November 24, 2025
Christy's 2025 Christmas Lights Tour
One of my most treasured memories of the holidays was for our family of 7 to pile into the car after dinner and slowly...
November 6, 2025
Dallas Market Watch: Shifting, Not Stalling
Tags: dallas , dallas real estate , DFW , homes for sale , housing market , real estate , real estate market , tips
As we head into the final stretch of 2025, the North Texas housing market is showing its trademark resilience. Our...
October 14, 2025
Timing Is Everything: Reading the Dallas Market This Fall
Across the U.S., more would-be sellers are stepping back, and DFW is no exception. Nationally, 42.3% of new listings...
August 26, 2025
The Allure of Condo Living: Why More Buyers Are Going Vertical
Tags: condo living , condos , condos for sale , dallas , DFW , homes for sale , houses for sale , housing market , luxury homes , real estate , real estate market
Condo living has become increasingly attractive to today’s buyers, and for good reason. Beyond simply offering a place...
August 20, 2025
Buyers: Think It’s 2008. Sellers: Think It’s 2021. But We’re Lucky to Be in Dallas!
Tags: dallas , DFW , home buyers , home buying tips , home selling tips , homeowners , housing market , real estate , real estate market , tips
As we head into fall, one thing is clear—predicting this market is nearly impossible. Many thought the post-election...
August 13, 2025
Snail Mail
As most of you know I am a big fan of snail mail-hence what you are reading right now. In the world of digital...
July 27, 2025
Timeless vs. Trendy: The Interiors That Invite Buyers to See Themselves at Home
Tags: art , dallas , design , design trends , DFW , interior design , luxury homes , real estate , timeless design
There’s something quietly powerful about a beautifully designed space. It doesn’t shout for attention—it simply holds...
June 4, 2025
What $1M Gets You in Different Dallas Neighborhoods in 2025
Tags: buyers , dallas , dallas neighborhoods , DFW , homes for sale , housing market , million dollar home , moving , real estate , real estate market , relocation , sellers
The $1 million price point used to represent luxury in most real estate markets—but in Dallas, it can mean very...
May 7, 2025
Spring Gardening in DFW: What to Expect, When to Plant, and How to Cultivate Healthy Soil
Tags: dallas , DFW , gardening , gardening tips , planting , what to plant in north texas , what to plant in texas
As spring unfurls across North Texas, the Dallas–Fort Worth region begins its annual transformation—an invitation not...
March 31, 2025
The Art of Home: Conversations with Leading Designers
What makes a house feel like home? In a thought-provoking discussion, industry experts Wendy Konradi, Jessica Maros,...
March 26, 2025
Spring Market is Blooming
Spring has arrived, ushering in the vibrant start of our eagerly awaited annual spring market. As the trees start to...
March 5, 2025
Exploring the Meaning of Home
Home isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling, an experience, and a story unique to each of us. Some people instantly...
February 7, 2025
The 6 Best New Preston Royal Restaurants
It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago, the Preston Royal Shopping Center was devastated by the 2019 tornado....
February 3, 2025
Home Inspections: A Quick Guide
Tags: dallas , DFW , home buying tips , home selling tips , home tips , housing market , inspections , real estate , what to expect
A home inspection is a key step during the buyer’s option period. While not mandatory, it helps assess the property’s...
January 22, 2025
What is an Appraisal and What Does it Mean for Me?
If the purchaser of your home is obtaining a mortgage, the lender will require an appraisal. An appraisal is an opinion...
January 9, 2025
What Makes a House a Home? A Fresh Perspective for the New Year
Tags: art , canvas , collector , comfort , dallas , design trends , DFW , home , interior design , kitchen , living , living space , paint , quality time , real estate , refresh , stories , window
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect, refresh, and renew our focus on what truly...
November 8, 2024
These are the Eight Best Restaurants in Preston Center
AT Bistro 8305 Westchester Drive A former chef to the stars in Aspen, Palm Beach and beyond has...
October 4, 2024
An Unbelievable New York Fashion Week Experience
What an unforgettable experience New York Fashion Week was, even if it was just for one day! Being one of the 25...
October 3, 2024
October Market Update
Tags: compass , dallas , DFW , great stay , housing market , job market , luxury homes , mortgage rates , New York , real estate , real estate market , robert reffkin , texas , y'all street
I loved having Robert Reffkin here this week who is always an inspiration and visionary. Looking forward to many more...
October 3, 2024
Emerging Trends
Tags: 3D-printed homes , art , contemporary homes , design trends , DFW , home builder , hybrid , interior design , new construction , real estate , tips
Everyone has their own vision of a dream home, whether it’s a ranch, Spanish, modern, contemporary, mid-century,...
