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By Cynthia Lescalleet For The Leader Accidents happen. So does aging. How ready is your home to accommodate either? How ready does it need to be?

Your answer might depend on your life experiences and expectations, say local renovators polled on the topic. While older homeowners -- or those with elder parents wanting to stay put -- might be more aware of looming accessibility and aging challenges, many of us have that awareness thrust upon us -- at any age -- by circumstance.

Be it an accident, a debilitating disease or the realities of time passing, “The way life goes, something will come your way,� says Dan Bawden of Legal Eagle Contractors, an expert in universal design and aging in place techniques who teaches the certification classes for Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA).

Three situations prompt the bulk of these adaptive use projects, Bawden observes.

First there are the “planners,� who anticipate future needs, whether for themselves or their aging parents.

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And then there are those who are in the midst of a traumatic health event and trying to resolve access and space usage because a loved one will be coming home soon from the hospital. Need an example? You’re in a wheelchair with your broken leg in a full cast and elevated. How will

you even enter the house? The bathroom?

Modifications and Mother Nature Meanwhile, due to Hurricane Harvey, there’s a possible fourth category: opportunity to update as part of the repairs. Such was the case

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Homes sales upticks characterize June markets for local real estate It was a strong June for both local and greater Houston housing markets, as singlefamily home sales across the region showed improvement over last June according to the most recent report from the Houston Association of Realtors.

Meanwhile, both average and median sales prices also shot up across most local housing markets as the summer market was in full swing, with buyers largely undeterred by slowly-increasing prices. “If there were concerns about rising home prices in the Houston market, you wouldn’t know it from all the homebuying that took place in June,â€? said HAR Chair Kenya BurrellVanWormer with JPMorgan Chase. “We continue to outperform last year’s record pace of home sales, but we’ll keep a close eye on inventory levels in the weeks ahead to ensure they are meeting demand.â€?Â

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Photo courtesy of Houston Association of Realtors In Garden Oaks and Oak Forest, home sales rose 12.5 percent this past month compared to last June -- a common trend in local neighborhoods.

pared to 64 the previous year – a substantial 12.5 percent rise, which represented the largest substantial uptick across local markets.

On the flip side, home prices in the area experienced relatively modest – but diverging – trends, with median price dropping 2.9 percent to $499,492 and average price rising 2.7 percent to $440,500 at month’s end.

77092 Though many markets saw a strong month, June was a different story for those on the

westernmost edge of our coverage area (Mangum Manor, etc.). Buyers and sellers both experienced a near record drop-off in home sales, seeing just 14 come off the market, compared to 37 the previous June – a 62 percent dip, representing the largest dip across local markets.

Average home prices in this zip code also showcased a modest 4.4 percent drop – to $235,967 – while median prices in this market stayed relatively steady with a 1.7 percent downturn to the tone of $225,500 by month’s end.

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Do Over from P. 1B the GHBA Remodelers Council handled that project (which included more than just the bathroom). As redesigned, the original master bath’s ‘60s style tub-and-toilet space captured the adjacent walk-in closet for an oversized shower and roomy open area, both able to manage any future wheelchair maneuvering, with or without a caregiver. The ample shower now contains bench seating at one end near a handheld shower, a conventional shower head, and a variety of grab bars, towel hooks and product shelving at standing and sitting height.

Importantly, Cole says, beneath the tilework and pony walls is structural blocking able to secure any future ADA add-ons, if ever needed.

Another anti-slip design element was the flooring choice.

Smaller tiles have more grout and help reduce the slick surfaces, he explains. And while the vanity’s current design has storage beneath the sink, a modification behind the cabinet doors would enable rolling up to it when needed, the homeowner says.

She also points to how access to the bathroom is now via a relocated and much-enlarged doorway. Using a pair of doors instead of a single whoppingly wide one reduced the amount of wall space affected when they’re open. The lighting, meanwhile, is bright and varied because more light is more necessary as eyes age.

One unexpected benefit of the new bathroom’s design and fittings is how easy it is now to wash the dog, she says. Using the tub in other bathroom was getting to be a challenge.

In Candlelight Estates, another of Cole’s clients has converted the first floor’s wing of two bedrooms and bathroom into a master suite that used the space of one bedroom for a huge closet and bathroom expansion with all the bells and whistles of universal design to enjoy -- now and in the future.

Many modifications have applications beyond just aging-in-place, Cole notes. “Who doesn’t want a bigger, more accessible bathroom?�

Easy Tweaks vs. Bigger Overhauls For clients designing or tweaking homes for long-term living, Cole recommends such elements as wider doors, larger turning spaces (particularly in the kitchen and bathrooms), eye level shelving in closets, brighter lighting, roll out shelving in lower kitchen cabinets, and blocking beneath the wallboard for future grab bars.

Bawden also suggests a few easy alterations: lever-style door knobs, swing clear hinges for doors to completely open up narrow doorways, and automatic door bottom (retractable gasket seals) that do the work of thresholds where there’s need of a level entry.

Make sure the entry – which starts at the curb – has good lighting and is clear of tripping hazards, adds Mark Florenz, project designer at Legal Eagle.

Meanwhile, if the floor plan has one of the step-down or step-up living rooms of yesteryear, use changes in color or texture to highlight that change in elevation, the renovators say. Better yet, get the flooring all one level.

Fortunately, better technology, more products and industry checklists for aging in place are available, such as this one from the National Home Builders Association . [C1] When there’s opportunity for thoughtful design from the get-go, however, there can be savings. “It takes the emergency out of the picture,� Bawden says.

