Nestled in the heart of Memorial Park, one of the country's largest city parks, is the cozy little neighborhood of Camp Logan.  This quiet and serene neighborhood of 400 homes and townhomes, provides its residents with beautiful landscaping and cozy cul-de-sacs.  One would never know its within minutes of the bustling Washington Corridor!

Once a World War I-era army training camp, Camp Logan is rich in history, like much of this area.  Some chunks of concrete, many building foundations, and extensive trenches used for training or middens still remain in the heavily-forested park. Many of the trails through the park in this area trace the routes of old Camp Logan roads. One stretch of a Camp Logan road remains in original condition that being the shell-surfaced service road to the golf course. Camp Logan borders the Crestwood neighborhood, near Memorial Elementary School.

Camp Logan's residents are outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy having Memorial Park as an oversized backyard, with amenities such as: jogging, road, and mountain bike trails, tennis, golf, swimming, skating, and picknicking.  There is also a large play area host to many special and fun events for the entire family, as well as, public fields for baseball, softball and kickball leagues.

The centralized location is yet another plus to living in this gorgeous neighborhood.  Residents enjoy being close to the shopping and nightlife of not only the Washington Corridor, but the Galleria/Uptown Park area, Downtown, Midtown, Montrose, and Upper Kirby!  The work commute is also a bonus: convenient access to I-10 makes it easy to go anywhere; Downtown, the Medical Center or the Energy Corridor.

There is a wide variety of homes ranging from traditional homes, townhome style freestanding homes, or Mediterranean style villas with high end finishes.  Whatever the style home, Camp Logan residents live in the heart of it all - convenience and luxury!

 

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Camp Logan Real Estate Agent - Don Puryear

If you are looking for a REALTOR® for Camp Logan, choose Don Puryear. As your Camp Logan real estate agent, Don Puryear can assist you with all of your home buying and selling needs. He can provide you with access to the local listings database and offer our experience and knowledge to make the home buying or selling process easier for you and your family. Contact Don Puryear today to get your home search started!

Our fundraiser benefiting Scout's Honor Rescue is only weeks away!  We are excited with continuing preparations to create a fun night for a worthy cause and hope you can join us!

If you haven't heard, Don Puryear, along with Happy Tails Dog Spa is hosting a Movie Night at the River Oaks Theatre on West Gray.  Our Second Annual Movie Night will take place on November 12, 2009 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm.  We will present Disney's Beverly Hills Chihuahua at the River Oaks theatre, then have a silent auction and cocktail party at Epicure Cafe, where guest can bid on great items while enjoying hors d'oeuvres. 

All proceeds, including the $25 donation for this event will go to the Scout's Honor Animal Rescue.  If you are feeling especially generous and ready to party a little longer, we will be having a VIP after-party at the California Pizza Kitchen.  VIP tickets are available for a donation of $150.

Please consider joining us on November 12th for a great time benefiting a great cause!

If you cannot make it, we do have other ways you can help in the way of sponsorship and item donating.  Click here for more information.

Don Puryear's "Service for Life!" newsletter is available.  If you are not apart of our normal email list to receive a PDF version of it, contact us, and we will be happy to add you to our list.  Don's newsletter is not only full of interesting tips about the Houston real estate market or how to go about improving the value of your home, or advice about certain aspects of being an active part of the real estate market; be it buying or selling, but he also has fun trivia, contests, local events, decorating or entertaining tips, and useful information about healthy living.  Check out our October issue and see for yourself!

In an effort to reduce our use of paper, we are relying more on our email version and less on our standard mail version of the newsletter.  We will begin sending a paper version of the newsletter on alternating months, as opposed to every month.  Don Puryear is going a little greener each day, so this seems to be the logical starting point!

Interested in seeing past issues?  Go to "Our Newsletter" tab and click on the "Past Issues" tab.

The Houston, Texas real estate market is full of properties with unique features for unique buyers.  Midtown townhomes or Rice Military freestanding homes are brimming with potential, perfect for anyone who wants to live there, as does Montrose condos or River Oaks Mansions.  Don Puryear uses any means necessary to ensure our clients' homes look the best and display these features perfectly for potential buyers.  Now, the Puryear Team's Director of Marketing is wearing another hat as a home stager.

When you think of it, home staging is yet another way to market the properties, helping them sell quickly and for top dollar.  So, naturally, Beth Lazarou was happy to add this service to The Puryear Team. 

Home stagers analyze a home's current conditions, from curb appeal to the decor, and find ways to neutralize it, allowing buyers to see the home's potential, not the current owners sense of style or taste.  Not everyone's taste in decor appeal to everyone, and it can be difficult for buyers to see beyond loud paint colors or clutter in the kitchen.  We are happy to offer this service to anyone who chooses us to sell their property.

