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The Longview Area Association of Realtors will soon begin construction on a new home on the 4th Avenue extension north of Hawkins Parkway.

According to Bill Maxwell, CEO of the Longview Area Association of Realtors, the new office will nearly double the current building on Judson Road from 2,560 square feet to 4,975 square feet. The current office was previously expanded and landed. No further extensions are possible.

“We’ve grown too big,” Maxwell said of his current office.

Growth is part of the general trend for the National Association of Realtors, and Jessica Holmes, president of the National Realtors Association this year, said last year in particular has brought growth to the regional association. Originally the Longview Real Estate Commission he organized in 1944, and the National Association of Real Estate Commissions issued the organization’s charter in 1945. The organization changed its name to the Longview Area Real Estate Association in 2000.

Over the past decade, according to Maxwell, the number of local realtor board members and the number of people participating in multiple listing services that track properties for sale has increased from 525 members in 2013 to 1,324 this year. increased by 252% to Maxwell, who has been secretary general of the association for 24 years, has increased the number of employees working there from three he has to five in the last four years.

The new building will offer more meeting and training space, office space, and larger bathrooms. The new location will also provide easier access to the association’s remote members.

Maxwell and Holmes said the new facility and its land will be a $1.5 million investment. The building will be designed locally by Kelly Flatt and constructed by Reich Builders. Maxwell and his Skip Martin and Martha Weant, members of the Society, have led the Society’s projects.

The association will move into its new home in about a year.

new restaurant plan

The Houston-area chain known for its fried chicken and “New Orleans-inspired Creole comfort” is coming to Longview.

Frenchy’s has installed a sign in front of the building that previously housed Catfish King at 2338 Mobberly Ave. No information was immediately available as to when the place would open.

Percy “Frenchy” Creuzot Jr. opened his first restaurant in 1969. The small sandwich shop was located on Scott Street in Houston’s Third Ward, according to the company’s website.

“Opening the original Frenchy’s Po-Boy was a big risk for Percy, but in the long run, it’s all about his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to bringing a much-needed Creole revolution to the local food scene. It paid off,” says the website. “Business took off after Percy’s signature fried chicken, inspired by an old New Orleans family recipe, became a staple on French menus. Paired with classic Creole dishes such as rice, collards, and richly flavored green and red beans with French, Spanish, Caribbean and African influences.

Frenchy’s has 11 locations in the Houston area.

big lot set grand opening

Discount retailer Big Lots will celebrate the grand opening of its new store at 98 Midtown Plaza, Kilgore on August 27th.

“Our team has worked hard to provide the Kilgore community with an amazing new storefront and we are so happy that the day has finally come,” said Bruce Thorn, Big Lots President and CEO. said in a prepared statement. “We put a lot of thought into the layout, design and presentation to provide the best possible experience. We hope you’ll meet our friendly pals and explore the store during the grand opening weekend.”

The new store is 37,534 square feet. The “Doorbuster Offer” is set for Saturday and Sunday, and her first 100 customers will have a scratch card with purchases of up to $250.

change name

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