Refinancing your mortgage is something most homeowners consider at least once throughout the lifespan of their home loan. It allows you to pay off your previous loan by applying for a new one that has better financial advantages. While there are many good reasons to refinance, here are five common ones. Scoring a lower interest...
Hardwood floors are highly desirable for most homeowners, but they come with their share of challenges when it comes to cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. After a few months or years of heavy use from kids playing with toys and chairs being shuffled around, it may be time for some DIY fixes. Hiding scratches: If you’ve...
Congratulations Denise! We are so proud of you. You graduated with the TRLP class of 2018 ( Texas Real Estate Leadership Program). Your commitment this year to serve the greater Houston community and grow your business sets you apart.
Mulch For your first landscaping project, do not over-mulch. Too much mulch can suffocate plants and prevent water from reaching roots. Instead, add mulch to no deeper than three inches. Ivy It may look charming, but ivy will keep growing. Eventually ivy will spread under a home’s siding or shingles, damage their integrity, and ultimately...
Caulk Using the wrong caulk can be a damaging. That’s because there is a right caulk for the kitchen, bath, gutters, brick or concrete, mortar, and so on. The wrong caulk won’t adhere, or will breakdown, allowing moisture to seep in, or compromise the surface you’re caulking. Instead, ask your local hardware specialist for advice...
Sealants Needlessly applying sealant to surfaces can permanently discolor stone, concrete, and glass, to name a few. Never use sealant on natural materials like quartz, plastic materials like laminates, or commercial acrylic products such as Formica and Corian. Generally, most materials will not need reapplication of sealants very often. Instead, test surfaces using water to...
National Collegiate Disc Golf Championship Flat Paula was at the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championship in North Augusta, SC. Who even knew there was such as thing? She was traveling with the Texas A&M Aggie Disc Golf Team to the championship and she got to watch them bring home 2nd in the nation! Two...
Congratulations Courtney! Here we are again. Two great clients that have bought and sold houses over and over. Courtney and I met years ago through my oldest daughter and I later hired her as my first assistant. We have always enjoyed doing things together and buying this home is another step on our journey together....
Finding just the right house at the right time can be tricky. This sweet couple and I set out to find the best fit for them with specific goals and a budget. After shopping in a wide location area, the perfect place appeared, complete with deer in the front yard! Thank you for the journey...
Have you heard of Flat Stanley - a project that started in schools to encourage kids to read? Flat Stanley goes on adventures through the mail. We are going to have our own twist on it - "Flat Paula" Travel Adventures! Flat Paula can travel with you - both near and far! Let's take her...