An outdoor home theater provides you with a way to watch movies under the stars, especially on mild nights. Whether you want to have regular movie nights with the family or entertain a few friends from time to time, you don’t have to rely on professionals to build a home theater outside. These tips can help you create...

Having a backyard fire pit gives you a great place to sit around with family and friends on summer nights or cooler nights. Although fire pits are sold in many stores, building your own gives you more control over how it looks. You can design your own fire pit, construct it yourself, and set it up to use...

Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021.1 However, there were signs in the fourth quarter that the red-hot housing market was beginning to simmer down. In the month of October,...

Photo by Ivan Samkov from Pexels House flipping projects typically take between 45 and 90 days to complete. But when subcontractors have to put your renovations on the back burner, they might incline entrepreneurs serving as general contractors with the right skills to roll up their sleeves. Such scenarios beg whether fix-and-flip business owners are better off going...

Photo by Lukas from Pexels Reality TV shows highlight the high-risk, high-reward world of house flippers. These made-for-television dramas follow seemingly everyday people through challenges such as finding mold behind walls. In the end, they either ramp up their investment and turn a profit or lose it all. The prospect of losing often deters would-be flippers from rolling...

For many, flipping homes is lucrative. However, there are many costs associated with flipping a property, and it’s important to budget carefully for every detail. Here are the major costs to consider when determining how much funding you’ll need for a flip: Down Payments Just like buying a move-in ready house, buying a house you intend to flip...

Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded last-minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful, even when it comes to people you’ve known for years. But have no fear! We’ve lined up a list of unique gifts for every...

You'll be tempted to believe this is a NEWly constructed condo, yet it's been "taken down to studs" in 2020 & fully updated! Welcome the natural light in your ample & open living room/dining room/kitchen accentuated by plantation shutters & "friendly to bare feet" waterproof, wide-plank floors. Showcase your culinary talents in the Chef's kitchen featuring Frigidaire Professional Series stainless steel appliances & leathered quartz countertops, while friends enjoy tapas & wine on the covered balcony patio - gather casually in the breakfast nook- or celebrate more formally in the open concept Dining area. Relax &...

You'll be tempted to believe this is a NEWly constructed condo, yet it's been "taken down to studs" in 2020 & fully updated! Welcome the natural light in your ample & open living room/dining room/kitchen accentuated by plantation shutters & "friendly to bare feet" waterproof, wide-plank floors. Showcase your culinary talents in the Chef's kitchen featuring Frigidaire Professional Series stainless steel appliances & leathered quartz countertops, while friends enjoy tapas & wine on the covered balcony patio - gather casually in the breakfast nook- or celebrate more formally in the open concept Dining area. Relax &...

Adorable like-new rental in popular Mahncke Park. Within a few minutes of downtown, museums, shopping and restaurants. This unit is open concept with all stainless steel appliances, granite counters and a one car attached garage. Mahncke Park is a few steps away with jogging track and open fields to play in. Lawncare is provided for only $35. per...

Charming 4 bedroom/2 bath home with pool and guest house (3rd bathroom) in desirable Alamo Heights ISD. This lovely ranch home has it all: multiple living areas, ample storage, and a versatile 2-car garage. Refinished hardwood floors welcome visitors to an open living/dining area abundant with natural light. A second living area encourages more intimate gatherings with timeless slate tile and cozy central fireplace. Perfect for entertaining, the home's well appointed kitchen is a chef's dream, offering both double ovens and gas range. No space is wasted in this well designed home. Just outside the master suite is a built-in computer...

Nestled in the heart of Alamo Heights, this charming mid-century modern-style home dwells among mature trees on the established street of Oakleaf Drive. This home offers many highly sought-after features for today's most discerning homebuyer! Featuring 3BR + 2BA, desirable floor plan, renovated interiors, designer upgrades threaded throughout, detached garage, and has convenient access to the backyard through various areas of the home makes for a great place to relax and unwind. The primary suite highlights include flooring, en-suite shower, walk-in closet with and designated access to the patio. This home sits in a prime location, zoned to...