HOME BUYING

We’ll admit it. We were initially duped. We really thought this was a Victorian home remade into a part-historical, part-modern estate.Then we looked at the year the home was built: 1996.

This $13,950,000 home in the Memorial area has a bona fide ballroom, y’all.

A majestic River Oaks manor is on the market for $20 million.

House hunting? Let’s say you have some specific criteria for your dream digs: You need a home -- wait, scratch that, make it a mansion -- with square footage rivaling a small department store, seven bedrooms and ten bathrooms is ideal, a chandelier in every room is an essential, a massive indoor pool is a must-have you can’t live without and it’s all gotta be located on one of the most desirable streets in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the in the area. Oh, and you just won’t settle for anything under $15,999,999 million.

A European-style gated estate located on one of the most prestigious streets in River Oaks is on the market for nearly $6.5 million.

House hunting? Let’s say you have some specific criteria for your dream digs: You need a home with square footage rivaling a small department store, seven bedrooms and 9 bathrooms is ideal, an elaborate living room water feature/ bridge combo is an essential, an in-home club with its own bar, game room and dance floor is a must-have you can’t live without and it’s all gotta be located on one of the most desirable streets in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in area. Oh, and you just won’t settle for anything under $4.75 million.

The 10 most expensive Houston-area homes sold in October 2021 total to more than 75,000 square feet of luxury living and $51,439,000 in real estate, according to the <a href="https://www.har.com/?reset=1">Houston Association of Realtors</a>.

A River Oaks mansion is on the market for $29.5 million.

Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re searching for images to tack to your dream house vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this rad Texas pad on the market.

Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re a die-hard Astros fanatic, you’re searching for images to tack to your dream house vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this Houston-area home.

Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re searching for images to tack to your dream home vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this odd Texas home on the market.

Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re searching for images to tack to your dream house vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this Texas home on the market.

Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re a frequent flyer, you’re searching for new images to tack to your dream home vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this unusual Texas home on the market.

So, Houstonians, what does a newcomer need to know about our city’s wayward ways? Whether it’s investing in stellar flood insurance, carrying an umbrella at all times, or avoiding some of the city’s tourist traps, what’s your best piece of advice for new Houston transplants?

Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re an old-school architecture fanatic, you’re searching for new images to tack to your dream home vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this groovy Texas home on the market.

Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re searching for images to tack to your dream home vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this jaw-dropping Texas home on the market.

We’ve all heard about it by now: Houses are selling like crazy (and they have been for quite some time now), interest rates have been at all-time lows, and it seems like everywhere you turn, you learn of another wild real estate story.

Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is selling his Sugar Land home, which he has owned since his time with the Houston Rockets, <a href="https://www.latimes.com/business/real-estate/story/2021-08-16/basketballs-tracy-mcgrady-is-selling-his-decked-out-texas-mansion" target="_blank">Los Angeles Times</a> reports.

The Houston-area housing market saw 13 consecutive months of positive sales come to an end in July due to what the Houston Association of Realtors described as a statistical anomaly.

About one in four homes sold in Texas in the last decade were sold in the Greater Houston area. Between 2011 and 2020, 811,105 homes were sold in the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan statistical area, according to a <a href="https://www.texasrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/DecadeReport.pdf">report </a>released Thursday by Texas Realtors.

A new report by StorageCafe, a nationwide storage space marketplace, ranked the country’s 20 largest cities to determine which U.S. urbanites enjoy the largest lots. And, as you might’ve suspected, Houston homeowners don’t get nearly as much land as city dwellers in some of the nation’s other big metros.

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Affirming what we’ve all guessed at by now, a new report ranked the hottest urban heat islands across the U.S., and unsurprisingly, Houston ranked high -- like the setting most of us crank our A.C.’s at all summer long. This confirmation comes courtesy of Climate Central, a nonprofit news organization that analyzes and reports on climate science.

