Lesa Parham

Don't Let Your House Come Back to Haunt You

The haunted home has long been a problem for sellers and their real estate agents. Disclosure laws vary from state to state - some in favor of disclosure, some exempting agents and owners from disclosure. Even if there are no disclosure laws or they... Read >

Don't Fall Victim to These Common Decorating Mistakes

Extreme Throw Pillow Syndrome It's funny how people will take a simple decorating technique, and turn it into a gaudy nightmare. Two or three throw pillows added to a bed creates a tasteful accent, but seven or eight makes a big cluttered mess. Not... Read >

The Realtor's Guide to Online Lead Generation & Conversion

Most of the top producing realtors in the country have search engine optimized websites that offer community information and links to local MLS data. Like other types of advertising such as billboards, newsletters, and yard signs, agents use cutting edge... Read >

The Latest Products for Your Green-Friendly Home

Finding environmentally friendly furnishings and home decor used to be a challenge. Products were either hard to find or out of reach price-wise for the average consumer. Today however, eco conscious flooring, window coverings, and counter tops are becomi... Read >

Las Casas Verdes - Green Building in Austin

Las Casas Verdes "Will be the first Eco-Responsible Solar neighborhood in Texas and the South." "Twenty single family homes will incorporate, as standard features, the latest in solar, wind and water energy systems to move toward zero energy usage. Al... Read >

Think Wildlife When Planting Your Garden

When landscaping or planting gardens, don't forget these basic strategies to attract and welcome wildlife to your yard. When you sit down with your morning coffee, the site of a bright blue jay or cardinal is a nice pick-me-up during the dead of winter. ... Read >

A Tidy Office Is More Productive

Whether you work from home or at an office, desk tidiness, or lack thereof, can become a problem. But, as real estate agents well know, an organized desk is far more productive than a disorganized one. Real estate agents are often juggling a number of cl... Read >

The Photo Often Sells the Home

It's no mystery in the real estate business that first impressions count for a lot. That's why the first impression a buyer gets of your home had better be a good one. And where do they first see it? Well, if they come for a viewing they'll see the exteri... Read >

Quick Cover-Ups for Home Sellers

One of the hardest things about selling a house is making the old appear new. It can be a costly venture to start replacing cupboards, bathroom fixtures and the like. Here are some economical Band-Aid solutions to help get your home sale worthy. Keep in ... Read >

Is Your House Stuck in the 80's?

Whether you're thinking of selling your home, or just looking to make some updates, if you're home is still stuck in the 80's, it's time to make some changes. We're not talking about major design alterations; maybe a new coat of paint, some updated lighti... Read >

Creating a Garden - It's all in the Planning

The hardest part about planning a garden is deciding where to begin. Looking out over the vast mound of overgrown shrubs, weeds and cracked concrete, it's difficult to imagine your yard can be the garden paradise you've always dreamed of. It's as though y... Read >