The Manhattan Lofts are located at the corner of Post Oak and Hidalgo in the Uptown Galleria/Post Oak area of Houston, and faces one of Houston’s famed landmarks, the Water Wall. Uptown Houston is a distinct area of the city where the finest in shopping, dining and entertainment meet together and marry a variety of residential addresses. From single family homes, to loft or hi-rise living, The Manhattan Lofts are centrally located within walking distance to a wealth of shopping, dining and recreational choices.  You can have it all!

Upon walking up to Manhattan Lofts, the first thing you should notice is the architecture of the building. The building is reminiscent of the late 1800 and early 1900 architecture in uptown New York City. It is the first loft-style condominium project to be built in this thriving area of Houston. A small community of 63 units, the Manhattan Lofts has 22 floor plans featuring one to three bedroom lofts. There are also six 3-story brownstone style town-homes that face the lake on the property of Manhattan Lofts. The units at Manhattan Lofts offer features such as spacious kitchens with granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliances, large master suites with exquisite in suite bathrooms, and stunning views of downtown Houston and Greenway Plaza from the terrace. Residents can find rest and relaxation by the Mediterranean style pool area that has an outdoor grilling space. Concierge services and ample assigned parking is included at Manhattan Lofts.

The Manhattan Lofts are centrally located within walking distance to a wealth of shopping, dining and recreational choices. Manhattan Lofts offers a lifestyle of elegance and convenience in one of the city’s most prestigious areas.

Finding things to do near Manhattan Lofts is not hard to do. It is centrally located to all the Uptown Shopping and Dining you could ever want to find. The Galleria is just around the corner. If specialty shops and out of the ordinary dining experiences are what your looking for, look at Uptown Park offers a host of entertainment, dining and shopping activities all year long. One of the most anticipated are the New York runway style fashion and trunk shows held each spring and fall season. You won’t want to miss the annual Uptown Holiday Lighting Celebration which has been a Houston tradition for over 25 years. Manhattan Lofts offers a lifestyle of elegance and convenience in one of the city’s most prestigious areas. For more information on the Manhattan Lofts in Houston, Texas please contact us directly at 1-877-853-8836.

The 30-story tower houses only 80 units which range in size from 1,300 to 6,000 square feet.  All the units at Endeavour Condos are designed with high end finishes, stainless steel appliances and sweeping floor to ceiling windows that overlook Clear Lake, Every unit is equipped with a spectacular view.  If boating is something you want to be close to the Endeavour Condos is a place for you. Amenities at Endeavour Condos includes a fitness center with indoor resistance pool, private movie theatre, a great room for private parties, and a beautiful outdoor area which includes the swimming pool and outdoor whirlpool and dining for entertaining near the pool.

While living in this community offers great dining and entertainment, such as Houston’s Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston and 5 miles east to the Kemah Boardwalk, what really makes this area special are the local eateries, annual festivals and the farmer’s market of the Village of Clear Lake Shores.  If you want to know where the locals go for great seafood, check out Jo-Lee’s Seafood.  Another local place to check out is T-Bone Tom’s in Kemah, which was featured in 2010 on the Food Network’s Diner’s Drive-Ins and Drives.

This community has many parks and outdoor space for your family activities, public boat launches and approximately 10 festivals every year on of the most popular being the annual Ballunar Festival held at the Johnson Space Center and features hot air balloons from all over the country.

Being located in one of the most sought after areas in Houston is what makes Endeavour Condo’s attractive.  If you can’t find something to do here, don’t worry the newly opened NASA Parkway giving you immediate access to I-45 and a quick 30 minute drive south to Galveston Island and north into the city of Houston making travel throughout the area very convenient. For more information in how you can be a part of this active lifestyle, please call us at 1-877-853-8836.

We spend most of the time on the Houston Condo Loft, and at CondoDomain.com, talking about new home opportunities, neighborhood developments that may influence where you want to live and generally have a lot of information and insight to help you find the best new place to live in Houston. Today we’ll take a quick break to talk about something that can help you and your friends connect on Houston Condo Loft.

