How to pick kitchen paint colors

1. Find Color Clues: If you’re not sure what shade will stand out best, Andrea Magno, Color and Design Expert at Benjamin Moore, suggests taking a hint from palettes already in place, from countertops to backsplashes. “Look to the colors used in fixed materials such as stone (marble, granite, quartz), tiles, flooring, and even appliances,” she tells us. This can help the look come together more easily. 

2. Nod to Nature: Another great color inspiration? Mother Nature. If you’re puzzled over what colors go together best, take a gander at the great outdoors. For example, the blues, greens, sandy whites, and driftwood grays of the...

These pro-approved paint colors will help you transform any room into a more productive workspace.

Never underestimate the impact the right wall paint can have in a home office. Not only is it an easy way to refresh an outdated space, but the right paint hue could help increase productivity—after all, some paint colors are believed to have positive psychological effects. Studies even...

Pretty soon Austin my have their own "Empire State Building".

The topper on Austin’s tallest building will soon add to the array of light displays illuminating the city’s skyline.

Developers are in the process of ironing out the final touches, but “in the coming weeks” residents can expect to see the crown of the “Jenga tower” like they’ve never seen it before, CultureMap Austin reports.

At 58 stories and 685 feet, the Independent, also called the “Jenga tower,” is currently Austin’s tallest building. Upon completion, the appearance of the tower’s crown was so hotly contested that one Austinite founded and led a ...

Austin is set to open some great new restaurants this year! Everything from sushi, pizza, coffee, an ice cream shop, a grill - there's something for everyone!

Support our city that we all love and go and check them out!

https://www.austin360.com/entertainmentlife/20191230/new-austin-restaurants-coming-in-2020

Culhane Premier Properties was proud to be part of two record setting transactions in 2019.  402 Spiller Lane is a property with some of the most amazing city views in all of Austin.  The unique West Lake Hills location allowed for 180-degree unobstructed views of the city skyline which resulted in a price per square foot record for that area.  Brad Emerson in our office represented the seller while Jeff Brown also in our office represented the buyer.

Another record-breaking view property was 8137 Lake Mountain Lane...

INGREDIENTS: 

Cookies - 

• 1 stick softened butter
• ½ cu confectioners’ sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1¼ cu all-purpose flour

Chocolate icing - 

• 3 oz baking chocolate
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2¾ cu powered sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 6 tbsp half & half

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Beat together 1 stick of the butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla on medium-high speed until smooth (about 2 minutes). Beat in the flour. Using a small spoon, scoop out about 1 tablespoon, then roll the dough into balls, and place 1-inch apart on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes,...

This holiday season, Culhane Premier Properties is happy to help our dear friends at Jail to Jobs by collecting clothing for their participants.  The Jail to Jobs program empowers youthful offenders across the state through encouragement and practical tools to get them moving towards a positive future. Their job training program has placed nearly 50 participants into full time jobs so far in 2019 and they recently partnered with the city of Round Rock by contributing nearly 500 hours of work for the city.

Jail to Jobs is an amazing example of positivity in our community but they can’t succeed without the generosity of those that care.  Our clothing donation is focused on these new or gently used items:

• Work Coats
• Work Gloves
• Warm Hats...

Veterans currently in VA loans are eligible for an exclusive program designed to make refinancing as easy as possible. The VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan or IRRRL takes the hassle out of the standard refinancing process making it easier to lower your rate or transition to a fixed-rate mortgage.

Key benefits of a VA IRRRL

• No appraisal or minimum credit score required
• No income or employment verification
• No origination fees
• Monthly mortgage insurance or PMI is not required

There are minimal restrictions on the VA IRRRL and rates are still extremely low so now is a great time to get started on a refinance.

Lendplicity Mortgage specializes in VA IRRRLs offering...

October 2019 was a record breaker for the Austin area according to  the Austin Board of REALTORS® latest Central Texas Housing Market Report. The report shows that an average of 100 people per day move to our area which has resulted in continued  double-digit percent increase in home sales.  The median price of a single-family home in Austin area rose 7.4% in October to $327,500 and home sales increased 16.8% while both active listings and inventory decreased year over year. To get a full overview of what’s going on in your area, contact us today for a free market evaluation.

APPLE SPICE HARVEST COOKIES - RECIPE FROM BETTY CROCKER

INGREDIENTS:
1⁄2 cup butter, softened
2⁄3 cup white sugar
2⁄3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1⁄4 cup apple juice
2 1⁄4 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup apple, peeled, and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts

FROSTING: 
1⁄4 cup butter, softened
3 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3-4 tablespoons apple juice

Set oven to 375 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl cream butter and both sugars together....

On September 17th, the Austin Board of REALTOR®’s reported that the median home price in the Austin-Round Rock metro area rose by 2% to $326,500. Similarly the number of homes sold in August increased 5.8% to 3,189.  Conversely, new listings and active listing decreased in August by 7.1% and 9.3% respectively.  This combination resulted in a decrease in the monthly housing inventory to 2.7 months.  What does this mean to you? Now is a great time to be a seller.  Low inventory and low interest rates are bringing buyers to the table quickly.  To get a full overview of what’s going on in...

