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Lakewood Pines in Humble, TX

April 15, 2019

The OG squad went out to Lakewood Pines in Humble today to check out KB Homes' gorgeous model homes. Lakewood Pines has fantastic open-concept floor plans ranging from the $150's to low $240's. Lakewood Pines is nestled within the... Continue Reading »

You Deserve Options (because one size doesn’t fit all)

January 3, 2019

By Shae Cottar

A year ago, Origen Realty took a major leap forward in serving you by unveiling our flat fee/full service listing option. While most flat fee agencies discount their rates and offer less in the way of service, at the... Continue Reading »

Holidays in Houston

December 9, 2018

By Cassie Nichols

There is no shortage of Christmas events to experience in Houston, but here’s a list of just a few of our favorites. Christmas is Comin’ Uptown A musical that runs until December 30th at The Ensemble Theatre in Midtown. Who doesn’t love... Continue Reading »

Coffee, Cocktails, and Contracts Episode 2: Fiduciary

October 10, 2018

By Shae Cottar

In our second episode or Coffee, Cocktails, and Contracts, Shae and Cassie enjoy some a shots of bourbon, some Old Fashioneds, and a great discussion about what it means to have an agent who is absolutely committed to you... Continue Reading »

Coffee, Cocktails, and Contracts Episode 1: Commissions

September 24, 2018

By Shae Cottar

In our inaugural episode of Coffee, Cocktails, & Contracts, Shae and Cassie discuss the idea of commissions. How does an agent get paid and what kinds of factors go into what they make? Is there such a thing as... Continue Reading »

Equality: The OG Way

June 21, 2018

By Shae Cottar

Let’s face it, these days it seems our culture is becoming more and more divided. While it’s true that everyone has an opinion and in this great country of ours all opinions deserve equal freedoms in the public square,... Continue Reading »

PROTEST YOUR PROPERTY TAXES

May 8, 2018

By Cassie Nichols

Don’t you love your taxes going up year after year? It’s not too late to protest your property taxes, but act fast! The filing deadline to protest is May 15th. Origen Realty is helping homeowners by providing free comparable sales... Continue Reading »

What’s Happening in Dayton

April 26, 2018

By Cassie Nichols

If you are thinking about buying land or a home in Dayton, you probably should think about jumping in now! Yesterday we attended a breakfast presented by the Dayton Community Development Corporation, whose mission is to promote the creation of... Continue Reading »

Celebrating the Holidays with Variety

December 27, 2017

By Shae Cottar

At Origen, we celebrate a lot. We believe that life is worth celebrating for many reasons and we're delighted to enjoy every minute. Be it a house that closed, a kid that graduated, or a toddler who finally kept... Continue Reading »

Holidays, Holy Days, and Resolutions

December 20, 2017

By Shae Cottar

We’re on the cusp of a multitude of religious and cultural winter holidays. While I’ve celebrated Christmas my whole life, many I know celebrate Hanukkah, Yule, the Solstice, and others. Regardless of your religious and cultural inclinations, the winter... Continue Reading »

Heritage Park

November 5, 2017

By Shae Cottar

Heritage Park is an expansive neighborhood located in the town of Friendswood and Webster, TX. This large neighborhood is home to families in over 3,500 single-family homes. The current average sales price in Heritage Park is $220,357, with ranges... Continue Reading »

Winter is Coming

November 2, 2017

By Shae Cottar

With the advent of cooler weather and the autumn temps (they're coming, I promise) now is the time to prepare your home for the coming Winter months. Most of these tips are things you can do yourself. The few... Continue Reading »

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