modernhouston.net contributing real estate writer Steven Klainman

by Steven Kleiman

contributing writer for modernhouston.net

This is Modern Houston, so it only makes sense that a column from me,
would focus on…what else? Modern homes!

Hi everybody. I’m Steven Kleiman, and there is so much to know when it comes to
modern real estate. Lucky for you, I have no shortage of things to talk about!
Now, since this is my inaugural column, I figure that I’d give you a crash course
on exactly what modern / contemporary real estate is.

A “modern home” (aka “Classic Modern”) is often considered a house that
was built in the early 20th century, usually anytime from the around the 1920s
through the 1980s, because the predominant architectural style for the homes
was more simple than the highly ornate homes built prior to the 1900s.
Meanwhile, homes built from the 1980s to present day are often called
“contemporary homes” (aka “Contemporary Modern”). Contemporary homes
often exhibit even more simplicity than modern homes. That simplicity is conveyed,
not only in the structure of the home but also the landscaping, interior design,
and living space.

Semantics sticklers may differentiate between Modern / Classic Modern and
Contemporary / Contemporary Modern; Generally, I don’t. I tend to use
contemporary and modern interchangeably because out here in the real world
of real estate, the styles often mesh. In fact, I like to describe
modern / contemporary real estate to my clients as structures characterized
by amazing architecture, smart design and an environment
that fits the homeowner.

Contemporary real estate is an exciting topic to explore and I look forward
to sharing my contemporary real estate knowledge with you. And maybe,
just maybe, you’ll teach me a thing or two as well. Here’s hoping! If you live in a
modern home or if you see one while you’re out, send me a picture with some
information about it and why you think it’s a great example of a modern home.
It may just become a talking piece for my next column!

Biography:
Steven Kleiman is a licensed real estate broker and the owner of Houston, Texas-based
Oakington Realty. The firm provides agent services to buyers, sellers and investors
interested in real estate inside the I-610 Loop. To learn more about modern real estate
in metro-Houston, contact Steven at: realestate@modernhouston.net