The Top Trending Searches in Every Texas Metro From 2017 [Click the image to expand] We Buy Ugly Houses® that it would be interesting to view the most popular search terms throughout the Texas metros in 2017. To determine the top trending searches, we used Google Trends data from 2017 and excluded the following terms […]

Old neighborhoods don’t have to be ugly Think of the prettiest old homes you’ve ever seen. The kinds of neighborhoods just north of any American downtown that have existed for as long as the city they call home. When it comes to neighborhoods old doesn’t necessarily mean ugly. Although Houston isn’t as old as some […]

The time has come. You’ve finally decided to tackle that big remodeling project you’ve been putting off for years. Maybe you’re redoing the kitchen or converting your garage into a spare bedroom. Whether you do the work yourself or hire a contractor, it may be the case that you need to get a permit before […]

Houston is known for being hot and humid. But now that fall is approaching, many local residents are starting their fall vegetable gardens in spite of the unpredictable weather. That said, Houston fall weather can be ideal for a wide range of vegetables. Understanding which vegetables work best for the varying Houston temperatures and soil […]

Abandoned properties aren’t just eyesores – they’re also symptoms of economic forces at work in the community. This can signify a decrease in property values and an increase in welfare levels. Texas has its fair share of abandoned homes. In Houston for example, the vacancy rate of abandoned homes is 10%, with roughly 235,229 vacant […]

People are pursuing careers in real estate more than ever. With the popularity of such reality shows as “Million Dollar Listing”, there’s a growing desire to jump into the real estate industry. The reality is, becoming a successful real estate agent is no picnic. It requires hard work, savvy marketing skills, and plain old grit. If […]

The rates of mortgage defaults in the U.S. and in states like Texas signal the current state of the economy. The mortgage industry took a serious hit with the 2008 crisis that left many without homes and impacted unemployment rates and other economic indicators. Monitoring mortgage default rates in Texas helps to predict future growth […]

In Texas, Can an Executor Sell Property Without the Beneficiaries Approving? As the executor of an estate, you may be called on to sell a house to pay off debts or expenses, or simply to distribute the estate among the beneficiaries. But things can get complicated when the beneficiaries can’t agree whether or not to […]

Will Your Insurance Cover Flood Damage to Your Houston Home? Even if you don’t live in a flood zone, your Houston home could still be flooded. One in five flood insurance claims occur in a low-risk area. The damage alone is hard to handle, but it’s nothing compared to the anguish of discovering that the […]

Houston is definitely a place where talent lives. There are many famous actors, singers, athletes and scientists from your own hometown. Here is a list of some of the most famous people from the Houston area. Jennifer Garner Jennifer Garner got her fame from TV series such as “Spin City”, “Law and Order”, and “Felicity”. […]