I have had the pleasure of showing some out-of-towners the sights of Lubbock and telling them about the real estate market here.  It was more of a pleasure earlier in the month because Lubbock had some windy, sandy days and those are not pleasant.  But the GOOD NEWS is that Lubbock is a wonderful place to call home with lots of blue skies, sunny days, and gorgeous sunsets.

It is fun to drive visitors through the Tech Terrace area.   There are so many different types and sizes of homes in all price ranges.  Historic homes from grand to cozy, mid-century homes, and even newly constructed homes are available.  For buyers who work downtown, at Texas Tech or in the Medical district, Tech Terrace is very convenient.  There are two great schools, Roscoe Wilson Elementary and Hutchinson Jr. High, located in the neighborhood. 

I have to say one of my favorite homes in Tech Terrace is the most unexpected home in the neighborhood.  It is the Upe Flueckiger home on 21st Street.  I got to walk through the home during the Fall Tech Terrace home tour in 2004.  (it may have been 2005)  The colors, clean lines, central courtyard and pair of studios thrilled me.  And I really never thought that modern or contemporary architecture would appeal to me.  I had the pleasure of meeting Upe last year.  He is a Swiss-licensed architect who teaches architecture at Texas Tech University.  He told me that some of the neighbors were not thrilled to see his home, which is constructed of cinder blocks and bright red corrugated metal.being built.  I dream of building a 21st century ranch house inspired by his 21st Street home.

Follow the link below to see photos and read an article about this outstanding and unique Tech Terrace home. 

 http://mocoloco.com/archives/003015.php

I love being a Realtor, exchanging ideas with other realtors, researching real estate trends, and previewing many of the great homes on the market in Lubbock.