HOME BUYING

With December here, there is no better holiday gift to pursue than your first home.

A Heights home is on the market for $995,000, and it caught our eye.

River Oaks -- one of the most sought-after, expensive, oldest and storied neighborhoods in Houston -- is known for its expansive mansions and now it has another on the market that’s decidedly new. Like brand, brand-new.

Love a good historical home? We certainly do, so when we heard about a $2 million home in Boulevard Oaks with ties to Houston architectural history, we had to take a look.

An addition to a property in The Woodlands has added an all-new look and feel to an already beautiful home.

There’s a soft spot in our hearts at KPRC 2 for the historical, the grand of a bygone era and especially the survivor home.

River Oaks has many homes that lean toward the classic and modern, but this home on the market for $6,500,000 is a subtle mix of the two styles, blending new and older sensibilities -- at least as it is decorated at this moment.

Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee’s home is still on the market.

Home buyers feeling financially squeezed by higher interest rates are increasingly being steered by real estate agents and mortgage brokers to potentially riskier types of mortgages, similar to those seen ahead of the 2008 financial crisis, causing concern among some consumer advocates and industry analysts.

House hunting? Fancy yourself a “Star Wars” fanatic? Searching for a sinister sanctum where you can plot galactic domination and channel the Dark Side of the Force? Or, more simply, just need someplace to store your life-size storm troopers?

Is your family looking for a new home with a different feature for everyone? You need to take a look at this wonderful waterfront estate surrounded by an array of gardens, fountains and a pool.

One of the great joys of living in Houston is a walk down Heights Boulevard, looking at all the grand homes lining the well-known thoroughfare. Now, one of those gems -- on a double lot -- is for sale.

Some listings jump out at us -- this one in Kingwood is one of those.

A Sugar Land estate on the market for $5,600,000 proves that folks are still into having bigger and grander things in the Lone Star State.

A two-story waterfront home is on the market in Friendswood for $1,500,000.

A Memorial-area home in the midcentury modern style is on the market for $1,799,000.

A Sugar Land home an infinity swimming pool and lakefront views is on the market for $2,798,880.

A sprawling property on the market for $12,500,000 in Katy has so much more than a house: a gazebo, ponds, barns and pastures. However, perhaps most interestingly, it has an underground space as well.

Three floors of restored Victorian splendor are for sale in Galveston for $1,375,000.

A Missouri City estate with a pond on four acres of land is on the market for $2.3 million.

A 9,633-square-foot home in River Oaks is on the market for $9,500,000 -- that’s $983.13 per square foot.

The dangers of digging underground without marking utility lines, who you should call before starting your home improvement projects

The moving process can be stressful, but organization and planning can go a long way in eliminating some of the stress.

Hosts around the world have been sharing their unique spaces on Airbnb for well over a decade, and guests have fallen for their one-of-a-kind stays, from domes and windmills to lighthouses and trains.

A modern-transitional, three-story home is on the market for $3,200,000 in the River Oaks area.

Households are grappling with soaring prices on gas, groceries, rent and other essentials.

A16,818-square-foot mansion in Memorial is on the market for $17,850,000.

A Piney Point estate on the market for $7.9 million has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and three half-baths, but that’s just the beginning of this massive 12,617 square feet estate.

A River Oaks high rise residence is on the market for $5,875,000.

At KPRC 2, we love covering the best of the best of Houston-area real estate. There are homes that we ogle, homes that we go “Whoa!” over and homes that we feel like if we had a few million, we could move into -- like today. They’re warm, they’re cozy, they’re lovely, they’re just the right amount of luxury, style and class. There’s a Memorial-area home at 11320 Green Vale Drive in Houston that’s definitely one of those. If only we had the $4.8 million needed to purchase it.

The last two years have transformed how people entertain in their homes, placing a greater importance on outdoor spaces. One of the summer’s emerging design trends is the concept of bringing indoor furniture and décor outdoors to achieve a cozy feeling.

A pastoral home on the market for $4.2 million in Chappell Hill, Texas, offers an escape from the mind-numbing hubbub of city living .

This charming island abode listed for $740,000 sits on a corner lot in Galveston’s East End neighborhood.

A palatial, Queen Anne Victorian on a manicured lot in Galveston’s Lost Bayou Historic District is on the market for $1,195,000.

A penthouse with sweeping views of the Houston skyline and Buffalo Bayou is on the market for $1.3 million.

A palatial, Queen Anne Victorian on a manicured double lot in Houston’s historic Brooke Smith neighborhood is on the market for $1,095,000.

Better weather, longer days and more schedule flexibility means home improvement season is here.

The last two years have seen a record-high surge in people seeking their first homes, with first-time homeowners making up more than a third (34%) of all homebuyers in the last year. However, house hunting, down payments, and closing costs are just the beginning of the journey.

On the market for $1,100,000, the Wood–Hughes House, a palatial, three-story mansion on a large corner lot in South Brenham, has a long, rich history.

