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DO-OVER

A classy renovation

Glenn Munden and Michael Holcomb of 404 W. 34th St. renovated their home recently. It will be featured as part of the Garden Oaks Home Tour from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. (Photos by Cynthia Lescaleet)

By Cynthia Lescaleet For The Leader

Outdoor scapes have extended the living space at an updated 1940 Garden Oaks home on a quarter-acre lot. The front lawn features an Italianate fountain that’s illuminated at night. Out back, there’s a pergola over a patio seating area accented with statuary. And the side yard tucks a “cocktail” pool by the custom wall of stone and stucco with columns. An outdoor kitchen and ﬁreplace are next on the list for the property’s outdoor amenities, said homeowners Glenn Munden and Michael Holcomb of Green Thumb Stone & Landscaping Design Inc. Like their client base, they sought to improve their property’s outdoor environment, adding attractive areas in which to entertain and relax. YARD MAINTENANCE The property’s transformation at 404 W. 34th St. has been a nine-year process that has upgraded the interior and exterior. “It just evolved,” the hom-

eowners said of the process. “We just came up with more ideas over the years (and more money).” Originally, the renovation plan was to remodel the existing home’s interior, add stone to the front elevation and redo the kitchen, Munden recalled. Five years later, the homeowners added an 850-square foot master bedroom suite garden room, with French doors leading outside to an eventual patio and pool. In the midst of that progression came a new driveway of stamped-and-scored pavement and a section of stone, brick and stucco wall meant to convert the driveway area into an “Italian-like court yard” That led to putting in an arbor area with seating and sculpture, and extending the wall for a cohesive ﬁnish. TRACKING TRENDS Interest in outdoor living venues has been a growing industry trend, Munden and Holcomb noted. While having more space to entertain might be part of what’s driving demand, Mun-

Additionally the property features a “cocktail” pool in the back.

GARDEN OAKS HOME AND GARDEN TOUR

The 2014 Garden Oaks Home Tour highlights six homes and three garden properties from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. For information, visit www.gardenoaks.org. Tickets online cost $20. Garden properties include:

404 W. 34th St. – Outdoor amenties, venues and landscaped grounds for relaxing and entertaining extend the home’s living space. 827 LaMonte Ln. – Formal gardens at the front of the home feature colorful plantings in contrast to the more eclectic species in the back garden. 938 LaMonte Ln. – A colorful wildscape of Houston-hardy plantings shares space with found objects and artifacts. Featured homes (four of them renovations) include: 730 W. 41st St. – Recent expansion preserved the classic cottage’s elevation but opened up interior space and added a back wall of glass for panoramic views. 834 W. 41st St. – Updates opened up the main living area and kitchen and also converted the former attic into a master suite aerie. 807 LaMonte Ln. – New construction by Houston architect Natalye Appel, who designed the Oak Forest Library renovation has an open ﬂoor plan

den says, there’s a fair amount of vacation-at-home mentality behind it as well. As with home remodeling, renovating outdoor space requires “a lot of forethought and a plan,” he advises. Having a master plan that anticipates future infrastructure, for example, is important so that improvements don’t get torn

with sightlines to garden vignettes and amenities. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a writer’s loft. 1003 Gardenia Dr. – Arts and Craft-styling inspired this new home on a corner lot. The interior features wood detailing, columns and built-in cabinetry. Landscaped grounds incorporate covered patios, walkways and arbors. 1530 Sue Barnett Dr. – Living small and reducing your footprint does not mean having to sacrifice amenities. The renovated home has an open floor plan and screened porch. Updates include a stone fireplace in the living room. Landscaping features native plants, a fruit tree orchard and rainwater collection barrels. 411 W. 32nd St. – Renovations have twice adjusted the home to fit a growing family. The original kitchen is now a butler’s pantry. Repurposed bedrooms downstairs formed more family living space. The island kitchen has an open view to an outdoor entertaining space.

up to add or reposition utilty lines later on. Surface prep is also key, so make sure the land is graded properly to drain correctly. The property’s outdoor living amenities and landscaped grounds at 404 W. 34th St. will be on display as part of the 2014 Garden Oaks Home Tour.

