Texas

Austin, Texas is one of the fastest growing cities in America. Texas’ capital city has a diverse mix of cultures, and history is still alive and well, as many residents aim to preserve the “Old Austin.” Festivals and events are held throughout the year to showcase the city and its old Southern charm. The city […]

Building your own home comes with several benefits, including being able to create a space that caters to your particular lifestyle while having the opportunity to use the latest building technologies. At the same time, this type of project entails a spectrum of challenging building activities—from the preparation of the site and framing to the […]

Texas is one of the biggest states in the nation and it has a wide variety of highly diverse cities. The Dallas/Fort Worth area is a cultural hub filled with rustic neighborhoods that have a variety of ranch-style homes. Mediterranean homes used to be found all over Austin but sustainable contemporary homes are becoming a […]

It might seem intimidating to find the right company to design your new home, but we’ve got good news — when you’re working with an architect, you aren’t really limited by geography, so you can hire a top-tier architecture practice in Austin, even if you live in Houston. And luckily for you, our editorial staff […]

Known for its vibrant cultural scene, Fort Worth exudes uniqueness through its diverse architectural styles, which can be found in the city’s residential neighborhoods. South Fort Worth has some of the most charming grand mansions and modern interpretations of ranch-style homes. In 2018, a survey by real estate website Trulia found that Fort Worth has […]

Ranch homes are common to Irving, Texas, which is situated a bit north of the midpoint of Dallas and Fort Worth. However, while many homeowners may prefer the ranch style, contractors are not limited, and new homeowners are free to customize. With a median home value of $213k according to Zillow, the area is neither […]

A city in northern Texas with an estimated population of 220,000, Garland, Texas has long been deemed attractive to homebuyers and visitors; it was voted one of the most livable cities by CNN’s Money magazine in 2008. Garland has also received additional recognition for being one of the best places to settle down and have […]

Lubbock is the heart of northwestern Texas, where the cotton industry drives the economy for this population of 300,000. Lubbock also enjoys a robust tourist industry. In 2014, over 5 million tourists visited Lubbock, and both the locals and the visitors know why. Lubbock is home to fascinating historical museums, art galleries, and the impressive […]

In 2016 Laredo’s housing market experienced the fifth largest increase across 400 U.S. markets, and was named one of the ‘most improved’ in the Nationwide Health of Housing Market Report. Solid job growth, low-interest rates, and low inventory rates were some of the factors contributing to this happy change of direction. And, as a result, […]

Known as the “Sparkling City by the Sea” and the “Bird Capital” of North America, Corpus Christi is one of the most populous cities in Texas. With a median home value of $132,400, which is significantly more affordable than the national average of $205,000, and a projected property value increase of 1.7% by next year, […]