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7 Easy Landscape Ideas for a New Home

You’ve closed on your new home and breathed a sigh of relief. Now it’s time to turn your attention to the landscaping
Posted by Natalie Arnold on June 19, 2019 in  uncategorized
The following is a guest post by Meredith Hale. You’ve closed on your new home, unpacked your belongings and breathed a sigh of relief. Now it’s time to look outside and turn your attention to the landscaping. If you’re lucky, you purchased a home that was once owned by a master gardener. However, most of us find our new yard needs a bit of work to make it our own. While some large-scale projects are more complex, there are some simple things you can do to personalize your outdoor living... read more

Lakefront Luxury Awaits

Check out Coldwell Banker Global Luxury's Featured Home of the Week in Heath, TX
Posted by Natalie Arnold on May 08, 2019 in  uncategorized
— 5/8/19 — Lakefront Luxury Awaits Topic:  Home of the Week A lakefront property on Lake Ray Hubbard in gorgeous Heath, TX is our latest Home of the Week. This sprawling 1.5-acre waterfront estate on Lake Ray Hubbard has luxury details throughout. Get the best of lakeside living with all of the comforts of home. See the full property listed by Nancy Parkes and Evan Matteson with Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors®. ... read more

6 Steps for Designing Your Garden

Spring Time is Here! Make Your Garden The Envy of the Neighborhood with these 6 Easy Steps
Posted by Natalie Arnold on May 08, 2019 in  uncategorized
The following is a guest post by Francesca Singer Spring is in full force, which means it is prime time for gardening. Whether you are a novice gardener or an old pro, there are a few critical actions to take when you set out to design a garden. Read on for six steps for designing your garden–and get started stat! Step 1: Location, Location, Location Like so many things in life, with gardens, location is everything. Determine where you want your garden to be. There are a few important considerations to keep i... read more

5 New Homeowner Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid (And How to Avoid Them)

Keep these tips and tricks in mind as you learn the ropes of being a homeowner.
Posted by Natalie Arnold on May 08, 2019 in  uncategorized
The following is a guest post from Jessica Thiefels Become a first-time homeowner is one of the most exciting and stressful times of your life, even after the closing papers have been signed and key is in hand. Suddenly, you’re faced with a whole new set of challenges: how to manage a home that’s yours, not your landlord’s. There are a lot of opportunities to learn—and as you learn, mistakes will be made. Luckily, many new homeowner mistakes can be easily avoided with a little preparation. D... read more

Trend Watch: Modern Farmhouse Design

Posted by Josh Arnold on April 25, 2019 in  uncategorized
Silicon Valley is not just an incubator for the latest tech trends. The sprawling 46.8-mile region is also a bellwether for residential design trends. Christopher Fling and Karen Yang of a top-producing Silicon Valley real estate team have watched one particular design movement take off in the last year: the modern farmhouse. The powerhouse pair, who recorded more than $50 million in production in the last 12 months alone and recently joined the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury progr... read more