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This Colleyville English Country Manor House Has Attracted International Attention

By Karen Eubank / October 16, 2023 /

When Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper features a Colleyville English country manor house, it’s a reminder that Texas and England have had a longstanding love affair.  The English are enamored of our cowboy culture, wide open spaces, and outgoing nature. We are in awe of royalty, the accent, and, of course, the English country manor house.…

Luxury Real Estate Agent Michelle Wood Lists a Classic Iconic Home For $32 Million

By Karen Eubank / October 11, 2023 /

Just when I think I cannot be impressed, Compass agent Michelle Wood lists a drop-dead gorgeous estate. It’s the new classic iconic home and embodies everything I mentioned about uber-luxury homes on Monday. While I’ll shed a tear for the 1963 Midcentury Modern that once stood on this land, I will also heartily applaud this…

Compass Agent Michelle Hopson Defines Dedication in Real Estate

By Daniel Lalley / September 15, 2023 /

In the past two decades, the real estate world has proven to be anything but easy-going. With the 2008 financial crisis and the recent red-hot post-pandemic market, this business isn’t for the faint of heart. However, factoring a life-changing battle with breast cancer into this equation calls for a whole different kind of stamina. Compass…

Bianca Watson’s Historic Lakewood Dines And Kraft Makeover

By Karen Eubank / September 11, 2023 /

Bianca Watson was destined to renovate this historic Lakewood Dines and Kraft home. “I’ve lived in a Victorian, a Colonial, a Georgian, you name it,” Watson said. “Every time my mom found a house, my dad would tell her it had to be perfect as-is. She’d assure him it was perfect. Then, when we were…

Get Ready for Your Closeup: Why Realtors Need a Professional Headshot

By Elaine Raffel / September 3, 2023 /

Photos don’t lie – or do they? Just ask anyone who’s swiped right on a dating app. Just how old is that photo?

Turns out, it’s not just Mr. or Ms. Bumble. Many people – including Realtors – are using outdated images on their websites, Linked In, and business cards. If it’s more than a few years since your last shoot, it’s probably time for a redo.