/* ══ RESET ══ */
    * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      color: var(--slate);
      line-height: 1.65;
      background: #fff;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }
    img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
    a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
    button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }

    /* ══ TOKENS ══ */
    :root {
      --tq: #008185;
      --tq-dark: #006164;
      --tq-mid: #2aa3a6;
      --tq-light: #d4ebec;
      --tq-tint: #eef7f7;
      --slate: #1f2d2c;
      --mid-gray: #5b6b6a;
      --light-line: #e6ebea;
      --cream: #faf8f3;
      --warn: #d97a3a;
      --font-head: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
      --font-body: 'Lato', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    }

    .container { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
    section { padding: 5rem 0; scroll-margin-top: 90px; }
    /* scroll-margin-top keeps section headings clear of the sticky nav (~70px tall)
       when arriving at a #section anchor link from another page. */
    @media (max-width: 720px) { section { padding: 3.25rem 0; scroll-margin-top: 75px; } }

    /* ══ EXTERNAL RESOURCE LINKS ══ */
    .card-link {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
      transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
      display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.3rem;
    }
    .card-link:hover { color: var(--tq); border-bottom-color: var(--tq); }
    .card-link .ext { font-size: 0.65em; opacity: 0.55; transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .card-link:hover .ext { opacity: 1; }
    .row-link {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.18s;
    }
    .row-link:hover { color: var(--tq); }
    .row-link .ext { font-size: 0.7em; opacity: 0.45; margin-left: 0.25rem; }
    .row-link:hover .ext { opacity: 0.85; }
    .inline-link {
      color: var(--tq);
      font-weight: 500;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tq-light);
      transition: border-color 0.18s, color 0.18s;
    }
    .inline-link:hover { color: var(--tq-dark); border-bottom-color: var(--tq); }

    .section-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--tq);
      background: var(--tq-light);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,140,130,0.15);
      padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
    }
    .tq-rule {
      width: 56px; height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tq), var(--tq-mid));
      margin: 1.1rem 0 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 3px;
    }
    .section-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
      line-height: 1.18;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--slate);
      margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    }
    .section-heading em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--tq);
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .section-lead {
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      max-width: 720px;
      margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
    }

    /* ══ NAV ══ */
    nav.site-nav {
      position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-line);
    }
    .nav-row {
      max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .brand {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.32rem;
      color: var(--slate);
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .brand em { color: var(--tq); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; }
    .nav-links {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex; gap: 1.85rem;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .nav-links a {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--slate);
      font-weight: 500;
      transition: color 0.18s;
    }
    .nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--tq); }
    .nav-cta {
      background: var(--tq);
      color: #fff !important;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
      border-radius: 6px;
      font-weight: 600 !important;
      transition: background 0.18s;
    }
    .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--tq-dark); color: #fff !important; }
    #ham {
      display: none;
      width: 38px; height: 38px;
      flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
      align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    #ham span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--slate); }
    @media (max-width: 920px) {
      .nav-links {
        position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
        flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
        background: #fff;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-line);
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
        max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.3s;
      }
      .nav-links.open { max-height: 600px; }
      .nav-links li { width: 100%; padding: 0.6rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-line); }
      .nav-links li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
      #ham { display: flex; }
    }

    /* ══ BUTTONS ══ */
    .btn-primary {
      display: inline-block;
      background: var(--tq);
      color: #fff;
      padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
      border-radius: 7px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.01em;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,140,130,0.32);
      transition: transform 0.18s, background 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s;
    }
    .btn-primary:hover {
      background: var(--tq-dark);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,140,130,0.42);
    }
    .btn-outline {
      display: inline-block;
      border: 2px solid #fff;
      color: #fff;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.7rem;
      border-radius: 7px;
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: background 0.18s, color 0.18s;
    }
    .btn-outline:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--tq); }
    .btn-outline-dark {
      display: inline-block;
      border: 2px solid var(--tq);
      color: var(--tq);
      padding: 0.85rem 1.7rem;
      border-radius: 7px;
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: background 0.18s, color 0.18s;
    }
    .btn-outline-dark:hover { background: var(--tq); color: #fff; }

    /* ══ MULTI-PAGE PAGES ══
       Each page is its own HTML file with a single <main data-page="X">.
       A subtle fade-in on load preserves the calm, editorial feel of
       the original SPA cross-fade. */
    main[data-page] {
      display: block;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: pageFadeIn 320ms ease forwards;
    }
    @keyframes pageFadeIn {
      to { opacity: 1; }
    }
    /* Reserved space below sticky nav on inner pages so first heading
       doesn't kiss the nav bar. The home page has its own hero so it
       skips this. */
    main[data-page]:not([data-page="home"]) {
      padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vh, 4rem);
    }
    /* Inner-page header: small editorial intro at the top of each
       non-home page. */
    .page-intro {
      max-width: 980px;
      margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 4vh, 3rem);
      padding: 0 1.5rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .page-intro .eyebrow {
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.9vw, 0.82rem);
      letter-spacing: 0.32em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--tq);
      margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
      padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }
    .page-intro .eyebrow::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%; bottom: 0;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 34px;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--tq);
      opacity: 0.55;
    }
    .page-intro h1 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      line-height: 1.02;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: -0.014em;
      color: var(--slate);
      margin: 0 0 1rem;
    }
    .page-intro h1 em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--tq);
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .page-intro p {
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      max-width: 620px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    /* ══ HOMEPAGE FEATURED CARDS ══ */
    .featured-section {
      max-width: 1180px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem) 1.5rem;
    }
    .featured-intro {
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 960px;
      margin: 0 auto clamp(2.6rem, 5vh, 3.6rem);
    }
    .featured-intro .eyebrow {
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.32em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--tq);
      margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
      padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
      position: relative;
    }
    .featured-intro .eyebrow::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%; bottom: 0;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 34px;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--tq);
      opacity: 0.55;
    }
    .featured-intro h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
      line-height: 1.08;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--slate);
      margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.012em;
      text-wrap: balance;
    }
    .featured-intro h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--tq); font-weight: 500; }
    /* Keep "Everything Castle Rock, in One Place" on one line at desktop widths,
       where there's room. Below 1024px it wraps naturally (balanced). */
    @media (min-width: 1024px) {
      .featured-intro h2 { white-space: nowrap; }
    }
    .featured-intro p {
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.12rem);
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin: 0 auto;
      max-width: 580px;
    }
    .featured-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }
    .featured-card {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line, rgba(0,0,0,0.08));
      border-radius: 12px;
      overflow: hidden;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    }
    .featured-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(8, 30, 38, 0.12);
      border-color: rgba(127, 220, 224, 0.5);
    }
    .featured-card-image {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: #eee;
    }
    .featured-card-image img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.55s ease;
    }
    .featured-card:hover .featured-card-image img {
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }
    .featured-card-body {
      padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.8rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      flex: 1;
    }
    .featured-card-eyebrow {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--tq);
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .featured-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.8vw, 1.75rem);
      line-height: 1.15;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--slate);
      margin: 0;
      letter-spacing: -0.008em;
    }
    .featured-card-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--tq); font-weight: 500; }
    .featured-card-desc {
      font-size: 0.96rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      line-height: 1.55;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .featured-card-cta {
      margin-top: 0.6rem;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      color: var(--tq);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
    }
    .featured-card-cta::after {
      content: '→';
      transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    }
    .featured-card:hover .featured-card-cta::after {
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }
    }

