Branching Out with All-things Real Estate

Those of us who have been with Active Rain for a while know there are many interesting features on this site. One such feature that many may miss relates to finding our newest members. Here is how to discover our newest Active Rain members:First, scroll down on the main page of Active Rain. At th...

Numbers do talk. As a REALTOR®, keeping up with our market data is crucial as we navigate listing and selling homes. Paying attention to the nuances can make or break an offer, getting a home sold, and being realistic with our clients.For our market here in Hood County, Texas, we can learn a lot ...

Let's take a look at these two words, attention & intention:Attention - notice taken of someone or something. Regarding something or someone that is interesting or important. Here, the meaning is something that is happening right now.Intention - a thing intended, an aim, or a plan. This would be ...

We are excited to announce the first in a series of seminars we will be hosting. The first opportunity, Investors Seminar will be on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from 6 - 8 p.m. Beam & Branch Realty, located at 111 E. Bridge Street in Granbury is the location.                   Come on out as we w...

As a former high school Biology teacher, education has been a huge part of my life. I firmly believe that no matter what path you take in life, we are to be life-long learners. Just because you "complete" your education in high school, college, real estate school, a designation, or certification,...

On this historic, Granbury Square, come and enjoy an early Valentine's event at The Nest. This Thursday, February 9th, 2023 from 4 - 8 p.m. come out and partake in some bubbly libations, chocolate of course, and the SHOPPING! So many beautiful items as shipments from the Dallas Market are arrivin...

What in the world is this gal talking about you ask? A Haint? Well, if you are not from the south, most likely you have never heard of this term. I do think you will find this topic to be quite interesting.There is a lot of folklore associated with this term. It is believed to have started with t...

We are in a lockdown ice situation here in North Texas. What's a girl gonna do when she has time to kill? Well, why not try out that new pasta machine your husband gave you for Christmas? Why not?I gathered my ingredients, prepared my area, and made my plan. First, I needed to research several ho...

Oh boy, this is a topic that will hit some nerves. As a real estate agent, I visit many homes. When going through homes to either list to sell or to tour for buyers, I have seen it all. Unfortunately, many design mistakes can be avoided with a little assistance. Over-decorating mistakes are commo...

If you have made the decision to purchase a newly constructed home, in most areas, there is a choice of determining if you will buy a custom home or a spec home. There is a difference. Let's identify these two types of new construction:CUSTOM HOMES - These projects consist of one-of-a-type homes....