IF YOUR MORTGAGE WAS ORIGINATED IN 2018, THEN IT MIGHT BE TIME TO CONSIDER A REFINANCE. 

According to new data, 80% of mortgages from last year carry an interest rate at least 0.75% higher than today’s prevailing rate (3.49%, according to Freddie Mac).

But 2018-borrowers aren’t the only homeowners who could benefit from today’s low-rate environment. Data from property analytics firm Black Knight shows that pre-2004 mortgagees could also save big. Nearly all of this cohort could shave 1.75% off their interest rate or more with a refinance.

In total, Black Knight says more than half of American homeowners with a mortgage have a rate at least...

While Austin is known for all of the delicious food, living in Austin means that you are going to be eating barbeque on the regular. It’s actually home to some of the best BBQ in the state and even in the country. It continues to grow as more and more barbeque joints open up and the competition for the best flavors increases every year.

Right now you could easily find 20 BBQ restaurants in the city that outperform the rest and that is just narrowing it down to 20. You’ll see new restaurants and food trucks opening up regularly and it’s the favorite dish for a local Austinite.  Take a look at a few of the top choices of BBQ in Austin that you’ll want to check out and compare to find your new favorite!

Franklin Barbecue – 900 E. 11^th Street, Austin

Over...

Are you worried about the upcoming negotiations that will take place when it’s time to buy your new home in San Antonio? Having an agent behind you that knows what they are doing is going to be a real asset to you as you not only locate a home that suits your family but also as you try to peg down that home and strike up a deal with the seller.

Bidding wars sometimes take effect when you have a seller’s market and the inventory is lower than the number of buyers that inevitably fight over the current options. When you’ve found your dream home, you don’t want to be left scrambling to try to win over a seller. Take a look at some strategies you can use that will be effective if you find yourself in a bidding war for your dream home in San Antonio.

OFFER TO PAY IN ALL CASH

Another strategy you could try is to offer to pay for the home as a cash...

When you’re preparing to buy a new home this year, you may come across some terms you haven’t heard or used before. One of these terms that may come into play is “seller disclosures.” Fortunately, your real estate agent is going to guide you through the process and will be able to explain things like these as they come up along the way.

You won’t have to worry about missing an important detail or misunderstanding anything as you would when you try to navigate this process alone. Instead, your real estate agent will be able to make sure you’ve been informed on any seller’s disclosures before you go into a home that could have a defect or problem. Take a closer look at what this term means.

What is a seller disclosure?

Seller disclosures are available for...

When the weather’s just right and you don’t want to go out again because you’d have to leave your pups, pet-friendly patios in San Antonio are just what you need. Hit a local dog park on the way and pick up a friend for a great day out around San Antonio with both your favorite humans and favorite four-pawed friends too.

This is one of the locals favorite things to do as the weather gets nicer especially now that winter clothes are put away and swimsuits and sunscreen are out. Whether you need that hot sun for a lunch out or your favorite time to sit outside is under that summer night sky, here are the top pet-friendly patios that you’ll want to go to take it all in.

The Friendly Spot

The Friendly Spot is a great place to start for a patio experience with your dog. This...

Now that you’re in the process of buying a home in San Antonio, you are likely navigating your way around new terminology and learning the ins and outs of the real estate world. While you’ll see terms you’ve heard before, there may be some areas of discussion that you don’t know as much about and that’s why having an agent along with you from the start will make it easier than ever to navigate the process.

One of the conversations you are likely going to need to be clarified is understanding the differences between APR and interest rates since these terms are often mixed up as being the same when they are actually different. When it comes to lending on a home, you’ll want to know the difference between your interest rates and your APRs.

What is the interest rate?

...

Have you stopped to ask yourself why so many Texans are moving from their hometowns around the state to live in the ever-popular city of Austin? While the entire state of Texas is truly a United States gem, there is something drawing other Texans to move here.

Not only is it so different from the rest of the state, but its unique weirdness is what other Texans are wanting to become a part of. Along with the motto “Keep Austin Weird,” you’ll find some other reasons why Texans, and frankly people around the country, want to move here and become a part of the community. Take a look at the reasons why people are leaving areas like Houston and Dallas to become Austinites.  

Job opportunities

If you find yourself moving here for a career opportunity, it’s not surprising....

There are many projects that were planned to be developed in Austin this year and now that we’ve reached spring, you may be wondering what is planned and how things are coming along. This is an exciting time for Austin with additions in the works such as the new Apple campus that was announced in December, the new mid-rises coming to Mueller Neighborhood, and the multiple additions coming to Downtown. Take a look at some of the developments in the works that will be coming to Austin.

RiverSouth coming to First Street

In Downtown Austin, there will be many additions coming in the future. One development coming to the area is the RiverSouth 15-story tower that will feature both office space and ground-floor retail. This will be located across from Lady Bird Lake and will include green features like...