    /* Active state for nav links matching current page.
       The underline indicator is intended for plain text nav links only —
       the Contact pill (.nav-cta) already shows its active state via its
       solid teal fill, so the underline ::after would render inside the
       pill as a stray bar. :not(.nav-cta) keeps it off the Contact tab. */
    .nav-links a.is-current {
      color: var(--tq);
    }
    .nav-links a.is-current:not(.nav-cta)::after {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 22px;
      height: 1.5px;
      background: var(--tq);
      margin: 0.25rem auto 0;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    /* ══ HERO ══ */
    #hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: clamp(640px, 94vh, 880px);
      padding: 0; /* sections override */
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: #fff;
      text-align: center;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,30,38,0.55) 0%, rgba(8,30,38,0.35) 45%, rgba(5,20,28,0.78) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1564117367000-4d0e0872a8e8?w=1920') center/cover no-repeat;
      z-index: 0;
    }
    .hero-content {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      max-width: 1100px;
      padding: clamp(5.5rem, 11vh, 8rem) 1.5rem 4rem;
    }

    /* Eyebrow — small all-caps tracked label above the headline.
       Classic editorial / luxury-magazine convention. */
    .hero-eyebrow {
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.92vw, 0.86rem);
      letter-spacing: 0.36em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      margin-bottom: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vh, 2.2rem);
      padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
      position: relative;
    }
    .hero-eyebrow::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 50%; bottom: 0;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 44px;
      height: 1px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }

    /* Headline — editorial display scale.
       Fluid: ~3.4rem on small phones → ~8.5rem on large desktops.
       Playfair Display at display sizes wants tight leading and
       slightly negative tracking for that magazine cover feel. */
    .hero-content h1 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 10vw, 8.5rem);
      line-height: 0.92;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: -0.022em;
      margin: 0 0 clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vh, 2.4rem);
      text-shadow: 0 4px 38px rgba(0,0,0,0.36);
      color: #fff;
    }
    /* Three-line composition: 'Your Home in' / 'Castle Rock' / 'Starts Here' */
    .hero-content h1 .hero-line-1,
    .hero-content h1 .hero-line-2,
    .hero-content h1 .hero-line-3 {
      display: block;
    }
    /* Outer lines — smaller and lighter so the centerpiece dominates.
       Tighter scale ratio (0.42 vs the prior 0.5) gives a more dramatic
       editorial hierarchy. */
    .hero-content h1 .hero-line-1,
    .hero-content h1 .hero-line-3 {
      font-size: 0.42em;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.012em;
      line-height: 1.2;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    }
    .hero-content h1 .hero-line-1 { margin-bottom: 0.18em; }
    .hero-content h1 .hero-line-3 { margin-top: 0.22em; }
    /* The centerpiece line — full size, italic, accent color */
    .hero-content h1 .hero-line-2 {
      font-size: 1em;
      line-height: 0.9;
    }
    .hero-content h1 em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: #7fdce0;
      font-weight: 500;          /* Playfair Display is heavier than the old
                                    Cormorant — 500 keeps the refined look */
      letter-spacing: -0.028em;  /* tighter on the display line */
    }

    /* Hairline divider between headline and supporting copy */
    .hero-divider {
      display: block;
      width: 72px;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.6), transparent);
      margin: 0 auto clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vh, 2rem);
    }

    .hero-sub {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.45vw, 1.2rem);
      line-height: 1.6;
      max-width: 620px;
      margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 3.4vh, 2.8rem);
      opacity: 0.92;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.005em;
    }
    .hero-pills {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    }
    .pill {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: #fff;
    }
    .pill-link {
      transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .pill-link:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.24);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .hero-btns {
      display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-scroll {
      position: absolute; bottom: 1.6rem; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      z-index: 2;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      animation: float 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes float { 0%,100%{transform:translate(-50%,0)} 50%{transform:translate(-50%,8px)} }
    /* Tablet — keep the editorial scale but ease the leading and tracking
       so the headline doesn't feel cramped at mid widths. */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .hero-content h1 { letter-spacing: -0.018em; }
      .hero-content h1 .hero-line-1,
      .hero-content h1 .hero-line-3 { font-size: 0.44em; }
    }
    /* Mobile — preserve hierarchy but tighten everything proportionally. */
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      #hero { min-height: clamp(660px, 96vh, 820px); }
      .hero-content { padding-top: clamp(6.5rem, 13vh, 8.5rem); }
      .hero-eyebrow { letter-spacing: 0.28em; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
      .hero-content h1 {
        line-height: 0.94;
        letter-spacing: -0.015em;
      }
      .hero-content h1 .hero-line-1,
      .hero-content h1 .hero-line-3 { font-size: 0.46em; }
      .hero-content h1 em { letter-spacing: -0.022em; }
      .hero-divider { width: 52px; }
    }