As an example, one of the more costly projects is adding an in-home elevator. In homes that had previously stacked closets upstairs and down in case the space might someday become the shaft, adding the equipment runs about 2.5 times less than retrofitting such a system, he estimates.

And while altering door frame width is a common project, it can be more challenging than you think, he says. A typical powder room door is 24 inches wide. A walker or wheelchair needs at least 32 inches in width. Do the math. “There is no such thing as a door stretcher,� he notes.

To widen a door frame can involve more than you think

because the spaces are small and components integrated.

Framing changes usually affect cabinets, countertops, light switches and flooring as well as the door jamb and header. So, it’s not a $300 fix, he says, more like $2,000.

Easing That Conversation For adult children, who are often the ones directing or deciding home modifications for their parents, adding agingin-place design considerations can be an exercise less about what is available and doable than about getting elders on

board.

Bawden, who has helped adult children help their alterations-resistant parents, offers an approach: â€œâ€ŚTell the story about other families who have benefited from these practical home modifications. Explain that the parents resisted too, but when these helpful features were installed, they loved them and started using them immediately.â€?

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Homes from P. 1B increase over last year. It also possessed the starkest downturn – 11.7 percent – as well as the lowest median home prices among local markets, coming in at $170,000 last month.

77008 This zip code – encompassing much of the Greater Heights and Timbergrove/Lazybrook neighborhoods – had a relatively modest month regarding home sales, accompanied by a striking rise in home prices.

Home sales in this area was

one of several local markets to at least double the greater Houston region’s 1.8 percent increase, with the 119 homes coming off the market representing a 3.5 percent rise over last June.

Further, both the 17.3 percent increase in average home price and 18.6 percent rise in median price were the highest risers in local markets. Meanwhile the June 2018 average price of $571,973 was the 2nd-highest among local markets, and the $500,000 median home price was the largest fig-

ure – more than doubling the median price of the Greater Houston region.

77009 For the eastern portion of the Heights (Woodland Heights, Norhill) June saw a steady rise across the board, with rising prices not deterring buyers.

This area had 51 sales close in June 2018, an 8.5 percent uptick over the same period last year, the 2nd-largest rise among areas with substantial sales. Average prices in the

Houston Junior Forum re-opens For The Leader The Houston Junior Forum Resale Shop, located at 1815 Rutland just south of 19th Street in the Heights shopping area, has reopened, fully repaired from damages sustained during Hurricane Harvey. The staff and volunteers eagerly anticipate welcoming back the many loyal community shoppers and donors, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Monday through Saturday. Donations and consignments from Forum members and the community provide many new treasures.

The shop is accepting donations now. Consignments will be accepted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, August 9.

The HJF Resale Shop features “upscale” furniture, home décor, clothing, jewelry, china and numerous pieces of interest to collectors and dealers.

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historical significance. The inventory changes daily so visit frequently to find your unexpected treasures! One of the HJF volunteers says, “The shop is a true ministry for the neighborhood. Many of the customers return daily to visit and share their stories.” Senior customers are given a 10% discount on every Wednesday, and all patrons are offered a 10% discount every “First Saturday” of the month. Everyone is invited to visit their newly remodeled shop on Heights’ White Linen Night, Saturday, August 4, open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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area saw an identical increase, rising to $496,133 at month’s end.

Median prices in this area experienced one of the healthiest rises in Leader neighborhoods, with a 14.6 percent rise that represented the 2nd-largest local increase – sitting at $451,050 this past June compared to $393,630 during the same time last year.

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Today, Villarreal is a full-service Realtor with RE/MAX Metro, who has experience assisting buyers of all ages and backgrounds, successfully listing and selling homes from century-old properties to contemporary multi-level townhomes throughout Houston and also working with clients through the maze of new construction. Her properties and listings are primarily in the Leader neighborhoods, but stretch around Houston out to Livingston, Woodlands, Katy, and more.

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From assisting transplants with school districts and commutes to educating them about the history of neighborhoods, she loves introducing newcomers to any pocket of Houston and relaying the story of how it’s come to be. “We have such a great community here and it’s grown so much; we have amazing schools and something for everyone to enjoy, so bring-

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I’m able to share the history and growth of the various Heights neighborhoods, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest and surrounding neighborhoods, because of my family’s own long history in the area and my years in real estate,� she said. “Our ‘neighborhood’ is such a small world and I see everything and everyone as interconnected.�

Whether it be the Heights – where each individual neighborhood may have its own deed restrictions, history or building requirements and needs – or Garden Oaks/Oak Forest and anywhere in between, she believes each area and home has its own story to tell. It’s one Villarreal lives to tell with each new listing or closing, and the neighborhoods are why she does not see herself leaving the field anytime soon.

It’s just a perfect fit. “You meet new clients, communicate with them every day, and I just fall in love with them.

Then, when the transaction is over, I really miss them!� she said. “[This job] is so much fun. I’m so thankful I took the plunge into real estate 20 years ago.�

Villarreal is experienced in properly pricing property, marketing listings, and finding that perfect home for both first-time homebuyers or relocating families, priding herself on integrity, accountability, research skills, and her customer service. Throughout the process, she is constantly going above and beyond for her clients. “I love the hunt, I love to learn what they need, and I love going out there to help them find their perfect forever home. It’s a joy to help people find their home,� she said. “The buying and selling process can be emotional and difficult at times – it’s my job to make it as smooth as possible, guide them through the process and transaction, and handle some of those things so they’re not as stressed.�

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