High Style in West U

April 7, 2016

REALTORS Find Guild-ed Treasures

Gaye Jackson and Gretchen Morris display their outfits from The Charity Guild, Houston, TX 77006Roger Martin Properties welcomed Gaye Jackson, Executive Director of The Guild Shop at their recent Sales Meeting. Jackson and long-time volunteer Gretchen Morris discussed the many ways REALTORS and their clients can take advantage of the great deals found at The Guild Shop. For example, home buyers can furnish their ...

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Nov. 27, 2012

The Golden Mean in West University Place Homes

The Golden Mean in West University Place Homes

Thanks again to my friend Mallory Agerton, for explaining why West University Place homes are pleasing to the eye.  Turns out, our architecture conforms to classical (and artistic) proportions!

 "What is the secret ingredient in a West U Bungalow?

(Hint: You studied about its creator as a kid in ...

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July 17, 2012

Angela Dillon at Home - Living with Art

Living with Art by Angela DillonWhat a pleasure it was to gather together in the home of artist Angela Dillon last week.  The throng was a Who’s Who of Houston artists, gallery owners, architects and real estate professionals.  The setting, too, was as unique as the crowd.

Angela was born in Campeche, Mexico ...

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May 24, 2012

Julie Webber, the Clever Confidante - Pools & Sellers

Julie Webber, a real estate professional at Roger Martin Properties and author of the Clever Confidante blog, has contributed this article.  She warns real estate seller about some do's and don'ts of photographing pools. 

Seller floating in her pool"Remember the song on Sesame Street, 'One of these things is not like ...

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May 18, 2012

Wonderful in West U - By Julie Webber, Clever Confidante

Julie Webber, Sales Associate with Roger Martin Properties, has contributed this post from her blog The Clever Confidante.

"Welcome to my favorite house in West University (a neighborhood in Houston that is a city within a city, close to Rice University and the Medical Center). These photos are beautiful but ...

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Sept. 4, 2011

Lighting Tips - How to Light Up Your Home!

Lighting, Page 1 CroppedWhen preparing your home for sale, keep in mind these lighting tips, taken from a Ballard Design catalog, include some great suggestions on fitting shades and chandeliers to the furniture and rooms that they illuminate.  For example…

  • Add together the length and width of your room.  If your ...
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