It’s the final weekend before Election Day, which means you might want to use some of your open-house time for a bit of last-minute canvassing. And what better neighborhoods to do either in than two of Houston’s many New York- or Robin Hood-themed subdivisions! Westchester and Nottingham Forest, two Kickerillo-pedigree expanses above the northern banks of the Buffalo Bayou, are waiting for you. Knock on some doors!

Location: 14707 Broadgreen Dr.
Details: 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths; 2,694 sq. ft.
Price: $325,000
The Scoop: Slightly-dolled 1969 transitional Mansard Modern in Westchester. Central atrium. Paneled walls in Den. Laminate floors in Kitchen. Mirrored wall in Dining Room. On the market for a little more than a month.
Open House: Sunday, 12-2 pm

This way to more homes, and a brighter future:

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Location: 14607 River Forest Dr.
Details: 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths; 2,510 sq. ft.
Price: $345,000
The Scoop: 1968 brick-front single-story home in Westchester near end of cul-de-sac backing up to Dairy Ashford, just a few blocks from Terry Hershey Park. New granite countertops in Kitchen and Breakfast Room. Brick corner fireplace, exposed beams in Den. Listed since early May. Four price cuts (including one this past week) adding up to $39.9K.
Open House: Sunday, 2-4 pm

Location: 14527 Cindywood Dr.
Details: 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths; 2,253 sq. ft.
Price: $349,000
The Scoop: Single-story mostly-brick Nottingham Forest home dating from 1968. Large Family Room with vaulted ceiling. Updated Kitchen. Paved patio in back. Replacement windows. On the market for 100 days. Price slashed 3 times (including once this past week), for a $20K discount total.
Open House: Sunday, 2-4 pm

Location: 14311 Cindywood Dr.
Details: 5 bedrooms, 3 baths; 3,033 sq. ft.
Price: $482,000
The Scoop: English-style 1 1/2-story ranch in Nottingham Forest, built in 1970. Two bedrooms and 2 baths downstairs. New windows. Sprinkler and alarm. Large back yard. Just listed.
Open House: Sunday, 2-4 pm

Location: 14410 Twisted Oak Ln.
Details: 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths; 3,653 sq. ft.
Price: $689,629
The Scoop: 1967 home in Nottingham Forest, extensively and beigely remodeled. New wide low arches between Living Room, Dining Room, and expansive Kitchen. Large back yard. Very close to Terry Hershey Park. Listed 2 months ago for $9.8K more than it is now.
Open House: Saturday, 1-3 pm & Sunday, 2-4 pm