Real Estate

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

City Shift

Houston’s Hottest Neighborhoods Aren’t in Houston Anymore

Data reveals how affordability, housing supply, and climate risk are reshaping where Houstonians can afford to live.

03/16/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

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

Designing Community

How Houston’s Suburbs Are Redefining Neighborhood Life

Developers are reinventing the suburbs with trails, gardens, and porches that foster connection and make the sprawl feel like home.

12/19/2025 By Diane Cowen

City Limits?

Living in the Sprawl: What Counts as Houston?

From Montrose to Katy, the question of where Houston begins—and ends—has never been harder to answer.

12/18/2025 By Erica Cheng

Hot on the Market

This Rare Midcentury Modern Houston Gem by MacKie & Kamrath Could Spark a Bidding War

A Meadowcreek Village home by Houston’s iconic architects is listed for just $450,000—an almost unheard-of price for their work.

09/19/2025 By Diane Cowen

Dark Side

The Darth Vader House’s Long (Imperial) March Through Houston History

We got a chance to speak to the new owner, Mexican sculptor Enrique Cabrera, about his vision for a brand-new chapter for the fascinating space.

05/09/2025 By Claire Sewell

The H in CO

Every Summer, a ‘Texas Takeover’ Swarms Colorado

Cooler weather draws droves of Houstonians (often decked in Astros gear, of course) to Aspen and surrounding towns.

08/16/2024 By Diane Cowen

Want It All

Is an Affordable Home within the 610 Loop Still a Thing in Houston?

With the help of a local real estate agent, we go on a wild-goose chase to find a $350,000 home in the city.

06/10/2024 By Emma Balter

Luxe Living

The Houston High-Rise Apartments That May Be Worth $2,000 (Maybe)

From offering amazing downtown views to smart home technology, the city’s newest luxury properties are competing for high-earning residents.

06/07/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Great Disconnection

How Detached Townhouses Took Over Houston

A rare find in other US cities, they’ve become the de facto style built in Houston thanks to our construction-friendly ethos.

06/04/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Sprawl

The Suburban Utopia Promise of Bridgeland

With master-planned communities, developers have created entire cities out of nothing on the outskirts of Houston.

06/03/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Best of the City

Houston's Top Real Estate Professionals

For when you need help navigating the ups and downs of this wild real estate market.

06/27/2023 By Houstonia Staff

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

PROPERTY WATCH

An Elegant European-Style Estate With Old World Appeal in River Oaks  

Designer Jennifer Hamelet has created an exquisite home that, even at 8,900 square feet, still feels cozy and intimate.

02/16/2023 By Melissa Dalton