Pictures coming in of Hurricane Ike who has destroyed Southeast Texas. Galveston was submerged with water after surge reached over the seawall. A place that I was walking on just two nights ago walking the dog. This picture just came in from an unknown source via cell phone of the new Hooter’s located on the Seawall. Hopefully it will be rebuilt because it is a great place to eat over the water! I am in Dallas anxiously awaiting news on Texas City, my hometown, where many of my relatives live and my rental properties are:
Today has been filled with making deals and preparing for Tropical Storm Edouard who is planning to pay a visit here in the Houston area.I spent part of my day receiving offers on one of my residential properties, however, can’t complete the deal since the title company has closed until Wednesday. Let’s hope the storm doesn’t keep us out of business for too long.The other part of the day has been picking up the yard of chairs, umbrella’s and swimming pool items and boarding up windows at my parents. They live in Galveston County, only minutes from Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. It is always interesting the day before storms. It is always extremely hot, calm and clear-sunny skies. The water was unbelievable today. I took a drive to look at the water and it was calm and blue. The Gulf was a bit rough with the tides rising. So with that, let’s hope for the best and damage is kept to a minimum because we are in the direct path!
History was destroyed here in Texas overnight as the Governor’s Mansion was overtaken by a massive fire. This news just saddens me because of the history that has taken place in that home.
The home is a 150-year-old structure that stood proud at the top of the hill just to the south of the Texas Capitol Building. When I lived in Austin, I often passed by it on my way to work as I had a job with a Texas Legislator. Seeing the home always have “awed” me as much as the Texas State Capitol Building.
It was under renovations that has been reported in the $10 million dollar range. If that is the case, then I hope all the historical artifacts in the home were removed as well.
This is one piece of Texas Real Estate that would be hard to replace, and I hope that it can be saved for future generations to see.
This is my blog so I decided that I can write what I want to write today. I don’t use this site to talk about personal things, but news this week received I can’t help. I will be an uncle again!
This is exciting news for me and my family. My little sister, well, not so little anymore is expecting her first child. She found out two weeks ago, but she held out and released the news to the family as a mother’s day gift to the mothers or grandmothers.
She is only seven weeks into the pregnancy, but we have already started shopping for baby items. I tell you, the feeling is unexplainable. I remember this same feeling when my brother and sister-in-law announce that they were expecting the first time nearly four years ago and then again three years ago. It’s almost like they are mine, but they get to go home when they start crying and acting up! That’s why I love being an uncle!
Congratulations to my sister and her husband!
If there ever was a time I doubted why I lived in Houston, it wasn’t last night. Once again Houston came through on the new ABC’s Oprah’s Big Give.
The showed featured two schools in the Houston area that needed computers, playground and equipment, and gifts for children who and underprivileged. One of those schools was in the La Marque ISD but on the westside of my hometown of Texas City.
Watching the show last night made me think how great the Houston family is. They always step up to the plate to take care of their neighbors.
It reminded me of how the Houston family came through during hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Houston is a city with big hearts that care about others in need.
I suppose this is why Houston is seeing more and more families flocking here as a result of the friendly atmosphere, the job market, and I must say the affordability of housing and cost of doing business.
Thank you Houston for your generosity once again that you displayed to the world, the country and to everyone around. This is why I live and work here!
The first few months has been quite busy for me. Organizing my year, setting goals, making new contacts and marketing my listings.
The two months ending 2007 were pretty quiet so it’s nice that the phones are ringing and closings are happening. Many businesses looking to expand and inquiring about leases. Several clients looking for properties to put in office buildings. Looks like 2008 is starting off quite nicely for the Houston region.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all! Yes, the holiday season is here and families are together. My brother, his wife and children arrived from Dallas, Texas. My sister and her new husband of six months live close and of course my ever-so-thoughtful parents are all together. Wait; I am here too, but it’s just me for now! This year still didn’t bring me my significant other…not a big deal; didn’t have time for that; wasn’t looking!
Last night we gathered around the kitchen table and played games. Chickenfoot! Can you imagine a game called Chickenfoot? What were the creators thinking? This has been a game for years now that we play every year as a family. It has become a tradition and addicting! This game always brings out the competitive nature in me. It’s a great game, but the name is just hard to get over. Is this domino game a Texas thing ya’ll?
I am sure the game will continue tonight after visiting the grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. They will probably join in the tradition with us. Tomorrow is the day of gift opening. I am looking forward to this years gift opening, because my niece and nephew are two and three-years-old. They are excited to be able to open their gifts. Their expressions are priceless, and they remind me of when I was younger. I absolutely love these little guys!
So that’s my holiday thus far. I know this has nothing to do with Commercial Real Estate, but I just wanted to make a post of what’s going on. If you read this far, I wish you and your family a Happy Holiday Season and a prosperous 2008. I look forward to seeing what it has in store for us and our business!
