

Build Expo 2018
Every year, Build Expo comes to Houston and with it comes lots of information presented by various vendors and subject matter experts in...


What's your Buying Power?
If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What can we afford?”...


How to Avoid the Top 8 Home Inspection Mistakes
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be...


The Dark Side of Building Your Own Home
Building a house can be an extremely emotional process; one where emotions on the full scale can be experienced. There's the joy in...


Do you love porches?
I remember the very early days of my career in Real Estate. Karen Derr and Associates was a prominent Real Estate Office in the Heights....


Flood Speak - West U
It looks like West U, in an effort to protect structures from future flooding, is taking action and creating flood guidelines for...


Floors!
I am of the opinion, that when juggling your budget and assessing your finishes, don't skimp on floors and windows. Floors have so much...


Phases of Construction - Finishes
Now it's time for your finishes. If you've stayed true to your budget and you have more money you can spend, you can upgrade your...


Phases of Construction - Floors, Paint, Cabinets and Trim
Once all your sheet rock is in place, be sure to have the installer come back and make sure that the cut outs around junction boxes and...


Avoid this Common Rental Scam
There is a scam that has been going on for several years and one would think that many people would know about it by now but recent...










