Shaking Up Roof Colors

According to national color expert Kate Smith, the most timeless roofing colors used on American homes include black, gray and cedar. Colors that are gaining popularity in “shaking up” today’s roofs include shades of green, clay and terracotta. “Black never goes out of style for any...

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Private Mortgage Insurers Recovering

The private mortgage industry was severely affected by the crash of the housing market in 2006 and ever since private mortgage insurers have been losing money in real estate. But things have started to look better recently, with private mortgage insurers finally posting a profit...

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Brokers Trend of Space Reduction

It is widely believed that when the economy improves, recruitment will speed up and office buildings will fill up rapidly. But is that really so? Today’s real estate brokers tend to disagree. Brokers believe that newly hired employees in the company would not result in more...

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Galveston’s Falstaff Brewery Gets a Facelift

The historic Galveston's Falstaff Brewery has been abandoned for quite some now, but that will soon change. The landmark might actually be getting a new life and an additional lease, thanks to a reputed high profile developer in Texas. The team responsible for the development of Falstaff Brewery...

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Real Estate Forces an Art Studio to Close

The Caroline Collective has gained an image as one of the leading art studios in the region in the last five years. Despite this, the studio will be shut down this September. During a shooting that took place in front of the building last Thursday, the...

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Eliminating Moving Day Blues

Moving companies love summers.  Business is good. For various reasons, families move during the summer.  One of the biggest reasons is to transition the family and settle in before school starts.  Moving is stressful and draining so organization is vital to the process.  Moving items...

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Indoor Plumbing

Once, state-of-the-art in plumbing was cast-iron drains and brass supply pipes. Now, those materials have been replaced with PVC plastic, copper, and flexible cross-linked polyethylene, known as PEX. But whether the pipes are plastic, metal, or a combination of the two, it's the plumber's skill...

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Go Pro with Your Carpet

One of the advantages of having carpet in your home is that it dampens the noise around you. In fact, carpeting can create a comfortable, soft feel throughout your home. Carpet can also be a beautiful accessory and can really liven up a room; often,...

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Be Aware and Prepare!

Many love to “window shop” for homes and find the idea of touring model homes entertaining.  If you are serious about buying a home, however, you need to start the process in a lender’s office. Potential buyers benefit in several ways by consulting with a...

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