Erika Abbate - Realtor

05/30/2016

Happy Memorial Day!

03/18/2016

Open House Saturday and Sunday 2-4pm at 520 W Pierce Street! Stop by to check out this fabulously undated duplex in the heart of Montrose!

11/04/2015

Really Antwerp? This makes me sad for the world.

The Belgian city of Antwerp introduces temporary "text walking lanes" - similar to cycle lanes - to stop mobile phone users from bumping into pedestrians.

10/30/2015

Looking for an inexpensive apartment close to downtown? Teeny tiny apartments are coming to Houston in response to rising rent prices.

Micro-units are typically less than 500 square feet.

10/15/2015

Instead of completing the remodel of my home, I think I'll just move in to a Google office... Bringing my dog to work and riding around on a scooter sounds like pretty good work day.

Google is known for its zany office designs, from stroopwafel ceilings to slides to scooters. And you thought your office's foosball table was cool.

10/05/2015

Why are so many cranes littering the Houston skyline? Preparations for Superbowl LI of course! Take a look at what $1.5 billion in development will look like for Houston by 2017.

05/03/2015

Stop by the open house at 4135 Meyerwood from 2-4 today and check out this gorgeous 2 story townhouse! 4 beds/ 4 baths with a beautiful atrium and terrace. It's wonderful weather to look at houses!

04/22/2015

I'm looking for a downstairs neighbor! 520 W. Pierce Street, 77019 --- $2,095/month --- 2 bedrooms/1 bath --- 1300 sq ft

Rental unit in the heart of Montrose available for immediate move-in. Sit out on the charming front porch on this tree-lined street, or walk to the many shops and restaurants close by. With easy access to I-45, US-59, Allen Parkway, and I-10, this location is in the center of it all! This beautiful unit was completely remodeled in April 2015.

This 1930s home oozes historic charm but has all of the modern amenities! French doors, Craftsman-style features, and crown molding add character to the open floor plan.

OPEN HOUSE – Saturday 4/25 and Sunday 4/26 from 1-4 pm. Stop by and check out this beautiful home!

Tons of fantastic features including:

-Hardwood Oak Flooring throughout the unit
-Central A/C and Heating
-Hunter Ceiling Fans
-Great Lighting - plenty of windows for natural lighting, luxury light fixtures, and recessed lighting
-Granite Countertops in kitchen and bathroom
-Stainless Steel Appliances
-Brand New Bathroom with glass shower, British tile, and glass bowl sink
-Plenty of Storage - large kitchen pantry and bedroom closets

04/21/2015

Graduate Realtor Institute Day 3 with Pat Strong. Favorite quote so far - "Oh my god, I've got socks older than y'all!"

04/15/2015

Second day of Graduate Realtor Institute training! I'm happy to be learning the course material, but humans are not made to sit in the same chair for 9 straight hours every day.