Amid the Texas real estate frenzy of 2021, the Houston-area’s diminishing home inventory is pushing prices to record highs. Any area residents attempting to land the home of their dreams amid the current chaos is liable to tell you the search has been a bit rough -- if not nearly impossible.

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Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re a Frank Lloyd Wright fanatic, you’re searching for new images to tack to your dream home vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this architectural gem on the market.

<a href="https://balmoralhouston.com/community/master-plan/">Balmoral</a>, a 750-acre master-planned community in Humble, was ranked the Houston area’s top-selling master-planned community and the Lone Star State’s second top-selling master-planned community for the first half of 2021.

U.S. News & World Report unveiled its “2021-22 Best Places to Live in the United States” list July 13, and, well Houstonians, this year’s ranking are a smidge tough to swallow: The Bayou City fell significantly, receiving a ranking of No. 39 this year -- 12 spots lower than the area’s No. 27 ranking in 2020.

The Houston-area housing market recorded its thirteenth consecutive positive month of sales in June, according to the Houston Association of Realtors.

Peruse the list to see some of the most gorgeous homes swept off the market last month.

Much has been reported about the woes prospective homebuyers are facing in a market that favors sellers.

The seller’s market is as hot as summertime in Houston, so if you’ve been thinking about selling your property, now just might be the perfect time. Houston area realtor Amy Armstrong shares her expert advice on how best to take advantage of the current seller’s market.

Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin are the local stars of HGTV’s ‘Two Steps Home,’ a show where they help their Houston-area clients sell, buy, and renovate to create their ideal home.

Modern live comes with its conveniences but it’s also got its fair share of stress. Chances are your phone’s constantly buzzing with breaking news, work emails, traffic alerts and the like. And even if you’ve only occasionally peeked at your phone, the stress of so many alerts and updates may have left you feeling a bit burnt out. An escape from the hubbub of city living could probably do you some good.

Peruse the list to see some of the most gorgeous homes swept off the market last month.

Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re in the midst of planning you’re next getaway, you’re searching for images to tack to your unique Airbnb vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this one-of-a-kind vacation rental located in Bartlett, TX.

The Houston-area housing market recorded its greatest one-month year-over-year sales volume increase of all time last month. May 2021 also saw the market’s twelfth consecutive positive month of sales, according to the  Houston Association of Realtors

Calling all architecture enthusiasts, history buffs and unique Airbnb aficionados. Cross an item off your bucket list when you stay the night at this bank-turned-Airbnb in Bartlett, TX.

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Among U.S. cities, Houston has the eighth-highest percentage of newer homes for sale. According to a new report by <a href="http://Homes.com" target="_blank">Homes.com</a>, 29.3 percent of Houston homes on the market were built in 2000 or later.

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The red-hot U.S. housing market is widening the gap between what a home is objectively worth and what eager buyers are willing to pay for it.

Were you born a Dr Pepper fan by default? Is Dr Pepper your bubbly beverage of choice? Color yourself a carbonated beverage buff? Does a visit to the Dr Pepper Museum rank high on your Texas bucket list? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’ve found you the perfect weekend getaway -- A stunning, 135-year-old Waco home built by one of the men who introduced Dr Pepper to the world is now a rental up for grabs on Airbnb.

With Houston's competitive real estate market not showing any signs of slowing down, could a new home mortgage option be the answer?

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If you want to own a piece of history, this victorian-style home in Houston’s Midtown is calling your name.

Historic and Modern! Need we say more?

Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re an old-school architecture fanatic, you’re searching for new images to tack to your dream home vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this rad Houston pad on the market.

Need a home that will make you feel like you’re on vacation every time you walk outside? Well, we may have found the perfect home, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.

The Houston housing market recorded its tenth consecutive month of positive sales in March despite record-low inventory.

