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Welcome To The Magazine John Daugherty, Realtors is pleased to present our latest edition of The Magazine. It is filled with beautiful homes offered for sale through our company, as well as articles we think you will find interesting. Our feature article on Page 3 introduces you to the world of doors and all that they represent. A brief history looks at the oldest-known door, early folding doors, ancient stone doors, and much more. You’ll also see famous doors throughout the world, including The Kremlin doors, the door to Rembrandt’s home and Titanic’s doors. Other notable doors you’ll see include the first and the tallest revolving doors and famous secret doors in Houston and the world. We also present doors that we, John Daugherty, Realtors, have had the pleasure of opening and selling for our clients. In our Houstonians Who Matter column on Page 28, you’ll meet Bob Hale, president and CEO of the Houston Association of Realtors. Bob shares his vision and HAR’s mission, as well as his personal source for support and inspiration. From a fascinating article on doors to an interesting column on HAR’s Bob Hale, we hope you enjoy reading this edition of The Magazine.

John A. Daugherty, Jr. Chairman and CEO

Cheri Fama President and COO

Established 1967

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DOORS They welcome people in; they keep them out. They reveal and they conceal.

In ancient Roman religion and myth, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, hence also of gates, doors, passages, endings and time. He is usually depicted as having two faces, since he looks to the future and to the past. The Romans named the month of January (Ianuarius) in his honor. Janus presided over the beginning and ending of conflict, and hence war and peace. The doors of his temple were open in time of war, and closed to mark the peace. As a god of transitions, he had functions pertaining to birth and to journeys and exchange, and in his association with Portunus, a similar harbor and gateway god, he was concerned with traveling, trading and shipping.1

The first recorded history of doors was in paintings of false doors inside Egyptian tombs. The Ancient Egyptians believed that the false door was a threshold between the worlds of the living and the dead and through which a deity or the spirit of the deceased could enter and exit.2

Doors and doorways have been culturally symbolic for as long as history has been recorded. Because a door is both an entrance and exit, it has been associated with portals and passageways on many levels throughout history. The Roman god Janus was the god of doors and doorways, hence the god of beginnings, endings, transitions, gates, gateways, and time. Today, doors continue to symbolize these elements. Making an Entrance First and foremost, a door is an entrance. On a literal level, a door usually leads to the inside of a house, building, or other structure. Within a structure itself, a door is both an entrance and exit to other rooms, a passageway between rooms, and an exit from the structure. On a metaphorical level, a door can become an entrance to nearly anything, but it most commonly symbolizes the entrance to another world. A New Beginning An open door is a long-time symbol of a new beginning. It indicates a way out and provides a view of what lies ahead. A closed or locked door represents a dead end or creates the feeling that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no way out. Thus, a door can be a symbol of opportunity or one of imprisonment. In Transition A door or doorway symbolizes the transition and passageway from one place to another. In religion, mythology, and literature, a door often symbolizes the passage from one world to another. In lore and literature, a doorway may symbolize a short transition, while a hallway might be used as a contrasting longer transition. Even when people literally enter or exit the door of a building to the outside world, they are going through a type of transition each time. Gateway to Beyond Doors and gates, as well as doorways and gateways, may seem similar at a glance but show a few subtle differences upon examination. A gate is an open type of entrance; even when closed, a person can see what lies beyond a gate. A doorway, on the other hand, provides little view to the other side when closed. Therefore, doors are associated with privacy, control, and protection much more than a welcoming, open-view gate. Threshold of New Start A threshold is typically a boundary and point at which two places meet, where two worlds come together and provide a point of passage. Reaching or crossing the threshold is associated with rebirth and leaving the past behind. A door can be used as a type of threshold to symbolize a boundary and separate two distinct places. 1. www.pantheon.org/articles/j/janus.html 2. Bard, KA (1999). Encyclopedia of the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt. NY, NY: Routledge.

OLDEST

In October of 2010, archaeologists in the Swiss city of Zurich unearthed a 5,000-year-old door that is believed to be the oldest ever found in Europe. Tree rings were used to determine its age. It is believed that it was made in the year 3,063 B.C. – around the time of construction of Stonehenge in Great Britain. It is made of poplar with well-preserved hinges and a “remarkable” design for holding the boards. It is cleverly designed for Lake Zurich’s harsh climate.7

FOLDING

Ending on a Positive Note Just as a door entrance represents a beginning, a door exit represents an end. But while a door can symbolize an ending, it often dually symbolizes an end and a new beginning, as well as a gateway to rebirth. And while a door may be found at the end of a long passageway, there is an element of hope that something good is on the other side. Clearly, doors make a statement and hold a thousand meanings. The door to a home can be used to create meaning and symbolism that says something about the homeowner and the household. By choosing the right door, a homeowner can either draw attention to his home and give it added personality, or help it blend in and remain anonymous. A Brief History Doors were first seen in recorded history on paintings inside Egyptian tombs. And, Ancient Romans had advanced architectural elements, including single, double, sliding, and folding doors. All ancient doors were hung by wooden pivots which worked in sockets. In the Hauran in Syria, where timber was scarce, the doors were made of stone. The Greek scholar Heron of Alexandria created the earliest known automatic door in the 1st century AD during the era of Roman Egypt. The first foot-sensor-activated automatic door was made in China during the reign of Emperor Yang of Sui (r. 604618), who had one installed for his royal library.3 The first automatic gate operators were later created in 1206 by the Arabic inventor, Al-Jazari.4 In the 11th and 12th centuries, there were numerous examples of bronze doors, the earliest being one at Hildesheim, Germany (1015). Examples were throughout Italy, France, Germany and England, and in all cases the hanging stile (vertical beam) had pivots at the top and bottom. The exact period when the hinge was substituted is not quite known, but the change apparently brought about another method of strengthening and decorating doors — wrought-iron bands of infinite varieties in design.

