Behind The Pink Wall

Diplomat Moving Forward … With What? Pink Wall Mystery Continues

By Jon Anderson / December 14, 2016 /

It was just over a month ago that surveyors were spotted measuring the Diplomat condominiums in Pink Wall turf.  Today we see an Alpha Testing drilling rig seemingly gathering core samples to test for new foundations. The Diplomat continues to be mum about what’s going on.

Making Out Like a Bandit with Pink Wall Condos on Bandera

By Jon Anderson / November 2, 2016 /

It’s not often that there are two identical units across the hall from each other that are suited to completely different buyers. Enter 6151 Bandera Avenue units “C” and “D”.  Both have two bedrooms with two bathrooms encompassing 1,462 square feet with surprisingly good closets and storage for a 1963 building. Both have the same…

BREAKING: Pink Wall Dominos Fall, Diplomat and Royal Orleans Approve Sale to Developers

By Jon Anderson / August 23, 2016 /

Forget the plan the Preston Center Task Force is cooking up.  Last night it was disclosed that owners of the Diplomat and Royal Orleans condominiums have voted unanimously to accept an offer to sell their complexes to a developer. The identity of the buyer and the development plans are unknown (by me). Update: Wednesday afternoon,…

Preston Center Changes: Townhomes on Townhouse Row Are Going, Going, Gone

By Candy Evans / May 18, 2016 /

  The 35 year old apartments at the corner of Preston and Northwest Highway are gone. Late last week, the entire south block of Town House Row was gone. By the time I venture south today, the entire north side may be gone as well. Every time I drive by this portion of Preston Center…

Local Realtor’s (Cat)Fishing Expedition to Pink Wall HOAs Offers Weak Bait

By Jon Anderson / May 4, 2016 /

Hours before the Preston Center Task Force Meeting, an email was sent to the HOAs of 14 Pink Wall complexes from Hanson Walker, assistant to Logan Waller of Waller Group Homes. FYI, pretty bad timing to send a note like this hours before a meeting many would likely be at and able to compare notes…