Commercial Real Estate

The decision to buy or lease comes up often in my discussions with clients.

It’s been almost four years since Lovett Commercial purchased the former downtown Barbara Jordan Post Office, but since then the developer has been relatively quiet on its future plans for the historic space – until now.

A partnership consisting of Patrinely Group, USAA Real Estate and CDC Houston has announced the sale of HP Plaza, in CityPlace at Springwoods Village, to Northridge Capital. Completed in November 2018, HP Plaza was developed by Patrinely Group for HP Inc., which occupies 100 percent of the space, pursuant to a long-term lease.

Trinity Property Consultants announced the renovations and changes underway at Dobie Twenty21, the only private dormitory at The University of Texas.

Construction is set to begin soon on the eight-story Novel River Oaks by Crescent Communities, a mix of fine apartment homes, restaurants and retail on a 3.4-acre property at the corner of Westheimer and Willowick.

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.

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.

A legendary attorney’s fashion reputation is on display in this sumptuous closet. Could this be the ultimate man cave? No big screens, beer taps or bongo drums in what many refer to as a dream closet. Rather it whispers good taste and happens to reside in a luxurious four-story townhome fashioned after a proper London townhome.

Harnessing her love of education, customer service and sales, Leslie Lerner’s 25 years in residential real estate has been a calling.

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:

A new, 30,000-square-foot lifestyle destination has been announced for a rapidly gentrifying stretch of North Shepherd Drive. Developed by Wile Interests, Inc. and Capital Retail Properties, which will oversee leasing, Market at Houston Heights is slated to deliver space to tenants for build out in fall 2018.

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.