The Woodlands Real Estate Blog - Houston

DR Horton Model Homes in Water Crest on Lake Conroe

Water Crest on Lake Conroe is an amazing community located in Conroe, Texas, which, just as it name says, is located right next to beautiful Lake Conroe and all of its amenities. It is located just five miles west of I-45 and a quick drive away from amenities such as the Portofino Shopping Center and the master-planned community of The Woodlands.

Currently DR Horton Homes is offering great homes in this neighborhood and we invite you to get to know some of the DR Horton Model Homes in Water Crest on Lake Conroe. The Heritage Series the first of four series expected to be built in Water Crest by this prestigious home builder.

Homes from the Heritage series will be built in 65’ lots and will be 9 different innovative floor plans for these…

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Three Houston communities among the best places to raise a family

HOUSTON, TEXAS- An analysis made using U.S. Census data published on California-based NerdWallet Inc.'s site on January 20 revealed that three of Houston communities are among the Best Small Cities for Families. These are great news for the ever-growing Houston real estate market.

The three suburbs that made the list were Sugar Land, Pearland and League City. This list was made up by the top 50 small cities for families across the whole United States. The list was the result of a study made by NerdWallet which analyzed over 1,000 American cities with population within the range of 25,000 to 100,000. The list was created taking into account three equally weighted factors: population and median household income growth, income and affordability and…

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Introducing Tamborrel 3D Hometour: your very own virtual home tour

Can you imagine being able to show your home without having to leave? Touring a residence that is located hundreds of miles away? Wouldn’t that be perfect? Now it’s possible thanks to Tamborrel 3D Hometour!!

Tamborrel Properties is pleased to announce the Tamborrel 3D Hometour. A new milestone in our always innovative path, this new tool will be, from now on, a defining feature in Tamborrel’s approach to the real estate business in all of the Houston Greater Area.

Tamborrel 3D Hometour, which is like Google Street View but for the inside of a house, is powered by Matterport and will allow customers to explore every corner of the home you are interested in. This way Tamborrel delivers a unique experience that it is one and only in the whole…

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New outlet mall to open near Sugar Land

A new outlet mall in Houston and close to Sugar Land will open its doors soon!

Paragon Outlet Partners has announced that is planning on building in the city of Rosenberg, which is just outside Sugar Land. The Baltimore-based commercial development company just reached an agreement with the city of Rosenberg and the Rosenberg Development Corp. which includes several aspects such as location and groundbreaking.

The new outlet mall in Houston - which is going to be named Paragon Outlets Houston - is thought to be placed at I-69 and Spacek Road. The city of Rosenberg has stated that the construction of the Paragon Outlet Partners location in Houston is going to boost the creation of 400 construction jobs and eventually 1,000 permanent jobs after…

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Brand-new The Woodlands-alike community in Houston: The Groves

The Woodlands is one of the most desired master-planned communities for all those homebuyers who are interested in calling Houston home. So that is the reason the community is one of the most populated ones in the area. But if you are looking for a neighborhood alike you will surely consider The Groves as your best option.

Located Northeast Houston, 25 minutes away from Downtown Houston, The Groves is a nestled-community underway which is intended to compete with The Woodlands - The Groves is located southeast of the community.

What is the builder behind the brand-new community in Houston? The North Carolina-based Crescent Communities. This is their first housing project in Houston. They have announced their commit in building neighborhoods…

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New luxury community in Houston to be developed by McVaugh Custom Homes

McVaugh Custom homes has just broken ground on a new modern luxury community in Houston, located in the city’s Westchase district. This new gated community, Royal Oaks Courtyard Villas, is located next to the Royal Oak Country Club.

The home builder is currently building six model homes and six spec homes. The first phase of homes is expected to be completed later this year. There are plans to build 80 modern-style homes, ranging in size from 2,500 square feet to 3,200 square feet. Prices will range from the $400’s to the $700’s.

The floor plans, which features tall ceilings, open spaces and clean lines were designed by California architect Danielian Associates. The homes will also feature German-made Eggersmann and Miele kitchen appliances and…

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High speed train between Houston and Dallas project under development

The high speed train from Houston to Dallas is one step closer of becoming a reality. This could mean that a 4-5 hour drive between the two metro areas could be reduced to a 90-minute train ride.

Texas Central High Speed Railway is the company behind this project, partnering with Central Japan Railway for this undertaking. The Japanese company has experience in working without help from taxes, which is something Texas Central wants to do, according to Robert Eckles, president of the company.

The Federal Railroad Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation have begun work on an environmental impact statement for this proposed 240-mile high-speed rail system.

Depending on how long the environmental process takes, Eckels said the…

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Enclave at Westview: new luxury community in Houston near Memorial

One of the most exclusive zones in Houston just witnessed the groundbreaking of a brand-new community near Memorial.

Enclave at Westview will be a 1-acre gated community located near the intersection of Campbell Road and Westview Drive, and it’s developed by McGuyer Homebuilders Inc., a Houston-based homebuilder.

Ranked as the 2 HBJ’s Largest Houston-Area Homebuilders List No. 2 in 2013, McGuyer Homebuilders Inc. offers homes under three brands: Coventry Homes, Plantation Homes and Wilshire Homes. Coventry is the one which will construct homes at Enclave at Westview.

Six homes at Enclave at Westview will be built within the 1-acre area beginning at the end of the year, prices starting from $750,000. Presales for all interested will begin in…

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Houston Real Estate Market Report | July 2014

July was yet another positive month for the Houston real estate market, there were positive sales, prices went up and there was a slight growth in the supply of homes. The sales volume reached the highest monthly total ever recorded.

The housing inventory has recovered, after the 40-year lows earlier this year, reaching in July a three-months supply, thanks to a consecutive growth during the past three months. Prices also reached a new high for a July, but were still lower than June all-time record highs. Sales priced between $250,000 and the millions. The number of days in the market for listings fell to a record low of 45.

Sales of single-family homes totaled 7,769 units, which is 1% more compared to July 2013, which also represents a record…

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Maravilla Court in Spring Branch | New luxury community in Houston

Home builders such as Butler Brothers Construction Corp. are currently appearing on the scene. Companies like Butler Brothers have shown interest in providing excellent home options for families looking for a home in a brand-new community. 

New luxury gated communities are currently being planned - one of them is Maravilla Court by Butler Brothers in the Spring Branch community, which is situated in west-northwest Harris County. Located at 1717 Pine Chase Dive, near the intersection of Long Point Road and Wirt Road, Maravilla Court in Spring Branch will be an exclusive community where its residents will enjoy of safety, green spaces, luxury access of the inner loop and lavish amenities.

Announced last August 5, Maravilla Court in Spring Branch…

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