A cast of the folding doors in the House of Mysteries at Pompeii. The door decayed and left a cavity mould in the solidified volcanic material from the eruption of 79 A.D. It was carefully filled with plaster by archaeologists excavating the site.8

STONE

All ancient doors were hung by pivots at the top and bottom. These famous stone doors in Hampi, India are an excellent example. It also seems the artisans succeeded in creating replicas of wooden ornamented doors in stone. The doors are complete with door bolts and pivot shafts at the end, but also note the beveled mullions with the array of protruding lotus buds at its junctions, a typical feature of massive wooden doors.9

In the Renaissance period, Italian doors were quite simple, with their architects trusting more to the doorways for effect. In France and Germany, the contrary was the case, with elaborately-carved doors, especially in the Louis XIV and Louis XV periods, and sometimes with architectural features such as columns and entablatures with pediment and niches, and the doorway being in plain masonry. In Italy, the tendency was to give scale by increasing the number of panels; in France the contrary seems to have been the rule. One of the great doors of Fontainebleau, which is in two leaves, is entirely carried out as if consisting of one great panel.5 The wooden door was doubtless the most common in antiquity. Archaeological and literary evidence indicate its prevalence in Egypt and Mesopotamia. According to Pompeiian murals and surviving fragments, contemporary doors looked much like modern wood-paneled doors; they were constructed of stiles and rails (horizontal beams) framed together to support panels and occasionally equipped with locks and hinges. This Roman type of door was adopted in Islamic countries. In China the wooden door usually consisted of two panels, the lower one solid and the upper one a wooden lattice backed with paper. The traditional Japanese shoji was a wood-framed, paper-covered sliding pane.6 The typical Western medieval door was of vertical planks backed with horizontals or diagonal bracing. It was strengthened with long iron hinges and studded with nails. In domestic architecture, interior double doors appeared in Italy in the 15th century and then in the rest of Europe and the American colonies. The paneled effect was simplified until, in the 20th century, a single, hollow-core, flush-panel door became most common. 3.Needham, Joseph. (1986). Science and Civilization in China: Volume 4, Part 2, Mechanical Engineering. Taipei: Caves Books, Ltd. 4. Howard R. Turner. (1997). Science in Medieval Islam: An Illustrated Introduction, p. 181. University of Texas Press, ISBN 0-292-78149-0. 5. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Door 6. www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/169259/door 7. www.huffingtonpost. com/2010/10/21/swiss-door-from-5000-year_n_771191.html 8. www.ajaonline.org/online-review-book/1057 9. hampi.in/stone-doors

Ancient to modern, arched or artistic, magical and musical. Famous Doors

We adore doors –- and all that they represent. Ancient tombs with false doors. Inviting doors bathed in Moroc red door to a rejuvenating 1. Number retreat.TenDoors offer an escape or an opportunity. On this page are doors from Downingcan is perhaps the most famous door in the world. world that we hope you’ll find interesting –- a few may even make you smile. In our spring issue of The Magaz Ancient to It is the off icial residence of the take a closer look at doors: their history, the mood they set, the many varieties, antiques, etc. prime minster of Great Britain

modern, Can you identify these doors? Answers below.or arched The black oak, 1770s original door artistic, was changed to a bomb-proof metal after a 1991 IRA attack. It retains the magical Georgian-paneled look of the original, and the “0” in the number 10 is at an and angle as a nod to the original, which had a badly-fixed zero. meaningful. and Northern Ireland. A policeman always guards the door, which can only be opened from the inside.

www.ukaa.com/reviews/the_front_ door_of_no10_downing_street_15

We adore doors –-

2. The Florence Baptistery north doors were commissioned in 1401 and took 21 years to complete. They consist of 28 gilded bronze panels which depict scenes from Christ’s life as told through the New Testament, the evangelists and Church Fathers.

and all that they

In 1425, Ghiberti got a second commission for The East Doors. They took 27 years to complete and are made of 10 panels portraying passages from the Old Testament. The East Doors were referred to by Michelangelo as the “Gates of Paradise.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Florence_Baptistery

Inviting doors bathed in

represent. Ancient tombs with false doors. Tunisian blue. A door to a secret world. Doors can offer an escape or 3.

3.The Kremlin doors boast a regal sheen. www.openthedoortoeurope. blogspot.com

we present doors from Houston and around

4. La Porte Rouge (The Red Door) on the northern wall of the chancel of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was built around 1250. Its single arch is sculpted with scenes from the life of a patron saint of Paris. www. travelfranceonline.com/notre-damecathedral-in-historical-paris/

5. The Titanic doors welcomed guests in grand style. www.magnificenttitanic. tumblr.com/post/21304479079/thefamous-door-in-titanic

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the world that we hope you’ll find interesting.

