On Your BLVD - covid-19

Open Houses in the midst of a Pandemic

Posted by Boulevard Realty on June 23rd, 2020

One thing we've learned since the initial stay at home order back in March is that home really is essential and real estate activities must go on, but we can definitely be smarter and safer about them given the current public health climate. Boulevard Realty was not one of the first firms to jump back on the Open House bandwagon. We waited until we had a plan that we were prepared to enact that would focus on protecting the health of our sellers, potential buyers, agents and staff. We also take great care to customize showing requirements to align with individual sellers' needs or concerns. Reach out to one of our agents to learn more about how we are putting our clients' and the public's health on the forefront of our business. 

 

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Covid-19 Testing Information

Posted by Boulevard Realty on June 16th, 2020

Two kinds of tests are available for Covid-19: viral tests and antibody tests.

• A viral tests tells you if you have a current infection.
• An antibody test tells you if you had a previous infection.

State of Texas Map of Covid-19 viral and antibody testing: click here 

The following locations offer free coronavirus testing but require that you call ahead to get screened before showing up to the test:

Harris County/ City of Houston

People can visit ReadyHarris.org or TXCOVIDTest.org to use an online screening tool or call the Houston Health Depart's Covid-19 call center at 832-393-4220 to be screened. People who meet testing criteria will receive a unique identification code and instructions on where to go for testing. These sites only…

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Here for HOU: A Housing Market Update during COVID-19 | April 7, 2020

Posted by Boulevard Realty on April 8th, 2020

 

 

The first of our weekly market updates with Bill Baldwin, broker and owner of Boulevard Realty. In this installment, Bill provides an overview of general market trends as he sees them, including the precarious balance of supply and demand during an intense period of disruption. Bill also describes options for sellers, including standing pat and using this valuable pause in some segments of the market to spruce up listings and focus on the lifestyle and sanctuary that our homes and neighborhoods can provide. For buyers, Bill covers lending activity and changes in light of tumult in banking and financial markets. Finally, we answer questions about homebuilding, buying in up-and-coming areas, and the role of the Realtor in this new real…

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