How to Build a Fish Pond

October 4, 2017October 20, 2017Teresa Byrne-Dodge

Every great garden has a water feature. It’s the finishing touch that charms the ears even as it soothes the eyes. Installing a pond is not difficult and does not have to be expensive. Look around the internet and you’ll find many pond-and-fountain kits just right for the patio. Just add...

After the Storm

September 18, 2017October 20, 2017Cameron Ansari

Clients are asking us, “What will be the effects of Hurricane Harvey flooding on real estate?” Our first reaction is to say that it is too soon to tell what dynamics will affect residential real estate in Houston. These typically play out in unpredictable ways. There are so many unknown factors:...

First Half of 2017: Lots & New Construction

August 3, 2017October 20, 2017Cameron Ansari

At last count there were 51 cleared lots in River Oaks, only four of which were actively on the market. Most of the other lots were in private hands, often adjoining existing homes or being held for future custom new construction. Six were destined for speculative new construction. Lot sales in...

The First Half of 2017: House Sales of $4 Million or More

July 24, 2017October 20, 2017Cameron Ansari

You would think that inventory at the high end in River Oaks had exploded out of control in the first half of 2017 (see chart River Oaks Inventory Over $4 million below). With nearly 30 houses available as recently as May, this sector of the market current has more for sale...