    /* ══ STATS BAR ══ */
    .stats-bar {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tq-dark), var(--tq));
      color: #fff;
      padding: 2.4rem 0;
    }
    .stats-grid {
      max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 1.5rem;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 1.2rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .stat-num {
      display: block;
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }
    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      opacity: 0.88;
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.6rem 1rem; }
    }

    /* ══ SELL SECTION ══ */
    .sell-section {
      padding: clamp(3rem, 6vh, 4.5rem) 1.5rem;
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .sell-card {
      max-width: 980px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tq-dark), var(--tq));
      color: #fff;
      padding: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      border-radius: 16px;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -18px rgba(0, 60, 56, 0.45);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .sell-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent 55%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .sell-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
      padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      position: relative;
    }
    .sell-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.2vw, 2.8rem);
      line-height: 1.15;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      color: #fff;
      position: relative;
    }
    .sell-heading em {
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #c8eced;
    }
    .sell-lead {
      font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.4vw, 1.18rem);
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      position: relative;
    }
    .sell-sub {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto 1.8rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      opacity: 0.92;
      position: relative;
    }
    .sell-btns {
      display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
      position: relative;
    }
    .sell-btns .btn-primary {
      background: #fff;
      color: var(--tq-dark);
    }
    .sell-btns .btn-primary:hover {
      background: var(--cream);
      color: var(--tq-dark);
    }

    /* ══ HOME VALUE (HOMEBOT) ══ */
    /* HARD GATE: Homebot stays display:none whenever .hv-locked is present.
       JS removes the class only after the FloDesk submission redirect
       (or a valid unlock flag from a previous successful submission). */
    #hv-tool.hv-locked { display: none !important; }
    .home-value-section {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vh, 5rem) 0;
    }
    .home-value-intro {
      max-width: 760px;
      margin: 0 auto 2.2rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .home-value-intro h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.2vw, 2.8rem);
      line-height: 1.15;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--slate);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .home-value-intro h2 em {
      color: var(--tq);
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .home-value-intro p {
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .homebot-wrap {
      max-width: 1000px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 1.25rem;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 36px -16px rgba(0, 60, 56, 0.18);
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      min-height: 320px;
    }
    #homebot_homeowner {
      width: 100%;
      min-height: 280px;
    }
    .home-value-footnote {
      max-width: 760px;
      margin: 1.8rem auto 0;
      text-align: center;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .homebot-wrap { padding: 0.75rem; }
    }

    /* ══ LEAD CAPTURE CARDS (Buyer/Seller guide CTAs) ══ */
    .lead-card-section {
      padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vh, 4rem) 1.5rem;
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .lead-card-section.on-white { background: #fff; }
    .lead-card {
      max-width: 980px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
      gap: 0;
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 36px -18px rgba(0, 60, 56, 0.18);
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
    }
    .lead-card-visual {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tq-dark), var(--tq));
      color: #fff;
      padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .lead-card-visual::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,0.14), transparent 55%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .lead-card-eyebrow {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.74rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
      padding: 0.32rem 0.85rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      align-self: flex-start;
      position: relative;
    }
    .lead-card-headline {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
      line-height: 1.2;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
      position: relative;
    }
    .lead-card-headline em {
      color: #c8eced;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .lead-card-tagline {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.55;
      opacity: 0.95;
      position: relative;
    }
    .lead-card-body {
      padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .lead-card-body h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--slate);
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .lead-card-body p {
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
    }
    .lead-card-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
    }
    .lead-card-list li {
      padding: 0.35rem 0 0.35rem 1.4rem;
      position: relative;
      color: var(--slate);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .lead-card-list li::before {
      content: "✓";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: 0.35rem;
      color: var(--tq);
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    .lead-card-cta {
      display: inline-block;
      background: var(--tq);
      color: #fff;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.7rem;
      border-radius: 7px;
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: background 0.18s, transform 0.18s;
      align-self: flex-start;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .lead-card-cta:hover {
      background: var(--tq-dark);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .lead-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .lead-card-cta { align-self: stretch; }
    }

    /* ══ BUYER SECTION ON LIVE.HTML (lifestyle-framed) ══════════════ */
    /* The buyer lead-card lives inside a normal lifestyle <section> on
       live.html (not a .lead-card-section band), so it needs its own top
       margin to sit nicely under the section-lead. */
    #buyer-guide .lead-card {
      margin-top: 2.4rem;
    }
    .buyer-explore-row {
      max-width: 980px;
      margin: 1.8rem auto 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1.2rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      padding: 1.3rem 1.6rem;
      background: var(--tq-tint);
      border: 1px solid var(--tq-light);
      border-radius: 12px;
    }
    .buyer-explore-row p {
      margin: 0;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      color: var(--slate);
      flex: 1 1 280px;
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .buyer-explore-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; text-align: center; }
      .buyer-explore-row .btn-outline-dark { width: 100%; }
    }