Demographic shift forces move of Shepherd car lots By Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com

The signs advertising no money down, zero percent financing and great used car deals on Shepherd Dr., south of Loop 610, have seen better days. Many of them have them have been replaced by commercial real estate signs. The Greater Heights has transformed in recent years, with home prices going up by 26 percent from last year. The commercial real estate is starting to reflect that change as well, as car lots move elsewhere in the city. Retail and restaurants are expected to move in to fit the needs of the new residents. “The demographics of the Shepherd area has changed, so the independent car dealer

is moving to areas that more closely match the demographics of their buyer,” said Sherri Winkelmann, executive director of the Houston Independent Automobile Dealer’s Association. “It has decentralized, and many have moved east, but you’ll ﬁnd them all over Houston.” Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce president and former Leader publisher Terry Burge said the car lots along Shepherd once were among “the largest car sale areas in the state.” “The owners have sold, retired or passed on,” Burge said. “The land is just getting so expensive, it’s driving a higher and better use of the property.” Two of the former used car lots on the market are Longhorn Motor Company, 1406

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Spring always brings an increase in the number of homes listed for sale. This is mostly fueled by families who want to be moved in time for the new school year in the fall. I would expect the same this spring, although it will be interesting to see to what extent. You should expect competition for homes to remain high because there are still a lot of buyers in the market who have not been able to find a home due to the low inventory. I advise buyers get pre-approved for their loan and expect to be competing with multiple offers. Buyers don’t like to hear this, but it may mean making an offer over the list price. Mike Clark The Clark/Kotzur Team The best advice I can offer to buyers and sellers is to work with an experienced real estate agent. Studies from the National Association of Realtors show that “for sale by owner” properties earn less for the seller than those who are represented by a real estate agent. And if you are a buyer, you need to get pre-approved by your lender of choice so that when you find your home, you can act quickly with a solid offer. A good real estate agent knows their market and usually knows about homes that are getting ready to be listed. In this competitive market that knowledge can be the edge you need to buy the home of your dreams. Melodie Matlock Oakington Realty

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Renovating apartments to new Heights By Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com

As the real estate market in the Greater Heights soars, the demand for apartments in the area increases as well. Light Hill Partners (LHP),

located at 1144 Heights Blvd., recognized this trend when it was founded two years ago. It decided to buy apartments built in the 1960s and 1970s and renovate them to modern standards.

Light Hill Partners renovated this apartment at 1548 Ashland St. in the Heights. They recently tore down the Ella Place Apartments, 2121 Ella, to build a new luxury apartment there. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

“We go in and take the apartment back to the studs,” LHP spokesperson and Heights resident Judy Bomnskie said. “We put in new plumbing, new electric, new AC, and new appliances. We take apartments that are a C product and bring it up to an A product.”. Bomnskie said the Houston Apartment Association determines those grades, but the increase in rent prices are also indicative of the upgrades. The process takes about six months before the apartments are ready for residents to move in. There haven’t been any problems ﬁlling the units, and there may be waiting lists on future units, according to Bomnskie. “You can’t expect the same

price of a place that had 5 to 10, or more years, deferred maintenance and expect to pay the amount for an A product,” Bomnskie said. “Many single professionals are demanding to live in the Heights now, so we are providing them a nice place to live at a rate they would like to pay.” LHP’s ﬁrst project was an apartment complex at 214 W. 17th St. They now have eight apartment complexes and expect to have 700 units ﬁlled by the end of the year. The other units are 427 W. 16th St., 1222 Heights Blvd., 300 Pecore St., 1548 Ashland St., 2121 Ella Blvd., 835 Heights Blvd., and The Haven at 11th. In some cases, LHP keeps