6. The Rembrandt door was entry to the home of the famous dutch painter. www.stagetecture.com 7. The Columbus doors (1855–1861) of bronze at the main entrance of the U.S. Capitol building were created by Randolph Rogers and weigh more than 10 tons. They depict the life of Christopher Columbus. www. wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Doors

8. The Fort Knox bank vault door weighs 250 tons. The facility is one of the 10 most secure in the world. www. brownsafe.com/blog/10-most-securelocations-on-the-planet

9. 9. The Bag End door is a smial (or hobbit-hole) in Hobbiton in The Lord of the Rings. www.lotr. wikia.com/wiki/Bag_End

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3. The Most Famous Secret Door concealed the Frank family who were Jewish and had to go into hiding to escape the Nazis. A movable bookcase was constructed to cover the entrance to their Secret Annex. Ann Frank wrote in her diary: “Now our Secret Annex has truly become secret…it swings out on its hinges and opens like a door.” The Franks remained hidden for two years and one month until they were anonymously betrayed to the Nazi authorities, arrested, and deported to their deaths in concentration camps. Of the hidden group, only Otto Frank survived the concentration death camps. www.annefrank.org

www.edsdoors.com/history_of_automatic_doors.htm

2. The First Revolving Door was invented in 1888 by Philadelphia native Theophilus Van Kannel. There’s an interesting rumor that the inspiration behind his invention was that he disliked the chivalrous act of holding open doors so ladies could pass through them. Thus, he focused on the invention of revolving doors. He also never married. Revolving doors help to serve as an air lock, which keeps out cold air. They also help to soundproof the lobby of a building by keeping out street noise and eliminating the slamming of doors. In 1889, Van Kannel was awarded the John Scott Medal by the city of Philadelphia for the usefulness of his invention to society. www.omgfacts.com/History/The-revolving-door-was-invented-because/26895

SECRET

1. The First Steam Engine was developed as a result of doors becoming larger and more impressive during the Classical period. People were not strong enough to open the new heavier doors. Heron, the great inventor of Alexandria, invented what is thought to be the first working steam engine. He called it an aeolipile or “wind ball.” The principle he used in his design is similar to that of today’s jet propulsion.

4. One of the Most Famous Secret Doors in the U.S.

officially opened New Years day in 1930. Manhattan’s 21 club is one of America’s most famous speakeasies from the Prohibition Era. False doors and secret cellars within offer the magic and mystique of Prohibition America. In 1932, 21 was raided by ten federal agents looking for liquor. After hours of searching the premises, the agents left without finding the 2,000 cases of contraband. The wine cellar was hidden behind a secret door. www.21club.com/web/onyc/history.jsp 3.

5. Secret Door, Varadarajaswamy Temple in Kanchipuram, India. www.pinterest.com /pin/150307706287121735/

6. Houston’s Most Famous Secret Door is the door to Marfreless, a bar and lounge, which opened 1972 with a unique theme — no theme; there was no television or loud music. Catering to no single demographic has resulted in a melting pot of eclecticism. www.marfrelesshouston.com

7. The Door to Narnia allowed four Pevensie children evacuated from London during the Blitz to find a portal to a magical kingdom called Narnia in C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. 6.

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www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chronicles_ of_Narnia

8. The Khalifa Door/Gate in Dubai is 25 meters tall and is the largest Emirati heritage doorway/ gateway in the world. www.khalifa-uae.com/page_ id=39&lang=en

9. The NASA Vehicle Assembly Building boasts the tallest doors in the world. They are 456 feet tall. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_ Assembly_Building

10. The Tallest Revolving Door measures 15 ft. 9 in. and is in the Novotel Citygate Hong Kong Hotel in Tung Chung. www.guinnessworldrecords.com/ records-4000/tallest-revolving-door/

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COLORFUL

Photo by Kevin Hudkins

1. The Stained Glass Pantone Door may be found in architect Armin Blasbichler’s house in Italy. The door, which is stained glass Pantone color swatches, is one of the many whimsical touches in the home. www.gizmodo.com/5824764/stained-glass-windows-go-modern-with-pantone-color-swatches/ 2. Tunisian Doors are iconic and distinctive and one of the major elements composing the urban landscape in Tunisian cities’ medinas. The traditional door is large and made of solid wood. It contains a smaller door allowing a chicane entrance. www.hellotunisia.com 3. The Colorful Doors of Dublin, Ireland are explained by many “colorful” stories. One is that the wives painted the doors different colors so that when their husbands had been out drinking they could find the right door. The fact is that the Georgian-style exteriors of these townhouses, by virtue of strict rules laid down by the developer, had to adhere to very specific architectural guidelines. In order to set themselves apart, the residents started painting their front doors whatever color struck their fancy. www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/ALandmks/DoorsofDublin.html

4. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico features some of the most beautiful and intriguing doors in the world. The photograph above is by Ismael Alonso. Another photographer, Robert de Ghast, was so captivated by them that he published a book, The Doors of San Miguel de Allende.

www.amazon.com/The-Doors-San-Miguel-Allende/dp/156640990X

5. Alcatraz

6. The Door To Hell

is a 70-meter-wide hole in the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan. It was formed in 1971 when a team of Soviet geologists hit a cavern filled with natural gas. It is still burning today. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derweze

