Houston Lifestyles and Homes magazine Jul 2009: Real Estate in Houston Texas, Homes, Developers

Visit Florida

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

The typically blue Gulf Coast waters have turned “green.” Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, a favorite vacation destination of many in Houston, received the Florida Green Lodging program designation. Northwest Florida has always been a haven for nature lovers with beautiful white-sand beaches and diverse eco-system, now visitors can even be green in their choice of where to stay. The Florida Green Lodging programs awards the designation to properties that introduce environmentally friendly initiatives such as recycling, water conservation, energy reduction and the use of green cleaners. Save the planet while saving your sanity with a relaxing vacation – what could be better? Log on to hiltonsandestinbeach.com.

More Than 265 Million Reasons Why It Pays

to Do Business with Capital Farm Credit

Capital Farm Credit

At a time when many reports coming from the financial world are delivering bad news, there is one lender that is still doing well — and, more importantly, is sharing its success with its borrowers. Capital Farm Credit recently returned $97.2 million to its borrowers —$29.4 million in cash and another $67.8 million allocated for possible future distribution —through the lending cooperative’s patronage program. More than $265 million has been returned to Capital Farm Credit customer-stockholders since 1997. As the state ’s largest rural lending cooperative, Capital Farm Credit is owned by its customers, who in turn, share in the co-op ’s financial success. Patronage payments help lower the effective interest rate paid by customers, and prove why it pays to do business with a cooperative like Capital Farm Credit.Call toll free at 1-877-944-5500 to find the nearest office and learn how their experts can assist with your rural financing needs. CapitalFarmCredit.com

A House Sold Word

Casey Pope Properties

Casey Pope Properties is redefining real estate in an ever-changing market in Fulshear. As an upscale residential real estate boutique with many innovative ideas, they have over 45 years combined real estate experience. They consist of self-motivated, results-driven real estate professionals with an impeccable reputation. Their comprehensive understanding of the complex real estate market makes them an exceptional resource for all buyers and sellers of luxury homes. The Houston Association of Realtors has recognized them as “Top Producers.” Their focus is to bring the highest level of quality and integrity in all areas of selling residential real estate. They exude excellence surpassing their client ’s expectation. Let them show you results.

30511 West 2nd Street, Fulshear

281-346-1100; www.caseypope.com

Come Home

dominion Post Oak

Welcome to Dominion Post Oak, a 31-story development that offers all perks and privileges of the “high life,” without the expense and hassle associated with ownership.

Developed by Whiteco Residential LLC, owners of a nationwide portfolio of best-in-class apartment communities, Dominion Post Oak towers above the city ’s Uptown neighborhood from its perch on the southeast corner of McCue Road and Guilford Court. DPO offers breathtaking views of the Houston skyline, as well as pedestrian proximity to some of the best restaurants and shopping in all of Houston.

Make no mistake about it, though, what draws people to projects like this is lifestyle. Suburbanites fed up with long commutes, hunting down parking spaces to run errands and the mind-numbing “sameness” of life in the ’burbs will appreciate the ease of living and excitement of urban luxe.

For more information, contact the on-site management at 1-866-844-0038, or visit www.dominionpostoak.com.