A 122-year-old Houston Heights home is on the market for $1,399,000.

A luxury, French-inspired estate is on the market for $1,895,000 in Tomball, Texas.

A marina converted into a luxurious private home is now on the market in Jamaica Beach for $3,750,000.

You might be a little confused about where you are when you look at the home for sale at 102 South R Street in La Porte.

If you’re looking for space, land and the opportunity to make it all your own, there’s a home over in Baytown that might catch your eye like it did ours.

This home in the Houston Heights will transport you.

The palatial, two-story mansion at 418 West Friar Tuck Lane is nestled on a meticulously manicured, 1.6 acre lot in Houston’s bucolic Sherwood Forest neighborhood.

If you have ever dreamed of perpetually being on vacation at a lake house, then look no further than this five-bedroom, four-bath, three and half bath mansion near Atascocita and Kingwood.

Congratulations to the new owners of this $6.9 million penthouse in Houston.

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A one-of-a-kind home nestled in the state capital of Texas just hit the market for $3,495,000. Located about an 8-minute drive from downtown in the heart of Zilker, this custom-built modern home at 804 Garner Avenue sports 3,121-square-feet of space, four bedrooms and three full baths. For nearly $3.5 million you could own over 1/3 of an acre in Austin real estate. The seven-figure price tag on this listing also includes the adjacent .17-acre lot at 806 Garner Avenue. 804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)804 Garner Avenue (804 Garner Avenue)

A posh West Lake mansion owned by a former Dallas Cowboy star just landed on the market for $4,685,000. The two-story abode, built in 2008, reps 8,841-square-feet, six bedrooms, six full baths, two half baths, a four-car garage and a 828-square-foot guesthouse. Amenities include a wine cellar, game room, home theatre, gym, resort-style pool with waterfall and built-in slide, multiple outdoor living spaces and access to the Tom Fazio-designed golf course, according to Culture Map Dallas. Scroll below to see inside the multimillion-dollar estate located at 2001 Navasota Cove. 2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)2001 Navasota Cv (Zillow)

Does the room in the image above look familiar to you? If youre a fan of the reality TV show Real Housewives of Dallas then you most definitely know who it belongs to. The 7,409-square-foot Mediterranean-style estate features lots of pink decorations throughout, five bedrooms, six full baths, two half baths and a three-car garage. On the outside, youll find a kitchen, a dining area and a living area with a fireplace, a lagoon-style pool, a spa, and a kids playhouse. 3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)3600 Dartmouth Ave (HAR)

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On the hunt for a rustic Texas retreat that offers total privacy and incredible Hill Country views? If so, be sure to check out this sprawling Austin estate on sale for $7,499,900. The gated rustic retreat, located at 17301 Flint Rock Road, boasts a beautiful Colorado-style mountain lodge with 2,500-square-feet of serene outdoor living areas, a 2-bed, 2-bath guest cottage and 85 acres of isolation. The official listing says the residence is not in city limits so theres no restrictions. 17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)17301 Flint Rock Road (HAR)

A spectacular two-story lakefront home situated in the heart of the Texas Hill Country could be yours for $15,400,000. This 10,064-square-foot lake home, located at 419 Lighthouse Drive, offers picturesque views of the Colorado River and features six bedrooms, seven full baths, three half baths, a game room an office and more. The Spanish Colonial-style abode, built in 2015, is perfectly situated on two lots in the middle of the coveted Lighthouse Drive peninsula in Horseshoe Bay, according to the official listing posted on Har.com. The classic steel and glass doors and windows enhance the indoor/outdoor feel of this spectacular lakefront estate. 419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)419 Lighthouse Drive (HAR)

Published: May 19, 2020, 6:50 am Updated: May 19, 2020, 11:04 amHOUSTON An opulent Houston mansion boasting luxury in every corner just landed on the market and could be yours for $5,980,000. Situated on the largest lot at the prestigious Royal Oaks Country Club estate section, the two-story home located at 3502 Avignon Court is world-class in every way. The palatial residence, built in 2005, sports five bedrooms, six full baths, three half baths, game room, a uniquely designed media room, a wine grotto, elevator and more. On the outside, a beautiful pool located underneath an expansive covered patio and a Koi pond await you for a day of relaxation. 3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)3502 Avignon Court (HAR)

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A one-of-a-kind Texas-sized penthouse situated in San Antonio just landed on the market and could be yours for $6,750,000. The 15,076-square-foot penthouse located at 114 Camp St 500/600 features six bedrooms, seven full baths, three half baths and an open floor plan with white floors, walls and ceilings and a private elevator. Heres a look at the official listing posted on Har.com:A rare, unrivaled opportunity to own the top three floors to include two penthouse floors and your private rooftop terrace and pool. Experience walls of windows and incredible panoramic city skyline views of Downtown San Antonio upon entering your residence at Camp Street. 114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)114 Camp St 500/600 (San Antonio Board of Realtors)