By Lara Bell
When we first moved to Houston, I was in 3rd grade and we lived in an apartment on the corner of Eldridge and Memorial Drive. The apartments were called Turkey Creek and I went to Nottingham Elementary School. I loved Memorial from the moment we moved to Houston and while we moved away a couple years later when I was in 5th grade, I knew someday I would be back. When it came time for Brent and I to settle down and raise a family, I knew Memorial was the only place I wanted to be, so we bought a home in 2009 when our daughter was in Pre-K at Wildcat Way. I’ll never forget driving around the neighborhoods and admiring the majestic trees while I read up on the great schools. Since we moved here City Centre and Metro National have really taken our area of town and built it up beautifully and we now have a thriving restaurant scene and booming business community where corporations are wanting to make their company’s headquarters right here.
In this section we introduce you to some of Memorial top realtors and a popular designer who are themselves proud to call Memorial home.
Rob Adams
Rob Adams is a native Houstonian and grew up in Briargrove. He attended St. Michael’s Catholic School, T.H. Rogers Jr. High, and Robert E. Lee High School. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin where he was in the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Rob moved back to Houston to become a stock broker but never liked the business and after the1987 market crash he thought he would try real estate and found his career. “I loved residential real estate from the start and have never looked back” said Rob. In 1993 Rob Adams Properties, Inc. was formed with the goal of creating a small “boutique” style company where the broker is actively involved in every transaction. We strive to make the buying and selling process stress free and enjoyable while providing quality guidance. “I look at every transaction as if I were the buyer or seller and we want to make each client feel that they are our only one.” Even with the fierce competition we face every day, this business model has worked for Rob Adams for 32 years. “We are in a service industry that is going through a lot of changes but there is no substitute for experience, market knowledge, and professional service.”
Rob and his wife Blake reside in Hunters Creek. They have two sons, Rob (LSU) and Holden (Texas Tech). Rob is actively involved in the community and is committed to giving back to the organizations where we work and live.
What do you like most about selling real estate? I enjoy the entire process of buying and selling, but meeting a potential client and gaining their confidence to hire me is always a thrill.
What are some places you like to go in Memorial with family? In Memorial we love to go the Houston Racquet Club, the Hunters Creek Farmers Market and also taking walks through out the memorial villages. We also enjoy Memorial High School sporting events.
What are some of your favorite places to eat in Memorial?
Original Carrabba’s on Voss, Goode Company Cantina (across from my office), Jonathan’s the Rub and the Racquet Club.
8955 Katy Freeway • Suite 308 • Houston Texas 77024
713-784-7606 • www.robadamsproperties.com
J. Carter Breed
J. Carter Breed, owner of J. CARTER BREED PROPERTIES is a native Houstonian, who was born and raised in the Memorial area. He became a licensed realtor in 1993 and has had a very successful career, ranking in the “Top 25 Realtors” in Houston since 1999. His expertise and devotion to exceptional service places him in the top 1% of all realtors in the United States and the “Top 10” in Texas.
Known for his superior negotiating skills and ease of explaining real estate transactions to his clients, Carter sets the standard for a successful conclusion of circumstances with his problem-solving skills. A Marketing Specialist who guarantees his client’s 100% satisfaction, Carter wants to make every negotiation a positive experience. He has extensive knowledge of area schools, expertise in renovating distressed properties, 25+ years as both a Listing Agent and Buyer’s Agent of Houston’s luxury homes. He has expertise in analyzing the Houston market for investment potential and has years of experience in professional Property Management.
Carter is successful in his personal life as well. Married with 3 daughters, Carter is active in his church and community. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Spring Branch Education Foundation and as a Trustee on the SBISD School Board.
His remarkable integrity, communication, and negotiation skills, along with an insider’s in-depth knowledge of Houston’s real estate market, have played a significant role in his success. Along with putting customers first, all this helps Carter’s clients enjoy a positive home buying and selling experience. In turn, they have become loyal customers for life who confidently refer friends, family, and colleagues to J. Carter Breed Properties.
What made you decide to get into real estate? I began my real estate career after my first career in Houston’s oil and gas industry turned downwards in the late 80’s. My mother was a successful realtor as well as my mentor So with careful consideration and encouragement from her, I turned my work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit toward real estate.
