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86 Getting to Know You REALTORS CAROLINE BEAN, COMPASS Caroline Bean PAPERCITY PROMOTION Number of years in real estate business. 8. Area of expertise. Helping fi rst-time homebuyers, buyers who are downsizing and everything in between — from new construction to the ability to negotiate for my clients from beginning to end. A favorite listing. 5660 Wickersham. This house had been taken to the studs, with gorgeous fi nishes. It had beautiful curb appeal. And, I loved working with the sellers. Hottest up-and-coming neighborhood in Houston. Lynn Park/Highland Village has really taken off with re-sales and new- construction homes. Best location for purchasing a second home or vacation home. In Texas, Lake McQueeney or the Hill Country. Outside of Texas, Rosemary Beach/Watercolor. Best advice for buying a home. Always use a realtor, because they will be able to give you the best advice from beginning to end. Secondly, be patient fi nding the right home. It may be the fi rst house you look, at or it may be the 100th. Best advice for selling your home. Always put your best foot forward with pricing, staging, and timing. If you are off on any of these, it can cause your house to go stale or take a long time to sell. A real-estate trend you're currently excited about. I love brass and un-lacquered-brass fi nishes throughout the plumbing and hardware fi xtures in a home. And I love that wallpaper has made a comeback! Predictions for where the market is headed. I think the Houston market is still very strong. And, according to economists, we should see a strong market into 2020. The number-one thing all homebuyers should know. Location is so important when purchasing a home. That should be number one on your list when starting your search. The neighborhoods you call home. Lynn Park/Highland Village, River Oaks, West University, the Heights, Tanglewood, Briargrove, Briarmeadow, and Memorial. The most-used room in your own house. Defi nitely the kitchen. Your dream house, if cost is no object. A house overlooking the water in Pebble Beach, California. C o m m u n i t y i n v o l v e m e n t a n d philanthropic affi liations. American Cancer Society and the Children's Museum of Houston. What you love most about living in Houston. There is so much to love about Houston, but I love the diversity of everything it has to offer, from restaurants, shopping, museums, and everything in between. Houston restaurant you couldn't live without. Tiny Boxwoods, Relish, or any Carrabba's restaurant. M o s t - s h o p p e d stores in Houston. I t s y B i t s y b o u t i q u e a n d Kuhl-Linscomb. Caroline Bean, 713.206.4114, caroline.bean@ compass.com 5307 Huckleberry 3659 Meadow Lake Lane L O C AT I O N I S S O I M P O R TA N T. . . I L O V E I N T E R I O R D E S I G N . . . I M P O R TA N T. . . couldn't live without. Tiny Boxwoods, Relish, or any Carrabba's restaurant. What you love most about living There is so much to love Houston restaurant you What you love most about living There is so much to love Houston restaurant you