If you have a summer garden, then you know how prolific squash and zucchini plants are. Zucchini specifically has a tendency of hiding under its massive leaves until you find them the size of a person’s leg. What to do with these huge vegetables? Grate … Read More
Seasonal Lake Lowering Program Update
The Lake Conroe Association released an update on their fight against the Seasonal Lake Lowering Program (SLLP) earlier this month. Kevin Lacy, the President of the LCA, not only gave an update on the situation, but also a call to action to anyone interested in … Read More
Six Home Design Trends for 2022
With school starting and summer literally still in full swing, we are in that odd time of the year where we are already looking forward to what’s coming next. Our eyes look not only toward the fall but even beyond. Starbucks is releasing their Pumpkin … Read More
Homemade Pear Cobbler Recipe
Pears grow really well in the Lake Conroe area. I have a heavily-laden pear tree in my front yard as we speak. Today I wanted to share my family’s favorite way to enjoy these home-grown fruit, which is homemade Pear Cobbler. Pear Cobbler Filling- 5-6 … Read More
Japandi: Home Design from Across the Pacific
As our athletes compete at the Tokyo Olympics, Japan is taking center stage as the host. In that spirit, I wanted to explore Japandi today. In the past we have taken a look at Hygge (pronounced HOO-gah), a Scandinavian lifestyle. You can read about it … Read More
Trending Big in 2021: Barndominiums
Barndominiums are increasing in popularity all over the United States, including the Lake Conroe area. In fact several articles state that they are the biggest 2021 trend in home design. Across the pond in Great Britain, barn conversions are also popular. They take an old … Read More
Real Estate: A Seller’s Market Defined
Chances are you have heard the term, “A Seller’s Market,” in the past year, but do you really know what that means? Well, it truly goes back to basic economics. The principle of supply and demand greatly impacts markets, including real estate. Let’s explore what … Read More
Sun Care: Protecting Your Eyes
June 27th is National Sunglasses Day. Regardless if you knew about this obscure day, the need to protect your eyes should be celebrated. Eyes are complicated organs that deserve protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Let’s look at ways the sun can damage our … Read More
Summer Lawn Tips for the Healthiest Grass
After so much rain between the end of May and beginning of June, it is definitely time to care for our lawns now that the soil is drying up. Each season of the year requires different methods. Let’s explore summer lawn tips for Texas in … Read More
Why Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
Being in real estate, we help people purchase lots, homes, and rental properties all the time. The majority of our clients use a mortgage to buy their homes. Some mortgages are 15 year and some are 30 year terms. Regardless of the length of the … Read More