Property Watch

An Investor Spent $800,000 Renovating This Houston Condo. Was It Worth It?

Italian cabinetry, Gaggenau appliances, and a closet that feels like a Tom Ford showroom.

04/17/2026 By Diane Cowen

Property Watch

This $2.2M Houston Home Has a Front-Row Seat to the 18th Hole

Designed by Marion Spiers, this 7,162-square-foot Bay Oaks estate sits on a golf course and features a French garden, pool, and a three-tier media room.

03/26/2026 By Diane Cowen

Property Watch

For a Cool $1.6M, a Hurricane-Ready Galveston Beach Retreat

A 2,691-square-foot Pointe West property in Galveston pairs Gulf views, hurricane-ready construction, and resort-style amenities.

02/26/2026 By Diane Cowen

Good Dogs, Great Design

Property Watch: Rescue Dogs Steal the Spotlight in This $5.7M Piney Point Home Listing

A Memorial Villages home pairs luxury living with animal advocacy, using rescue dogs to bring attention to both a listing and a local nonprofit.

01/28/2026 By Diane Cowen

Property Watch

High-Contrast Elegance in a Montrose New Build

This two-story home in Houston’s hip neighborhood masterfully allies white with black, navy, and dark wood tones.

06/22/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Property Watch

A Heights Bungalow with Way More Space Than Meets the Eye

Built in 1925, this property was one of the first homes built in the historic Norhill neighborhood.

06/15/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Property Watch

A Galleria Penthouse with All the Views

Get a taste of the Uptown life, with a private elevator to get there.

06/08/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Property Watch

An Entertainer’s Dream in Piney Point Village

Think of all the dinner parties you could throw in this Houston home.

06/01/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Property Watch

A Modern Hideaway in Hill Country

Energy-efficient construction, plus some really pretty scenery, makes this an ideal rural retreat.

05/18/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Property Watch

A Storybook River Oaks Home

A 2023 remodel combines vintage charm with elegant upgrades.

05/11/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Property Watch

A Glamorous Custom Home in Highland Park

Custom craftsmanship and gilded accents with, yes, a few palm trees in the mix.

05/04/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Property Watch

A Contemporary Craftsman in the Greater Heights

This home embodies Old World presence with a host of modern perks inside.

04/20/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Property Watch

A Spacious Downtown Loft with Views for Days

This Bayou Loft's corner unit offers a host of perks, including high ceilings and a rooftop pool.

04/06/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Real Estate

Quality Over Quantity

After living in their beloved Third Ward bungalow for 15 years, a couple calls on a husband-and-wife architecture team to give it a modest, modern expansion hidden from the street.

03/21/2023 By Melissa Dalton