    /* ══ GUIDE GATE MODAL ══ */
    .guide-modal {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(8, 25, 28, 0.62);
      display: none;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      z-index: 9999;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
    }
    .guide-modal.open {
      display: flex;
      opacity: 1;
    }
    .guide-modal-inner {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 14px;
      max-width: 540px;
      width: 100%;
      max-height: 92vh;
      overflow-y: auto;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      position: relative;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }
    .guide-modal.open .guide-modal-inner {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .guide-modal-header {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tq-dark), var(--tq));
      color: #fff;
      padding: 1.8rem 2rem 1.5rem;
      border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .guide-modal-header::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(255,255,255,0.16), transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .guide-modal-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      position: relative;
    }
    .guide-modal-title {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.55rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
      position: relative;
    }
    .guide-modal-title em {
      color: #c8eced;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .guide-modal-sub {
      font-size: 0.94rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
      opacity: 0.94;
      position: relative;
    }
    .guide-modal-body {
      padding: 1.5rem 1.9rem 1.7rem;
    }
    .guide-modal-form-host {
      min-height: 220px;
    }
    .guide-modal-placeholder {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 1.4rem 1rem;
      background: var(--tq-tint);
      border: 1px dashed var(--tq-light);
      border-radius: 10px;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.55;
    }
    .guide-modal-placeholder a {
      color: var(--tq);
      font-weight: 600;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tq-light);
    }
    .guide-modal-placeholder a:hover {
      border-bottom-color: var(--tq);
    }
    .guide-modal-footnote {
      text-align: center;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      font-size: 0.83rem;
      margin-top: 0.9rem;
      font-style: italic;
    }
    .guide-modal-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0.85rem;
      right: 0.85rem;
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      line-height: 1;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.18s, transform 0.18s;
      z-index: 2;
      border: none;
    }
    .guide-modal-close:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      transform: scale(1.08);
    }
    @media (max-width: 520px) {
      .guide-modal-header { padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem 1.3rem; }
      .guide-modal-body { padding: 1.3rem 1.3rem 1.5rem; }
      .guide-modal-title { font-size: 1.35rem; }
    }

    /* ══ SOCIAL ICONS ══ */
    .social-icons {
      display: inline-flex;
      gap: 0.55rem;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .social-icon {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
      transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
    }
    .social-icon:hover {
      background: var(--tq);
      border-color: var(--tq);
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .social-icon svg {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
    }
    .social-tagline {
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
      margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }
    .contact-social {
      margin-top: 1.6rem;
    }

    /* ══ ABOUT ══ */
    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
      gap: 3.5rem;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .about-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 12px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(20,40,60,0.12);
      background: #fafafa;
    }
    .about-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center 18%;
      display: block;
    }
    .about-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 1.2rem; left: 1.2rem;
      background: #fff;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
      text-align: center;
      line-height: 1.1;
    }
    .about-badge strong {
      display: block;
      color: var(--tq);
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .about-badge span {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.66rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
    }
    .about-text p { color: var(--mid-gray); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .about-contact {
      margin: 1.6rem 0;
      display: grid; gap: 0.55rem;
    }
    .about-contact a {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
      color: var(--slate); font-weight: 500;
    }
    .about-contact a:hover { color: var(--tq); }
    .about-contact .icon {
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      background: var(--tq-light);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--tq);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
      .about-img-wrap { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
      .about-img-wrap img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
    }

    /* ══ ABOUT CR (Long form copy) ══ */
    #about-cr { background: var(--cream); }
    .longform { max-width: 840px; }
    .longform p { color: var(--mid-gray); margin-bottom: 1.05rem; }
    .longform .inline-cta {
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* ══ ABOUT GALLERY (Lifestyle photo grid) ══════════════════════════
       Editorial photo grid for the About page. Sits between #about and
       #about-cr on a white ground so the photos stay crisp; the cream
       #about-cr below it then signals the shift to place-focused copy.
       Uniform responsive grid (same family as .schools-grid / .activity-
       grid) with soft corners and a restrained hover. CSS-only, no JS. */
    .about-gallery {
      display: grid;
      /* Columns capped at 200px and centered, so the tiles read smaller and
         the row stays balanced under the left-aligned heading. */
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 200px));
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      margin-top: 1.25rem;
    }
    .gallery-item {
      position: relative;
      margin: 0;                       /* reset default <figure> margin */
      border-radius: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;                /* clips the image zoom + rounds corners */
      background: var(--tq-tint);      /* warm placeholder tint while loading */
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(20,40,60,0.06);
      cursor: pointer;                 /* signals it opens the lightbox */
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }
    .gallery-item img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;             /* matches the photos -> full composition, no crop */
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .gallery-item:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0,140,130,0.16);
    }
    .gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.035); }
    .gallery-item:focus-visible {
      outline: 2px solid var(--tq);
      outline-offset: 3px;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .about-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 200px)); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .about-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);   /* fill the width on phones */
        justify-content: stretch;
        gap: 0.85rem;
      }
    }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .gallery-item, .gallery-item img { transition: none; }
      .gallery-item:hover { transform: none; }
      .gallery-item:hover img { transform: none; }
    }

    /* ══ LIGHTBOX (photo viewer for the About gallery) ════════════════════
       Built and controlled by the gallery script in script.js. The overlay
       element is created in JS and appended to <body>, so no extra markup is
       needed in about.html. Matches the site palette: slate scrim, teal
       button hovers, soft rounded image. */
    .lightbox {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      background: rgba(20, 32, 31, 0.84);        /* slate scrim */
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: opacity 0.28s ease, visibility 0.28s ease;
    }
    .lightbox.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
    body.lightbox-open { overflow: hidden; }      /* lock background scroll */

    .lightbox__stage {
      position: relative;
      margin: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      max-width: 100%;
      max-height: 100%;
    }
    .lightbox__img {
      display: block;
      max-width: 90vw;
      max-height: 82vh;
      width: auto;
      height: auto;
      border-radius: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
      transform: scale(0.96);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
    }
    .lightbox.is-open .lightbox__img { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }

