Leslie Rice Hart, Realtor

01/07/2026

04/17/2025

Your cross-country curb appeal tour starts now. HGTV Magazine is taking you from state to state to see some of the most inviting homes in the US. No matter what house style you love -- from ranches and quaint Cape Cods to colorful Victorians and classic Colonials -- we've got it in spades.

Read on for all the inspiring curb appeal ideas.

HGTV Magazine is taking you on a cross-country curb appeal tour. What's your favorite look from your home state?

04/15/2025

Home listings giant Zillow said it will ban homes initially marketed only to select buyers from appearing on its website, the latest twist in a long-simmering fight in the real estate industry over private listings. "If a listing is marketed directly to consumers without being listed on the MLS and made widely available where buyers search for homes, it will not be published on Zillow", the company said on its website Thursday.

Zillow won't allow homes that are shielded from broad public marketing to appear on its website in an effort to combat "pocket" listings.

04/14/2025

Are you looking for a home with an Open Floor Plan in Corpus Christi, Port Aransas or Portland Texas?

If you are looking for a home with an open floor plan in Corpus Christi, Port Aransas or Portland Texas, then this is the list for you.

04/11/2025

Enhance its charm, boost curb appeal and create a warm, inviting atmosphere with these front porch ideas.

Whether your front porch is small and cozy or wide and spacious, you can make it a stylish and welcoming extension of your home. Enhance its charm, boost curb appeal and create a warm, inviting atmosphere with these front porch ideas.

04/09/2025

Are you looking for a move-in ready home in the Corpus Christi, Port Aransas or Portland Texas area?
Click below to get this list of homes.

Get a list of homes that are move-in ready in the Corpus Christi, Port Aransas or Portland Texas area.

04/09/2025

If you're in the market for a mortgage loan, you may be wondering if you should wait until interest rates fall significantly before buying a house. When will mortgage rates finally drop back down near the 3% mark?

Mortgage rates were in the 3% range in 2020 and 2021. Rates are higher now, but will they fall to 3% again? Learn whether you should wait for lower rates.