Holly Horton Smith, Realtor is bringing together some of her favorite local brands and makers for a one-night-only holiday pop-up market at the Boulevard Realty Heights office and event space! Get a head start on holiday shopping (and pick up a few things for yourself) from vendors like: @kitmadeofficial, @JENSCollectionHome, cuteheads, Noted., Accel Lifestyle, Noonday, BRANCO, Pray For Rain, Marye-Kelley, HIVE Bee Farm, Amy C. Evans :: ART & PIE, Tuttobene Winery, and Oceanic Ventures! From apparel to experiences to gifts for the kiddos, there will be something for everyone. Also, there'll be snacks from @grazehtx. All are invited to stop by and #ShopLocal with Holly!

Boulevard Realty's Top Producing Galveston Agent Robert Zahn has a weekly blog through his position as Galveston Association of  Realtors President. We will be highlighting some of our favorite posts from our very own Robert Zahn. This post features about deciding to get flood coverage on your home: My thought? If you are not required to get flood coverage, get it while it is affordable. As FEMA flood mapping changes, you will be allowed to keep your NFIP coverage under the original flood mapping and rates. Your realtor will happily help you find an insurer who is experienced in future flood needs.

Our Agent Martha Beaudry is known for so many things: a great Realtor, a Leasing Expert, a treasured resource by her clients, and her love of animals! She recently shared with us her journey to her new pets....a surprising pet.....just in time for Halloween!

Martha: My early formative years were spent pretty much playing and exploring in desert climates, first in Roswell, NM then in Midland, TX.  I loved life in the west.  I loved the weather, the dry air and the critters; specifically, the horned lizards and the tarantulas.  My little brother and I would hunt and collect horned lizards regularly but tarantulas we simply admired and respected…from afar.  Neither of us were ever brave enough to approach them; I’m not sure my parents were either. It

Boulevard Realty's Top Producing Galveston Agent Robert Zahn has a weekly blog through his position as Galveston Association of  Realtors President. We will be highlighting some of our favorite posts from our very own Robert Zahn. This post features about writing an offer: If you feel you're being pushed by your agent to write an offer on a house, do consider this: someone can buy it out from under you while you are sleeping on it. You are not the only person with interest in buying in the most desirable neighborhoods. Link to the article is below.

Boulevard Realty's Top Producing Galveston Agent Robert Zahn has a weekly blog through his position as Galveston Association of  Realtors President. We will be highlighting some of our favorite posts from our very own Robert Zahn. This post features how to craft the offer that will get you the house : You've found the right house! Now to craft the right offer. It's simple if you follow a few steps. Link to the article is below.

Wendy Rosenfeld and Rick Smaile both recently celebrated their 2nd anniversary with us at Boulevard and we couldn’t be happier to have them here! Wendy and Rick both joined us shortly after Hurricane Harvey so they really were a bright spot for us after the storm. We hope these two would have eventually made their way to Boulevard regardless, but it was Harvey and factors surrounding the storm that truly pointed them in our direction.

Wendy decided to come on board with us after visiting what became the Houston Relief Hub—a citizen-led hub for donations, volunteering, and relief formed in the aftermath of Harvey—and hearing our broker/owner Bill Baldwin’s presentation on real estate and recovery less than 10 days after Harvey. She witnessed many

Boulevard Realty's Top Producing Galveston Agent Robert Zahn has a weekly blog through his position as Galveston Association of  Realtors President. We will be highlighting some of our favorite posts from our very own Robert Zahn. This post features understanding the appraisal process : Appraisals are detailed reports based on on-site valuation as well as sales data. They include details about the subject property along with comparisons for similar properties. An appraisal is the only report accepted by lenders to make a decision whether to loan the money. Link to the article is below

Boulevard Realty's Top Producing Galveston Agent Robert Zahn has a weekly blog through his position as Galveston Association of  Realtors President. We will be highlighting some of our favorite posts from our very own Robert Zahn. This post features shopping online vs in person: It's all on the internet. Admit it. Shopping online for a new house is amazing. You can do it late at night. Beautiful rooms, manicured lawns, decks with a beach view. But, Browsers beware: Those delicious listings may show you the perfect house, but they may not show the entire picture. Link to the article is below

Marianne Terrell has been a member of the Houston Heights Woman's Club for years. One of their many community initiatives is the Uniform Drive for local students. Did you know that many students in need miss class because they don't have something clean to wear? The Houston Heights Woman's Club is accepting gently used (free of stains, tears, and logos) polos, shorts, pants, and skirts. Monetary donations are also being accepted through August 23rd. Boulevard Realty is accepting donation drop-offs at 927 Studewood in Yourspace. Check out the HHWC Website for complete details.

Boulevard Realty's own Lauren Alff was nominated to participate in the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. Lauren was then asked to host a 2019 Man & Women of the Year fundraising campaign. As part of Lauren's campaign she held an elevated, female-focused cocktail party in order to raise awareness and donations for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. Lauren had sweet treats from Bare Bakery at the event. Lauren also had a guest speaker, Emily Elliott, a personal stylist/wardrobe consultant. She shared tips and trick on how to look your best. They had shops and boutiques come to the event (India Hicks, Saint Lo Boutique, and Luisa Fernanda Nadarajah). They even had a silent auction filled with great items from cooking classes, to restaurant giveaways! All