    .lightbox__caption {
      margin-top: 0.9rem;
      max-width: 60ch;
      text-align: center;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
    }
    .lightbox__text {
      display: block;
      color: #f3f1ea;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    }
    .lightbox__count {
      display: block;
      margin-top: 0.35rem;
      color: rgba(243, 241, 234, 0.6);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .lightbox__btn,
    .lightbox__close {
      position: absolute;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      color: #fff;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    }
    .lightbox__btn:hover,
    .lightbox__close:hover { background: var(--tq); }
    .lightbox__btn:focus-visible,
    .lightbox__close:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #fff; outline-offset: 2px; }

    .lightbox__btn {
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .lightbox__btn:hover { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06); }
    .lightbox__prev { left: clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
    .lightbox__next { right: clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
    .lightbox__btn svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

    .lightbox__close {
      top: clamp(0.75rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
      right: clamp(0.75rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .lightbox__close svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .lightbox__btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
      .lightbox__img { max-height: 74vh; }
    }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .lightbox, .lightbox__img { transition: opacity 0.01ms; }
      .lightbox__img { transform: none; }
      .lightbox__btn:hover { transform: translateY(-50%); }
    }

    /* ══ SCHOOLS ══ */
    .schools-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.4rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .school-card {
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      border-top: 3px solid var(--tq);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    }
    .school-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,140,130,0.14);
    }
    .school-card h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.18rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
      color: var(--slate);
    }
    .school-meta { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--tq); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
    .school-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--mid-gray); }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .schools-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* ══ ACTIVITIES ══ */
    #activities { background: var(--cream); }
    .activity-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .activity-card {
      background: #fff;
      padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 10px;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      text-align: center;
      transition: transform 0.2s;
    }
    .activity-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .activity-icon {
      font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .activity-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
    .activity-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--mid-gray); }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .activity-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

    /* ══ DISTANCES ══ */
    #distances {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f5f9f8 0%, #eaf5f3 100%);
      position: relative;
    }
    #distances::before {
      content: ""; position: absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--tq-mid), transparent);
    }
    .distance-groups {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.4rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .distance-card {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 10px;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem 1.2rem;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,140,130,0.06);
      transition: transform 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s;
    }
    .distance-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(0,140,130,0.12);
    }
    .distance-card-head {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
      padding-bottom: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tq-light);
    }
    .distance-emoji { font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1; }
    .distance-card-head h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.12rem;
      color: var(--slate);
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .distance-list { list-style: none; }
    .distance-row {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--light-line);
    }
    .distance-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .distance-name { font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--slate); font-weight: 500; }
    .distance-chip {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end;
      background: var(--tq-light);
      color: var(--tq-dark);
      padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
      border-radius: 7px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
      font-weight: 600;
      min-width: 92px;
    }
    .distance-chip span:first-child { font-size: 0.92rem; }
    .distance-chip span:last-child { font-weight: 400; opacity: 0.85; }
    .distance-disclaimer {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      font-style: italic;
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .distance-groups { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* ══ MARKET ══ */
    .market-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .market-bars { display: grid; gap: 1.1rem; }
    .market-bar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr 80px; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; }
    .market-bar-label { font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--slate); }
    .market-bar-track {
      height: 10px;
      background: var(--light-line);
      border-radius: 999px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .bar-fill {
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tq), var(--tq-mid));
      border-radius: 999px;
      transform-origin: left;
      animation: grow 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) forwards;
    }
    @keyframes grow { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
    .market-bar-val { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--tq); text-align: right; }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .market-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.4rem; }
      .market-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr 70px; }
      .market-bar-track { grid-column: 1 / -1; order: 3; }
    }

    /* ══ MARKET COMPARISON ══ */
    .market-compare {
      margin-top: 3rem;
      padding-top: 2.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--light-line);
    }
    .market-compare-head {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    }
    .market-compare-head h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
      color: var(--slate);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    }
    .market-compare-head h3 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--tq); font-weight: 600; }
    .market-compare-head p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .compare-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 1rem;
    }
    .compare-card {
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 1.3rem 1.1rem 1.2rem;
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .compare-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      border-color: var(--tq-mid);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,140,130,0.10);
    }
    .compare-metric {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .compare-years {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }
    .compare-year {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0.55rem 0.3rem;
      border-radius: 7px;
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .compare-current {
      background: var(--tq-light);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,140,130,0.2);
    }
    .compare-label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.66rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }
    .compare-current .compare-label { color: var(--tq-dark); }
    .compare-value {
      display: block;
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--slate);
      line-height: 1.05;
    }
    .compare-current .compare-value { color: var(--tq-dark); }
    .compare-arrow {
      color: var(--tq-mid);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    .compare-change {
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 0.4rem;
      border-radius: 5px;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .compare-change.down {
      color: #b45a30;
      background: rgba(217,122,58,0.09);
    }
    .compare-change.up {
      color: var(--tq-dark);
      background: var(--tq-light);
    }
    .compare-change.neutral {
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      background: var(--cream);
    }
    .compare-source {
      font-size: 0.76rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      font-style: italic;
      text-align: center;
      margin: 1.6rem auto 0;
      max-width: 760px;
      line-height: 1.55;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .compare-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ══ MORTGAGE CALCULATOR ══ */
    #calc { background: var(--cream); }
    .calc-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem;
      align-items: stretch;
    }
    .calc-form {
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,140,130,0.06);
    }
    .calc-field { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
    .calc-field label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--slate);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .calc-input {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      border-radius: 7px;
      font: inherit;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--slate);
      background: #fff;
      transition: border-color 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s;
    }
    .calc-input:focus {
      outline: none;
      border-color: var(--tq);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,140,130,0.15);
    }
    .calc-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.9rem; }
    .calc-result {
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--tq-dark), var(--tq));
      color: #fff;
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
    }
    .calc-result-label {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      opacity: 0.85;
      margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    }
    .calc-result-value {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
      line-height: 1;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    }
    .calc-result-sub {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      opacity: 0.88;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .calc-breakdown {
      display: grid; gap: 0.6rem;
      padding-top: 1.2rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    }
    .calc-breakdown-row {
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
    }
    .calc-breakdown-row span:last-child { font-weight: 600; }
    .calc-disclaimer {
      font-size: 0.74rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      font-style: italic;
      margin-top: 1.2rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .calc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.4rem; }
    }