7. The Coral Castle Door

in Homestead, Florida, is made of a single coral block weighing 9 tons. www.amazingabilities.com/amaze10a.html

8. The Gladiator’s Door is in Colosseum, Rome. In 80 AD during the opening ceremonies for the Colosseum, which lasted 100 days, hundreds of animals were killed and more than 2,000 people lost their lives. www.pinterest.com/blondinx123/antique-doors. 9. Fukuda’s Automatic Door designed in Japan, opens just enough to match the shape of the person or object passing through. It helps maintain a stable temperature in a room. In addition to people, the new system can be used for small objects, like packages dropped off at a post office, or for larger things, like a car coming through a garage door. www.trendhunter.com/trends/formfitting-automatic-door

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UNIQUE

boasts this door on one of the maintenance buildings at this famous prison. www.flickr.com/photos/prestidigitize/365242357/

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10. The Curtain Door was created by Matharoo Associates for a diamond merchant in India. It is 17ft. high, 5.5ft. wide and comprises 40 sections of Burmese teak, each of them nearly a foot thick. Each section revolves around complex machinery: 80 ball bearings and 160 pulleys. The door opens in a similar way as folding fans. www.oddee.com/item_97247.aspx

11. Flux Lab’s Revolution Door harnesses the human power of people passing through revolving doors. The door is basically a turbine that’s powered by people as they enter or exit a building, just as how water powers a turbine as it rushes through a hydroelectric dam. www.fluxxlab.com/projects

Established 1967

River Oaks AND THE AREA

Piping Rock Ln :: 57423614 River Oaks $2.69+ Million

River Oaks

Pelham Dr :: 84758314 $2.75 Million

Bammel Ln :: 73340596 Bammel Park, $2.13 Million Well-planned upgrades with functional, flexible design. First-floor living. Spacious rooms. Elevator.

Locke Ln :: 78953677 Avalon Place $2.87+ Million

Olympia Dr :: 67045941 River Oaks $2.5 Million

River Oaks

Locke Ln :: 78504168 $2.69+ Million

W Alabama St :: 70440074 Lynn Park $725,000

Dickey Pl :: 24463481 Avalon Place $1.99+Million

River Oaks

River Oaks Blvd Price Upon Request

Meadow Lake Ln :: 66754928 River Oaks $2.75 Million

River Oaks

Locke Ln :: 66055404 $2.32+ Million

Del Monte Dr :: 88830997 River Oaks $3.05 Million

Del Monte Dr :: 8244323 River Oaks $3.69+ Million

Del Monte Dr :: 66742904 River Oaks, $4.29+ Million Extraordinary, completed new construction. Frmls+game+media. Luxurious mstr retreat. Outdoor kitchen. Pool/spa.

Piping Rock Ln :: 31720394 Oak Estates $1.69+ Million

Del Monte Dr :: 23799320 River Oaks $4.49+ Million

River Oaks

Ella Lee Ln :: 54835464 Oak Estates $1.55 Million

River Oaks Blvd :: 27612293 River Oaks $7.9 Million

Willowick Rd :: 81606481 River Oaks $7.49+ Million

Ella Lee Ln :: 16784118 $4.65 Million

Established 1967

Afton Oaks

Devon St :: 32597964 $1.99+ Million

Piping Rock Ln :: 57423614 River Oaks $2.69+ Million

...entertaining your guests on 2.8 resort-like acres, with two sparkling pools and an impressive small lake; a lighted tennis court complete with viewing stands; an expansive party pavilion with bar, outdoor kitchen and stage for an orchestra; and a secluded charming guest house. Not to be outdone, the grand interiors of the main house would be the perfect setting for you to share with your guests the rich history of this estate, from its glamorous parties and philanthropic events to the 1973 movie which was filmed here, The Thief Who Came to Dinner, starring Ryan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal and Jacqueline Bisset. RIVER OAKS

Inverness Dr $14.5 Million :: 76051904 13

River Oaks

Del MOnte Dr :: 62514504 River Oaks, $4.29+ Million Sophisticated Country-French new construction offers fine finishes and endless entertaining capabilities. Elevator. Loggia with fireplace and cabana bath. Pool/spa.

RIVER OAKS

Del Monte Dr :: 66742904 $4.29+ Million 15

River Oaks

Willowick Rd :: 81606481

River Oaks, $7.49+ Million

River Oaks Blvd :: 27612293

River Oaks, $7.9 Million

River Oaks

Ella Lee Ln :: 16784118

River Oaks, $4.65 Million

Inverness Dr :: 71111727â&#x20AC;

River Oaks, $8.95 Million

Sturbridge Dr :: 76482993

TANGLEWOOD/HUISACHE ACRES

Cedar Creek Dr :: 92679143 $3.42+ Million 18

Tanglewood, $5.6 Million

Tanglewood Area

E Broad Oaks Dr :: 68837833

Holly Springs Dr :: 13962224

East Broad Oaks Estates, $2.39+ Million

Tanglewood, $3.7 Million

River Oaks Tanglewood AND THE AREA Briargrove Briargrove Park

Cedar Creek Dr :: 87113649 Tanglewood $3.62+ Million

Green Tree Rd Pine Shadows, $4.17+ Million Exquisite French-style home with grand entry hall and circular staircase. Formals, library, and gourmet kitchen.

