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Living in a Construction Zone: 6 Tips for Remodeling

Living in a Construction Zone: 6 Tips for Remodeling

August 2, 2022

When it comes to achieving the dream “look” or functionality that you want in a house, you have a couple of options. You can sell your home and buy another one, or you can invest that money into renovating your existing home and molding it into precisely what you want. And in a competitive market… [Read More]

A Houston Homeowner’s Guide to Downsizing

A Houston Homeowner’s Guide to Downsizing

July 28, 2022

For many decades, American homeownership has been defined by an unofficial mantra of bigger is better. Homes have been getting bigger and bigger, even as the average family size has gotten smaller and smaller. But it appears that we’ve finally reached a tipping point over the past several years. Americans are downsizing in force, including… [Read More]

10 Things to Do Before You Buy a New Construction Home

10 Things to Do Before You Buy a New Construction Home

June 16, 2022

The prospect of buying a new construction home can be exciting. Not only will you skip the tense process of touring an older home in search of the perfect property (or pondering the work you’ll have to put into an aging residence), you’ll also gain access to brand-new features, such as floors that have never… [Read More]

How to Declutter and Depersonalize Your House Before Selling

How to Declutter and Depersonalize Your House Before Selling

February 22, 2022

Home is characterized by words like warmth and safety. It’s the place you retreat to when the world gets stressful and chaotic. It’s your place – personal, special, and intimate. But when it comes time to sell, you have to forget about this. Suddenly, it’s no longer about you and your family. It’s about the… [Read More]

Minimalist Design and Styling Tips for Austin Homeowners

Minimalist Design and Styling Tips for Austin Homeowners

February 17, 2022

For decades, American homes have been getting bigger and bigger. And if you’ve been in Austin for any amount of time, you know that this city is no exception to that rule. With all of the people and money that’s poured into this city over the past several years, we’ve seen a significant rise in… [Read More]

How to Find (and Emphasize) Whatever Makes Your Houston, Texas Home Unique

How to Find (and Emphasize) Whatever Makes Your Houston, Texas Home Unique

November 18, 2021

How many homes do you think are in Houston? According to the Census Bureau, there were 858,374 households as of 2019. That number has likely risen since then. Putting aside semantic debates about what qualifies as a “household,” that’s nearly a million homes all in the same city, many of which were built around the… [Read More]

The 10 Best Ways to Prepare to Sell Your Home

The 10 Best Ways to Prepare to Sell Your Home

September 30, 2021

Selling a home is a major undertaking, no matter how well prepared you are or how much experience you’ve had selling properties in the past. You’ll need to get the home ready for prospective buyers, get yourself ready to move out (if you’re currently occupying the property), and set expectations for your listing. Ultimately, this… [Read More]

The 6 Best Ways San Antonio Landlord’s Can Spend $1K

The 6 Best Ways San Antonio Landlord’s Can Spend $1K

July 27, 2021

There’s a common misconception in the general marketplace that landlords are greedy penny-pinchers who look for every opportunity to make an extra buck. But those aren’t the landlords we interact with. Most of the San Antonio landlords we know understand the importance of value creation and are focused on providing quality housing for their tenants…. [Read More]

The Austin Homeowner’s Guide to Kitchen Remodels

The Austin Homeowner’s Guide to Kitchen Remodels

July 22, 2021

Given a hot real estate market and low interest rates, many Austin homeowners are looking for ways to improve the value and enjoyment of their properties. If that includes remodeling a house, there’s one room that promises more bang for your buck. We’re talking about the kitchen, of course! Kitchen Remodel ROI: A Look at… [Read More]

Home Renovation Mistakes Austin Homeowners Make

The Biggest Home Renovation Mistakes Austin Homeowners Make

June 22, 2021

There’s arguably never been a better time to renovate your Austin home. The market is booming and properties that are updated, modern, and well-designed are typically under contract within hours of being listed. (Many for above asking price.) However, don’t let your HGTV obsession convince you that renovating a home is as simple as knocking… [Read More]