Come enjoy great food and fun this weekend rain or shine, and the weather report says lots of sunshine, so it will be a great opportunity to get the entire family out and enjoy picture-perfect Houston weather!! 

Don Puryear's "Service for Life!" newsletter is available.  If you are not apart of our normal email list to receive a PDF version of it, contact us, and we will be happy to add you to our list.  Don's newsletter is not only full of interesting tips about the Houston real estate market or how to go about improving the value of your home, or advice about certain aspects of being an active part of the real estate market; be it buying or selling, but he also has fun trivia, contests, local events, decorating or entertaining tips, and useful information about healthy living.  Check out our October issue and see for yourself!

In an effort to reduce our use of paper, we are relying more on our email version and less on our standard mail version of the newsletter.  We will begin sending a paper version of the newsletter on alternating months, as opposed to every month.  Don Puryear is going a little greener each day, so this seems to be the logical starting point!

Interested in seeing past issues?  Go to "Our Newsletter" tab and click on the "Past Issues" tab.

Don't miss the opportunity to see Downtown Houston at its best! This Saturday, October 17th from 6-10pm, come experience what makes the rejuvenated Downtown Houston such a sight to see!  More than two dozen restaurants and business are sharing their finest products and services with the public and giving discounts along the way.  This will be a great event you don't want to miss.  Click here for a printable brochure.

Some Information that we picked up from the Houston Chronicle blogger Nancy Sarnoff.  This is a reality check for us all...

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Foreclosure rates in the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown area were up in August compared with the same month last year, according to the latest data released by Santa Ana, Calif.-based First American CoreLogic.

The foreclosure rate among outstanding mortgage loans was 1.24 percent in August, compared to 0.81 percent the year earlier.

While that's lower than the national rate of 2.86 percent recorded in August, it's higher than the rate of 1.11 percent for Texas.

The delinquency rate was up, too.

In August, 4.98 percent of mortgage loans were 90 days or more overdue compared with 3.38 percent for the same period last year.

First American's data doesn't represent the number of new foreclosure filings, but rather the current inventory of loans in the foreclosure process.

The map shows August 2009 foreclosure rates by ZIP code. The darker the color, the higher the rate.

It looks as though US Home builders are reversing the trend from the new construction boom of the early part of this decade.  The “McMansion Era” has come to a halt.  According to median sizes of new constructions built in the past few years, US homes have decreased in size about 200 square feet.  This seems to be a welcome change according to Eric Belskey, executive director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.  He says that smaller homes are appealing to the new dominating force of the buying market: first-time home buyers, “…who are typically younger, with less income looking for a place that is more modest,” and empty nesters that are looking for smaller homes that are easier to maintain and more energy efficient.

                These smaller homes are also more beneficial to the builder; the smaller the home, the more cost-effective on materials and labor.  However, the US still builds the most generous homes when it comes to space.  European homes are still much smaller than US homes by a serious margain.  In 2007, the average US home was about 2500 square feet, whereas, the average house in Germany and France topped out at about 900-1200 square feet.

                The Houston, Texas real estate market still has an impressive inventory of new constructions, as well as, resale homes allowing for a diverse selection and abundant space.  If you are looking for convenience over space, there are always the Trendy condos of MidtownDowntown Houston, as well as Townhomes in River Oaks, Rice Military, and West University.  Not to mention the quaint and cozy bungalows and Art and Craft Homes, or Contemporary Townhomes and Condos of the Heights and Montrose. and

                If you are planning to relocate to Houston, Texas, wanting to move closer to town, or wanting a new space that meets the needs of your changing lifestyle, contact Don Puryear and the Puryear team.  Specializing in the rapidly evolving Inner Loop of Houston, the Puryear team will work their hardest to get you the property you want or need. 

                If you are considering putting your home on the Houston, TX real estate market, let the Puryear Team work for you.  We routinely represent sellers all over the city and are known for doing whatever it takes to get homes sold quickly and for top dollar, including using professional photography and staging services for our listings.  Contact Don Puryear today if you have any questions.  For a free market analysis, or to find out what your home is worth, click here.

Just yesterday we reminded you that the deadline is looming for first-time home buyers to receive their $8,000 tax credit.  As previously stated, if you don't close on your property by November 30th, you would miss this great opportunity to get money to buy your first house...

However, that may not be the case states House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, D-California.  Last week, Obama and congress are considering extending the deadline, to possibly the end of the year.  Trying to counter the still declining housing market and reverse the still rising job losses.

