Branching Out with All-things Real Estate

Now those of you up north, don't laugh at us wimpy Texans! We are frozen in and we are not equipped like you. And, we are under a solid sheet of ice that provides zero traction.We have been in now for two days and it appears that we will have at least one more day of this tomorrow. Then, we can t...

It is easy to fall in love with Granbury, Texas! This iconic and historic little town sits proudly along the Brazos River. Let's take a stroll through this tiny city as we learn about its rich history, gorgeous architecture, and some of our favorite places.We will begin with our gorgeous courthou...

Have you ever stressed about finding that perfect shade of gray? Blue? Beige? White? There is an art when choosing a color for your interior or exterior project. So many factors affect the final outcome of the colors that are chosen.Here are some considerations when you are trying to narrow down ...

Nothing like waiting for the last day of an Active Rain Challenge to submit your entry! But, here I am on this final day of January as those of us in North Texas are snowed in and enjoying a full-fledged snow day. So, here I am writing my entry for Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker and Aura Ale...

You've decided to build a home or purchase a newly constructed home. Fantastic! But now, the all-important decision is which home builder should you choose. Truly, this is a huge decision that must be weighed carefully.This blog series is to assist people with the big topics of new construction. ...

For those who are considering the option of a new home build, this installment in the series, Slab to Shingles will provide you with a lot of much-needed information. In this post, we will dig in (pun intended) into the most important question of where to build your new home. This may seem to be ...

In our area, there is a demand for new home construction. As such, we are encountering many clients who have never experienced the new home-build process. Building a new home is exciting yet, also laced with frustrations.Having been in the new home construction industry long before becoming a rea...

The world we all live in has become more and more divisive, difficult, and dark. I see social media posts that constantly tear other people down. And of course, there are those posts that lift you up and give you a lot of encouragement.As I pondered on our human behavior, the words edify and erad...

When we took on our first renovation project in our historic town, little did we know that within a few years, we would take on another building project. We now own two, beautiful historic buildings and life is never boring. Investing in our town has been truly rewarding.Today, however, things ha...

Each year, we take a break from work and engage in a one-day retreat. I choose a different book each year that we use as a guide for the entire year. It's an opportunity to put the focus on ourselves and to grow as a team.We close our office, escape to an off-site location and put our heads toget...