For many years we Realtors have advised clients that the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy feelings for prospective buyers. … [Read more...]
New Front Door Colors and What They Say About You
03/16/2013 By
Spring is upon us and most of us are already making a mental list of yard and home projects. As a Realtor I know that one of the projects that gives you the most return on your … [Read more...]
WHAT TRACT HOME BUILDERS KNOW THAT HOME OWNERS DON’T.
01/29/2013 By
A recent article by Arrol Gellner in Inman News (and printed again in Lowe’s monthly ezine, “Inside Out”) got me to thinking about this: The front entrance and even the … [Read more...]
Which Tile to Pick for Multiple Rooms?
10/11/2012 By
We actually hear this question a lot from those homebuyers who are wanting to install tile. They are usually replacing the carpet with tile and incorporating the kitchen, hallway … [Read more...]
Like to Look at Houses? You’ll Love Houzz
06/01/2012 By
Traditional Entry design by Dc Metro General Contractor Harry Braswell Inc. I don't know if you're familiar with Houzz (www.houzz.com), but to me, it's more captivating than … [Read more...]
Mary Kay’s 2 Million Dollar Mistake
03/10/2012 By
Mary Kay’s former 11,800 sq. foot mansion in Dallas has 8 baths, 6 bedrooms and 7 fireplaces. It has a fabulous pool that could pass as an authentic Grecian Bath and sits on … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss Out: Home Owners’ Best Bet This Weekend
03/03/2012 By
Here's the Best Bet for This Weekend for Gardeners, Decorators, DIY Wannabes, and Every Homeowner in Between: it's the Austin Home and Garden Show. There will be thousands … [Read more...]
The 2012 Color of the Year
02/03/2012 By
It's big and bold and it's Orange. Specifically Tangerine Tango. And it's the color of the year according to the Pantone Color Institute. According to Leatrice Eisemena, … [Read more...]
My Home Improvement Project, 2008-2010
10/22/2010 By
You would assume that anybody who paid less than $34,000 for their home would be getting a great deal. But in 1989 when we bought our home in downtown Round Rock and the two city … [Read more...]
