18 am

When the Houston Independent School District's High School for Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice went on the market after the ...

Historic Building Demolished

Another historic building dozed: Heights landmark suddenly disappears Another historic building dozed: Heights landmark suddenly disappears By Whitney Radley

7.2.13  |  11:24 am

Now you see it, now you don't: The Schauer Filling Station, a 1929 structure on the corner of Oxford ...

Houston Independent Bookstore Closing

An independent bookstore closes, paving the way for new art space An independent bookstore closes, paving the way for new art space By Whitney Radley

7.1.13  |  2:36 pm

When The Joanna hosted its final event last month in typically irreverent style, with mud wrestling and all, it was ...

On the Market

A dramatic killer loft with a $2.4 million price tag is all about ... A dramatic killer loft with a $2.4 million price tag is all about art By Shelby Hodge

7.1.13  |  10:40 am

Editor's Note: Houston is loaded with must-have houses for sale in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. In this ...

Real Estate Rumblings

Tom Ford headed to Houston, Hermès plans new store Tom Ford headed to Houston, Hermès plans new store By Clifford Pugh

6.29.13  |  10:38 am

Dene Oliver, the CEO of San Diego-based development company OliverMcMillan, has confirmed what has been an open secret in luxury ...

Mortgage Rates Jump

Jump in mortgage rates not enough to kill home sale binge, experts say Jump in mortgage rates not enough to kill home sale binge, experts say By Ralph Bivins

6.28.13  |  4:54 pm

Mortgage interest rates rose significantly over the last week — the biggest one week jump in over 26 years — but real ...

Real Estate Rumblings

Let the high-end Market Square Park apartment frenzy begin? With Hines Let the high-end Market Square Park apartment frenzy begin? With Hines By Ralph Bivins

6.26.13  |  5:24 pm

Hines, the international realty firm based in Houston, is considering the possibility of constructing an apartment building next to Market ...

Houston History For Sale

Historic downtown skyscraper goes up for sale in $110 million deal Historic downtown skyscraper goes up for sale in $110 million deal By Ralph Bivins

6.26.13  |  11:26 am

The former Gulf Building — an Art Deco skyline fixture which reigned as Houston’s tallest tower for 30 years — is ...

Teardown Fever Returns

The teardown craze is only beginning: Old office buildings are next The teardown craze is only beginning: Old office buildings are next By Ralph Bivins

6.25.13  |  4:01 pm

It’s commonplace in communities like West University Place, Bellaire and the Heights. A bulldozer crumbles a house and a ...

Hidden Mansions

Multi-million mansions and a football field-sized park: Audubon Hollow Multi-million mansions and a football field-sized park: Audubon Hollow By Whitney Radley

6.24.13  |  3:03 pm

"Many people didn't even know that this land existed," says Jacob Sudhoff of a three-acre Inner Loop parcel between ...

Cheapest House Ever?

A $2,000, 4-bedroom home sale? Fishy penny auction craze hits Houston A $2,000, 4-bedroom home sale? Fishy penny auction craze hits Houston By Whitney Radley

6.21.13  |  12:28 pm

In case you haven't heard the news, Houston's housing market is blowing up. The single-family home median price ...

New Tower Builds Buzz

A 20-plus story luxury apartment tower rising next to Asia Society A 20-plus story luxury apartment tower rising next to Asia Society By Whitney Radley

6.21.13  |  9:41 am

Looks like Swamplot was onto something when it reported rumors that Houston-headquartered real estate company Hines was looking at a ...

The Return Of Gilley's

Houston's most famous honky-tonk Gilley's is striring in its grave Houston's most famous honky-tonk Gilley's is striring in its grave By Whitney Radley

6.20.13  |  4:33 pm

Gilley's Club in Pasadena might have been immortalized in the 1980 John Travolta flick Urban Cowboy and in spin-off ...

Distinctive Store Is History

Montrose antique store driven out by rising rents, clearing big space Montrose antique store driven out by rising rents, clearing big space By Whitney Radley

6.20.13  |  1:40 pm

The metal yard art and absurdly oversized chairs in front of BJ Oldies Antiques have come to define the landscape ...

Real Estate Record Shattered

Houston home sales break an all-time record: A white-hot market sizzle Houston home sales break an all-time record: A white-hot market sizzle By Ralph Bivins

6.18.13  |  12:13 pm

The Houston Association of Realtors reported 7,794 single-family home sales in May — the most homes sold in any month ...