    /* ══ NEIGHBORHOODS / SUBDIVISIONS ══ */
    .subdiv-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.3rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .subdiv-card {
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      position: relative;
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .subdiv-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      border-color: var(--tq-mid);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0,140,130,0.12);
    }
    .subdiv-zip {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--tq);
      background: var(--tq-light);
      padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
      border-radius: 4px;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .subdiv-name {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--slate);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
    }
    .subdiv-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--mid-gray); }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .subdiv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
    .subdiv-cta {
      text-align: center; margin-top: 2.4rem;
    }

    /* ══ CASTLE PINES ALSO-SERVING STRIP ══ */
    .cp-strip {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.6rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
      padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
      background: var(--tq-tint);
      border: 1px solid var(--tq-light);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--tq);
      border-radius: 10px;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }
    .cp-strip:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,130,125,0.13);
      border-color: var(--tq-mid);
      border-left-color: var(--tq-dark);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .cp-strip-badge {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--tq-dark);
      background: var(--tq-light);
      padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
      border-radius: 4px;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .cp-strip-body { flex: 1; }
    .cp-strip-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--slate);
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }
    .cp-strip-heading em { color: var(--tq); font-style: italic; }
    .cp-strip-desc {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      margin: 0;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .cp-strip-cta {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--tq);
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .cp-strip { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.8rem; padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; }
      .cp-strip-cta { display: none; }
    }

    /* ══ FAQ ══ */
    #faq { background: var(--cream); }
    .faq-list {
      max-width: 880px; margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .faq-item {
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      border-radius: 9px;
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--tq-mid); }
    .faq-q {
      padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--slate);
      gap: 1rem;
    }
    .faq-q svg { stroke: var(--tq); flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.25s; }
    .faq-q.open svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
    .faq-a {
      max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
      padding: 0 1.4rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      transition: max-height 0.3s, padding 0.3s;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .faq-a.open {
      max-height: 600px;
      padding: 0 1.4rem 1.2rem;
    }

    /* ══ BLOG ══ */
    #blog { background: var(--cream); }
    .blog-categories {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.55rem;
      justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 2.4rem;
      max-width: 900px;
    }
    .cat-btn {
      background: #fff;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--light-line);
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      padding: 0.5rem 1.05rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.18s ease;
      font-family: inherit;
    }
    .cat-btn:hover { border-color: var(--tq); color: var(--tq); }
    .cat-btn.active {
      background: var(--tq);
      border-color: var(--tq);
      color: #fff;
    }
    .blog-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.6rem;
      max-width: 1180px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .blog-card {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -10px rgba(0,60,56,0.18);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
    }
    .blog-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -14px rgba(0,60,56,0.28);
    }
    .blog-card-img {
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      width: 100%;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--tq-light);
      position: relative;
    }
    .blog-card-img img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
    .blog-card-cat {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0.85rem; left: 0.85rem;
      background: rgba(0,129,133,0.92);
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 0.32rem 0.7rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }
    .blog-card-body { padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .blog-card-date {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .blog-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.32rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
      color: var(--slate);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    }
    .blog-card-excerpt {
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      font-size: 0.94rem;
      line-height: 1.55;
      flex: 1;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .blog-card-link {
      color: var(--tq);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .blog-empty {
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 3rem 1rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
    }
    @media (max-width: 940px) {
      .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 620px) {
      .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.4rem; }
    }

    /* Blog post modal/overlay */
    .blog-overlay {
      position: fixed; inset: 0;
      background: rgba(8, 30, 38, 0.78);
      z-index: 1000;
      display: none;
      align-items: flex-start;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 2rem 1rem;
      overflow-y: auto;
      animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease;
    }
    .blog-overlay.open { display: flex; }
    @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
    .blog-modal {
      background: #fff;
      max-width: 820px;
      width: 100%;
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      position: relative;
      margin: auto;
    }
    .blog-modal-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
      z-index: 2;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: var(--slate);
      transition: transform 0.18s;
    }
    .blog-modal-close:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
    .blog-modal-img {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 16/9;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }
    .blog-modal-body { padding: 2rem clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 2.6rem) 2.6rem; }
    .blog-modal-meta {
      display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
    }
    .blog-modal-cat {
      background: var(--tq-light);
      color: var(--tq-dark);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 0.32rem 0.7rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
    }
    .blog-modal-date { color: var(--mid-gray); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
    .blog-modal-title {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
      line-height: 1.18;
      color: var(--slate);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .blog-modal-content {
      color: var(--slate);
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
    }
    .blog-modal-content p { margin-bottom: 1.05rem; }
    .blog-modal-content h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin: 1.8rem 0 0.7rem;
      color: var(--slate);
    }
    .blog-modal-content a { color: var(--tq); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tq-light); }
    .blog-modal-content a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--tq); }
    .blog-modal-content img {
      max-width: 100%;
      border-radius: 10px;
      margin: 1.2rem 0;
    }
    .blog-modal-content ul, .blog-modal-content ol { margin: 0 0 1.05rem 1.4rem; }
    .blog-modal-content li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
    body.modal-open { overflow: hidden; }

