Tumbleweed_Tx Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 There were people on site doing something today... I don't know what, it was dark, and Veronica was working at Dirt next door...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 100 units (1 to 3 bedrooms)909 to 2500 square feetInteresting.It seems to me that a 2 bedroom 2 bath at about 1500 (+/-) square feet is likely the sweet spot. At $400 per square foot that is $600k ...... If they can keep the HOA fee "reasonable" at, about $0.50 per sq ft per month, they may have a real winner. But.....My guess is that they will be closer to $500 per sq foot and HOA will be $0.80-ish. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Remember when I said there were people on site doing things? They put this up on the old Front Row Tickets building... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Remember when I said there were people on site doing things?They put this up on the old Front Row Tickets building...He looks like every dancer at LaBare in the 90's. I found a VHS in a relative's closet. LaBare if you Dare. Seriously though what about his face and hair makes someone want to buy a condo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Remember when I said there were people on site doing things?They put this up on the old Front Row Tickets building...So, I went to the website. The white piping on Marlowe's lapel and jacket collar makes him look like a waiter. So, I guess smart waiters will be buying here. Good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 LaBare? I remember hearing about that from my early Dallas days, then it showed up on cable TV today. Everything old is new again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Anyway, since there has been some blue-sky discussion about retail for downtown, I was wondering if Neiman Marcus could make it. It wouldn't even need to be a full store, just a boutique. The Dallas downtown Neiman's is still hanging on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Seriously though what about his face and hair makes someone want to buy a condo? That ad copy is just genuinely bad. Even for a Randall Davis project. Maybe it's just me, but the subject line for the inquiry email you can send to the sales director on the site sounds like a desperate groupie, rather than someone who is interested in investing in a residence in a highrise. I could be wrong, but if I'm asking for info on this development, I'm not compelled to proclaim to her that "I Want to Meet Marlowe!". A simple project folder would suffice. Plus, when your website says that your fictional character/actual philosophy is smarter than the existing renter / potential buyer - ehh. Doesn't seem like the wisest move. It almost makes me want to beg for the standard entry in his bio for his previous developments: "When asked to describe (project) , Randall Davis would say… (something grandiose that may or may not actually describe the project)" Somehow, I don't think it would be as silly as this effort. Edited December 2, 2014 by ChannelTwoNews 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 randall seems to preparing a marketing presentation that is larger than life as per the marlowe... and yet, the edifice is only 20 stories tall / 100 condos. quite unique / strange! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Cmooooon, is anyone really suprised at this marketing campaign?? Were talking about lil Randy Davis here, this was ro be expected 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 The end of rent...and the beginning of maintenance fees. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 You can lump Randall in with Tilman. Both will say whatever it takes but neither one can be trusted.Look at how Tilman was all over the news last night showing off his new casino in Louisiana.One day he's crying doom and gloom and the next he's inviting everyone to bring all of their hard earned moneyover to the new Golden Nugget and invest it. Two peas in a pod. Unfortunately for Tilman he might have gotten caught with his pants down now that all of the uber oil money is drying up.Not the best time to be opening a casino in the oil belt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adr Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Project Update: January 1st, 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Meet him 'round the corner, I guess... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) creepy.. with a slight bit of sexual connotations.. what kind of "randall davis" marketing campaign is this? why the promotional sign upon that brown building? could this be marlowe's hideout... Edited January 2, 2015 by monarch 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 So, I went to the website. The white piping on Marlowe's lapel and jacket collar makes him look like a waiter. So, I guess smart waiters will be buying here. Good to know.So it'll be super cheap to live there then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 So it'll be super cheap to live there then?I doubt anything downtown will ever be inexpensive again. I applaud mr. Davis for building a high rise condo downtown and I hope this project breaks ground in short order. I might even consider buying one. That said, the marketing concept leaves me flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 No, it will leave you in a flat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I say, when Davis gives up on this one, we should open a fly-by-night bar in the old ticket broker building and call it Marlowe and Gargoyle’s. Three of us would get the joke. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I dont think he will give up on this one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownian Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I say, when Davis gives up on this one, we should open a fly-by-night bar in the old ticket broker building and call it Marlowe and Gargoyle’s. Three of us would get the joke. Let's hope he doesn't give up - it will just take away from the Downtown Living Initiative. “In the event that an approved project is cancelled for any reason, the units previously assigned to that project by the Board will not be reassigned to other approved or unapproved projects” http://www.downtownhouston.org/site_media/uploads/attachments/2014-12-29/141224_HDMD_Applicant_Memo_on_DLI_Closeout.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 It was a joke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I hope it is a go as well, I was just having a bit of fun with the doom and gloom attitude that seems to have been building momentum lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I hope it is a go as well, I was just having a bit of fun with the doom and gloom attitude that seems to have been building momentum lately. Not to be argumentative, but I think that there are still a ton of positive things happening, despite low oil prices. I am hoping Capital Tower gets built still. 6 Houston center & International Tower (1 Market Square) seem dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 ...really hoping mfaH reveals some plans soon. That will lighten things up a bit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 ...really hoping mfaH reveals some plans soon. That will lighten things up a bit.I was just wondering about that yesterday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I signed up for the mailing list. We shall see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CREguy13 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Not to be argumentative, but I think that there are still a ton of positive things happening, despite low oil prices. I am hoping Capital Tower gets built still. 6 Houston center & International Tower (1 Market Square) seem dead. Skanska will build their building, because they have the capital; it will just be a waiting game. Don't give up on 6HC, remember they were going to go spec in the summer. Although not many, there are still a couple 300k RSF + tenants in the market right now. My bet is these tenants will cut a deal to renew where they are, but you really never know how aggressive JLL may be to get the deal done. 6HC probably missed the wave, but don't rule them out just yet, because their ARE tenants still looking. International Tower is dead, and has been for some time now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Skanska will build their building, because they have the capital; it will just be a waiting game. Don't give up on 6HC, remember they were going to go spec in the summer. Although not many, there are still a couple 300k RSF + tenants in the market right now. My bet is these tenants will cut a deal to renew where they are, but you really never know how aggressive JLL may be to get the deal done. 6HC probably missed the wave, but don't rule them out just yet, because their ARE tenants still looking. International Tower is dead, and has been for some time now. I don't think most people on this forum realize that oil isn't the only sector that can take advantage of 6HC. The rest of the economy is doing tremendously well right now... I can see a financial or real estate company being a tenant for 6HC but I don't have any news of that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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