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When you bought your home, chances are your garage was a square or rectangular space with a concrete pad and unfinished or scratched white walls. While it is unlikely you will choose to enhance your garage like your interior spaces, your garage doesn’t have to be dull and lifeless. There are lots of changes you can make to an otherwise empty space so that it offers increased functionality and maybe even looks a little better.

While keeping our cars safe from the environment is the traditional purpose of the garage, that’s rarely all the space is used for. Take a walk through your neighborhood one evening and peek inside open garages to see all that people store in them. Tools, toys, lawn equipment, sports equipment, trash cans, fishing poles and many

Welcome to this gorgeous open home! Custom designed limestone home with exquisite architectural details throughout the home. The home offers three bedrooms, two full baths and 1,979 square feet sitting on a 0.19 acre lot. Deep stairs lead you to the front door of the home where the beautiful front door is flanked by windows to let ample natural light inside. Step inside the front door to the open living space. A red sandstone fireplace with carved pine mantel accents the space and two built-in bookshelves add charm and function as well. Cherry hardwood floors provide the perfect flooring for this space.

The kitchen is cozy but still thoughtfully designed with plentiful cabinet space and stylish stainless steel appliances. Three bedrooms and two full

With mortgage rates at an all-time low, this is a great time to reach out to your favorite mortgage lender to discuss refinancing. Depending on how long you have been in your house and what your interest rate is, it might be possible for you to refinance to a lower rate, a shorter term and reduce your monthly payment all at the same time. Does all of that sound good to you? Discuss your specific situation with your mortgage lender to determine what makes the most sense for you.

One thing to remember is that there will be some closing costs to accompany refinancing your home but your savings will cover them quickly. However, if you are planning to sell your home this year, it may not make sense to refinance as you aren’t likely to recover those expenses

Welcome home to this wonderful house in the charming neighborhood of Piney Creek.  The home consists of three bedrooms, two full baths and 1,426 square feet sitting on more than a third of an acre lot. A concrete driveway, two-car garage and screened porch welcome you to the home. In the backyard, you will find a patio covered by an arbor and enhanced with a wooden swing. This property provides wonderful places for outdoor entertainment.

Inside the home, you will find efficiently laid out spaces and an open floor plan. The kitchen opens to the dining area and family room. The kitchen offers plentiful storage and higher counters. A storage building conveys with the property. Extra space in the garage makes the perfect home workshop. This home is

If you have recently purchased your first home, you may not have the tools necessary to take care of your yard. As a homeowner, unless you plan to hire a landscaper to maintain your yard, you will need to purchase some tools to help you care for your yard. Where should you start? You can spend thousands of dollars buying equipment but you don’t have to. Start with the basics and then you can add additional items down the road as your budget allows.

Here is a list of things you may need to care for your yard.

Lawn Mower - This one is rather self-explanatory. If you have a lawn, you need a lawnmower. Lawnmowers come in a variety of shapes and sizes so make sure you choose one that is appropriate for your yard. Too big will create more work in weed

Wow! Gorgeous property with space for everything you can imagine. This wonderful ranch offers multiple homes, storage buildings as well as a lake and stocked ponds and sits on 291+ acres for your complete enjoyment. With so much space, you are only limited by your imagination.

Situated just outside of Smithville, 'The Parker Ranch - Los Robledos' offers a stately entrance with  a beautiful lakefront setting that will allow you lots of opportunity for recreation. The primary residence was custom designed with quality detail and includes three bedrooms and three full baths and 3,410 square feet. You will enjoy spacious rooms with library paneling, built-ins, tray ceilings, a fireplace and nice kitchen with island and ceramic tile. The master bedroom

Spring is officially here and thanks to the Coronavirus, you should have more time at home than ever before to make your yard look its best. If your yard has been neglected throughout the winter (or maybe for years), where should you start to help it look its best?

Start with a vigorous raking of your yard. You probably raked in the fall to clear the leaves that had fallen but spring raking has a different purpose. The primary reason for spring raking is to clear the thatch that has built up over the winter. While raking, you will also have the chance to see if there are areas of your lawn that need special attention.

Spring is the perfect time of year to apply preemergent herbicides. These herbicides will help prevent the growth of weeds as the

Your dream home awaits you at Turkey Track Ranch.  Four bedrooms, three full baths, one half bath, 4,266 square feet, a pond and equestrian facilities are surrounded by 102 +/- acres of gently rolling acreage.  

A stone path winds its way to the front door that is surrounded by a graceful front porch. The beautiful front door is surrounded by glass allowing natural light to welcome you into the home. Ceramic tile is found inside the front door and continues into the living room and kitchen. The dining room is just inside the front door yet still accessible to the kitchen and includes hardwood floors, crown molding and a chandelier. Through French doors to the left of the entry, you will find a music room complete with hardwood floors, crown molding and

With everyone staying at home as much as possible, you may think buying a home is off the table but it’s not. Take a look at virtual tours of some of our available inventory. If you fall in love virtually, call us to arrange a way to take an even closer look. If you need a home, we are still here to help.

Take a tour of these great homes today and let us know which is your favorite.

1005 FM 2571, Smithville
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 3,008 Square Feet | 293.34 Acres | $2,750,000
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392 FM 2104, Smithville
3 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 3,410 Square Feet | 291.07 Acres | $2,500,000
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4790 FM 535, Cedar Creek
4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | 4,266 Square Feet | 102.37 Acres | $2,225,000
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244 Henry Lane, Waelder
4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | 4,266 Square Feet

Even with the best neighbors in the world, you will want some privacy on occasion at home. The most obvious way to add privacy to your home is with a fence. While this is an easy option that comes in many shapes, sizes and prices, some yards aren’t easy to add a fence too or you may have to get approval from an HOA to add a fence and not be able to add exactly what you want. Maybe you just want to add privacy with a natural element or a fun style. There are many different ways to enhance the privacy of your property other than a fence.

1. Trees – Many kinds of trees grow nicely to create a border. Growing quickly unless you want to wait 10 years for privacy is also important. You will also want something that doesn’t lose its leaves each year so that