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