Branching Out with All-things Real Estate

I recently had a discussion with some real estate leaders in our state, and we were discussing the Days on Market indicator. It seems that many agents are pushing to get this data point eliminated in the system. Here are the arguments: Days on Market (DOM) is always a true picture. The number of ...

Have you ever realized that there is a difference in the type of sunshine you get on a regular basis? Natural sunshine is one of the best gifts that you can give yourself on a regular basis. And no, I am not talking about being reckless by going out and getting baked!☀️ But we were designed to re...

Carol Williams has a fun challenge for us about why we love where we live. It could be a current location, a past location, or even one that hasn't yet happened. How much fun is this?Because we are in transition, I wanted to share why I have two cities that I love. Both are wonderful, and each lo...

Yesterday, I wrote a post about the importance of general landscaping. This caused me to think about the question, "Does Landscaping Improve Home Value?" While there are many factors that increase a property's value, there is an ongoing discussion around the features of a home that truly do bring...

I've always likened landscaping to adding the finishing touches to an outfit. Basically, putting on the jewelry to accent and enhance the outfit. Also, a well-planned landscaping effort softens the hard edges of our structures.Depending on where you live in the country certainly affects the type ...

Sometimes a home reaches into your soul and says, "This is home"! This one changes how you live. Just outside Granbury, where the pace softens and the sunsets linger a little longer, there’s a place designed for the moments you didn’t know you were missing.It starts with a view of the water that ...

By now, many have heard or read about the issues within our bodies regarding heavy metals. Throughout our lives, we are exposed to many of these metals, and over time, they build up inside our tissues. These metals can and will cause health issues over time.Some common food sources that are known...

I was recently at a meeting in Austin, Texas, with the Texas REALTORS® to discuss governance issues within our organization. 13 of us have been tasked with looking into the structure of our association as things in the real estate world continue to change at a rapid pace. Our group has been meeti...

In real estate, we often talk about relationships—and for good reason. Behind every transaction, there are countless people working together to create a seamless experience for clients. Among those relationships, few are as critical as the one between an agent and a trusted title representative.R...

Welcome to our first official lesson in John. As we unfold the book of John, it is vital that we take a moment to understand the Who, What, When, Where, & Why. This brief lesson will help set the tone for the study. What a perfect day to begin this beautiful study of John on this Easter Sunday.Be...