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Archives: January 2024
ERCOT branching out to power up?
DALLAS – With Winter Storm Uri still in recent memory, the capacity of the state’s power grid is likely on many people’s minds. Help may be on the way, according to the Dallas Morning News. The paper reported this week that state regulators have been working for more than a decade to link Texas’ energy grid to that […]
Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer
If you’re thinking about buying a home, pre-approval is a crucial part of the process you definitely don’t want to skip. So, before you start picturing yourself in your new living room or dining on your future all-season patio, be sure you’re working with a trusted lender to prioritize this essential step. Here’s why. While […]
SA senior-living facility under new ownership
SAN ANTONIO – Artemis Real Estate Partners has purchased Franklin Park Alamo Heights, a 221-unit seniors housing community. Franklin Park Alamo Heights has 117 independent-living units, 64 assisted-living units, and 40 memory-care units. JLL arranged the recapitalization of the property and arranged a Freddie Mac loan for the new ownership entity. read more…
Historic downtown Houston office building becomes hotel
HOUSTON – Highrock Hospitality has opened Moxy Houston Downtown, a Moxy-by-Marriott-branded hotel in the former State National Building at 412 Main St. LMG General Contractor’s oversaw the construction of the 118-room hotel, while Campo Architecture & Interior Design served as lead architect on the project. read more…
DFW Metroplex’s Health and Fitness Options
Image by: Jonathan Borba Conquering Your Fitness Journey in the DFW Metroplex: A Newcomer’s Guide Welcome to the dynamic Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, where Southern charm meets a booming lifestyle scene! As a newcomer navigating this vibrant region, you’ll quickly discover that it’s not just about rodeos and barbecue. The DFW area is a haven for […]
Sands casino owners bet on high-profile Dallas property
DALLAS – The Las Vegas families who bought a controlling stake in the Dallas Mavericks have now gained a prime development site near downtown Dallas. A company set up by the Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s owners took the deed to more than a dozen acres on Stemmons Fwy. at Inspiration Dr. in the city’s Design District. The high-profile […]
Icehouse, music venue planned across from San Antonio Museum of Art
SAN ANTONIO – AREA Real Estate is partnering with three Austin entrepreneurs to open an icehouse with an indoor music stage in north downtown across the street from the San Antonio Museum of Art. River North Ice House will be at the former home of Texas Custom Seating Inc. at 317 W. Jones Ave. It will have live music […]
Houston's single-family home rentals rising
HOUSTON – The city’s single-family rental leasing surged by at least 10 percent year over year for each of the first eight months of 2023, peaking in July with almost 4,400 homes leased, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. Leasing activity cooled in September, but it remained higher than in 2022. In November, Houstonians signed […]
Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, the list goes on and on. Most likely, home prices and […]