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A one-of-a-kind home nestled in the state capital of Texas just hit the market for $3,495,000. Located about an 8-minute drive from downtown in the heart of Zilker, this custom-built modern home at 804 Garner Avenue sports 3,121-square-feet of space, four bedrooms and three full baths. For nearly $3.5 million you could own over 1/3 of an acre in Austin real estate. The seven-figure price tag on this listing also includes the adjacent .17-acre lot at 806 Garner Avenue. 804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)

A posh West Lake mansion owned by a former Dallas Cowboy star just landed on the market for $4,685,000. The two-story abode, built in 2008, reps 8,841-square-feet, six bedrooms, six full baths, two half baths, a four-car garage and a 828-square-foot guesthouse. Amenities include a wine cellar, game room, home theatre, gym, resort-style pool with waterfall and built-in slide, multiple outdoor living spaces and access to the Tom Fazio-designed golf course, according to Culture Map Dallas. Scroll below to see inside the multimillion-dollar estate located at 2001 Navasota Cove. 2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)

Does the room in the image above look familiar to you? If youre a fan of the reality TV show Real Housewives of Dallas then you most definitely know who it belongs to. The 7,409-square-foot Mediterranean-style estate features lots of pink decorations throughout, five bedrooms, six full baths, two half baths and a three-car garage. On the outside, youll find a kitchen, a dining area and a living area with a fireplace, a lagoon-style pool, a spa, and a kids playhouse. 3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)

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On the hunt for a rustic Texas retreat that offers total privacy and incredible Hill Country views? If so, be sure to check out this sprawling Austin estate on sale for $7,499,900. The gated rustic retreat, located at 17301 Flint Rock Road, boasts a beautiful Colorado-style mountain lodge with 2,500-square-feet of serene outdoor living areas, a 2-bed, 2-bath guest cottage and 85 acres of isolation. The official listing says the residence is not in city limits so theres no restrictions. 17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)

A spectacular two-story lakefront home situated in the heart of the Texas Hill Country could be yours for $15,400,000. This 10,064-square-foot lake home, located at 419 Lighthouse Drive, offers picturesque views of the Colorado River and features six bedrooms, seven full baths, three half baths, a game room an office and more. The Spanish Colonial-style abode, built in 2015, is perfectly situated on two lots in the middle of the coveted Lighthouse Drive peninsula in Horseshoe Bay, according to the official listing posted on Har.com. The classic steel and glass doors and windows enhance the indoor/outdoor feel of this spectacular lakefront estate. 419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)

Published: May 19, 2020, 6:50 am Updated: May 19, 2020, 11:04 amHOUSTON An opulent Houston mansion boasting luxury in every corner just landed on the market and could be yours for $5,980,000. Situated on the largest lot at the prestigious Royal Oaks Country Club estate section, the two-story home located at 3502 Avignon Court is world-class in every way. The palatial residence, built in 2005, sports five bedrooms, six full baths, three half baths, game room, a uniquely designed media room, a wine grotto, elevator and more. On the outside, a beautiful pool located underneath an expansive covered patio and a Koi pond await you for a day of relaxation. 3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)

Scroll below to take a peek inside this historic Houston home located 2214 Kane Street. Photo credit: Strata Visuals (HAR)2214 Kane Street Photo credit: Strata Visuals (HAR)2214 Kane Street. Photo credit: Strata Visuals (HAR)2214 Kane Street Photo credit: Strata Visuals (HAR)2214 Kane Street. Photo credit: Strata Visuals (HAR)2214 Kane Street. Photo credit: Strata Visuals (HAR)2214 Kane Street.

A one-of-a-kind Texas-sized penthouse situated in San Antonio just landed on the market and could be yours for $6,750,000. The 15,076-square-foot penthouse located at 114 Camp St 500/600 features six bedrooms, seven full baths, three half baths and an open floor plan with white floors, walls and ceilings and a private elevator. Heres a look at the official listing posted on Har.com:A rare, unrivaled opportunity to own the top three floors to include two penthouse floors and your private rooftop terrace and pool. Experience walls of windows and incredible panoramic city skyline views of Downtown San Antonio upon entering your residence at Camp Street. 114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)