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What shades say fresh air, flowers in bloom, cool breezes and carefree afternoons? 





Sea green walls in Porter Paints Parsley Tint polish off a serene Florida bedroom by Jennifer Garrigues.

 In this octagonal anteroom between master bedroom and bath, Gary McBournie used Benjamin Moore's Florida Pink on the walls and added a dollop of Benjamin Moore's White Dove on the trim.

A colorful bathroom's striped palazzo curtains offer a graphic counterpoint to the citrusy paint on the walls and ceiling.

Designer Robert Passal mixed colors to concoct his own soothing blue for the master bedroom in his Miami Beach apartment.

For a Palm Beach sunroom, designer Allison Paladino had the walls glazed bright green to capture the light and painted the woodwork white to tone it down. "The sunroom is gutsy, but the room is actually quite relaxing because I restricted the palette," she says.

The dining room in a blue-loving apartment starts with a wall of cerulean cabinets and ends with a shimmery silver ceiling.




With so many families moving to Texas these days, it seems vitally important to learn which cities offer the best options for settling down and investing.

Nerdwallet.com came out with a list of the best cities in Texas for young families, based on data regarding the public school system, median home values, and the growth of the local economy as well as population growth. Read on to see which cities made the list and of course, if you’re interested in investing or moving to these cities, give us a call, we’ll be happy to make it to work with you towards making it happen!

10) Carrollton


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With a GreatSchools rating of 7, a monthly homeowner cost of $1,512, and a median household income of $78,601, Carrollton makes a great place for young families to settle down. Even though it's a growing city, it also has that small-town vibe that will make you feel right at home.


9) Richardson


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Richardson is a very affordable, safe place for young families. It has a ranking of 8/10 from GreatSchools, a monthly average homeowner cost of $1,655, and a 2% population change between 2010 and 2011.

8) Abilene


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In Abilene, the monthly homeowner cost is just $1,007, and the median household income is $51,405. For families who want an affordable place to live with great school districts, this is a wonderful choice.

7) McKinney


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With a GreatSchools rating of 8/10, a median household income of $97,792, and the plethora of art galleries, farmer's markets, and recreational activities available, McKinney offers young couples a nice option when it comes to raising a family.

6) Frisco


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Frisco, another suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth, is an excellent choice for raising a family. It has a GreatSchools rank of 9/10, a median home value of $234,900, and has been named "Tree City USA" for its abundance of forests within the city.This makes it a family-friendly, active, environmentally-conscious city to raise a family in.

5) Pearland


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Pearland, a suburb of Houston, has a GreatSchools rate of 8, a median home value of $183,600, and a median household income of $103,136. With its proximity to Houston, outstanding schools, and cultural diversity, it makes a wonderful place to raise children.

4) League City


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League City earned a 9/10 rating with GreatSchools, and also the population growth was just .20% between 2010 and 2011, which means it isn't too overpopulated. It's near Galveston and the NASA Johnson Space Center, so there's plenty of opportunities for recreation and entertainment.

3) Flower Mound


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Flower Mound, a suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth, is the only city on our list that earned a 10/10 with GreatSchools. 62.8% of households here earn over $100,000, making it one of the highest-earning cities in the country. Its exemplary schools and proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth earn this city one of the top spots on our list.

2) Allen


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Allen saw a 3% population change between 2010 and 2011, and earned an overall score for young families of 54.6. With monthly owner costs of $1,812, it's one of the more affordable cities on our list.

1) The Woodlands


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Finally, The Woodlands came in at number 1 on our list due to its exceptional school system and a 22.6% population change between 2010 and 2011, showing that the local economy is thriving.

Do you agree with this list? What cities or towns in Texas do you think make the perfect place to raise a family? Would you like to look for a property in The Woodlands? Give us call! 713.629.7771

Source: www.onlyinyourstate.com




HomePlus Mortgage topped LendingTree's list of top 10 customer-rated lenders in the second quarter.

LendingTree, an online marketplace offering information on more than 350 lenders nationwide, allowed customers to rate lenders based on satisfaction in mortgage rates, fees and closing costs, responsiveness, customer service, as well as overall experience.

"Congratulations to our Q2 winners," says Sam Mischner, senior vice president at LendingTree. "We are thrilled to see a mix of new and returning lenders on this top ten list.  With the addition of 30 new lenders in the quarter, we had more lenders than ever in contention for these top spots. The biggest takeaway is that our lending partners are emphasizing customer satisfaction, making borrowers the real winners."

The following lenders topped LendingTree's list for the second quarter:
  1. HomePlus Mortgage
  2. Triumph Lending
  3. First Midwest Bank
  4. Allied Mortgage Group, Inc
  5. J.G. Wentworth Home Lending Inc. (formerly known as WestStar Mortgage, Inc.)
  6. Insight Loans
  7. Intelliloan
  8. Pulaski Bank Home Lending
  9. Reliant Bank Mortgage Services
  10. Ditech Mortgage Corporation


 Source: LendingTree / Realtor Mag