Real Estate Historic Highlights

Real Estate

Historic Highlights

British Texas

Selling a home is a big deal in the real estate world, but imagine the complexities of negotiating for the sale of an entire country!

In 1854, Sam Houston took on a monumental property management role when he negotiated the annexing of the Republic of Texas, making it the 28th state. Just like any other real estate transaction, negotiations were intense, but once Britain became interested in Texas, the United States could not afford to pass up the opportunity.

Repopulating a Country

As property managers, we understand the importance of filling a property with tenants and, more so, the importance of filling a country with residents.

Although the exchange of people for chickens is not an ethical practice, this is exactly what happened as Israel sought to work with Romania to increase its Jewish population.

Repopulating a Country

As property managers, we understand the importance of filling a property with tenants and, more so, the importance of filling a country with residents.

Although the exchange of people for chickens is not an ethical practice, this is exactly what happened as Israel sought to work with Romania to increase its Jewish population.

Sunken Ships Repurposed

California’s high property values, which soared during the California Gold Rush, presented a unique property management and real estate development opportunity. Abandoned anchored ships became real estate developments such as affordable housing, hotels, and jails.

Over time, many of these ships rotted, sank, or burned in the Great Fire of 1851 – As the city expanded, real estate developers just built right over the sunken ships.