Branching Out with All-things Real Estate

It's Spring so get out your spade and plant some colorful flowers! A pop of color helps to frame any doorway, or landscape beautifully. And, you don't have to go overboard. Just fill a few pots here and there and voila! Instant color and instant curb appeal.Show me your spring flowers! Consider h...

I have had the discussion many times with Sellers that when they decide to sell, the home they have lived in over the years becomes a different mindset. Think of it like this; your home is filled with comfort items that mean something to you. When you decide to place your home on the market, now,...

Wishing all of my Active Rain friends a wonderful and blessed Easter. I pray your time with friends and family brings rich memories. Soak up every moment no matter how you plan on spending your day.Easter is such a beautiful time to reflect on the renewal of Spring, the joy of the resurrection, a...

Hey, Active Rain friends, meet Ashley Maxwell! She joined my company a few months ago and I encouraged her to begin her blogging journey here in the Rain. Please help me welcome her and make her feel at home by giving her a Follow and a Like!This little Mama of 4 precious children is a go-getter ...

Once you have found that perfect lot or land,  have completed the site work,  soil testing, and made sure of your boundary lines, the next big step will be the forms to be set and the main plumbing lines installed. While this is not the most exciting part of the build, it is THE most important.Yo...

Many people ask me about my doctoral degree in Theology. I have been an avid student of the Bible since the mid-90s. Since that time, I have enjoyed studying and leading Bible studies. Because I was investing so much time and effort, pursuing advanced degrees in Biblical Theology seemed like the ...

If you are ready to dive into building a new home, then you have found the right place with this series. I am currently building a new home with my husband and I am inviting you on this crazy journey. And, if you have ever built before, you understand that indeed, this is a journey.It took us man...

The unimaginable happened within our small Realtor community yesterday as we lost a young mother. She had just joined a new company in town and was doing very well. We all were notified that she was now gone.As I reflect on this loss, it truly does remind us all of how precious life is and to nev...

                      Recently, I met a fantastic new friend right here in Granbury, Texas. Meet, Jessica Star of The Old Barn. Jessica is an architect who has a vision and a flare for designing sensational, comfort-style homes.  Her work was recently featured on the Modern Farmhouse Tour as you ...

In all areas of life, we occasionally come across a not-so-nice person. Some people are just caustic, rude, and negative. And sadly, these people enjoy spewing unkind words to anyone in their path. CREEPS are really annoying.Here are the characteristics you may recognize in these emotional terror...