New-Construction Homes

Houston Heights Contemporary Homes

by Rich on May 8, 2012

Houston Heights Contemporary Homes Houston Heights is not known for contemporary homes. Nearby Cottage Grove and Shady Acres have quite a few, but not the Heights. However,there are a few contemporary homes here in the Heights, and I fell in love with one last week.   When you drive by 530 & 532 W26th St [...]

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1247 Waverly-New Construction

by Rich on March 20, 2012

1247 Waverly-Another Quick Update My previous post on HDT’s New Homes in the Heights showed 1247 Waverly as it looked 10 days ago. It has since had the floors finished (first coat anyway) and the paint crew is putting on final interior coat. It’s still not done…but very close to it.(Goal is 03/23 completion.) Below is [...]

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HDT’s New Homes in the Heights

by Rich on March 9, 2012

One Remaining of The 3 HDT New Homes in the Heights 1247 Waverly is nearing completion. 1245 & 1249 Waverly are under contract. All three of these homes are unique. This one has the master down; 2 bedrooms and two full baths upstairs. There is also a second living area upstairs. An unfinished room over [...]

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Craftsman Style New Construction Homes on Waverly-Update Craftsman style new construction homes are HDT’s specialty. Big porches, overhanging eaves, exposed rafter tails, heavy square columns, and simplicity of design, combination indoor/outdoor spaces are all part of Craftsman style homes. Whether a bungalow or the taller version made for our lot sizes, these homes are distinctive. [...]

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Should you pay for a New Home Inspection? Yes! Should you pay an inspector for a new home inspection? Yes, definitely! The builder is going to tell you that it’s already been checked by multiple City inspectors; the builder himself has checked it; and you the buyer is going to do a walk-through with him, [...]

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HDT Homes on Waverly St.

by Rich on November 16, 2011

The HDT Homes on Waverly St. are Progressing The three new HDT homes on Waverly are changing appearance rapidly now. The drought may be horrible for everything else, but it’s good for construction. 1245 Waverly is one of 3 HDT homes on Waverly under construction. It is the furthest along. The exterior is complete (the [...]

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Contemporary Craftsman Home for Sale – 936 Nicholson 936 Nicholson St, in Houston Heights is for sale at $509,900. 3/3/2 2643 SF on 4395 SF lot. This is a contemporary Craftsman style home built by Pyramid Builders in 2005. A Craftsman style home typically has strong, straight lines, overhanging eaves, exposed rafter tails, square support [...]

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Heights House with Master Down Heights builder HDT has finished framing 1247 Waverly. This 2408 SF house on a 33 ft wide lot has a lot of unique features for a Heights home. One of these features is that it is a Heights house with master down. This is hard to find in Heights new [...]

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Brooke Smith Homes For Sale

by Rich on September 24, 2011

Brooke Smith Homes For Sale I write about this neighborhood a lot because I think it is an upcoming part of the Heights. When people ask me about the next “hot” area this is my first choice (Lindale Park and Near Northside are next in order). I was showing homes here the last week or so [...]

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Houston Home Sales Up

by Rich on September 22, 2011

Houston Home Sales Up The Chronicle on 09/21/11 reports Houston home sales up 33% in August over August 2010. Here are a couple of quotes from the 09/21/11 Chronicle, reporting Houston Home Sales Up. Now, I’m not a big fan of the Houston Chronicle. However, I do advertise open houses and new construction homes in it….it [...]

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