First Ward homeowner Craig Baudier talks about . . . . What he'll have to do to fix it up. Requires the free RealPlayer. Lindale Park One close-in neighborhood on the north side of downtown, Lindale Park, has been mentioned as a potential big gainer in the next few years. Importantly, many of the homes in Lindale Park have not been marred by poorly designed or poorly executed remodeling efforts that can destroy the home's resale value.
New construction can be a signal that a neighborhood boom is about to ignite.
The south side of Houston's Inner Loop also has some neighborhoods with potential. Southwest of downtown, several communities, including West University, Southside Place and Ayrshire, have experienced major gains in the last decade. That golden aura is about to spread to the south, jumping across Brays Bayou, said Beth Wolff of Beth Wolff Realtors. The south-side communities also offer a quick commute to the Medical Center. Many homes in Old Braeswood are destined to be torn down to clear the way for new construction, said real estate broker Hedley Karpas, president of Karpas Properties.