Taking Off

Galveston ups its luxury game: New multi-million homes include helipad Galveston ups its luxury game: New multi-million homes include helipad By Julia Davila

6.18.13  |  7:02 am

Galveston is betting on the high life. Houston-based Falcon Group is partnering with Houston-based Grand Beach Development to plan a ...

Mansion Fever Strikes H-Town

Mansion fever grips real estate market: A $200 million home beckons Mansion fever grips real estate market: A $200 million home beckons By Ralph Bivins

6.17.13  |  10:54 am

Domus luxuria. In Latin, that means “luxury home.” If you are a Realtor in America today, it means “hot market ...

A $6.7 Million Party House

A $6.7 million party house? Six bedrooms, a Zen vibe, no boring design A $6.7 million party house? Six bedrooms, a Zen vibe, no boring design By Whitney Radley

6.15.13  |  1:28 pm

Editor's Note: Houston is loaded with must-have houses for sale in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. In this ...

Home Pre-Sale Madness

Real estate's new craze: Million dollar townhomes grabbed in pre-sales Real estate's new craze: Million dollar townhomes grabbed in pre-sales By Desiree Alvarez

6.15.13  |  7:12 am

The steady boom in real estate happenings in Houston just keeps going, particularly within the Loop where pre-sales are becoming ...

Real Estate Rumblings

Two high-powered Houston hotels go up for sale at a $210 million price Two high-powered Houston hotels go up for sale at a $210 million price By Julia Davila

6.14.13  |  1:44 pm

Always wanted to own a hotel? The time's ripe in Houston — as long as you have a couple of ...

A New Work Playground

Move over Google? New high-tech Galleria tower is packed with perks Move over Google? New high-tech Galleria tower is packed with perks By Whitney Radley

6.13.13  |  6:03 pm

Following almost 20 years of dreaming and nearly two years of construction, developers from the Redstone Companies and Stream Realty ...

Real Estate Rumblings

CityCentre just won't stop growing: Hot mixed-use development adds on CityCentre just won't stop growing: Hot mixed-use development adds on By Whitney Radley

6.12.13  |  3:22 pm

Development at CityCentre from Houston-based Midway Companies can't be stopped, with construction expected to begin on CityCentre Five just ...

The Tower Life

BLVD Place drama: New health restaurant is in, but sexy seafood out BLVD Place drama: New health restaurant is in, but sexy seafood out By Whitney Radley

6.12.13  |  1:19 pm

Construction on the second phase of BLVD Place is well underway at Post Oak Boulevard and San Felipe, and news ...

Mansion for Sale

Inside an NBA star's $9 million Woodlands mansion: Real Estate 101 Inside an NBA star's $9 million Woodlands mansion: Real Estate 101 By Shelby Hodge

6.12.13  |  8:31 am

 Editor's Note: Houston is loaded with must-have houses for sale in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. In this ...

Congratulations!

CultureMap's Ralph Bivins wins national journalism award — again CultureMap's Ralph Bivins wins national journalism award — again By Clifford Pugh

6.11.13  |  11:37 am

CultureMap columnist Ralph Bivins has been named a winner in the “Best Commercial Real Estate Report” category of the National ...

Moving On Up

New Eastside building gives a vital Houston nonprofit new life New Eastside building gives a vital Houston nonprofit new life By Whitney Radley

6.10.13  |  3:39 pm

Dress for Success Houston has been bolstering the careers of low-income women with clothing and confidence since first opening in ...

On the Market

One million plus for 1,963 square feet? A sleek, 17th floor penthouse One million plus for 1,963 square feet? A sleek, 17th floor penthouse By Shelby Hodge

6.9.13  |  1:33 pm

Editor's Note: Houston is loaded with must-have houses for sale in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. In this ...

Royal Renovation

Galleria area hotel to get a $25 million makeover: Dallas firm hired Galleria area hotel to get a $25 million makeover: Dallas firm hired By Whitney Radley

6.9.13  |  9:34 am

Hotel Derek isn't the only Galleria-area hotel getting a bit of a face lift: Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston's ...

A Giant New High Rise

Through the roof: New 26-story tower stretches Houston real estate Through the roof: New 26-story tower stretches Houston real estate By Shelby Hodge

6.6.13  |  4:01 pm

Raising the bar on luxury high-rise living, Giorgio Borlenghi on Friday officially introduces Belfiore, a 26-story condo project in Uptown ...

Designer College Living

What commuter school! University of Houston to debut new plush dorm What commuter school! University of Houston to debut new plush dorm By Whitney Radley

6.6.13  |  9:48 am

Though University of Houston carried a reputation as a commuter school in the past, students enrolling at the Tier One ...