When you combine a Realtor and a Baker, you're likely to get an article about Gingerbread houses, right? I do love a good ginger cookie,...

Ever wished you could just get away from it all? Do you see yourself packing up your laptop, coffee maker, and heading for that perfect...

As a Realtor, I've seen lots of different foundation challenges when working with both buyers and sellers. In Houston, this type of...

This is an article I wrote about the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center about a year ago, but is worth reading (again)! You’re probably...

If you pay any kind of attention to real estate, you're probably aware we're in a Seller's Market (as of this writing, which is late...

My kid is about to head off for college, so credit and the use of credit is on my mind. But when you're considering buying a house,...

Whether you're new to the city, or have been around for a while, summer in Houston can be a challenge. There's really only one way to...

(Written a while back, but pretty much all still true, so here you go!) Before I start sharing my insights into the world around me, I...

(Originally posted December 2018, hence the Christmas photos, but see below for a few updates!) Cypress, and pretty much every area of...

When you’re preparing to sell your home, not all improvements need to cost a lot to make a big impact. The best example of this is...

(Originally published December 2018) My niece is selling her house in the Corpus area and gave me the great idea for this post (Thanks...

My family moved to the Cypress area (Lakewood Glen specifically) in 1986. I will always remember this date because we had an antique...

A kitchen renovation is a great way to add value to your home, but what counter material is best? Well, it depends. Cost, durability,...

Originally published January 2019 So here we are, at the beginning of a new year. Personally, I'm not real big on setting a resolution...

Did you know you can decrease the amount of property tax you pay? Yes, it's true! Though you will need to claim a Homestead Exemption,...

If you entertain yourself by browsing through Pinterest or Houzz, or love to tour homes like I do, you may have noticed that the color...

Between bluebonnets and Rodeo time, I find myself a bit nostalgic during February and March, with clear images of school field trips in...

As a little girl, I remember watching Mary Poppins and thinking that it would be so cool to be able to snap my fingers and have my toys...

Nope, this is not a workout post, it's about packing up all your stuff and bringing it with you to your next home and doing that on a...

Once you've decided to move forward with putting your house on the market, you may want to think about working with an experienced stager...