September 2, 2026
White Oak Is the Design Detail Transforming Houston Homes Right Now
As I have been redesigning a few areas in my home, I have been paying more attention to the design details that can...
August 28, 2026
The Empty-Nester Dilemma: Should You Stay or Downsize?
Tags: Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes / Downsizing / Empty Nester / Houston Luxury Real Estate / Luxury Houston Realtor / Luxury Realtor
August can make a house feel very different. After years of backpacks by the door, busy kitchens, piles of laundry and...
August 25, 2026
Do You Really Need a TV? How Luxury Homes Are Rethinking Entertainment Spaces (copy)
For decades, the television was the centerpiece of the home. Living rooms were designed around it, furniture faced it...
August 25, 2026
Do You Really Need a TV? How Luxury Homes Are Rethinking Entertainment Spaces
For decades, the television was the centerpiece of the home. Living rooms were designed around it, furniture faced it...
August 5, 2026
Luxury Living Starts Poolside: Saltwater or Chlorine?
Chlorine vs. Saltwater Pools: Which Is Best for Your Houston Home? If there’s one feature that defines summer in...
August 3, 2026
How to Prepare Your Houston Home for Hurricane Season
As last month's occasional rainy weather reminded us, summer in Houston means keeping an eye on the forecast. While not...
July 31, 2026
10 Luxury Staycation Ideas in Houston This Summer
Summer in Houston often brings weekend travel plans, but sometimes the best getaway is the one that’s right in your own...
July 27, 2026
Home Staging vs. AI Renderings: Which Is Better for Selling Your Houston Luxury Home?
For years, professional staging has been one of the most effective ways to prepare a luxury home for sale. A...
July 21, 2026
Why Real Estate Has Always Been a People Business
People often assume real estate is about houses: beautiful architecture, sought-after neighborhoods, negotiations, and...
July 16, 2026
Luxury Living in Houston: The Greatest Luxury Isn’t a Bigger House
Tags: Houston Lifestyle / Luxury Houston Real Estate / Luxury Houston Realtor / Luxury Living / time
When people think of luxury, they often picture sprawling estates, designer kitchens and closets lined with beautiful...
July 13, 2026
10 Houston Coffee Shops Worth Working From
Tags: Buffalo Heights / Coffee Shops / Downtown / Garden Oaks / Houston Lifestyle / Houston Luxury Real Estate / Houston neighborhoods / Midtown / Montrose / River Oaks / The Heights
Houston has an abundant coffee scene, but not every coffee shop is set up for a working session. Some have appealing...
July 10, 2026
Should You Sell Your Home Off-Market or on the MLS?
Tags: Houston Home Seller / Houston Luxury Real Estate / MLS Listing / Off-Market Home Sale / Selling Your Home
If you have ever wandered through my website, you might notice that under my FeaturedProperties, there is a tab titled...
July 8, 2026
The Best Places to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in Houston: Plan Ahead for Next Year
Tags: Fireworks / Fourth of July / Home Buying / Houston Lifestyle / Houston Luxury Real Estate / Houston Real Estate
This past weekend, no matter where you were in Houston, you could definitely hear Fourth of July celebrations going on...
July 1, 2026
Hotter Than a Summer Day: Why Houston Keeps Growing Anyway
In my last blog, I told you who all are moving to Houston and why, but that isn’t really necessarybecause who couldn’t...
June 29, 2026
Houston Luxury Real Estate Market Trends: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know in 2026
Tags: Houston Home Buying / Houston Luxury Real Estate / Houston Real Estate Market / Houston Real Estate Trends / Luxury Homes Houston
If you've been keeping an eye on Houston's luxury real estate market this year, you've probably noticed something feels...
June 26, 2026
From Lot to Legacy: Why Some Buyers Are Tearing Down to Build New
You're driving through Tanglewood past your favorite home in Houston. It evokes a sense of‘90s nostalgia: one-story...
June 17, 2026
Living in Afton Oaks: Why Buyers Love This Central Houston Neighborhood
When people think about Houston's luxury neighborhoods, communities like River Oaks, Tanglewood, and Memorial often...
June 15, 2026
Living in Upper Kirby: One of Houston's Most Walkable Luxury Neighborhoods
Tags: Houston Luxury Neighborhoods / Houston Luxury Real Estate / Relocating to Houston / Upper Kirby
When buyers begin exploring Houston's luxury neighborhoods, names like River Oaks, Tanglewood, and Memorial often...
June 12, 2026
The New Houston Luxury Buyer: Who’s Moving Here and Why
Tags: DeeDeeGuggenheimHowes / Houston / Houston neighborhoods / Houston Relator / Luxury Real Estate / RiverOaks
In 2025, Texas home sales exceeded $24 billion, breaking every record this state had set before. In the first...
June 2, 2026
What $3 Million Buys You in Houston vs. Other Major Cities
Tags: Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes / Houston neighborhoods / Luxury Realtor / River Oaks / Tanglewood / West U / What $3Million can buyer you in Houston
The number $3 million carries a certain weight no matter where you are. It sounds likeenough—enough to be done...