Now the question is, will they increase the credit to more than $8,000, or possibly extend the offer to all home buyers?  The Puryear Team will stay on top of this information!

First-time Home Buyers - don't wait for the possibility of this extension!  If you are interested in buying a Townhome, Condo, or Single Family home in Houston, Texas, let us help you make your dreams a reality!  Take advantage of what we know for sure, this tax credit will be around only until November 30th, so contact us if you want to see what the Houston, Texas real estate market has to offer!

The deadline for the $8000 Tax Credit is November 30th.  You must close on your property by November 30th to receive this tax credit.  There are plenty of motivated sellers, so now is the time to buy.  Don and his team are experts in finding the best properties for you throughout the greater Houston area, particularly the inner loop.  Let the Puryear Team help you find your home before the Tax Credit deadline.

Don't know about this tax credit, we have information for buyers and sellers on our website, including this valuable information, not to mention information on different areas in Houston, including Downtown, Midtown, Rice Military, River Oaks, the Galleria, West University, the Medical Center, and all over the greater Houston area.  We also have plenty of information on specific Houston Texas real estate like Houston High or Mid Rises, Houston Townhomes, or any other Houston area homes for sale.

If you need a helping hand to sift through all of this information, do not hesitate to contact Don or any of the Puryear Team!

Interested in getting your search started now?  Click on any of the links below.

Despite the City of Houston’s lack of master planning, which has always seemed to be a gigantic criticism, something seems to be right with the mish-mosh of businesses, historic homes, new constructions, and the web of short streets that make the Montrose area one of the American Planning Association’s top ten best neighborhoods in the country.

Montrose is not necessarily the most clean or tidy area of town, and is host to numerous parades that clog the already narrow streets with hundreds of people.  There are townhomes towering small bungalows, not to mention all the businesses intertwined amongst them.  But this eclectic charm seems to be what makes this neighborhood work: it is organic and evolves with the times, making Montrose diverse and original.

  

The near-by Courtlandt Place neighborhood seems to be all that’s left of this once elite master planned subdivision, which was Montrose in the early 1900’s.  Over the years, Montrose fell victim to abandonment, vagrants and was forgotten.  The early 1990’s breathed life back into Montrose as it became the prime location for urbanization in the Gay and Lesbian community, which pioneered what Houstonians consider one of the most eclectic and art-driven areas in Houston with a community to match.  The diversity of its residents keeps the area fresh with new shops and restaurants to appeal to this colorful neighborhood – cafes, bookshops, coffee houses, antique shops and restaurants from Italian to Indian litter Westheimer and Montrose; the neighborhood’s center point.

Montrose’s tightly woven collection of homes and businesses are another feature that caught the eye of the American Planning Association.  Not only do the residents have an array of different shops and restaurants, but they don’t have to get in a car to enjoy them.  Originally a "streetcar suburb," Montrose was designed with walkability in mind.  The short streets with no cul-de-sacs make it easier to leave the car at home and walk to your destination.  A Montrose resident can walk to a fine restaurant and go to the grocery store after dinner.  Antiquing is a great fall activity with all the antique shops right next to each other; you can stop for a nice lunch or cup of coffee in the middle of your shopping excursions.  Montrose gets its residents out of their cars and on their feet.

Lastly, Montrose’s unique selection of real estate exemplifies this area’s eclectic sense of style.  Since 1/3 of the city's historic areas are in Montrose, much of its original architecture is still in tact, so Mid-century Art and Craft style homes neighbor new Contemporary townhomes instead of tearing down and re-building.  This well-deserved praise for Montrose proves that there’s something to be said about being yourself!

 

If you have read our blogs or website pages on pet resources and rescues, you are aware that Don and the rest of the Puryear Team are passionate about animal rescue.  We do take a break from selling Houston Texas real estate to mention any furry friend in need.

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As Puryear Team member, Michael Ross, was showing properties in Sugar Land, he stumbled across Louie hiding out in the backyard of one of these properties.  After talking with a few neighbors and realizing no one was taking care of this little angel, Michael couldn't resist taking him home.  Unfortunately, Michael cannot fit any more than his three other adopted dogs in his home, so he needs to find Louie a new place to call home. 




Louie is a healthy 1 1/2 year old Schnoodle and up to date on all of his shots.  If you or any friend you know needs a friend to love, Louie is ready to come home to fill that void!  Contact Michael for more information.













If you can't contribute to animal rescue this way, but want to help this worthy cause of animal rescue, consider participating in our Second Annual Scout's Honor Rescue Movie Night.  This event is on November 12th, and all the proceeds benefit Scout's Honor Rescue.  You can read all about this event on our Movie Night page, and find an order form for tickets, as well as, a donor form.  If you are a local business owner or service provider, consider letting us auction it off.  Of course any donation is greatly appreciated.  Read all about how you can be a Top Dog in Houston!

