After you've done about 7,000 home inspections, a few common themes emerge. People tend to neglect the same kinds of things in their homes, and of course, Mother Nature affects the homes in a certain area in the same sorts of ways. As a home owner, or a Realtor working with homeowners, these commonalities are good to be aware of, so you can take care of your home while you own it, and look for potential problems when you're buying a new one. In North Texas, the HVAC is a huge

Do you have a vision of what your next home will be like? What attributes are most important to you? Here are the top 10 most desirable home features according to a report by the National Home Builder's Association. 10. Smart Home Features Eighty percent of home buyers said smart home capabilities like Nest (smart thermostat) and Ring (smart doorbell) were important to them. Home automation from media, to security systems, to temperature control are becoming more important to