Rick Allen Realtor

01/05/2023

Home Tours / January 3, 2023 A Tudor-Revival in Houston that Pays Homage to its History while adding Modern Charm Share Twitter Facebook -1 1 “Getting the stain right on the wood floors was a challenge, but we did it! The floors absorbed the first stain we tried, which was not the right color, so ...

01/04/2023

The night sky is amazing this time of year

01/03/2023

The late conductor’s Sands Point property, last asking $7.5 million, includes a 6,000-square-foot main house built in 1907 and a two-bedroom gatehouse.

01/02/2023

8 Bathroom Features Homeowners Want Now

Get the latest ideas for vanities, materials and other popular details from the 2022 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study

01/01/2023

Were Alix and Zoya able to take their drastically different ideas and meet in the middle? Previously, they learned that they actually have a lot in common! L...

12/30/2022

They include a medieval triplex, his-and-hers apartments, and Wendy Goodman’s own apartment of 27 years.

12/28/2022

Real estate agents could argue until they’re blue in the face about paint colors. Is hot pink appropriate for a front door? Is greige here to stay? What’s the best color to paint every room in your home? And is painting a brick home white ever a good idea?Paint is, no doubt, polarizing, but real...

12/26/2022

Toy and Cory are moving their family of five inland from the Mississippi coast for Toy's new job as school district superintendent. They call on Erin and Ben...

12/24/2022

When it comes to plants is cactus family your favorite? These low maintenance plants can bring so much life to your home's indoor or outdoor area. It is always a good idea to place one class of plants in one place. This way you can care for all of them in one go. Their requirements

12/22/2022

Say goodbye to fast furniture and zebra print rugs.

12/20/2022

A desire for color was one of many factors that drove the owner of a 1940s DC Colonial to overhaul her kitchen, housed in an existing addition. With dated cabinets and appliances and a convoluted layout, the space was ripe for renewal. She called on Nadia Subaran and Kelly Emerson…

12/18/2022

Open houses are one of real estate’s most longstanding traditions. Traditionally, a “for sale” home opens up to the public for a couple of hours on the weekend. Then, potential buyers and Nosy Nellies alike parade through the property and have the chance to pepper the listing agent with questi...