Longmont Dr :: 99742741 Longmont Mews $2.05 Million

Shady River Dr :: 69309445 Tanglewood $2.95 Million

Briargrove

Olympia Dr :: 31854488 $1.42+ Million

Lynbrook Dr :: 98601654 Tanglewood $3.92+ Million

Candlewood Dr :: 46692434 Tanglewood, $5.19+ Million Authentic custom Country-French home situated on one of the most prestigious streets of Tanglewood.

Briarcroft New Construction Longmont Dr :: 44078075 Tanglewood $3.92+ Million

Inwood Dr :: 51486632 xceptional residence by Michalson Builders. Inviting entry leads to formal dining and study. GourE met kitchen opens to breakfast room and den. Master down. Game rm + media rm. $1.95 Million

Bayou Glen Rd :: 925442 Bayou Glen $2.79+ Million

Lynbrook Dr

Bayou Glen Rd :: 72231717 Tanglewood, $2.71 Million Stately Georgian brick home with exquisite curb appeal that exudes style and quality.

Tanglewood

Potomac Dr :: 77364264 Westhaven Estates $1.09+ Million

Stoney Brook Dr :: 20424098 Briarbend $599,900

Riverview Way :: 15853510 Tanglewood $4.29+ Million

Prestwick Ct :: 78133448 Prestwick Court $1.2 Million

Potomac Dr :: 8486515 Westhaven Estates $749,000

Indian Cir :: 82260864 Indian Trail $1.75 Million

$3.82+ Million

Established 1967 Briar Forest Dr :: 66816964 Briargrove Park $575,000

Briar Forest Dr :: 95999491 Briargrove Park $439,000

In the gracious age between the world wars, Houstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elite families built splendid country houses west of the city along the wooded banks of Buffalo Bayou. One of the most grand was Malvern, completed in 1938 by prominent architect John Staub for Mr. and Mrs. James Overton Winston. Growth pushed Houston west, and the country vanished along with most of the great houses. Malvern remains, thriving under the focused stewardship of its owners. Their comprehensive, research-driven restoration has produced a thoroughly modernized residence replete with irreplaceable architectural elements and historical charm. Staubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exquisite millwork, walnut paneling, and walnut and long-leaf pine floors have reclaimed their former glory; original Brunschwig & Fils wallpaper has been restored and portions expertly reproduced; jib windows open once more to the galleries and admit the Gulf breeze; and the classic park and gardens have been revived and enhanced. MEMORIAL

Winston Woods Dr $11.5 Million :: 80819560

Malvern

is ready for its second century.

Memorial

Winston Woods Dr :: 10385154 Winston Woods, $6.29+ Million Country-French home in wooded, gated enclave. Grand foyer introduces finely-detailed rooms with expansive views of the grounds. Four-car garage. Elevator.

Greenbay St :: 4310453 Memorial Villages, $2.39+ Million Seldom does a home with this pedigree become available. Historic landmark home offers a degree of authenticity rarely seen and beautifully combined with todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amenities.

Park Laureate Dr :: 98613502 Park Laureate Place $1.3 Million

Perthshire Rd :: 2272478 Wilchester $820,000

Our l ane Cir :: 32193733 Memorial Villages, $3.75 Million Modern estate on over 30,000 sq. ft. of manicured grounds. Superb plan offers exceptional entertaining capabilities.

Memorial Dr :: 74686343 Memorial Villages $2.29+ Million

Durrette Dr :: 20346850 Memorial, $1.69+ Million Beautifully expanded and updated traditional home. Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen opens to large den and breakfast room.

Glendenning Ln :: 24116734 Memorial Villages $3.11 Million

W Friar Tuck Ln :: 84423414 Sherwood Forest $4.39 Million

Blalock Rd :: 88503463 Memorial Villages $3.2 Million

Established 1967 Saddlewood Estates Dr :: 10166033 Saddlewood Estates, $2.44+ Million Grand entry, formals, gourmet kitchen, open plan. Three guest suites, game room, wet bar and media room.

Memorial

Hunters Trail St :: 65054744

Memorial Villages, $5.99+ Million

Memorial

Wickford Dr :: 99476885â&#x20AC;

Memorial, $5.19 Million

HOUSTONIANS

WHO MATTER

Bob Hale

President and CEO, Houston Association of Realtors, Since 1988

“

If you have ever purchased or sold a home, you can bet that Bob Hale has had a tremendous, positive influence on your life. Bob Hale is a great visionary and leader. He believes that what is good for consumers is good for real estate and has shaped a Realtor association that helps consumers make decisions on their own with clarity.

”

John A. Daugherty, Jr.

Chairman and CEO, John Daugherty, Realtors

As President and CEO of the Houston Association of Realtors since 1988, Bob’s vision and drive have made HAR.com a household brand in the greater Houston area and the most frequently visited website for Houston real estate. HAR has grown to become the largest trade association in Houston and the second largest local Realtor association in the country with more than 26,000 members. The website recently expanded to cover the entire state of Texas, which provides even more exposure for your listings.

The following numbers speak to HAR.com’s successful market exposure: • 3.1 million: the number of visitors to the website or mobile app each month. • 17 million: the number of visitor sessions on HAR.com each month. • 8 minutes: the amount of time the average visitor spends on HAR.com. • 40 million: the number of times listings are viewed on HAR.com each month. • 25: HAR.com is the only local site that is regularly listed among the 25 most frequently visited real estate websites in the country, according to comScore Media Metrix®. • 1: the rank of the HAR.com app within the Apple App Store for Houston. Consumers now view listings on HAR.com more on mobile devices than computers.

