Home Renovation

How One Buyer Got a Second Chance at Love With This Gorgeous Lower Greenville Craftsman

By Nikki Barringer / April 18, 2023 /

A few years ago, Sally Purcell and her husband were thinking about a move. She spotted the house at 5823 Richmond Ave. and went to check it out. But again, she was JUST looking. They weren’t quite ready to pack it up. But something happened. She fell in love. She told her agent, “I think…

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On ‘Home Alone,’ Maybe It Would Have Been Cheaper to Let Harry and Marv Steal Everything

By Marlin Weso / December 16, 2022 /

The next time ‘Home Alone’ comes on, think about whether it would’ve been cheaper if Harry and Marv wouldn’t stolen all the gifts.

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This Preston Trails ’70s Soft Contemporary Swings Into 2022

By Karen Eubank / October 21, 2022 /

This Preston Trails soft contemporary was built in 1973, during a period in history where individualism and self-expression were priorities. That translated to our residential architecture. The concept of open-plan living was introduced in this decade, and we saw cleaner lines, angles, vaulted ceilings, and large windows.  Sound familiar? As the saying goes, everything old…

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My First Remodel: Three Things a New Homeowner Learns When Updating Their Home

By Daniel Lalley / December 17, 2021 /

So, you just bought your first home. After months browsing Zillow, seeing houses, and writing offers, that perfect pad jumped out at you and you seized it. Congratulations, you’re a homeowner. You’re now officially in charge of an investment worth thousands of dollars, with appreciation potential as expansive as your imagination. You just have to…

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From Start to Finish, This Lochwood Meadows Flip Was Kismet

By Karen Eubank / May 31, 2021 /

This Lochwood Meadows ranch home is the epitome of kismet. From the investors to the stager, it was all meant to be. I spotted the house a few days ago on my friend Karen Otto’s Instagram page. Otto and her husband Eddie own Home Star Staging in Plano and are known for creating a unique…

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