May 18th, June 1st: Mods of the Months

[Willowisp]

Join us this Sunday, May 18th (2-4pm), at our Mod of the Month!

9547 Meadowbriar (in Tanglewilde)

http://www.har.com/4058535

This month we wanted to showcase a house that is pretty much move in ready, yet not financially out of reach for most people. So far this year we've been in Meyerland (a little too pricey for a lot of people), Huntleigh (cha-ching), Montrose (great little house, but still over $300K) and Robindell (needed a lot of work) so this house should be a good contrast to those.

Mark your calendar for June 1st as well.

610 Grecian Way in Piney Point Village

http://www.har.com/2129200

In June we get to visit an early 70s Miesian Modern that does an amazing job of blending inside and out. Most of us won't be able to afford this house, but no matter, we can't wait to go see it and appreciate it first-hand. There may be more on the way for June, but details aren't worked out yet.

See you there,

Jason

[rps324]

These both look like good houses. Hopefully we will have good weather for them.

[VicMan]

9547 Meadowbriar is in Houston ISD. It is zoned to:

* Emerson ES

* Revere MS

* Lee HS (with Lamar HS and Westside HS as options)

Any house zoned to Emerson ES is eligible for application to the Briarmeadow Charter School (K-8)

610 Grecian is in Spring Branch ISD. It is zoned to:

* Memorial Drive ES

* Spring Branch MS

* Memorial HS

[Willowisp]

I've got my fingers crossed that we get the same kind of attendance for this mod of the month that we got for The Frame House. Hope to see you all there.

NOTE THE LATER THAN USUAL START TIME OF 3:30!

Jason

610 Grecian Way in Piney Point Village

http://www.har.com/2129200

In June we get to visit an early 70s Miesian Modern that does an amazing job of blending inside and out. Most of us won't be able to afford this house, but no matter, we can't wait to go see it and appreciate it first-hand. There may be more on the way for June, but details aren't worked out yet.

See you there,

Jason

[SpaceAge]

The May Mod of the Month on Meadowbriar in Tanglewilde had a very good turnout. It was the first time one was held in this area of town and a lot of new people visited. It was a full house, about 50, the entire two hours and they even kept coming well into the third hour. Everyone seemed to love the house and quite a few seemed like serious buyers. They were reading all the available information, thoroughly examining the house, and asking a lot of specific questions. The agent was quite helpful and very pleased to have Houston Mod's involvement. We made a lot of contact with people who were not aware of the organization and got some new members. The house is in wonderful condition and went into option pending status the day after the open house. The agent said the sellers of the house are both architects and have purchased the Lars Bang designed house at 4815 Braesvalley Drive in Meyerland that was also featured as a Mod of the Month. Lars Bang houses are very popular with architects it seems.

4815 Braesvalley Drive

Today's Mod of the Month was designed by Charles Tapley. He is both an architect (since 1960) and a landscape architect (since 1970). He was also an interior designer. The house and grounds look beautiful so it should be an interesting tour.

610 Grecian Way, today from 3:30 to 5:30

[dbigtex56]

Today's Mod of the Month was designed by Charles Tapley. He is both an architect (since 1960) and a landscape architect (since 1970).

One of his better known local designs is Tranquility Park in downtown Houston.