If you are a seller, all of this means your home is receiving the best possible market exposure. At the helm of HAR, Bob strives to fulfill the group’s mission that its members achieve ongoing success by adopting and implementing a market-driven, member-centric business plan, recruiting and retaining a highly professional staff, re-engineering its governance, constantly surveying Houston-area real estate consumers, and becoming a cutting edge, technologically advanced association. Bob strongly believes in providing “high-tech” member services in a “high-touch” manner. Bob believes in staying abreast of the latest in the real estate industry. In 2009 he participated in the creation of MLSCloud.com, a network of MLS public websites

A great team... Bob Hale’s personal life is just as successful as his professional life. He attributes this to his wife of 20 years, Susie. Susie has transitioned from running an online technology and marketing company to pursuing her love for oil painting. In their spare time, Bob and Susie enjoy traveling, sharing good wine with friends, and spending time with their four grandchildren. Bob’s true passion is real estate, and he feels fortunate to be able to share that passion with the love of his life.

The awards and accolades are many for Bob, including the following: 2013: Recognized for 25 years of achievement by Houston Realtors, national industry leaders and political figures 2013: “Bob Hale Day”, proclaimed by Houston Mayor Annise Parker

2005-2013: One of the 100 Most Influential People, Inman News

2011: Houston CEO Communicator of the Year Award, Public Relations Society of America 2010: Communication Leadership Award, International Association of Business Communicators/Houston 2008: Inductee, NAR Bud Smith Leadership Society

2008: “Bob Hale Day”, proclaimed by Houston Mayor Bill White

2008: Innovator of the Year Award, Inman News, which stated, “People on the list embody words like leadership, innovation, ingenuity, power and persistence.”

2007 and 2012: Inductee, Realtor Political Action Committee Hall of Fame 2006: One of the 25 Most Influential People in the American real estate industry, National Association of Realtors, REALTOR Magazine 2003: One of the 25 Most Influential People in the American real estate industry, National Association of Realtors, REALTOR Magazine

representing 700,000 Realtors. He and HAR have hosted conferences with

leaders from across the country and as far away as Japan to discuss how to develop a successful public website. Success has been achieved. Buyers looking

for homes in Houston who have become frustrated with sites that have outof-date information quickly learn that HAR.com is “buyer friendly.” The information on HAR.com is accurate and up-to-date.

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SHADYSIDE

Remington Ln :: 9005646 $6.4 Million 30

west university museum medical

Remington Ln :: 90474093 Shadyside, $7.1 Million Historic 1920s home designed by Harrie T. Lindeberg with supervision by John Staub.

Blue Bonnet Blvd :: 60004334 Braes Heights $1.1+ Million

Milford St :: 36583032 West Ormond Place $1.19+ Million

Marlowe St :: 72895120 Colonial Terrace $1.74+ Million

Vassar Place

Vassar St :: 24711684

$669,000

Amherst St :: 6912184 $1.74+ Million Stately French Normandy-inspired new construction in the heart of West University. Well-appointed living spaces, chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, all bedrooms up.

BRAESWOOD

Blue Bonnet Blvd :: 4122445 $1.49+ Million

West University Museum Medical

Buffalo Speedway :: 89507574 West University, $2.24 Million Two-story grand foyer. Elegant formals + den. Master suite w/sitting room/study. Quarters. Expansive yard. Pool.

S Glen Haven Blvd :: 88189647 Cambridge Green $699,500

Nottingham St :: 37809094 Evanston $825,000

Tangley St :: 10656754 Southampton Place $1.97+ Million

Law St :: 61656231 College Court Place

$999,000

Remington Ln :: 9005646 Shadyside, $6.4 Million Historic Regency-inspired estate designed by John F. Staub. Elegant formals, reception hall, picturesque views overlooking manicured grounds, reflection pool.

Banks St :: 92229421 Ranch Estates, $1.39+ Million Light-filled Michael Landrum contemporary home with reception hall opening up to living area. Outdoor entertaining area and pool.

McClendon St :: 84201232 Windermere $850,000

Wordsworth St :: 90935996 Brantwood $620,000

Watts St :: 26430409 South Gate $800,000

Sunset Blvd :: 24162364 Sunset Terrace, $1.28+ Million Enchanting traditional home on one of West Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beautiful canopied streets. Remodeled from the studs. Pool with tropical landscaping.

BELLAIRE

Holt St :: 96656004 $1.49+ Million

Bellaire

Maple St :: 62426107 $1.29+ Million

Lafayette St :: 92190446 Bellaire $773,500

Braeburn Dr Bellaire, $3.45 Million Palatial custom-built home boasts grand, superbly detailed interiors. Kitchen imported from Germany. 7-car garage.

Bellaire

Aspen St :: 69802114 $1.45+ Million

Bellaire

Cedar St :: 58649590

$998,000

Holt St :: 21323634 Bellaire $975,000

Patrick Henry St :: 20367384 Bellaire $1.19 Million

Valerie St :: 40305693 Bellaire, $1.89+ Million Stunning Bellaire showcase home built by the builder for herself. Formals, gourmet kitchen, flex room, pool.