    /* ══ CONTACT ══ */
    #contact {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tq-dark) 0%, var(--tq) 100%);
      color: #fff;
    }
    .contact-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 3rem;
      align-items: start;
    }
    .contact-left h2 { color: #fff; }
    .contact-left h2 em { color: #7fdce0; }
    .contact-left p { opacity: 0.92; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .contact-info { display: grid; gap: 0.85rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
    .contact-info a {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
      color: #fff; font-weight: 500;
    }
    .contact-info .icon {
      width: 38px; height: 38px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .contact-form {
      background: #fff;
      color: var(--slate);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
    }
    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; }
    .form-field { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .form-field label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
      color: var(--slate);
    }
    .form-field input,
    .form-field select,
    .form-field textarea {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      border-radius: 7px;
      font: inherit;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--slate);
      background: #fff;
    }
    .form-field input:focus,
    .form-field select:focus,
    .form-field textarea:focus {
      outline: none;
      border-color: var(--tq);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,140,130,0.15);
    }
    .form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; }
    .form-submit {
      width: 100%;
      background: var(--tq);
      color: #fff;
      padding: 0.95rem;
      border-radius: 7px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      transition: background 0.18s, transform 0.18s;
    }
    .form-submit:hover { background: var(--tq-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .form-thanks {
      display: none;
      background: var(--tq-light);
      color: var(--tq-dark);
      padding: 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      text-align: center;
      font-weight: 500;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .form-privacy {
      font-size: 0.74rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 0.85rem;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
      .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ══ FOOTER ══ */
    footer {
      background: #0e1a1a;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
      padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
    .footer-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 2.2rem;
      max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
    .footer-brand {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: #fff;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .footer-brand em { color: #7fdce0; font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; }
    .footer-grid h4 {
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }
    .footer-grid ul { list-style: none; }
    .footer-grid li { margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
    .footer-grid a { transition: color 0.18s; }
    .footer-grid a:hover { color: #7fdce0; }
    .footer-base {
      max-width: 1180px;
      margin: 2.4rem auto 0;
      padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    }
    .footer-logo {
      display: inline-block;
      background: #fff;
      padding: 0.7rem 1.1rem;
      border-radius: 7px;
      margin-top: 1.1rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
      text-align: center;
      line-height: 1.05;
    }
    .footer-brand-marks {
      display: flex;
      align-items: stretch;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-top: 1.1rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
    }
    .footer-brand-marks .footer-logo {
      margin-top: 0;
      margin-bottom: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .footer-jl-logo {
      background: #fff;
      padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
      border-radius: 7px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .footer-jl-logo img {
      height: 46px;
      width: auto;
      display: block;
    }
    .footer-logo strong {
      display: block;
      color: var(--tq);
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    .footer-logo span {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      margin-top: 0.15rem;
    }
    .footer-license {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      margin-top: 0.1rem;
    }
    .footer-license strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); font-weight: 600; }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.6rem; }
      .footer-base { flex-direction: column; }
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       BLOG POST PAGE  (added in the blog migration, May 2026)
       Styles for standalone post pages at blog/{slug}.html.
       Uses the same design tokens (Playfair Display + Lato, teal --tq).
       ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .post-article {
      padding-top: 3rem;
      padding-bottom: 4rem;
    }
    .post-header {
      max-width: 760px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding-top: 1rem;
      padding-bottom: 1.6rem;
    }
    .post-back-link {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
      transition: color 0.18s;
    }
    .post-back-link:hover { color: var(--tq); }
    .post-meta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.9rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    }
    .post-cat {
      background: var(--tq);
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 0.32rem 0.7rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
    }
    .post-date {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }
    .post-title {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3rem);
      line-height: 1.13;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--slate);
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    }
    .post-dek {
      font-size: 1.12rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      font-weight: 400;
      max-width: 640px;
    }
    .post-hero {
      max-width: 1180px;
      margin: 1.4rem auto 2.6rem;
      padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
    .post-hero img {
      width: 100%;
      max-height: 520px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 14px;
      box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -16px rgba(0,60,56,0.25);
    }
    .post-body {
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.78;
      color: var(--slate);
    }
    .post-body p { margin-bottom: 1.15rem; }
    .post-body h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.7rem;
      line-height: 1.25;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--slate);
      margin: 2.2rem 0 0.9rem;
    }
    .post-body h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--slate);
      margin: 1.8rem 0 0.7rem;
    }
    .post-body ul,
    .post-body ol {
      margin: 0 0 1.25rem 1.4rem;
    }
    .post-body li {
      margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    }
    .post-body a {
      color: var(--tq);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tq-light);
      transition: border-color 0.18s, color 0.18s;
    }
    .post-body a:hover {
      color: var(--tq-dark);
      border-bottom-color: var(--tq);
    }
    .post-body strong { color: var(--slate); font-weight: 600; }
    .post-body blockquote {
      border-left: 3px solid var(--tq);
      padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1.2rem;
      margin: 1.6rem 0;
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.18rem;
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--slate);
    }
    .post-body img {
      width: 100%;
      border-radius: 10px;
      margin: 1.4rem 0;
    }
    .post-cta {
      background: var(--tq-tint);
      border-left: 3px solid var(--tq);
      padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
      margin: 2.2rem 0 1rem;
    }
    .post-cta p { margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
    .post-footer {
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 2.6rem auto 0;
      padding-top: 2rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      text-align: center;
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .post-article { padding-top: 1.8rem; padding-bottom: 2.6rem; }
      .post-hero { margin: 1rem auto 1.8rem; }
      .post-hero img { max-height: 360px; }
      .post-body { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.72; }
      .post-body h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
      .post-body h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
    }

    /* ══ REVIEWS / CLIENT LOVE PAGE ══════════════════════════════════ */
    /* Aggregate rating summary band */
    .reviews-summary {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin: 0 auto 2.4rem;
      padding: 1.4rem 2rem;
      background: var(--tq-tint);
      border: 1px solid var(--tq-light);
      border-radius: 16px;
      max-width: 560px;
    }
    .reviews-summary-stars {
      display: inline-flex;
      gap: 3px;
    }
    .reviews-summary-stars svg {
      width: 26px; height: 26px;
      color: #e0a528;
    }
    .reviews-summary-text {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 1.02rem;
      color: var(--slate);
    }
    .reviews-summary-text strong {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--tq-dark);
      vertical-align: middle;
      margin-right: 0.15rem;
    }
    .reviews-summary-text span { color: var(--mid-gray); }

