When buying a house or condo, price, location and interest rates may top the list of considerations. But home style, materials and the number of stories can also play an important role in finding the right fit. The classic single-story brick ranch remains popular for its easy accessibility and straightforward maintenance. Meanwhile, Colonial, contemporary, mid-century...Read More

The wonder of wallpaper lies in the millions of colors, textures and patterns—a real anything-under-the-sun selection. It can transform a room perhaps like no other wall treatment, offering interest, depth, personality and a curated mood. You can choose to share some of your space with favorite jungle animals, cityscapes, ocean scenes, bold contemporary geometry or...Read More

It’s true that today may be the best time to plant a tree or open a savings account. It is also an excellent time to familiarize yourself with the home essentials you might need to know before an unfortunate incident, especially if you have just moved into a new place. If you’ve recently purchased a...Read More

Of all the adult decisions one must make throughout life, where to live could be the most significant, not which state or city, but where you want to relax, entertain and sleep every day. It involves not only personality, privacy and lifestyle, but also money,  convenience, amenities, location and space. The appeal of condo living...Read More

The year 1837 launched the Victorian Era and the children’s book Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In the story, Goldlilocks discovers the bears’ house and tries out the chairs, porridge and beds to get one that is “just right”. Such delicate balancing acts run through many parts of our lives, like not eating or drinking...Read More

As the Mexican free-tailed bats are readying to emerge from under the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge in the coming spring, new home buyers, first time buyers, are about to emerge on to the real estate market. The American Dream beckons. And owning your own home is an integral part of that. The emotional,...Read More

One of the early determining factors in buying a house, along with the budget, is weighing the pros and cons of buying new construction or an established house which has settled and offers mature landscaping, among other things. Some settlement with new construction is normal, as the building itself adjusts to the foundation and soil...Read More

According to a recent article on apartmenttherapy.com with information compiled from MasterBrand, off whites and beiges are the new paint colors for kitchens, along with light tone stains on natural wood commandeering the upper cabinets. There’s no need to tear down your bright, white kitchen, just think to the softer shades next time, like mayonnaise,...Read More

There are all sorts of fashion and food trends on the horizon for 2026, along with a continued focus on health and wellness. Pickleball will expand its popularity, along with some intentional unplugging from digital platforms. The Pantone Color of the Year is Cloud Dancer, the first ever white shade, selected for its calm and...Read More

You can be over the fence, on the fence, inside the fence, gazing through the fence or considering the fence, but one thing is clear: Good fences not only make good neighbors, but also are imperative to corralling horses, goats, cattle and other livestock on three acres or three thousand. Fences work well for enclosing...Read More