Real Estate

A piece of Houston history has gone on the market for the first time since 1931. The Simon & Mamie Minchen House, which bears multiple landmark designations, was designed by one of Houston’s most iconic architects, Joseph Finger. A rare example of Italian Renaissance architecture, this 4,850-square-foot home is located on North Boulevard.

If you are thinking about buying a home, you’re probably aware that interest rates have been rising.

River Oaks’ newest listing, 2419 Del Monte Drive, is an architectural haven. This newly constructed home is an impressive project. It boasts many sleek and modern decorative features: museum style walls, ultra-modern, bright kitchen space and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the home.

What do you get when you combine a wealthy entrepreneurial engineer and the swinging ‘70s?

FPA Multifamily and Trinity Property Consultants, a real estate and property management company from California, announced the acquisition of Gables West Ave and West Ave shopping center. The Gables West Ave luxury apartments will be renovated and renamed as Arrive River Oaks, while the shopping center will be called Shops at Arrive.

The kids are off to college and now there’s extra space in the house you don’t know what to do with. Consider renting your entire home or a spare room on AirBnB.

Houston’s skyline is dotted with glitzy high-rises, but one that’s best known as River Oaks best kept “secret” carries a blue-blooded pedigree. Conceptualized in 1962, The Regency House was built by William Dickey who owned most of the land around what is now Upper Kirby. It was the first luxury high-rise built outside downtown and marketed to River Oaks matrons moving from palatial estates.

In a city not known for protecting older structures, one home on the market is checking off all the boxes for history buffs. The residence known as the Whitaker-Graliano-Brown home located in the Brooke Smith neighborhood has been given a Protected Historic Landmark Designation by the City of Houston.

For the hard-to-please, well-traveled sophisticate, only the best will do when taking up residence. Enter the Penthouse at 1111 Caroline.

Houston’s leading luxury real estate company, Nan & Company Properties/Christie’s International Real Estate, has recently closed on land located in the historic Houston Heights neighborhood. Located at 725 Yale St., it will become the firm’s second office in Houston.

Beat the summer heat by dipping into this pool with waterfalls and a heated spa in Houston’s Piney Point. The tranquil sound of three waterfalls flowing from the garden create a backyard oasis.

A love for art and color is evident in the home of residential interior designer Karen Pulaski. The owner and founder of Tribute Goods, a luxury Italian linen company, Pulaski’s calling card is her use of color and texture.

Houston is saturated with luxury apartment communities featuring upscale amenities. Resident events provide the opportunity to connect tenants, strengthen relationships and ensure everyone feels at home.

The Heights boasts an event venue in a landmark building that evokes 1920s glamour and art deco design. The Astorian is the preferred space for weddings, concerts and nonprofit, private events.

Fashion and design enthusiasts came together under one roof at 2419 Del Monte Drive in the heart of River Oaks for an open house hosted by Nan and Company Properties and MC2 Architects to celebrate the completion of the construction of the new 10,000-square-foot home.

“If there was ever a Houston home where Shabby Slips style shined brightly, this it it,” said designer Renea Abbott, owner and founder of Shabby Slips. “I have always coveted a Richard Maier home …. and this house is a beauty. It has drama, style and sophistication all in one package and is a real show stopper … it would be a great entertaining home for a budding star!”

DC Partners’ landmark San Antonio project, The Arts Residences at the Thompson San Antonio, is an unprecedented 60% sold since the sales gallery opened one year ago.

The recent announcement of the redevelopment of Jones Plaza has us thinking there is a new jewel in Houston’s crown. Another analogy – if downtown were a doughnut the most delicious donut hole is in the making as that’s what the $25 million renovation of the 1.5-acre Jones Plaza will be to our city.

Curb appeal is your home’s version of a first impression. Create a welcoming outdoor environment at your home and build curb appeal with these inexpensive and simple ideas:

Do you love perusing HAR as much as we do? As far as realestalking goes, it’s certainly more fun than looking up tax records on HCAD.

When visiting my husband’s family in New Orleans, we take for granted how nice it is to walk down Magazine Street – wine in hand – while patronizing local shops. Sure, we could just be in a restaurant or bar, but we love to take in the neighborhood and have those chance encounters with friends that we get from walking down the street.

Real estate bling built for a king. Or a prince, to be exact. For the tidy sum of $20 million, do as the royals do and get yourself a goldplated palace.

Most Houstonians will recognize veteran reporter Lily Jang from her time as an anchor and reporter on KHOU. Now, as a real estate agent, she is upping the ante in Houston’s expansive market by bringing her gift for storytelling to the small screen

As Republic Square marks its first anniversary this month, the West Houston creative campus is nearing a milestone 70th office commitment.

If closed by July 1, six Houston new construction properties promise more than stylish surroundings and prime, skyline views for their owners. Lucky residents will have the opportunity to celebrate Independence Day with a bang – and fireworks – while breaking in their terraces. The buyers’ agents will also enjoy the same perks at a location of their choice.

The Wilshire will give residents next-door access to Hermes, Dior, Tom Ford and their luxury brethren when the building opens later this summer thanks to its next-door proximity to River Oaks District – a scenario decidedly more editorial than practical.

Rub elbows with the angels in this incredible downtown penthouse. As if the sky wasn’t roomy enough, this features not one but two perfectly renovated spaces that have been combined to create an open, magificient space.

For many, downtown’s growing allure as a residential option is the opportunity to live in some of Houston’s oldest restored buildings. And on top of being steps from work, parks, plus sports and entertainment venues, a pedigreed home pairs perfectly with a buzzy onsite restaurant and bar.

MODERN ARCHITECTURE LOVERS AND ASPIRATIONAL HOMEBUYERS, UNITE!

After decades as a novelty experience in a smattering of buildings, downtown living is no longer wishful thinking for area boosters, city officials and renegade renters.