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RENEWAL & RENOVATION PICKS by Gryphon Builders

RENEWAL & RENOVATION PICKS

For Over Twenty Years, I have been helping clients & Realtors find homes that offer great potential to be Revitalized, Renewed, Remodeled and or expanded upon. There are many beautiful estate homes on the market that just need a little updating and personalization. "Preserving these homes is the ultimate in Green Building. Allen W. Griffin GBM, CGR,CAPS, CGP."

 

VISIONS for the Renewal of 2 Memorial Point Ln. Houston Tx 77024. Renewal and expansion of this sleepy 4,200 sf home into a 6,800 sf Modern Luxury or Modern Farmhouse Design

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Renewal Planning

Architectural, Interior Design and Construction management.

We scour the Houston Realestate market to find properties that, with a little imagination, can be brought back to life.

Best Neighborhoods in Houston

By Casey Bolin | May 4, 2023

Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States. Home to world-famous clutch rockets, the Houston Texans, NASA, lush reserve parks and pristine bayous, Houston is one of the most diverse, charming, and unique cities in the United States. Don’t let Houston’s iconic imagery mislead you. Houston today is better described as a great…

American Colonial Style-Everything You Need to Know

By Casey Bolin | March 16, 2023

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…

Mediterranean Style Home Ideas-Houston

By Casey Bolin | February 15, 2023

What is a Mediterranean Style Home? The Mediterranean style in interior design is characterized by the simple and romantic aesthetics of Southern European countries: light and warm tones in color scheme, as well as the extensive use of natural materials such as ceramics, wood, wrought iron and cotton. The Design combines boldness, simplicity and convenience.…

Building a Modern-Style Home in Houston?

By Casey Bolin | January 19, 2023

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…

What is Acadian Southern Style?

By Casey Bolin | January 4, 2023

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…

Custom Farmhouse Style Homes

By Casey Bolin | October 6, 2022

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,…

What is a Transitional Style Home?

By Casey Bolin | September 6, 2022

The transitional home style is becoming more popular as homeowners embrace bold hybrid designs that tastefully merge the best of traditional and contemporary aesthetics. When caught between distinctly different design styles, homeowners find comfort in the uniqueness of an approach that’s hybrid in nature. Welcome to the transitional home style. Growing in popularity, transitional design…

Home Remodeling Terminology

By Casey Bolin | June 13, 2022

Whether it’s a small cosmetic remodel such as replacing bathroom fixtures, or a major down-to-the wall-studs overhaul of your kitchen or adding new space to your home, understanding the terminology your professional remodeler is using can be very helpful to ensure you get the finished project you want.As you interview potential contractors, this glossary of…

10 REASONS TO REMODEL YOUR HOME NOW

By Casey Bolin | May 17, 2022

There are a number of reasons people choose to remodel their home. Maybe your family has outgrown the space or or maybe your looking to increase the value of your home. Remodeling can not only increase the value of your families nest, it can also make every one of your rooms more functional. If you…

206 FLEETWAY DRIVE HOUSTON, TX 77024

By Allen Griffin | August 26, 2021

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.

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American Colonial Style-Everything You Need to Know

By Casey Bolin | March 16, 2023

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…

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Mediterranean Style Home Ideas-Houston

By Casey Bolin | February 15, 2023

What is a Mediterranean Style Home? The Mediterranean style in interior design is characterized by the simple and romantic aesthetics of Southern European countries: light and warm tones in color scheme, as well as the extensive use of natural materials such as ceramics, wood, wrought iron and cotton. The Design…

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Building a Modern-Style Home in Houston?

By Casey Bolin | January 19, 2023

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,…

Read More

What is Acadian Southern Style?

By Casey Bolin | January 4, 2023

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…

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Custom Farmhouse Style Homes

By Casey Bolin | October 6, 2022

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…

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What is a Transitional Style Home?

By Casey Bolin | September 6, 2022

The transitional home style is becoming more popular as homeowners embrace bold hybrid designs that tastefully merge the best of traditional and contemporary aesthetics. When caught between distinctly different design styles, homeowners find comfort in the uniqueness of an approach that’s hybrid in nature. Welcome to the transitional home style.…

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Fixer-upper pick by Gryphon Builders

206 FLEETWAY DRIVE HOUSTON, TX 77024

By Allen Griffin | August 26, 2021

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.

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RENEWAL & RENOVATION PICK 674 SHARTLE CIRCLE HOUSTON, TX 77024

674 SHARTLE CIRCLE HOUSTON, TX 77024

By Allen Griffin | August 24, 2021

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.

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818 SAYBROOK LANE HEDWIG VILLAGE, TX 77024

By Allen Griffin | August 20, 2021

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.

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33 W Friar Tuck Lane, Houston, TX 77024

By Allen Griffin, GMB,CGR,CAPS, CGP | August 18, 2021

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.

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Allen W. Griffin Owner of Gryphon Builders

Allen W. Griffin Owner of Gryphon Builders

For Over Twenty Years, I have been helping clients & Realtors find homes that offer great potential to be Revitalized, Renewed, Remodeled and or expanded upon. There are many beautiful estate homes on the market that just need a little updating and personalization. "Preserving these homes is the ultimate in Green Building. Allen W. Griffin GBM, CGR,CAPS, CGP."

 

FREE Property Consultations

In Person or Video Chats

 

Detailed Property Reviews

We assemble the right team for you.

Renewal Planning

Architectural, Interior Design and Construction management.