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Museum Tower Of Dallas At 1918 Olive St.
banking214 replied to Trae's topic in Dallas/Fort Worth/Metroplex
Trae, I believe there is enough money to go around for a project like this. Developers are not going to build a project of this scale without doing their due diligence. This project is a go from everything I have heard. That being said, I would assume that if they do not pre sale 50%, then this project would not happen. -
The Black Swan is a great place. They never checked ID and if they did, slip em a $20 and that would be the end of that. I personally think the W is a great chain. I have do not think it is as trendy as it used to be, many people now see it as another great chain. I think of trendy as being The Mondrian in LA or The Hudson or Gavensport in NYC. Out of those 3, I was a little dissapointed in The Mondrian. Too loud, dark hallways, and slow bar service at the pool.
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I think the one in Austin might be under construction already. Not 100% certain, just though I was reading an article mentioning it. The Oriental in Victory is going to incredible when completed. I have a friend doing the interiornwall coverings and they are spending a kings ransom.
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Sometimes, people just need to relax and laugh at the prodding of each other. If you don't have a sense of humor, then you are not living a full life.
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In the gay community, it is not uncommon to see profiles of grown men with the word "boi" included. Example: uptownboi = Actual age: 35 It is just like seeing someone that is easily passes for 30 with an Abercrombie t shirt on. If you are over 25, ditch it. Disclaimer **Not sure of dallasboi's sexual persuasion**
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I heard today that city council approved the name change of Westheimer Road to Weingarten Road.
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Renovation? It sounds and looks as if they are basically tearing it down and putting something up that carries on the general asthetic integrity. I just don't like the fact you have a such a wonderful and appealing existing center being "renovated". I know the bottom line is the almighty dollar, but can't we save our heritage?
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This is not good news. I hate to see such a great shopping center picked apart, piece by piece. What can be done to stop them?
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LOL Too funny.
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Feel free to mass email the below persons. I sent an email earlier today to everyone on the list I built. I also included a very brief statement that can be found after the emails. mayor@cityofhouston.net atlarge1@cityofhouston.net atlarge2@cityofhouston.net atlarge4@cityofhouston.net atlarge5@cityofhouston.net districta@cityofhouston.net districtd@cityofhouston.net districtg@cityofhouston.net districtc@cityofhouston.net districte@cityofhouston.net districtf@cityofhouston.net jessica.willey@abc.com andy.cerota@abc.com gene.apodaca@abc.com dominique@click2houston.com parcher@click2houston.com jerome@click2houston.com nancy.sarnoff@chron.com loren.steffy@chron.com ken.hoffman@chron.com rda@rice.edu info@ghpa.org ir@weingarten.com pbender@weingarten.com gcrump@weingarten.com aferguson@weingarten.com jpearson@weingarten.com Let us not forget our past or the former civic leaders that built Houston to the city it is today. By slowly destroying such wonderful buildings and structures, we are wiping away our history, our heritage, our way of life.
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Houston Praise From Dallas Radio
banking214 replied to banking214's topic in Dallas/Fort Worth/Metroplex
Honestly, I never listen to "The Bone". I just happened to be flipping through stations when I heard them talking about Houston. I know it was 2 guys and one sidekick (I think). -
I was driving to a meeting yesterday morning and was scanning the stations. Local radio station "The Bone" was talking about crime in Dallas and how it was on the upswing recently. They then began to mention how Houston had a mass influx of refugees after Katrina. Yes Houstons crime did increase, but if it was any other major city, the consequences of such an influx would have been devastating. They gave a huge kudos to the City of Houston, citizens, and the police department in a round about way. This topic is not meant to generate "my city is better than yours" at all. I just want everyone to know that we are Texans first, and should be proud of both cities.
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I like the term "exotic financing". I was reading the Chronicle business section this morning and noticed that most foreclosures are between 75k and 125k (or around) loan amounts. So many borrowers with no money and an insane amount of collections with never one bill paid on time. Sure, give them a home.
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This is a really a great thread. Makes me really yearn for the days of old school channel 2. I used to love watchiing Ron Stone and Jan Carson when I was a kid. Then on Saturday nights at 6.30 (I think), The Eyes of Texas. So, where did Shara Fryer go? I always liked her, even though she sometimes seemed a little "blonde".
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Historic Houston Visionaries & Most Prominent Socialites
banking214 replied to Gary's topic in Historic Houston
I say Thrash. She is scouting NYC for a new pad. Rumour has it. ". . .Texan Becca Cason Thrash is continuing her New York publicity blitz by making more and more appearances in New York. . ."
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Airport is just a horrid sight. It is all about first impressions for so many people, you can only imagine what visitors must think. But then we just take them for a quick spin down Memorial or Allen Parkway (but tell them to close their eyes as you pass the federal reserve). Long Point is not as bad as it once was. We used to call it Gun Point when it was really infested with crime. I think all of the higher end construction north of I-10 in Spring Valley is starting to slowly move towards Long Point. Give it another 5 years and I think it will have cleaned up nicely. *Fondren Road. Four words for you: Apartments of Killing Alley. Or, to take from a movie "New Jack City"
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Some of those young professionals had spotty credit and only could find financing on 2/28 ARMS at the time. If their credit has not improved, they are in for a hurt when the ARMS start adjusting. I have had a few prospective borrowers contact me that reside in Rice Military. After consulting with them, they have no options due to credit issues. Now their ARMS are set to mature and rates jumping from 6.25 to over 11% in one case. Either sell or foreclose.
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When ZaZa first opened in Dallas, I thought it was a little over the top. However, as time has progressed, it has grown on me. It is a vibrant, youthful crowd that adds and extra "umph" factor to Uptown.
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Credit does not discriminate. You would think that borrowers that can afford such lavish homes would have great credit and reserves. However, I see all too many times borrowers wanting $1 million plus homes that have no money and horrible credit. They want 100%, 6% seller concessions, interest only loans.
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With the sub prime and 2nd lien market in chaos, the market is poised for a very tough year. In the past 2 months, 41 lenders have either filed for bankruptcy or closed their doors. The most recent lender is Loan City which closed yesterday. Large scale projects like 2727 are going to find it tough to find prospective buyers to purchase units. Even borrowers with decent credit (660+) are finding money hard to find. The easy money days of lending are over.
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There are rumors that Hard Rock plans to scout the Dallas area for a Hard Rock Hotel. If gambling passes, could a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino take the place of Reunion Arena?
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Thanks for the brief tutorial. I did not know they lived in old Harrisburg. A family reunion would be something to look forward to as well.
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Then we are related as well. I did not know much about the flag until my parents decided to hang a replica in their house.
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I like the flag. The first flag of Texas designed by Sara Dodson.
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Let me say "Mandarin" Oriental. I was thinking of The Mondrian in LA when I was typing this. The sources are pretty reliable. I do understand your lack of enthusiasm when it comes to Mr. Trump and his projects. He does tend to make grandoise statments at times. However, this is something that will happen with time. In this case, you should be a little more of an optimist. Where is Crandall? Seriously.