September 18, 2024
Where Does the Fence Go, and Who Has to Pay for It?
A fence that separates two properties may be on the boundary line, or it may be on one side or the other. If the fence...
September 4, 2024
Big News: I’m Heading to New York Fashion Week!
Tags: fashion , Fashion Design , Fashion Show , Fashion Week , New York , NYC , NYC Fashion Week , Runway
I’ve got some super exciting news that I just have to share with you all! A little while ago, I sent in a video for...
August 9, 2024
One Thing is Certain About Markets: They Change.
Change is upon us as we head into what is almost certainly a reversal of rate increases as the FED sees data emerging...
July 1, 2024
July’s Must-Try Culinary Hotspot
Portillo’s Hot Dogs, a beloved culinary institution originating from Chicago, Illinois, has made its mark by serving up...
June 24, 2024
Design Trends for 2024
In the ever-evolving world of interior design, trends come and go, but some elements remain timeless. As I am in and...
June 13, 2024
Make the Most of Your QTR
I cannot remember where I heard QTR for the first time, but it has stuck with me. QTR is ‘Quality Time Remaining’ and...
May 14, 2024
2024 Design Trends
Every year 75,000+ builders, remodelers, developers, and other home building professionals descend...
May 6, 2024
Collecting is Once Again a New Found Art
Have you ever taken a moment to think about the fact that every single object in a home has a story to tell? I grew up...
January 16, 2024
January Real Estate Forecast
Welcome to 2024! Over the past four years, the housing market has been grappling with a lack of normal seasonal growth,...
December 8, 2023
5 Must-See Christmas Events in DFW
2023 CHRISTMAS EVENTS TO BRING A LITTLE EXTRA MAGIC INTO YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON. As the...
June 12, 2023
Embrace the Outdoors with Exciting New Products: A Look at the Latest Trends in Outdoor Spaces for 2023
With warm weather here and hot temperatures on the horizon, it is important to enjoy our outdoor living spaces. With all...
May 8, 2023
Best 9 Restaurants of Snider Plaza, Dallas, Texas
Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza Kuby’s has been the mainstay of Snider Plaza for the past 61 years and...
May 5, 2023
From Christy’s Garden to Table
I have just learned to garden. After we rebuilt our home, my youngest son and I realized we had a huge soil bed on the...
May 1, 2023
It is Time to Protest!
Protesting Taxes in Dallas County. By now everyone should have received their new...
April 21, 2023
Five Eco-Friendly Home Upgrades That Will Save You Money this Earth Day
This is the year of well-being. Connecting with Mother Earth and exploring healing spaces within our homes has become a...
April 20, 2023
DFW Housing Spring 2023 Market
Spring has sprung and although we got a late thaw to our spring market, we are heading towards normal. Usually, our...
March 26, 2023
8 Things To Do in Dallas This Spring
Looking for things to do in Dallas this spring? Look no further than this list of eight must-do activities, ranging from...
March 9, 2023
Selling Your Home This Spring?
Think Like a Buyer!Follow these six tips to make your home stand out.It is a well-known fact that clean homes sell...
March 4, 2023
March DFW Market Update
Hello March! Did you know that Dallas and Austin are among the top 3 cities where millennials are flocking to? According...
February 16, 2023
Best Renovations to Increase Your Home Value in 2023
It’s the fundamental question facing anyone who has ever embarked on a home renovation: How likely am I to get the money...
February 12, 2023
February 2023 DFW Market Update
This market is unpredictable. My nail salon owner said it best yesterday when I asked her how business was. She said,...
January 5, 2023
2023 DFW Real Estate Predictions
A more balanced market dependent on Mortgage ratesYes, 2023 will be the year that the market goes numb, but there is a...
December 13, 2022
The Hidden Art & Artists of Dallas, Texas
Did you know that Dallas is home to the largest contiguous arts district in the country? Not only that, but it is home...
November 17, 2022
Six Helpful Moving Tips
Here is how to make the move more seamless and less stressfulMoving can be very stressful, especially for the older...
November 7, 2022
Thanksgiving Table Setting Inspiration
SETTING THE SCENE (WELL, TABLE)…these are my favorite sources for Thanksgiving Table inspiration.Once it hits...
November 1, 2022
DFW Real Estate Market Update: November 2022
Yes, you read that correctly. Interest rates have risen, and Goldman Sachs expects them to raise interest rates yet...
October 21, 2022
Over 65s Are Upsizing
Forget about turning 65 and looking for a condominium in a sunny place to play golf and relax. Now that the majority of...
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