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For a wine night, you need look no further than Russo’s New York Pizzeria around the corner. With an elegant layout and a winery area, snuggle up on the couch and have a bottle of wine while dining on delicious authentic Italian antipasti or good, old-fashioned pizza. For a drink south of the border, head over to Cyclone Anaya‘s for a fishbowl margarita. It’s a good thing your home will be within walking distance, because these margaritas are made with Everclear! If wine and margaritas aren’t your thing, try Front Porch Pub across the street. Front Porch is a chill spot to have a few beers and watch the big game. With finger foods and burgers, Front Porch Pub is the perfect place to kick your feet up and relax. Christian’s Tailgate and Bar is another relaxing spot. From pool to darts to shuffleboard, Christian’s has plenty to do without being tired in the morning at work. If you’re craving a sweet treat, head over to Sweet Lola Yogurt Bar. With seasonal fat-free flavors and a one-of-a-kind topping bar, Sweet Lola’s will satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free. Last but not least, to enjoy the beautiful summer sun, Midtown Park is just a block away. Lay a blanket out on the grass, take a cooler filled with food or drinks, and soak up some rays.

The Edge is also within walking distance of Midtown Market and a CVS Pharmacy. Whether you need groceries or you’re simply craving a late-night snack, you can walk over to either one. From nightlife to necessities, The Edge has it all!

“Imagine living each day as you would on a vacation at a five star resort,” states the website. “The luxury, the convenience, the services, the finishes, the feel, the pool, the excitement. Imagine a life with no boundaries and less commuting. Imagine your home completely secure; being able to leave town or extend a trip with no worries about your residence. This is Highland Tower, high rise lifestyle at its finest.”

The all-star team behind Highland Tower lends the building instant class and clout. It was developed by Pelican, a team responsible for (among others) the The Woodway, The Greenway I and II, Woodway Place II and 5000 Montrose at the Museum. It was designed by Ziegler Cooper, a firm that has received over 30 design awards in the last 10 years. The firm Kudela & Weinheimer is responsible for the visionary landscape architecture that surrounds Highland Tower.

Highland Tower opened for residency in mid-2010. Since then, luxury-seeking Houston residents have taken up in Highland Tower, enjoying close proximity to the high-end shopping, dining and lifestyle available to those who live in the Galleria area.

Vickie Ramsey of the Highland Tower leasing office comments on the way that the high-rise building has won over the hearts of its residents. “They love our location,” she says, “and the fact that it has such a boutique hotel feel.”

Who lives in Highland Tower? “A great mix,” Vickie says. “Empty nesters, young professionals, single people, couples, a few international buyers. It’s a very active community.”

There are 15 floors and 93 residences, with a wide selection of floor plans to accommodate any type of lifestyle. Amenities at Highland Tower are some of the best in the city. On the fifth-floor Terrace Level (“worthy of a private club,” states the website), you’ll find an infinity pool with a view of the Galleria, a resistance pool for fitness lovers and a covered pool-side pavilion. Vickie extols the virtues of the pavilion’s “kitchen, flat-screen TVs, full sound system, fireplaces, tables and chairs,” also mentioning the “fabulous water wall” that gives a tranquil background noise to anyone relaxing on the terrace. “You feel like you’re at a resort when you’re here,” she says.

The fifth floor also boasts fountains, a fitness center overlooking the pool, a dining room, a private party lounge, and a private massage therapy room. “It’s 17,000 square feet of green space,” says Vickie: quite a find, in the middle of metro Houston!

Residences from 1-bed/1-bath to 3-bed/3-bath/study are available, square footage from 825 to 2754, prices ranging from $289,000 to $1,300,000. Since the tower is new, there are plenty of occupancies in the building, so if this unbeatable luxury sounds like a good fit for you, check out the listing at CondoDomain!

Photos from the Highland Tower website.

The town home is located in the Museum District, one of Houston’s best neighborhoods. Living here would be a dream for anyone who works in medicine (Houston’s famous medical center is only a short walk, bike ride, or light rail trip away) or works in the arts. Galleries, museums, and architectural firms are all within walking distance of this gorgeous town home. The zoo and the duck boats at Hermann Park are a stone’s throw away; the hip neighborhoods of Midtown and West U are adjacent, with Montrose and Upper Kirby also at a convenient distance. Within this radius lie plenty of the most vibrant spots in Houston, from one-stop boutique shopping in Rice Village to the diverse nightlife scattered all around the area. Grand Prize Bar, recently named Houston’s best new bar by the Houston Press, is only a few minutes from this town home. And of course, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston is right down the street.

