missjanel

Looks like its back on the market. Not many interior pics though.

Does anyone have an interior pics? I'm disappointed that only two were included in Cite.

Thanks. I will check with Brazos when I am back in Houston in January.

I haven't gotten mine yet, looking forward to it. Ben, do you have it, or do you just know what's going to be in it?

MissJanel, you used to be able to buy single copies at Brazos Bookstore; call 'em and ask. On the other hand, individual memberships to RDA are not very expensive and are IMHO, very much worth it for the access to lectures, home tours, and Cite.

Is there a way to buy just one issue without having to subscribe?

There's an article in the new CITE magazine about this house by Ben Koush with photos by Paul Hester.

Obviously this house sold. I noticed recently though on Portia's blog that Leyendecker Landscape had done some work in the backyard. I know LL is always brought up as one of the landscape companies that does modern landscape design. Here's a link showing before and after pics of the work they did including a new patio, water feature, and bed plantings.

http://leyendeckerla...ifferent-needs/

Now on HAR

MLS#: 48208843

I had my formal hearing today. I'm not happy with the reduction given by the ARB so I will be going to arbitration, but I was able to answer my own question. The ARB can and will make adjustments to land value.

My understanding is that I will have to pay $500 to go to arbitration but will get back $450 if they find in my favor. Has anyone done this before?

Mine went up over 20%, most of which was based on land value. Well in excess of what I could actually sell for if the home were listed. Past experience shows that the ARB will only make adjustments to the value of the structure and will not make any adjustments to the value of the land. Does anyone have any experience with going to the appeals board and getting the land value adjusted in line with actual market value? I'm willing to pay the cost for arbitration if the appeals board would actually make adjustments to the land value.

The same $250,000, but it's pending and due to close at the end of the month.

I can't find it on HAR anymore ... how much is being asked for it?

Mine went up over 20%, most of which was based on land value. Well in excess of what I could actually sell for if the home were listed. Past experience shows that the ARB will only make adjustments to the value of the structure and will not make any adjustments to the value of the land. Does anyone have any experience with going to the appeals board and getting the land value adjusted in line with actual market value? I'm willing to pay the cost for arbitration if the appeals board would actually make adjustments to the land value.

ours seems to be one of the 16% of homes that have seen an increase in value (according to hcad). the increase is between 9 and 10%. we live in first montrose commons.

$250,000 and still no takers.

It's the house, the location and the flood map.

flipper

You should definately call to confirm but based on previous listings that have sold in the same building I'm pretty sure it's a mistake on the agents part. It's likely $1453 monthly, not annually.

I'm in the market for a larger place and being a fan of MCM I've always been interested in 5050 Woodway. Does anyone know anything about this building? I don't know anything about it other than what has been shown in listings in HAR over the years. The maintenance fee seems to be very low for a high rise. That kind of scares me. I wonder if the maintenance on the building is being done as it should be.

Current Listing in 5050 Woodway

The original 2 car carport is attached.

No garage? Was the garage once separate and gone by dividing lot and prior sale? I am always amazed at no garage here in Houston. It has really helped (at least the pictures) to show it furnished.

This house is back on the market. www.har.com/6426654

I can't find the exact post but someone a while back mentioned the organ at Good Time Charley's. I ran across a photo this past year and finally got around to scanning it today.

Another contract falls through. Back on the market today with a price adjustment to $277,777

The Formica House has managed to attract yet another buyer who loves the place and wants to redo it and live there. There should be an announcement soon. Lets hope the sale goes through this time.

Does anyone know where the PPG House of New Dimension is located? It was designed by Waller Poage, the same architect as the Formica House, as a showcase for Pittsburgh Plate Glass company in 1966, a year before the Formica house.

So what happened, did you get your money back? Including the money you spent on renovations?

Let me add this:

It had been a month since I purchased the property and the title company contacted me about the "problems", which is fine, I can see why it would normally take a while to figure out something is wrong. Except the title company never sent my money to the seller! They must have known from the beginning that something was wrong, but let me close and didn't bother to let me know for an entire month (while I spent $20,000 on the place).

I'd imagine a different cause of action would get around the contractual limit. Unfair trade practices, gross negligence, etc.

The listing agent is holding an open house this Sunday from 1-3 for anyone who wants to see it.

The house seems to be in excellent shape. The current owners are part of the family that built it, and are very committed to preserving it. I think they are wanting to move the house to a different location if the next buyer doesn't want to keep it. It should be small enough to do this anyway.

Fabulous pics Ben!

The house looks great!

Actually three contracts have fallen out. My speculation is that buyers in that price range may be having trouble securing financing with current market conditions and also that the PPSF is high for that neighborhood.

What's the story on this one? I did a drive by a few months ago but it was already under contract then, I thought it was a done deal.

For those budget minded but I do not want to have to do anything before I move in enthusiasts, this house dropped yesterday to $125,500.

www.har.com/3814258

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I guess there is no love for the formica house. It's back on the market today.

Yes, the title company's liability is limited to the amount of the title policy. The same stands true for buying land. If you buy land and then build a house the title company is only liable for the amount that you paid for the land.

The title company is certainly responsible for the price of the home, but are they liable for the rehab that has already been done?

Is the title company's liability limited to the Title policy amount?

Yes, Rebecca lives in the boyscout log cabin she renovated with her SO.

Did I read something on Rebecca Perez living in that log cabin house in Park Place?

Looks like a flip is emminent. Most likely the same investor that flipped 9006 Dunlap in Robindell and the recent aquisition of a forum member.

This house is under contract.

flipper

Priced dropped to $289,999 on July 25