HOUSING & REAL ESTATE
3707 Sun Valley Drive, Houston: A recent construction, this home features a clean aesthetic with modern lines located in central Houston near the Texas Medical Center. Features a chef’s kitchen with an oversized island, luxury-brand appliances, a butler’s pantry, and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen adjoins the family room, which offers views to a roofed patio and a lawn beyond that. The home additionally features a primary suite with a spa-like bath and an oversized closet. 4 bed, 4 full and 1 half bath/4,101 sq. ft. Sold for $827,001-$947,000 on April 29. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Bellaire-Meyerland-West University Place real estate: See some of the properties that sold in April 2021
More than ever, Harris County home appraisals draw protests
Maverick Remodeling and Construction employees use electronic gauges to determine how well a League City house that flooded from bust pipes is drying. (Jake Magee/Community Impact Newspaper)
Freeze-damaged homes might qualify for property tax reduction
Homes priced above $750,000, such as this one in the Heights, saw a surge in sales in March, with almost twice as many properties sold. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Average Houston single-family home price jumps 20% in March
The temporary waiver covering initial vehicle registration, vehicle registration renewal, vehicle titling, renewal of permanent disabled parking placards and 30-day temporary permits will end April 14. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
DMV officials say no grace period following waiver of car title, registration; new housing set for Magnolia, Cypress
6528 Buffalo Speedway, West University Place: Cape Cod meets West University Place in this home, which was built in 1930 and saw renovations in 2020. This home has a living room and a dining room as well as a wet bar, a home office and a bright kitchen with ample storage and counter space. The home’s banquette seating breakfast area and kitchen have views of the property’s heated pool, spa and backyard. In addition, upstairs the home has a primary suite with a walk-in closet, two sinks, a water closet, and a tub-shower combo. 4 bed, 2 full and 1 half-bath/2,375 sq. ft. Sold for $947,001-$1,082,000 on March 17. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Bellaire-Meyerland-West University Place real estate: See some of the properties that sold in March 2021
Former trustee Sonal Bhuchar will be the namesake for Fort Bend ISD's 53rd elementary school, while the district's 12th high school will be named for former English teacher Almeta Crawford. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
New Fort Bend ISD schools get names; H-GAC passes I-45 resolution and more top Houston-area news
Sales on single-family homes saw a slight 1.2% bump compared to a year ago. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Despite February winter storm, Houston-area home sales see increase
3745 Farber St., Southside Place: This brand-new contemporary home sits on a prime block of land in Southside Place. The home features high ceilings and an open floor plan for family living and entertainment. A study can be found downstairs with a full bath that allows for use as a guest bedroom. It features a chef’s kitchen with a view of an expansive yard with a veranda, summer kitchen and fireplace. The home also features a primary suite with a spa-style bath with two large closets and an additional four bedrooms upstairs, all with ensuites. 5-6 bed, 6 full and 3 half bath/6,569 sq. ft. Sold for $3,830,001-$4,418,000 on Feb. 9. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Bellaire-Meyerland-West University Place real estate: See some of the properties that sold in February
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Evictions continue in Houston as new measures aim to stem tide
Keith Luechtefeld spoke with Community Impact Newspaper about some of the short-term and long-term repercussions of the storm as well as some of the reasons why so many homes saw burst pipes during the freezing weather. (Community Impact staff)
Q&A: Greater Houston Builders Association President Keith Luechtefeld discusses power, plumbing, frozen pipes after Winter Storm Uri
Houston City Council approved a slate of 17 proposed affordable housing developments throughout the city Feb. 24. (Courtesy city of Houston)
Houston City Council approves slate of potential affordable housing developments
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Houston OKs grace period for tenants behind on rent
Sales on single-family homes jumped 27.7% compared to a year ago. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Houston-area home sales up 28% in January
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Inner Loop apartment rents tumbled by as much as 16% in 2020
Despite a global pandemic, Houston home sales broke records in 2020 and saw 10% more sales overall compared to 2019. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Report: Houston home sales surpassed 2019 volumes despite pandemic
4500 Valerie St., Bellaire: Designed by Hollenbeck Architects and built by Savannah Builders Team, this new home combines modern elements with layers of wood and stonework. It features sun-filled living areas, high ceilings, wide-plank wood floors, a floating staircase with a glass railing, a wine area with glass-enclosed walls, a linear gas fireplace and a separate serving bar with wine storage as well as a first-floor bedroom with an en-suite bath. 5 bed, 5 full, 1 half bath/5,500 square feet. Sold for $1,888,001-$2,176,000 on Dec. 4. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Bellaire-Meyerland-West University Place real estate: See some of the properties sold in December 2020
Single-family home sales continue their blistering pace with 7,990 single-family homes sold in November compared to 6,359 a year earlier. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Houston-area home sales continue record-setting pace with nearly 26% increase in November
2332 Robinhood St., Houston: This new home is a short walk to Rice Village and Rice University, and it is a short bike ride to Texas Medical Center, museums and Hermann Park. Silvan Homes created a home that offers clean modern lines while still maintaining warmth and comfort. Designed for luxury, the home features high-end stainless appliances, designer lighting, hardwoods, high ceilings, an open floor plan, and a living room with views to the yard and a covered veranda. 4-5 bed, 5 full, 1 half bath/4,904 sq. ft. Sold for $2,176,001-$2,501,000 on Nov. 10. (Courtesy Houston Association of Realtors)
Bellaire-Meyerland-West University Place real estate: See some of the properties that sold in November