Searching for the Next Show House

Jan 11, 2019

HEC has started to look for the next historic home that will serve as our 2019 Show House. If you have a prospect for us to consider, please review the criteria below and send us an e-mail to let us know.

• The property must be located in Howard County
• Historic significance and age—generally at least 50 years old
• Exterior appeal that will attract visitors
• Adequate size to accommodate perhaps 100 visitors per day
• A floor plan that allows for a comfortable flow for visitors
• Adequate level parking for approx. 100 cars, preferably on the premises or safe off-street with safe ingress and egress to public roads
• Basement, barns or other outbuildings to accommodate vendors
• All utilities must be turned on with at least one working bathroom
• Homes in need of cosmetic not structural improvement
• We do not replace kitchens, baths or hardwood floors
• Homes that are or will be completely empty for the design work
• A home that will be vacated by owners July through late October
• The owner will be presented with a “design board” to review for each room