    /* Filter buttons */
    .reviews-filter {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 2.6rem;
    }
    .rev-filter-btn {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      border-radius: 999px;
      padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }
    .rev-filter-btn:hover {
      border-color: var(--tq-mid);
      color: var(--tq-dark);
    }
    .rev-filter-btn.is-active {
      background: var(--tq);
      border-color: var(--tq);
      color: #fff;
    }

    /* Masonry-ish responsive grid */
    .reviews-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(330px, 1fr));
      gap: 1.5rem;
      align-items: start;
    }

    .review-card {
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid var(--light-line);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 1.7rem 1.7rem 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.1rem;
      transition: box-shadow 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
    }
    .review-card:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(31, 45, 44, 0.09);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      border-color: var(--tq-light);
    }
    .review-card-top {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 0.8rem;
    }
    .review-stars {
      display: inline-flex;
      gap: 2px;
      color: #e0a528;
    }
    .review-stars svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
    .review-type {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--tq-dark);
      background: var(--tq-tint);
      padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .review-text {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.96rem;
      line-height: 1.62;
      color: var(--slate);
      margin: 0;
    }
    .review-meta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.8rem;
      margin-top: auto;
      padding-top: 0.4rem;
    }
    .review-avatar {
      width: 42px; height: 42px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tq), var(--tq-mid));
      color: #fff;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 1rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .review-byline {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.1rem;
      min-width: 0;
    }
    .review-name {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--slate);
    }
    .review-detail {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
    }

    /* CTA block */
    .reviews-cta {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 3rem;
      padding-top: 2.4rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--light-line);
    }
    .reviews-cta p {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--mid-gray);
      max-width: 560px;
      margin: 0 auto 1.6rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }
      .reviews-summary { padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem; gap: 0.7rem; }
      .reviews-summary-text { font-size: 0.95rem; }
      .review-card { padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.25rem; }
      .reviews-cta .btn-primary { margin-left: 0 !important; margin-top: 0.7rem; display: inline-block; }
    }

    /* Active nav state already excludes .nav-cta; reviews tab is a plain link
       so the underline indicator applies normally via a.is-current. */

    /* ══ TYPOGRAPHY TUNING — Playfair Display + Lato ════════════════════
       Added when switching from Cormorant Garamond + DM Sans. Playfair is a
       higher-contrast, optically larger serif than Cormorant, so headings get
       slightly tighter tracking and a touch more line-height to breathe. Lato
       is a hair shorter x-height than DM Sans, so body line-height is nudged.
       NOTE: This block changes ONLY typography metrics (line-height, letter-
       spacing, font-smoothing). It does NOT touch any color, background,
       button, size-driven layout, or spacing token. Safe to remove to revert. */

    /* Body: Lato reads best with marginally looser leading at this size. */
    body { line-height: 1.7; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; }

    /* Headings (all use var(--font-head) = Playfair Display):
       Playfair's display weights look most refined with slightly tighter
       tracking on large sizes and a controlled line-height. */
    .section-heading,
    .featured-intro h2,
    .lead-card-headline,
    .hero h1,
    #hero h1,
    .post-body h2,
    .post-body h3 {
      letter-spacing: -0.012em;
      line-height: 1.16;
    }

    /* The italic teal accent words ("Castle Rock") — Playfair italic is more
       pronounced than Cormorant's; give it a hair of breathing room so the
       swash letters don't crowd the roman text beside them. */
    .section-heading em,
    .featured-intro h2 em,
    .featured-card-title em,
    .brand em,
    .lead-card-headline em {
      letter-spacing: 0;
      padding-right: 0.02em;
    }

    /* Eyebrow / section-tag / uppercase labels: Lato's uppercase is slightly
       wider than DM Sans, so trim tracking a touch to keep labels tidy. */
    .section-tag,
    .lead-card-eyebrow,
    .hero-eyebrow,
    .review-type {
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    }

    /* ══ LATO WEIGHT NORMALIZATION ══════════════════════════════════════
       Lato ships 100/300/400/700/900 — no true 500 or 600. The original
       design (DM Sans) used 500/600 widely for body + UI text. Per design
       decision, body/reading text maps DOWN to 400 (clean, light, matches
       the Version 1 mock), while buttons/CTAs and a few key UI labels stay
       bold (700) so calls-to-action keep their emphasis and the hierarchy
       stays premium.

       IMPORTANT: This block intentionally does NOT touch any `em` accent
       words (e.g. ".section-heading em", ".brand em", "h1 em") — those
       inherit Playfair Display and must keep their 500/600 weight. No colors,
       backgrounds, sizes, or spacing are changed here. Purely font-weight.
       Remove this block to revert to nearest-weight browser fallback. */

    /* Reading / body / label text → Lato 400 */
    .nav-links a,
    .inline-link,
    .page-intro .eyebrow,
    .featured-intro .eyebrow,
    .hero-eyebrow,
    .pill,
    .sell-tag,
    .lead-card-eyebrow,
    .guide-modal-tag,
    .about-contact a,
    .distance-name,
    .market-bar-label,
    .contact-info a,
    .form-thanks,
    .post-back-link,
    .section-tag,
    .school-meta,
    .distance-chip,
    .compare-label,
    .calc-field label,
    .calc-breakdown-row span:last-child,
    .faq-q,
    .blog-card-cat,
    .blog-card-link,
    .blog-modal-cat,
    .form-field label,
    .footer-license strong,
    .post-cat,
    .review-type,
    .review-name {
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    /* Buttons / CTAs / interactive controls → keep bold (Lato 700) */
    .btn-primary,
    .btn-outline,
    .btn-outline-dark,
    .nav-cta,
    .lead-card-cta,
    .featured-card-cta,
    .featured-card-eyebrow,
    .form-submit,
    .cat-btn,
    .rev-filter-btn,
    .post-body strong {
      font-weight: 700;
    }