Houses + Christmas = Gingerbread
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,...
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Zoomtown Boom
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...
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Lost and Foundation
As a Realtor, I've seen lots of different foundation challenges when working with both buyers and sellers. In Houston, this type of...
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Giving Life, One Donation at a Time
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...
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In the Market
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...
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Credit Where Credit is Due
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,...
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Houston, We Have a Summer
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...
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Welcome to My World
(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...
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Copper Kettle Chocolate Factory
(Originally posted December 2018, hence the Christmas photos, but see below for a few updates!) Cypress, and pretty much every area of...
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You Light Up My Life
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...
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Technology, Friend or Foe?
(Originally published December 2018) My niece is selling her house in the Corpus area and gave me the great idea for this post (Thanks...
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Cypress, The Early Years...
My family moved to the Cypress area (Lakewood Glen specifically) in 1986. I will always remember this date because we had an antique...
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Counter Revolution
A kitchen renovation is a great way to add value to your home, but what counter material is best? Well, it depends. Cost, durability,...
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Streamline Fitness aka How I Started Working Out
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...
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Homestead Exemptions Simplified
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,...
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A Bazillion Shades of Gray
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...
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Tales of Texas - Bluebonnets
Between bluebonnets and Rodeo time, I find myself a bit nostalgic during February and March, with clear images of school field trips in...
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Controlling Clutter
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...
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Time to Get Movin'
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...
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Is Your House Sale Ready?
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...
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