What are some fun things you like to do in the Memorial area with your family? I am an avid shooter and I enjoy Clay Shoots whenever it is possible. I was successful in getting my daughter, Faith, interested in the sport and now I am trying to encourage Avery. We are also big fans of the Spring Branch School District and the Spring Branch Education Foundation. You can find my wife and me at almost any of their events.
Where is your favorite place to grab a bit to eat in Memorial? Almost every day, for lunch, you can find me at Corner Bakery. When I am ready for a burger, it has to be Southwell’s. Date night with my wife, Flemings.
Beth Wolff
Beth Wolff is a woman of recognized vision and accomplishment. A graduate of the University of Texas, she has built a successful residential real estate business which she founded in 1978, while establishing herself as a leader in every aspect of her community. Her commitment to customer service has served as the guide for the firm’s 40+ realtors and set a standard for residential realtors.
Beth Wolff Realtors Real Living’s associates, led by Beth and her son, Ed Wolff, are dedicated professionals who provide their clients with current, in-depth neighborhood knowledge; immediate and complete information on properties throughout the city, state and nation; global access through the Luxury Real Estate Network; insightful answers on mortgage opportunities and other financial questions; along with seven-day-a-week, professional, personalized service.
Beth has served on many boards and held leadership positions in organizations that have helped shape Houston. This includes chairing Keep Houston Beautiful and serving as President of the Houston Association of Realtors.
She is honored to be in the Junior Achievement Hall of Achievement, the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber Hall of Fame, and a 2014 Woman of Distinction. In 2019, Wolff received the Sue Trammell Whitfield Resiliency Award, was recognized as a Texas Children’s Hospital Champion as well as a Woman of Substance by the Mission of Yaweh.
Memorial offers an incredible opportunity to live in a forest-like setting with a variety of home lifestyles from condos to estates, traditional to contemporary, zoned to exemplary schools, and in a community that is amazing. All this within close proximity to the Galleria Area, Energy Corridor and a short distance from Downtown and with its own Medical Center. It’s right in the heart of Houston.
Over our 42+ years of business, we have represented buyers and sellers in Memorial through purchases of rare penthouse units, the sale of prized estates, the acquisition and construction of new build dream homes, and right-sizing to almost anything in between. Memorial is such an amazing area of our great city and we are proud to be a part of its community!
Not only do I have my favorite places in the area, but so do our agents. Nikki Simpson and Ashley Mandola mentioned the Terry Hershey Park, Studio Movie Grill and the SBMSA as some of their favorite activities locally. Vanessa Frost Ellis and Lauren Dito Walker frequent Jonathan’s The Rub which offers a great atmosphere and variety on the menu! Jason Hendricks remarked, “Part of what gives Memorial its allure, is the close-knit feel among residents who enjoy life long relationships with their neighbors.”
Nina Magon
Nina Magon is a globally recognized and numerous award-winning interior designer and TV personality renowned for her signature refined modern and forward-thinking aesthetic, that perfectly balances bold high design with a luxurious appeal. As Creative Director of Contour Interior Design, Nina seeks to first create a vision and then execute it for each client, designing one-of-a-kind environments, each tailored to the client’s unique taste, with an emphasis on skillfully executed, flawless detail. Contour is lauded in its industry for its integration of design innovation, construction expertise, and business acumen in her residential, commercial and hospitality interiors. Her lavish variety of designed spaces have won national and international acclaim, as she has been recognized as one of the trailblazers in design and most creative by Hospitality Design Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, Architectural Digest US, India and Italy, Elle Decor US, and Spain, House Beautiful, The Wall Street Journal, The Robb Report and many other international publications and well-recognized accreditations. Nina was also recently on Luxe Magazines Gold List for 2020.
What made you decide to get into Interior Design? I graduated with a degree in economics and finance and attended fashion classes in the evenings to satisfy my need for a creative outlet. I thought fashion was my calling and this led me to open my very own luxury lingerie boutique in the Houston Galleria after college graduation. Working the long hours in retail and continuously rearranging my store for saleability, opened my eyes to realize that if I combined my background in finance/real estate with fashion, my true passion would be realized. This realization guided me to attend the Art Institute of Houston to study Interior Design, and to simultaneously establish my own design firm in 2008.
What are some fun things you like to do in the Memorial area with your family? We enjoy the Memorial area a lot due to its close proximity to everything. Whether it be eating, shopping or watching a movie at City Center, working out at Lifetime Fitness, bowling at Bowlmor or going to Memorial City Mall, there is so much excitement always happening in the area and we love our neighborhood.
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