Maple Ct :: 20581417 Bellaire, $1.75 Million Stunning Country-French new construction. Elegant floor plan perfect for entertaining. Two-story foyer with freestanding circular staircase. Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen.

Bellaire

Pocahontas St :: 13775864 $1.07 Million

Holt St :: 91118641 Bellaire $699,000

Locust St :: 92686233 Bellaire $860,000

Howard Ln :: 77113023 Bellaire $764,500

Established 1967 Merrie Ln :: 15222044 Bellaire, $1.50+ Million New Country-French construction. Example of recent Bellaire Showcase Home completed in October 2013.

Enjoy

a Santa Barbara lifestyle in Houston â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Â the best of both worlds.

Terrace Dr :: 70911442

Glen Cove, $4.75 Million

Glen Cove

:: Memorial Park

Terrace Dr :: 70911442

Glen Cove, $4.75 Million

Upper Kirby Neartown Midtown Memorial Park The Heights

W Lamar St :: 36096996 Florentine Condominiums $550,000

Hawthorne St :: 50851181 Montrose, 2.49+ Million Restored and expanded 1920s Prairie-style home in historic district. Million dollar master BR plus much more.

Spann St :: 32142182 Stanford Oaks Court $650,000

Crestwood Court

Marilane St :: 74306488

Lovett Blvd :: 83169088 Lovett Street Plaza $575,000

$1.65 Million

Garden Oaks

Asbury St :: 55444369, 94745844, 51478596 Rice Military $799,900 each

Lamonte Ln :: 22317362

$895,000

Dunlavy St :: 71615384 Hyde Park Heights $995,000

Plainview

Hazard St :: 52961614

$499,000

Branard St :: 16945168 Rh Branard $649,500

Montrose

Avondale St :: 67208824 $1.65 Million

Brun St :: 76940485 Shepherd Crest Addition $499,500

Dickson St :: 36474582, 66165174 Dickson Villas $795,000 each

Shearn

Crockett St :: 62628874 $490,000

Montrose Blvd :: 58791354 Court at Museums Gate $320,000

Couch St :: 62411604 Shady Acres $451,500

Kass Villas

W Polk St :: 89844481

$695,000

Marshall St :: 66255704 Mandell Place, $1.27+ Million Classic New England-style new construction with an emphasis on embracing historical architecture.

Houston Heights New Construction

Established 1967

Arlington St :: 34144022 New construction in prime location. Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen opens to two-story den. $1.25 Million

FOUR SEASONS Caroline St 49913104 $4.6 Million 42

MONTEBELLO Uptown Park Blvd 35619454 $3.62+ Million 43 43

Bayou Bend

:: Manhattan

Bayou Bend Towers, $1.27+ Million

Post Oak Blvd :: 13517264

Manhattan, $620,000

Westcott st :: 69299442

31163193, 62242692, 9636974

THE HUNTINGDON

31163193

THE HUNTINGDON

62242692

MOSAIC RESIDENTIAL

49663060

6007 MEMORIAL

47447451

Loft Living

MONTEBELLO UPTOWN PARK BLVD $3,625,000 35619454

THE HUNTINGDON

High-Rise

THE HUNTINGDON WOODWAY PLACE ATRIUM KIRBY DR BERING DR $2,500,000 62242692 $199,000 13924569 $2,350,000 31163193 $1,000,000 9636974 BAYOU BEND TOWERS WESTCOTT ST THE WILLOWICK $1,275,000 69299442 WILLOWICK RD $429,000 41311744 METROPOLIS W GRAY HOUSTONIAN ESTATES $629,900 4188766 NORTH POST OAK LN $2,200,000 82450056 GOTHAM LOFTS S SHEPHERD DR 6007 MEMORIAL $439,000 49719263 MEMORIAL DR $698,000 47447451 THE SPIRES HOLCOMBE BLVD THE MEMORIAL $615,000 76664384 MEMORIAL DR $399,900 78864713 BAYOU LOFTS FRANKLIN ST THE TEALSTONE $250,000 21701443 GESSNER RD $249,000 83002459 The Mosaic On Hermann Pk ALMEDA RD THE BRISTOL $599,900 49663060 M CCUE RD $419,475 90398225 FOUR SEASONS CAROLINE ST COSMOPOLITAN $4,600,000 49913104 POST OAK BLVD $479,000 45081447 NEUVO VALLARTA, MEXICO $1,200,000 7101546 LOFTS ON POST OAK $649,000 58921343 POST OAK BLVD $260,000 77841004 LEON, MEXICO $245,000 33637522 BALCONES DEL CAMPESTRE $220,000 55349647 HACIENDA DEL BATAN $750,000 22249234 MANHATTAN POST OAK BLVD $620,000 13517264

VILLA D’ESTE UPTOWN PARK BLVD $2,475,000 80745146 $2,150,000 8796044 HOUSTONIAN

82450056

Lots & Land

Buckingham Dr :: 44075349 Memorial, Bayou Woods, $4.5 Million A slice of heaven situated at the rear of a prestigious cul-de-sac. The 2.67 acre property looks out over trees, ferns, flowers and ravines and is a wonderful site for new construction. The mid-century modern home is livable and has some updates including the kitchen and powder bath. The value for this spectacular property is in the land. However, the house could be remodeled. Not subdividable.

