September 2, 2021
Don't Start Your Home Buying Process Online
Most people would say that looking online for that perfect house is your first step in finding a home, however, I am...
August 27, 2021
Most Important Renovations for ROI
Even though it is still a seller’s market, the typical buyer is wanting a move in ready home and is willing to pay more...
August 21, 2021
Home Sales Fell In July
The big news this past week was how home sales were down in July versus 2020 but let’s dive into this before...
July 15, 2021
Five Favorite Things With Stacey
I grew up with Stacey's husband, Greg Renker, "the father of the infomercial" as I call him and have known Stacey for...
July 8, 2021
Five Favorite Things with Debby
Every summer since childhood, I have grown up with Debby in Harbor Springs, Michigan. As many of you may know, Harbor...
July 1, 2021
Five Favorite Things with Diana Oates
As soon as I brought up the location of my current home to Christy, she assured me that I had to make it mine. And at...
June 24, 2021
Five Favorite Things with Billy Fong
I perhaps still live a bachelor’s nomadic existence. Even though I have been in a committed relationship for over eight...
June 17, 2021
Five Favorite Things with Wren Homsey
Our homes are more than the roofs over our heads or the walls that surround us. They are the places that we look back on...
June 10, 2021
Five Favorite Things with Christy Berry
Our homes are more than the roofs over our heads or the walls that surround us. They are the places that we look back on...
June 3, 2021
Orchid House Reveal
It is finished! And what a journey it has been for our home in an area of Dallas that is now referred to as “tornado...
May 6, 2021
It Is Time To Protest
By now everyone should have received their new 2021 tax valuation from the Dallas Central Appraisal District. Were you...
April 5, 2021
Orchid Home Rebuild Update
As to not bury the lede, we are almost to the finish line. After 17 months of being out of our home, due to the October...
April 2, 2021
Fashion is Coming Roaring Back
We made it! Governor Abbott officially lifted the ban on masks. That paired with the surge in people getting vaccines,...
March 2, 2021
Where Is The Beauty Pantry?
During this global pandemic, it is no surprise to anyone that has been watching the real estate market that...
February 9, 2021
The Shift in the DFW Real Estate Landscape
Traditionally the Super Bowl marks the start of the spring market for agents across the country, but this year, pandemic...
January 5, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Closing Day
You have searched with your real estate agent and found the perfect home. You have connected with your lender and turned...
December 8, 2020
2020 Market Update | December
As we approach the 2020 holiday season, it feels like we are extra giddy about the nostalgia of all the familiar...
December 2, 2020
December Orchid Home Update
Good news to report! Slowly but surely the Preston Hollow neighborhood is getting put back together. And yes,...
November 23, 2020
14 Home Design Trends to Try This Winter
Reimagine your space this season with these trending styles. As the nights grow longer and the days grow colder, we...
November 11, 2020
Sellers Beware: Cameras Inside Your Home
Curious what buyers have to say about your home? If you have a ring or nest camera inside and have ever considered...
November 7, 2020
Ladies of Fashion, We Have HOPE!
Because I am always one to try and look at a glass half full, I wanted to take a deep dive in to the fashion that...
October 28, 2020
To High-Rise or Not—Is This the Right Time?
Residential buildings changed forever in 1852 when Elisha Otis invented the first “safe” elevator that had the ability...
October 20, 2020
Dallas Tornado - A Year in Review
It’s been a year! And I mean that both literally and figuratively.On October 20, 2019, I found myself rushing my...
October 13, 2020
The TV - To See or Not to See
This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the television, and how do we celebrate? By wanting them to disappear, of...
October 7, 2020
Tour Of Homes - Turtle Creek Association
I personally adore anything along the lines of a show house or home tour and not just because I’m a realtor. I enjoy...
October 2, 2020
Fashion, Real Estate & Dallas in the Fall
It's October and it seems that people are getting out more and more in Dallas. I was having coffee with my dear friend...