As for the town home itself: it has a stucco and stone exterior, an elevator, hardwood floors, and a double-sided gas log fireplace. Light the fire and cook a gourmet meal on the modern granite counter tops and built-in subzero appliances in the open-plan kitchen, then retire to the luxurious master suite (it comes with custom his-and-hers closets!). Relax in the bath, which has a jetted corner tub as well as a separate travertine walk-in shower. Take a look out at the city on the slated balconies that accompany both the main living area as well as the master suite.

It’s a dream home. No wonder 1220 Rosedale is the hottest listing in Houston!

Houston Lofts are attractive to buyers of midtown Houston condos right now. Many Houston lofts are designed to accomodate the live/work lifestyle, and offer spaciousness and contemporary design at prices far more affordable than high rise condos and town homes.

Take a look at these Midtown Houston lofts:

The Mercer Condominium

The Rise Lofts

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Foreclosures are on many people’s minds lately.  Since the Federal Government has offered incentives to lenders to restructure people’s loans, local and state governments are encouraging home owners to seek help sooner rather than later and work with their lender to avoid foreclosure.  Help includes restructuring loans, and the purchase of homes by municipalities and non profits.

Foreclosure is the last stop on the money crisis train for home owners.  Once a home is foreclosed, the lender really does not want to own it.  This is why for the savvy buyer, these homes can be a great deal.

Houston foreclosures are no longer just in risky neighborhoods.  The foreclosure crisis has hit all sorts of homes in all types of areas.  Pre-foreclosure, many homeowners and developers are willing to negotiate with a buyer/investor.  If they can walk away with a little cash and satisfied liens, and you have a property for less than the market value, it can be a win – win proposition.

How do you find pre-foreclosure opportunities?  By searching for them on our site!  Our partnership with RealtyTrac enables you to search all Houston foreclosure listings.  Pre-foreclosures, foreclosure auctions, and bank owned properties are all at your fingertips on our site, and we can help you make sense of the entire process.  We can also assist you with obtaining financing.  Contact us today to learn more about Houston foreclosure opportunities.

Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States of America and the largest city within the state of Texas. As of the 2007 U.S. Census estimate, the city has a population of 2.2 million within an area of 600 square miles (1,600 km²). Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area—the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. with a population of 5.7 million. (via wikipedia)

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There’s been a lot of attention to nationwide foreclosures in the news lately. The number of foreclosures is up this month, and looks pretty drastic. This is partly because of the moratorium on foreclosures in December and through February, awaiting word from the White House on how the federal government would intervene. Now that the moratorium is over, foreclosed properties that were already set for auction have been again scheduled for sale, and now there is a backlog of them.

Foreclosures are pressuring the real estate market in many cities, but providing many opportunities for home ownership. Formerly investors and “house flippers” were the majority at Houston foreclosure auctions. But now, regular home buyers who want a chance at an affordable home are flocking to Houston foreclosure auctions.

While foreclosures in huge numbers hammer housing prices, efforts to sell the homes and get them off the market have two benefits. One is that once the large inventory of Houston foreclosures is off the market, housing prices can stabilize and a true market value can again be established, with homeowners once again building equity. The second benefit is obvious – the buyer gets a home at a low price.

Buying a Houston foreclosure is not without risk, since the buyer is responsible for repairs and all liens against the property, including taxes, construction liens, and second mortgages. When it comes to Houston condos, it’s possible to have less risk exposure than with a freestanding house.   We can help you with this. We can give you information about the building, the community, and assisting you in finding out the truth about all outstanding liens. We can also assist you with purchasing any foreclosure you choose, not just a condo.

Here at CondoDomain, we have partnered with RealtyTrac so that you can search all available and pending foreclosures in the Houston area. Take a look at these, and then call us with your questions.