the exterior of the apartments the same to keep the quaint vibe of the Heights. “The Heights is unique, and we don’t want to lose that,” Bomnskie said. Most of the apartment buildings are small, with the exceptions being the 120-unit projects at 2121 Ella (on the corner of T.C. Jester Blvd.), formerly known as the Ella Place Apartments, and The Haven at 11th, located on W. 11th, near T.C. Jester. The Ella project is unique in that it was the only one that LHP knocked down completely. The others were renovated. “We can’t remodel Ella because it’s in a ﬂood plain,” Bomnskie said. “When it’s rebuilt, they have to build it

higher.” The Haven at 11th is in a ﬂood plain as well. LHP plans on continuing to ﬁnd older apartment units in the Heights to renovate.

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Billboards – a way to attract new residents? The Right Agent... By Michael Sudhalter michael@theleadernews.com

“Do you ever wonder why they call it 290? Because it takes 290 minutes to get home,” is the message on a billboard near the headache that is the U.S. Hwy. 290 construction. If you look closely, you’ll realize that the folks shelling out the money for the clever message are from the west side of 290 – the Spring Branch Management District (SBMD). But the message of a shorter commute and a home closer to the amenities of The Loop resonate with folks wanting to relocate to the Heights, Oak Forest, Garden Oaks and North Houston. “We wanted to remind

folks that the close-in neighborhoods are renewed,” said Spring Branch Management District marketing director Gretchen Larson. “There are a lot of opportunities for the younger crowd and people with children.” The SBMD hired a communications consultant and last year, it began switching out two billboards – one on U.S. Hwy. 290, just north of W. 34th St., and another on I-10, near the Loop 610 exchange – every three months. The billboards may be catchy, but their ability to draw new residents is another question. “We’ve not completed our assessments of changes (home sales) from year to year as yet,” Larson said. “However,

Mauricio Valdes, who serves on the management district board and who is an area real estate broker, says business in home sales is booming.” With higher demand on the east side of 290 and in the Heights, nobody is spending money on a billboard to try and bring new residents to the area. But there are other methods they are using. “We believe that our semiannual job fairs bring employees into the community where they want to work or are working,” said Wayne Norden, director of the Near Northwest Management District (NNMD), which encompasses some Leader neighborhoods. The next NNMD job fair is May 7 at Advent Lutheran

Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr. Garden Oaks resident Mark Klein, president of the Central Northwest Super Neighborhood Council and former Garden Oaks Civic Club president, said seeing the actual homes in the neighborhood is the best selling point for the area. “Instead of billboards, the Garden Oaks Civic Club has long held a bi-annual Garden Oaks Home and Garden Tour, which has introduced countless people to our neighborhood,” Klein said. “In fact, a lot of current homeowners were introduced to the area via these up-close and personal tours. Word has gotten out, as the demand for homes in Garden Oaks remains strong, with consistently rising property values.”

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CAR LOT, from P. 1B Tripp Kimball of Kimball Ward Development and Consultants LLC said there are several options available at 1433 N. Shepherd, which his client, whom he declined to name, just purchased. There’s 40,000 square feet on the site, and another 10,000 square feet available to build upon. A strip center, a restaurant/bar, fast food estab-

lishment, or even a bank are among the options. The location of the Longhorn Motor Company is still on the market, but it’s clear that it’s a seller’s market. It’s possible that a client may buy a property and wait a few years for the right development. “Whatever happens there is going to be nothing but good for the area,” said Kevin

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Demonstrating decorum at the dog park

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Did you know there are about 30 dog parks in the greater Houston area? That means there’s plenty of space to get out and let your dog enjoy some leash-free scampering. Before you head out though, let’s talk a little about dog park etiquette. As a proper Southern lady myself, I frown on poor dog park etiquette--not only for the sake of manners, but also for the health and safety of you and your pet at a dog park. I’ve compiled a list of ground rules (some are written rules and some are merely implied) for visiting the dog park with your pet: – No young puppies. Unless the dog park is empty, it might be too overwhelming for a small puppy. Experts advise that until your puppy is 4 months old or so, keep him at home. – Make sure your dog is upto-date on all shots. It’s terrible manners to spread disease to other dogs and you don’t want

