home tips

Now that we are well into a beautiful fall season, it’s time to start thinking about hosting for the holidays! Whether gathering your favorite people together for a Friendsgiving celebration or hosting an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner for the entire family, planning these events can be daunting. Luckily, we have the perfect ideas to ensure your fall festivities are warm, relaxed, and wonderfully...

From vibrantly orange, red, and pink flowers to juicy vegetables from the garden to DIY home decor from fallen leaves, there’s something to be said about the beauty of a fall garden. While many homeowners let the spring season dictate their home landscaping, we think fall is a hidden gem of wealth for Southern gardens.

It’s an exciting time - you’re finally ready to purchase a new home! You have a list of properties to tour this week, but how do you make the right decision? Luckily, with this guide to property tours as a homebuyer, you will feel at ease exploring homes and understand the perfect questions to ask.

Is it too early to be thinking about color trends for 2024? We sure don’t think so! There’s no better way to enhance your home than by staying ahead of the curve with design trends.  Color is one of the most important elements of interior design, as it can completely transform a room through a simple change in wallpaper, a bold new rug, or brightly-colored accent decor scattered throughout the...

What is it about summer that calls us homeowners to tread outdoors in the Texas heat, measuring tape in hand, and imagine our next big backyard renovation project? Despite its large undertaking, a home project in the summertime is exciting!  However, before you dive headfirst into renovation plans, budgets, and timelines, let’s review a few common renovation mistakes that could be...

First impressions matter. From the general upkeep of your property to the color of your front door, a prospective buyer’s first impression of your home can be made in a matter of seconds. As the summer real estate season approaches, it has never been more important to keep your property in tip-top shape, investing in certain upgrades and home improvements that will have a lasting impact on your curb...

Throw open the blinds, let the warm air in, and jump for joy - spring is finally here! And what better way to celebrate this season of relaxation, rejuvenation, and reinvention than with the ultimate spring cleaning guide? With these tips, tricks, and unexpected projects, your property will be shining bright all year long! Air it Out Let your home breathe this spring season by cracking open the...

Maybe it's the start of the holiday baking season or the cooler weather driving us all indoors for a hot cup of cocoa, but somehow the fall season always seems to call for kitchen upgrades. Whether you're looking to expand your storage or spruce up the entire space, here are some essential tips to consider before you green-light your kitchen remodel. Shallow Storage This may seem counterintuitive,...

There have been growing concerns about power imbalances between HOAs and property owners in HOA communities. These concerns cover various topics such as: Challenges between property owners and oversight boards Costly fees related to real estate transfersDifficulty accessing necessary governance and operations information. Texas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1588, which went into effect in September...

An attractive, well-kept backyard garden can be a very appealing feature for home buyers, especially since the pandemic has shifted many to a more work-from-home environment. Homeowners have since utilized more of their outdoor spaces, transforming backyards into extensions of living rooms and kitchens. These backyard improvements are fantastic negotiation points as you sell your home, and they can...