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Reasons Why We Use Shrubbery Around a Home’s Foundation

November 1, 2025 by Robbie English, REALTOR, Broker, ABR, AHWD, BBA, C2EX, CRB, E-PRO, GRI, MRP, PSA, RENE, RPR, SFR, SRS, TAHS, TBS, TLS 5 Comments

Reasons Why We Use Shrubbery Around a Home’s Foundation

If you have ever walked past a home with a beautiful market and noticed how plants hug the lower walls, you have probably wondered why we place so much thought and energy into those choices. The primary keyword phrase, reasons why we use shrubbery around a home’s foundation, is something that homeowners do not always […]

Filed Under: blog, Building A Home, Green-Energy Efficiency, Home Improvements, Home Staging and Depersonalization, Homeownership, Real Estate

Energy Efficiency: Unveiling Texas Eco-Friendly Homes

May 4, 2024 by Robbie English, REALTOR, Broker, ABR, AHWD, BBA, C2EX, CRB, E-PRO, GRI, MRP, PSA, RENE, RPR, SFR, SRS, TAHS, TBS, TLS Leave a Comment

Energy Efficiency: Unveiling Texas Eco-Friendly Homes

Texas has always done things its own way—and the rise of eco-conscious living is no different. All across the state, a new kind of home is gaining traction: efficient, tech-forward, and designed to work with—not against—Texas’ unique climate. Welcome to the world of Unveiling Texas Eco-Friendly Homes, where forward-thinking homeowners are combining sustainable building strategies […]

Filed Under: blog, GBP, Green-Energy Efficiency Tagged With: Real Estate Advice

The Rise of Smart Homes in Texas And Are They Worth the Investment?

May 3, 2024 by Robbie English, REALTOR, Broker, ABR, AHWD, BBA, C2EX, CRB, E-PRO, GRI, MRP, PSA, RENE, RPR, SFR, SRS, TAHS, TBS, TLS Leave a Comment

The Rise of Smart Homes in Texas And Are They Worth the Investment?

Welcome to a new era in Texas real estate—where homes don’t just shelter you, they learn you. As the Lone Star State evolves, so does its definition of what makes a home desirable. The rise of smart homes in Texas and are they worth the investment is no longer a question for the future. Let’s […]

Filed Under: blog, First Time Home Buyers, GBP, Green-Energy Efficiency, Home Buying Tagged With: Real Estate Advice

Using Solar and Battery Backups to Power Your Home

April 9, 2024 by Robbie English, REALTOR, Broker, ABR, AHWD, BBA, C2EX, CRB, E-PRO, GRI, MRP, PSA, RENE, RPR, SFR, SRS, TAHS, TBS, TLS Leave a Comment

Using Solar and Battery Backups to Power Your Home

Using solar and battery backups to power your home is no longer just a progressive idea—it’s a proven, strategic decision for homeowners in Central Texas and beyond. Especially when you consider the advantages solar for residential homes offers. From energy independence to significant utility savings and backup reliability, this technology is changing the way homes […]

Filed Under: GBP, Green-Energy Efficiency Tagged With: Real Estate Advice

Understanding Appraisal Value of Solar Panels and Ownership Structures

April 6, 2024 by Robbie English, REALTOR, Broker, ABR, AHWD, BBA, C2EX, CRB, E-PRO, GRI, MRP, PSA, RENE, RPR, SFR, SRS, TAHS, TBS, TLS Leave a Comment

Understanding Appraisal Value of Solar Panels and Ownership Structures

The real estate market continues to change, and solar panels are leading the charge in changing how homes are evaluated. Buyers love the idea of energy efficiency, and sellers want to capitalize on those features. But for the appraisal value of solar panels and ownership structures, things can get a little murky. Solar Panel Financing […]

Filed Under: GBP, Green-Energy Efficiency, Home Improvements, Home Values, Homeownership, Selling Your Home, Selling Your Luxury Home Tagged With: Real Estate Advice

Boosting Home Sales with Eco Friendly Features to Attract Buyers

March 10, 2024 by Robbie English, REALTOR, Broker, ABR, AHWD, BBA, C2EX, CRB, E-PRO, GRI, MRP, PSA, RENE, RPR, SFR, SRS, TAHS, TBS, TLS Leave a Comment

Boosting Home Sales with Eco Friendly Features to Attract Buyers

I’m Robbie English.  As a REALTOR and Broker at Uncommon Realty, I’ve spent decades studying how buyer preferences shift with time—and more importantly, how to stay one step ahead. These days, the demand for sustainability in housing is rising fast. Buyers are asking about more than square footage and countertop materials now. They’re asking about […]

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Green Eco Friendly Features That Matter to Buyers

March 7, 2024 by Robbie English, REALTOR, Broker, ABR, AHWD, BBA, C2EX, CRB, E-PRO, GRI, MRP, PSA, RENE, RPR, SFR, SRS, TAHS, TBS, TLS Leave a Comment

Green Homes Why Eco Friendly Features Matter to Buyers redefine modern living

Let’s face it—today’s buyers are paying close attention to something they didn’t obsess over a decade ago: home sustainability. I’m Robbie English.  As a seasoned REALTOR and real estate broker, I’ve watched this shift unfold in real time. What began as a niche concern has grown into a central requirement for many buyers. And for […]

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