Fixer Upper Picks & Lots
American Colonial Style-Everything You Need to Know
What is American Colonial Style? Similar to the homes colonists lived in back in England, they’re rectangular, typically two stories, and fairly symmetrical. They have steep, side-gabled roofs, which means the triangular portion of the roof is only visible from the sides; looking at the front door, you only see shingles. Traditionally built with wood…
Read MoreBuilding a Modern-Style Home in Houston?
Houston remains the most diverse city in the nation! With all of that diversity comes many types of homebuilding styles! Modern Style homes have been one of the most popular architectural styles for many Houstonians for the past decade. If you are thinking of building a modern-style home in Houston, Texas, here’s everything you need…
Read MoreWhat is Acadian Southern Style?
What is Acadian-Southern Style? A traditional Acadian-style house has a steep-sloped and gabled roof and one-and-a-half stories of living space, often with a central staircase and rear kitchen. Typically, Acadian homes are constructed of brick or stone, and they often feature covered front porches and window shutters History of Acadian-Southern Style The history of Acadian-style…
Read MoreCustom Farmhouse Style Homes
What is Farmhouse Style? American farmhouse style homes were initially a matter of practicality: a wide, deep, apron-front sink simplified chores, you needed a long, sturdy table to serve your whole household, and room-spanning, hand-hewn, exposed ceiling beams were ubiquitous (because they kept your house standing). Just 1% of us live on farms these days,…
Read More206 FLEETWAY DRIVE HOUSTON, TX 77024
206 FLEETWAY DRIVEHOUSTON, TX 77024. Free home, this property is listed at lot value. My favorite starting point is an older one story ranch style home. This home starts out at 3,546 sf of living area with the options to expand out or up, easily gaining a larger home.
Read More674 SHARTLE CIRCLE HOUSTON, TX 77024
674 SHARTLE CIRCLE HOUSTON, TX 77024. Free home, this property is listed at lot value. A Lovely 1970 home with a contemporary vibe. Lots of good elements to work with from the pictures that are listed. This Hunters Creek Village Home is a wide open canvas to create something new while preserving the past.
Read More818 SAYBROOK LANE HEDWIG VILLAGE, TX 77024
818 SAYBROOK LANE HEDWIG VILLAGE, TX 77024. I see a great opportunities in this Hedwig Village Home and I Love 1 story homes as they are a wide open canvas to create something new. You have the option to update the footprint and create a new Mid Century look for the home, to expanding the size of the home and creating your style of home. There is always the option to plan a new custom home for this sough after location.
Read More33 W Friar Tuck Lane, Houston, TX 77024
33 W Friar Tuck Lane, Houston, TX 77024
I see a great opportunities in this Memorial Estate home in Sherwood Forest at 33 W Friar Tuck Lane, Houston, TX 77024. From the areil view listing prictures, the lot seams to be planed out well. This four acre spraling estate home built in 1945 was last remodeled in 1997 according to the HCAD. The photo Gallery shows a home with good bones but, a home that probably needs some energy and comfort updates along with personaliztion to the new owners style. Some areas of the home feel very dated, like the Kitchen and master bath.
Read More11747 TAYLORCREST ROAD, Houston, TX 77024
1747 TAYLORCREST ROAD, 77024
I see a great opportunities in this Bunker Hill Village Estate home at 11747 Taylorcrest Rd, 77024. From the areil view listing prictures, the lot seams to be planed out well. I would look to replace the built second floor with New 2 story building layout while updating the second floor. With these kind of updates we can expand the size of the home and change it’s architectural style to your style.
Read More1000 KIRBY DRIVE HOUSTON, TX 77019
I see a great opportunities in this Iconic River Oaks Property at 1000 KIRBY DRIVE HOUSTON, TX 77019625. I Love the exterior architecture of this home that lends itself to many expressions for the new owners style. As the listing states,”A River Oaks Modern Masterpiece” but, from 1986.
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