September 2, 2020
The Housing Market in Dallas Is Just Fine
I’ll say it once. I’ll say it again. I’ll say it 100 times. The DFW housing market is on fire, and I am not seeing any...
August 7, 2020
Homeschool Room or Home Gym?
So, we've chatted about how nice a Peloton Suite is and how convenient a Zoom Room might be, however, is the fall...
August 4, 2020
10 Hottest Interior Design Trends in 2020
From floral wallpaper to sustainable materials, check out our list for the hottest interior design trends in 2020. A new...
July 24, 2020
July 2020 Market Update
We are going to get through this. In fact, we are currently getting through this one day at a time. Many of us are...
July 15, 2020
Kips Bay Show House is Coming to Dallas!
For decades the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club has celebrated the best of interior design in Manhattan by transforming a...
July 7, 2020
Finding A Second Home With "Quarantine" Potential
The second home market never seemed to recover from the Great Recession of 2007-2008. That is until Covid-19 hit and...
June 1, 2020
Appeal 2020 Property Taxes
You should have received your 2020 appraisal notice in the mail by now from the Dallas Central Appraisal District, and...
May 15, 2020
Time for Dallas Home Appraisals
The time has come for the Dallas Central Appraisal District to send out new appraisal district value statements to its...
May 10, 2020
9 Local Businesses Giving Back
In times of crisis, it is more important than ever to come together to support one another. These nine businesses are...
May 1, 2020
For the times they are a-changin' … (finally)
It is hard to believe that it has been seven weeks since the March 13th shutdown, and that we are heading into the...
April 28, 2020
You Will Need a Good Real Estate Agent
Big changes are in store for the way that Dallas real estate agents market their soon-to-be live listings.In November,...
April 10, 2020
To All the Women in Our Lives
This post is dedicated to all the women in our lives who are managing to keep the family boat afloat despite navigating...
March 31, 2020
Is Residential Real Estate an Essential Service?
As of March 28, 2020, residential and commercial real estate moved to the list of essential services from the U.S....
March 19, 2020
Steve Brown’s Housing Market Prediction
The last week has left us all with a sense of home and exactly how important it is as a place to seek refuge. And...
March 9, 2020
Mortgage & US Treasury Rates: Explained
I have been receiving a lot of questions regarding interest rates lately. And I wanted to help everyone by explaining...
March 2, 2020
Downsizing
Most people come to a point in their lives when they gradually make plans to downsize or at least simplify. It typically...
February 24, 2020
For the Love of the Tub
Homeowners, hear my plea! Can we take a moment and think about saving our beloved soaking tubs? I am not entirely sure...
February 19, 2020
Christy's Chatter: Market Update February 2020
We are officially heading into the start of our spring selling season, and I am so excited about the buzz surrounding...
January 27, 2020
What is a Pre-Qualification Letter?
One of the first things your real estate agent is going to ask you when you start looking for a new home is whether or...
January 22, 2020
5 Can't-Miss Valentine's Day Events in Dallas
Explore five unique ways to celebrate love across the city this year. Whether you’re a die-hard Valentine’s Day...
January 15, 2020
October Tornado Status Update
It has been three months since the tragic night of October 20, 2019, when 800+ people were displaced from the homes due...
January 8, 2020
Preston Hollow Tornado Update: Protesting Your Appraisal District Value
For all of you that have been or are still reeling from the October 20, 2019 tornado that hit our community, I...
December 17, 2019
Selling Your Home During the Holidays
We always want to create the best presentation and successful launch for your home into the marketplace. Should you be...
December 12, 2019
Christmas Lights Tour: Park Cities
One of my most treasured traditions around the holidays is to pile my five children into the car after dinner and slowly...
December 5, 2019
How to Choose an Interior Designer
Whether it’s deciding on wainscotting or window treatments, when it comes to decorating, you want to know that you and...
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