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There are times when I make up stories about the people who live in the homes I write about. It is the only way I can make their choices make sense to me. I absolutely had to do that this week because there were some things that were a little much, and then there were…
With innovations across just about every space, the way we experience our homes is evolving. From ensuite spa amenities to elaborate entertainment systems, there’s no limit to the level of luxury you can summon. However, not all upgrades are created equally. With fickle design trends and fast-moving state-of-the-art standards, it’s difficult to determine which rooms…
Home prices in the D-FW housing market showed mixed movement last month as rising inventory and longer selling times had their different impacts on the various submarkets. MetroTex Association of Realtors’ latest reports for the month of January showed that the median home price across the Metroplex fell by 2.9% year-over-year, clocking $375,000. Closed sales…
Yesterday, I told you about the roof we needed — and the months of bids, no-shows, and dead ends that followed. The right roofer came through an unexpected recommendation from my hairstylist: her friend April, a professional makeup artist who founded her own roofing company. The first week of January, April Santiago with Bootstrap Roofing…
Valentine’s Day comes with cliché-packed cards, overpriced prix-fixe dinners, and cellophane-wrapped roses — not to mention a lot of expectations. Instead, let’s flip the switch. This year, why not focus on the longest relationship you’ll ever have: the one you have with yourself.