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Does Your Swimming Pool Have an Island?

6 March, 2018 by Judith at Features and Finishes, Luxury Properties, Peeking Inside Properties

One of the fun things about SMARTePLANS is the totally unique properties I get to work on. This was the first time I saw a residential swimming pool with an island in it. And not just a small island ... this one has several very large trees growing out of it! .... as well as [...]

Does the Peacock Convey With the House?

23 February, 2018 by Judith at Features and Finishes, Luxury Properties, Peeking Inside Properties

Recently I was on a large property just off Memorial Drive getting my measurements for this home soon to be going onto MLS --- and as soon as I got out of my car, a peacock started screaming at me. They have a distinctly loud and alarming type call. Later, when speaking with the owner [...]

Jerry, The Hand-Carved Kitchen Mouse

20 January, 2018 by Judith at Features and Finishes, Luxury Properties, Peeking Inside Properties

The Kitchen in this luxury home is GORGEOUS! -- all of it hand-carved and created onsite by master craftsman. And the owner says to me ..."be careful not to step on my Kitchen Mouse". Kitchen Mouse? Okay .... if you're me .... that is generally NOT something you want to hear. And she continued, "there [...]

Cool Stuff in Luxury Homes – Monkey tail windows

21 February, 2016 by Judith at Features and Finishes, Luxury Properties, Peeking Inside Properties

Monkey Tail Windows? Well, Not Exactly ... More Like Casement Windows With a Monkey Tail Casement Latch. The home on a corner lot in River Oaks was built in 1929 --- but it was extensively and elegantly updated. This Texas Landmark home was designed with a Tudor revival exterior ---- including a quoined doorway, steep [...]

Sellers — When Your Agent Suggests You Paint — Paint! (See Photos)

20 November, 2015 by Judith at Features and Finishes, Home Sellers, Luxury Properties, Peeking Inside Properties

Let’s do the math on this $2.7 million dollar home that may not have gotten the highest sale value … because of Paint? Staging? Hmmm let’s take a look. This was a GORGEOUS listing on a corner lot in a highly desirable neighborhood .. immaculately maintained with large rooms, rear courtyard with pool, spa and [...]

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