

Sultry Summer Supper
One of the things that gives us great joy is going into a thoughtfully remodeled kitchen (ours comes to mind....but I'm biased (but it is...


Summertime Outdoor Living
Outdoor living is as important as indoor space, especially in the summertime. Everything in your backyard — whether it’s a fire pit,...


The Kitchen - The Heart of the Home
The kitchen IS the heart of the home. Here is our most recent Blue Matter blog post and some images of our fantastic kitchen remodeled in...


Pre-Qualified vs. Pre-Approved - Why Does It Matter?
Show Sellers that you are ready to to do business! When you start on your home-buying journey, you’ll add all kinds of new vocabulary to...


Renting Vs. Owning And How To Answer The Question
Sure, it's easier to rent, but are you doing your self a disservice by paying someone else's mortgage?? Many of us have been renting for...


Roatan Is Amazing - Why Haven't We Been Paying Attention?!
I was working, I swear! In our mingling amongst our expat and real estate friends we often get invitations from developers to come and...


Dispelling Myths About Americans Owning Property in Mexico
More and more Americans, especially Texans, are investing in properties in Mexico and other Latin destinations even further south –...


How to Downsize for Enjoyable Senior Living
Mowing the lawn, lifting heavy garbage cans, lugging laundry baskets — these everyday tasks become more difficult with age as balance,...


Should You Do Home Upgrades Now ... or Right Before You Sell?
When oh when is the best time to make improvements to your number one largest investment? Right before you sell so everything's fresh...


How Long Should You Live in Your Home? 6 Signs It's Time to Move On
What exactly IS the algorithm? You don't want to sell too soon - you don't want to wait too long. There may not be an exact science and...