Houston Buckingham Dr (or remodel) Chaucer Dr (or investment/rental) Locke Ln Will Jordan Way

44075349 Bayou Woods 76205909 Windermere 84553114 River Oaks 97226726 Maple Court, Bellaire

Galveston County Bayshore Dr Mockingbird Ln Magnolia Ln

2179346 San Leon Farm Home Tracts, San Leon $599,000 55259814 Lakeside, League City $285,000 41625554 Andrew Johnson, Port Bolivar $130,000

La Porte Broadway St

93256164 Martin Sabina, La Porte

Kingwood Majestic Falls Dr

1278541

Tomball SH 249

4089333 Tomball

Deer Ridge Estates, Kingwood

$4,500,000 $1,600,000 $1,299,000 $589,000

$6,000,000 $217,928 $1,300,000

Greater Houston Area

Bistro Ln :: 77195939 Royal Oaks Country Club, $2.49 Million Overlooks golf course. Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, 2-story library. All bedrooms with verandas. Summer kitchen and loggia.

Lynbrook Dr :: 80400270 Lakeside Park Th $339,000

Trenton Lake Ln :: 20735609 McKendree Park $275,000

Southern Oaks Dr :: 75389864 Northgate Forest, $938,999 Stunning residence on lakefront cul-de-sac lot in gated golf course community. Expansive views and more.

Palisade Lakes Dr :: 11432547 Canyon Lakes At Stonegate $320,000

Newpoint Dr :: 38506784 Fresno, Newpoint Estates, $2.29+ Million More than 7 acres. Renovated 2013, gated and fenced. Pool, summer kitchen, indoor basketball/sports court.

Wiggins Rd :: 90193235 Hempstead, William Baird $639,900

Greater Houston Area

Mineral Creek Ct :: 7575328 Spring, Spring Creek Oaks $337,500

Sara Ridge Ln :: 38909729 Katy, Lakeforest of Kelliwood, $3.75 Million 4.328+/- acre estate. Living, dining, bar and island kitchen look out to pool, waterfall, spa area.

Clear Mill Ln :: 79044068 Katy, Pine Mill Ranch $239,900

Serenade Ln :: 16511268 Woodwind Lakes $284,900

Advance Dr :: 85465452 Tower Oaks $350,000

Highclere Park Dr :: 88144944 Spring, Gleannloch Farms, $1.65 Million Library, gym, craft room, media room, game room and more. Air conditioned casita complete with grill, full kitchen, bath, and living area.

Britton Ridge Dr :: 86408803 Katy, Lake Pointe Estates, $1.6 Million Two-story residence; casita, separate guest house/pool house. Resort-inspired pool with hot tub, rock waterfall with slide and graded entry.

St Romain Dr :: 71282465 Katy, Cinco Ranch Southwest $360,000

Bermuda Dunes Ct :: 46343141 Champions North, $1.09+ Million On the 9th hole of Cypress Golf Course. Remodeled 2002. Granite, stainless steel appliances, hardwoods.

Newpoint Dr :: 38506784 Fresno, Newpoint Estates, $2.29+ Million Entertain with pool, summer kitchen, indoor sports court. Several living areas on first and second floors.

Bistro Ln :: 77195939 Royal Oaks Country Club $2.49 Million

Highclere Park Dr :: 88144944 Spring, Gleannloch Farms $1.65 Million

Mesquite Meadow Ln :: 98275602 Katy, Cinco Ranch Southwest, $569,000 Media room, paneled study, and wine grotto. Resort-inspired pool, summer kitchen, outdoor fireplace.

Driftdale Pl :: 53370740 The Woodlands, Creekside Park $375,000

Church St :: 73303141 Galveston, Galveston Townsite $289,900

Wiggins Rd :: 43000634 Hempstead, William Baird $750,000

Great Blue Heron Dr :: 59090418 Galveston, Pointe West $349,000

Mariner Pass :: 32394398 Galveston, Evia Phase, $595,000 Views, formals, den, game room and island kitchen. Bedrooms have ensuite baths. Four porches.

91st St :: 5297604 Galveston, Laguna De Oro

$365,000

olf Course

Commanding View of the

Bistro Ln :: 77195939 Royal Oaks Country Club $2.49 Million 51

Established 1967

520 Post Oak Blvd. Sixth Floor Houston, TX 77027-9414

If your home is presently being offered for sale, this is not intended as a solicitation of the listing.

A NOTEWORTHY COVER HOME Our cover home was designed by Armon E. Mabry in 1936 and is featured in Stephen Fox’s Architectural Guide, AIA Houston-3rd Edition. This architecturallyrenowned home is in the tradition of a formal French manorial style, which was Mabry’s preferred genre. It has been carefully restored by the current owners and boasts beautiful light-filled rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and lovely views of the charming terraces and large pool. Formals, den, updated kitchen, 3-4 bedrooms, updated baths, guest house w/1-2 bedrooms and also has updated baths.

Truly an architectural jewel.

Cover Home: Del MOnte Dr :: $3.05 Million :: 88830997

AND A NOTEWORTHY SALES ASSOCIATE We encourage you to call this experienced John Daugherty, Realtors real estate professional with any real estate questions or need you might have. We personally assure you that you will be calling one of the best.

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