There are many reasons that a home buyer may decide to go with new construction over a resale home. No bidding wars means less competition among other buyers. There's the opportunity to customize your home, and the fact that everything is new results in lower maintenance cost. However, there are ... Continue Reading » about 3 Myths when Buying New Construction
Cost-Cutting, Design Worthy Alternatives
Get a Designer Worthy Home, Affordably It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the new design trends, and we could very well all go broke trying to make our homes Pinterest worthy. But what if there were another way? Maybe we can get that designer look by finding cost-saving, non-DIY (or maybe DIY if ... Continue Reading » about Cost-Cutting, Design Worthy Alternatives
Watch-Outs When Buying an Older Home
Older homes are quite literally like owning a piece of history. But can these historical artifacts truly meet your modern needs? In Dallas and Atlanta, most of our architecture is relatively new. When you find homes built in the 1920s like in M Streets, North Oak Cliff or Grant Park, you’ve ... Continue Reading » about Watch-Outs When Buying an Older Home
Dallas’s Best Patios to Relax While Kids Play
The struggle is REAL when it comes to going out to dinner with kids. Especially when you have your hands full with multiple, very active children, like me. We’re always on the lookout for outdoor patios to relax while the kids play. So – after doing a little online and in-person research (which ... Continue Reading » about Dallas’s Best Patios to Relax While Kids Play
Six Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal
Here are six quick tips for creating a visual impression that brings the beauty out of your home. Start at the door. Get out your paintbrush and spruce up the front door. A bright color will attract attention from the street, if it fits with your overall exterior. Replace doorknobs and hinges ... Continue Reading » about Six Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal