Home & Real Estate

Space City, Spaced Out

The State of Houston's Rental Market As 2021 Kicks Off

Spoiler: League City is hot.

01/04/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

Home for the holidays

The Truxillo Victorian in the Heights Is All Dressed up for Christmas

We can thank the new owners of this iconic 1892 estate for decking the halls in style.

12/21/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

H(ouston)GTV

Send Us Your Home-Renovation Horror Stories

What rookie mistakes should we avoid when working on our own fixer uppers? We might just feature your tips in print!

12/16/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

House Hunters

Expert Says Houston’s Real Estate Market is Booming—Even in the Middle of a Pandemic

Interest rates are at historic lows, yes. But Houstonians are buying up homes at staggering rates.

12/14/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas Illustrations by Amy Kinkead/Shutterstock.com

Home For The Holidays

Our Favorite Gifts for Every Room in the House

Get that HGTV-level present from one of these local shops.

12/08/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Apartment envy

Look Inside Houston’s Top Apartments of 2020

The winners of the Houston Apartment Association Honors Awards offer an array of styles and amenities.

11/25/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Beautiful and Thoughtful design

Peep the Architecture Center Houston and AIA Houston’s New Downtown Digs

The groups are finally moving into their ultra-modern space, three years after a major setback from Hurricane Harvey. 

11/24/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Classic for the modern lifestyle

On The Market: A River Oaks Abode That Balances Form and Family

Stature and surprise meet in this renovated stunner. 

11/18/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Classic for the modern lifestyle

On The Market: A River Oaks Abode That Balances Form and Family

Stature and surprise meet in this renovated stunner. 

11/13/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Dream Home

The 2020 Virtual AIA Houston Home Tour Is Reaching More Viewers (and Continents)

Explore the swoon-worthy houses from the comfort of your own home now through November 15.

11/06/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

It’s spooky season

10 Ghoulishly Delightful Decorations You Need This Halloween

Shop ghostly decor from local Etsy shops.

10/01/2020 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Your Home Garden

Find a Green Haven at the Flora Culture

The Uptown plant boutique offers a little bit of everything for first-time owners and niche collectors alike.

09/28/2020 By Brittany Cristiano

Proactive steps

How to Prep Your House for a Hurricane

The folks at John Moore give us short-term tips to prepare for the upcoming storms, as well as long-term advice.

08/24/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Let’s move

How the Coronavirus Has Hit Houston’s Housing Market

After a tough April and May, home sales were up in June.

07/14/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

HGTV-worthy

Here Are 3 Local Businesses Turning Your Home Goals Into a Reality

These local interior designers’ Instagram posts walked straight out of magazines, but recreating their wow-factor in Houston is easier than you think.

06/26/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Patio Power

5 Ways to Vastly Improve Your Outdoor Space

Make your backyard the talk of the neighborhood.

06/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

What to know before you grow

What Should Beginning Gardeners Plant in Their Yards?

The secret to getting that Secret Garden look.

05/20/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Features

The 2020 Guide to Houston Neighborhoods

One thing's for sure: The city's real estate isn’t getting any cheaper. We break it down with our annual analysis of area 'hoods.

04/01/2020 By Dianna Wray and Laura Furr Mericas

Price Check

Houston Real Estate: By the Numbers

Find out where to get the best bang for your buck.

04/01/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Price Check

4 Things To Know About the 2020 Housing Market in Houston

We asked experts the questions in the backs of everyone's minds.

04/01/2020 By Dianna Wray