to bring home a nasty illness either. –Clean up! This is the big Kahuna of bad manners at a dog park. It might seem like a no-brainer, but just because the park is “leash-free” doesn’t mean that it’s “scoop-free” Bring your poop bags and pick it up, people. –Know your dog. Not all dogs love dog parks. Many dogs experience stress in a dog-park environment. Be cautious and read your dog’s body language the whole time. If he’s not digging it, then leave. – Don’t be distracted. Get off your phone and supervise your dog. – Don’t bring intact dogs to the park. That’s just a recipe for disaster--and a recipe for dog park puppies. – Burn off some steam before heading to the park. It seems counter intuitive, but many trainers suggest exercising your dog before heading to the dog park. Why, you ask? Because dogs with tons of pent-up energy to expend might reak havoc at the dog park. Yes, dog parks are a great place to let a dog expend some energy, but it shouldn’t be his only place to stretch his legs. A good solution is to walk

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to and from the dog park from your home. – Remove all harnesses and “choke” collar-type of collars from your dog at the dog park. These can become tangled up with other dogs and pose a serious health risk. – Cautiously bring your kids. If you chose to bring your children along with you to the park, watch them closely and make sure that they know the rules about approaching strange dogs. Your children

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OFE students enjoy triathlon By Betsy Denson

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Only 1% of students across the nation ever participate in a triathlon. For 94 kids at Oak Forest Elementary, it is now an accomplishment they can check off their bucket list. The Kids Triathlon was held at the University of Houston on April 13. It broke the World Record for having the most kids with nearly 2000 participants. Oak Forest Elementary’s numbers for participation earned the school a nod as having the largest involvement for a ﬁrst time school ever. Juniors ages 6-10 had to swim 100 yards, bike three miles, and run a half-mile. Seniors ages 11-15 had to swim 200 yards, bike six miles, and run a mile. While some OFE athletes were initially nervous, all crossed the ﬁnish line with big smiles on their faces. Principal Jenny Thomas, Assistant Principal Rachel Folse and Magnet Coordinator Patricia Shepherd were on hand to cheer the students on. Oak Forest’s team effort was coordinated by PTA Healthy Kids chair Robin Day and Oak Forest parent Leah Salinas. Salinas also made posters for each student which were dis-

Oak Forest Elementary fourth grader Landon Croker, left, and friend Jack Heard celebrate the completion of the OFE Triathlon on April 13. (Submitted photo)

played in the halls and signed by classmates with words of encouragement. Family members held up the posters on the day of the event. The bright orange t-shirts that students wore had the names of each participating triathlete on the back. They were donated by Catherine Kruppa from Advice for Eating and Play 60, the NFL’s program to combat childhood obesity. The school even won a NFL

Play 60 assembly as a result of their triathlon participation. The triathletes will be entered into a drawing for a new bicycle courtesy of Play 60. “We are so proud of all our Bobcat triathletes,” said OFE Principal Jenny Thomas. “They had fun, showed incredible school spirit, and encouraged healthy living in the process.” For a list of the OFE triathlon winners, log on to theleadernews.com.

Waltrip boys dominated 4A-21 golf Waltrip High golfers, from left, Aaron Arcos, Hayden Guidry, Anthony Hernandez and Zach Whiting qualiﬁed for the Class 4A regional tournament earlier this month. (Photo by Michael Sudhalter)

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Waltrip High’s Hayden Guidry knows that his experiences as a senior captain on the golf team will impact the rest of his life. “I can play until I’m 80,” Guidry said. “I can teach my kids and grandkids the game and make a lot of friends through golf, too.” Whenever he’s enjoying time on the course, Guidry will always remember being a champion at Waltrip. He’s the only senior on the Rams’ team that made four trips to the Class 4A Regional Tournament. “I enjoyed every minute of it, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat,” Guidry said. “It’s always a challenge. One day I can shoot in the 80s and the next day in the 100s.”

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