As a Houston homeowner, be it a mid-rise, townhome, or freestanding home, you want to keep it as comfortable as possible for you, your family and guests, but you don’t want or need to break the bank to do so.  Houston’s climate can be hard to predict – sunny and warm one day, rainy and cold the next.  Keeping tabs on your finances is now more important than ever, but is your air-conditioning walking out your front or back door?  No matter how small the space, keeping your home air tight will keep your energy bill where it should be.  Here are some tips to detect whether your hard earned money is walking out the door.

1.    Hold a candle to the wind.  Use a lighted candle and follow the outline of your door on a windy day.  If that candle flickers, air is seeping through the door frame crack.

2.    Look for the light.  On a bright day, can you see light coming through the door frame?  If so, the outside air is coming through too.

3.    Take the touch test.  Touch your door on hot and cold days.  If you feel the temperature from the outside on the inside, your door might not have enough insulation.

4.    Weather-stripping watch.  Your weather-stripping can wear over time.  Inspect yours, and if you see any cracks or areas that are flat, it is no longer doing its job.

5.    Do the “sill test.”  Your door sill and bottom sweep prevent air filtration and water penetration.  If you can slide a piece of paper under your door, your sill and bottom sweep aren’t doing their jobs, and you will need to adjust its height or replace it all-together.

6.    Just open your door.  Lastly, open and close your door on a dry day and a wet, humid day.  If your door fits tightly on a humid day, then your door is not fitting as well on a dry day.  You may want to upgrade your door to something that will withstand the weather changes, such as a fiberglass door.

Instead of replacing your doors, you may want to first consider adjusting the hinges, leveling your sill, or simply upgrading your lock.  These fixes might keep your door more square to the frame and prevent air leakage.

Interested in becoming a Houston Homeowner yourself.  Now is a great time to take advantage of the great values on the Houston Texas real estate market.  The inventory is exceptional and affordable.  First-time Homebuyers, time is running out to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit.  The deadline is less than two months away!  Contact the Puryear team, inner loop real estate specialists.  We can help you find that Houston High-rise in the Medical Center, that Houston Townhome in Midtown, or that Houston Bungalow in Historic Heights.

Congratulations are in order for Rick and Becky Doane!  With help from the Puryear Team, they just sold their chic mid rise condo on 2211 Briarglen in the Galleria/River Oaks area!  We were happy to help, and here's what Shannon had to say about us:

"My husband and I would highly recommend Don Puryear and his team. They were responsive, professional and handled every aspect of our listing and sale. We would work with them again in a 'heartbeat.' " ~Becky Doane

Thank you for those amazing remarks, Becky!  We strive to give all of our clients the kind of responsive and professional service Becky speaks of.  Check out our testimonials page for more comments by our clients.  The Houston real estate market is full of amazing Houston homes for sale from Downtown Lofts to Woodlands Mansions, from West University mid-rises to Clear Lake traditionals  - let Don Puryear, Houston Inner Loop Real Estate agent help you find what you are looking for!

The Houston Texas real estate market is loaded with different styles of homes with numerous luxury upgrades and finishes, as well as, unique features that really set them apart from the rest.  In today's market, these are the features that get the home sold and for the right amount. 
Part of the process in real estate is getting an appraisal of the potential property.  The appraisal is important to both the buyer and seller, because it assures that the buyer isn't overpaying and the seller isn't underselling, and the appraisal can make or break the deal.  So, sellers, to ensure your home gets top dollar, here are some helpful tips.

• Make sure you and your Realtor are present and follow the appraiser around to make sure they don't miss anything important about the property.
• Ask questions to determine whether the appraiser has correct information, like neighborhood boundaries, and if they are sizing up your property to comparable homes in the neighborhood.
• Be sure to bring a recent tax bill and a survey of your property to the appraisal so the appraiser has all this information to make the most accurate conclusions.
• If Improvements have been made, make sure you bring a detailed list of them.  Don't assume the appraiser can tell just by looking.
• Having the Realtor present will allow them to speak on a professional level with the appraiser.  They can justify the worth of the property in comparison with other homes in the area.

Are you thinking of putting your Rice Military Townhome, Midtown Loft, River Oaks Traditional, or Heights Bungalow up on the Houston real estate market?  If so, consider the Puryear Team for all of your real estate needs.  Don's team of top selling agents have the experience and expertise it takes to sell properties for top dollar, including using professional photography and staging services to show any property at its best!  Visit our testimonials page for client comments or click here for a free market analysis.