Color Culture: Hottest Hue Trends for 2012-13

What’s new with hue? Whether you’re looking to spice up your wardrobe or your decorating scheme, new colors have complex roots. Color forecasters take a long look at the world around us, analyzing and predicting which colors will most fit our state of mind in...

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House-Obsessed Homeowners Get Inspired by Social Media

The Internet makes it easier than ever before to find home improvement inspiration. Social networking sites have taken the place of word of mouth between neighbors, and popular sites like Houzz and Pinterest let users share ideas and opinions on home trends with a seemingly...

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Texas reaches population milestone

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that Texas should have reached a population milestone on April 3, 2012. According to the Business Journals’ On the Numbers report, a state reaches a milestone when its population ends in at least four zeros, and Texas was expected to have...

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New Survey Explores Homebuyer Mobile Device Trends

The rapid adoption of smartphones and tablets is shaping local home search as shoppers look for ways to easily access listings information while on the go, according to a new Mobile Home Shoppers study from The Real Estate Book / RealEstateBook.com. Nearly all, 98 percent,...

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How Birth Order Affects Financial Decisions

Does birth order really influence financial behavior? A new survey from CouponCabin.com reveals that some of that theory rings true when it comes to how first borns, middle borns, last borns and only children stack up financially. The survey was conducted online within the United...

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Freshen Your Space with Spring Decorating Tips

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The flowers are blooming and the sun is shining. Perhaps you have already spend some quality time in your garden or sprucing up your lawn. But what are you doing to welcome spring inside your home this year?

“It’s easy to usher in the warm weather and bring new life inside, no matter what style you prefer,” says Kris Woodcock, VP of Merchandising for Ashley Home Furniture. “From facing furniture toward the light, to placing a favorite armchair near a pretty outdoor view, to opening curtains wide—it’s relatively simple to make nature’s biggest spectacle part of the décor.”

Child-Related Tax Tips and Benefits

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Having a child is a significant milestone, and during tax season, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® is reminding parents that there are many valuable tax benefits available to taxpayers with children.

“Parents know that having children can be expensive, but come tax time they can also be money savers,” said Mark Steber, chief tax officer, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services Inc. “For many hard-working American families, child-related tax credits can bring back significant, and much needed, refund dollars. The first step is to make sure your children meet the qualifying criteria, which include age, relationship, support, dependent status, citizenship and residence. A qualified tax preparer with current knowledge of tax laws can work with you to determine eligibility.”

Fairmont Homes Open House at Sienna Plantation Open Homes Tour – April 13-29

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Come out and see us during the Sienna Plantation Open Homes Tour at 24 Big Trail! View the listing on HAR.com

Another Masterpiece by Mike Pellitier of Fairmont Homes. A Unique Design for Casual, Relaxed Living.

4791 Sq Ft Living Area. 4 BR (3 down, 1 up), 4 1/2 Baths, 3 Car Garage. Arched Entry and Gallery leading past the Study and Formal Dining, with French Doors opening to Side Courtyard with Outdoor Fireplace, and then to the Family Room, Kitchen, and Breakfast Area. Family Room opens to 20x 26 Covered Outdoor Space with Summer Kitchen. Master Suite with large separate closets. & MORE