What’s Happening Now (And What I Expect Next)

If you’ve been wondering what’s really happening in the Texas real estate market, January gave us some clear direction.

And no — the sky is not falling.
But yes — the market is shifting.

Let’s break it down.

📊 Texas Median …

If I had a dollar for every buyer myth I hear, I’d be typing this from a beach house by now. 😄
The truth is, the real estate world has changed—a lot—and some of the advice floating around is outdated, flat-out wrong, or based on “what my cousin …

Valentine’s Day desserts don’t have to be fancy, expensive, or require a culinary degree.

Some of the most memorable desserts are the simple ones, especially when they’re shared with the right person.

Years ago, my husband and I went to The Melting Pot in Denver, and what stuck with …

🏈 Team Seattle vs Team New England 🍽️

Super Bowl food should be easy, comforting, and something you can eat without taking your eyes off the TV. So instead of overthinking it, let’s make it fun.

👇 Are you Team Seattle food or Team New England food?

🟦 Team …

Let’s start with the obvious:

Nacogdoches.
Go ahead — say it out loud.

na·kuh·dow·chuhs

If you’re anything like me, you want to say it again. And again. It’s right up there with supercalifragilisticexpialidocious… just with more Texas charm and fewer umbrellas 

But …

If your home didn’t sell, let me say this first—

it’s not a failure.
And it’s definitely not always about your house.

Most unsold homes come down to strategy, not luck.

I’ve worked with sellers who did “everything right” and still didn’t get results. The truth? In today’s market, how …

A true story from behind the scenes of real estate…

One of the most unforgettable moments of my real estate career didn’t happen at a closing table.

It happened on my birthday, sitting at IHOP with my husband, when my phone rang.

My clients—who were scheduled to close on their …

 (And Why the Place Isn’t Everything)

When people think “date night,” they often think fancy. White tablecloths. Big-name restaurants. Reservations made weeks in advance.

And don’t get me wrong — chain restaurants can be lovely. But if you ask me?
Some of the most romantic meals happen in …

If you’ve ever stood in the grocery store holding a bag of shredded cheese thinking,
“This feels convenient… but also kind of questionable,”
you’re not alone.

Lately, I’ve been trying to be more intentional about eating less processed foods—not perfect, just better. And shredded cheese was one of …

I’m not an attorney—but after years in real estate, I’ve seen firsthand how missing or outdated documents can bring a sale to a complete stop.

Most people don’t avoid estate planning on purpose. They think:

• “I already have a trust.”
• “My spouse knows what I want.”
• “Everything is …