/* ============================================
   HERO — Cinematic, animated, interactive
   Movement and depth that says "this is different."
   ============================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--deepest-blue);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
/* Background video */
.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Dark overlay so text is readable over video */
.hero-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(27,58,92,0.72);
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Animated gradient on TOP of video overlay for depth */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 50%, rgba(43,90,140,0.3) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 30%, rgba(124,181,214,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
  z-index: 1;
  animation: heroGradientShift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
/* Floating ambient particles */
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(181,216,235,0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: particleFloat linear infinite;
}
.hero-particle:nth-child(1) { left: 10%; top: 20%; animation-duration: 18s; animation-delay: 0s; width: 3px; height: 3px; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(2) { left: 25%; top: 80%; animation-duration: 22s; animation-delay: -4s; width: 5px; height: 5px; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(3) { left: 45%; top: 40%; animation-duration: 16s; animation-delay: -8s; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(4) { left: 65%; top: 70%; animation-duration: 20s; animation-delay: -2s; width: 6px; height: 6px; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(5) { left: 80%; top: 15%; animation-duration: 24s; animation-delay: -6s; width: 3px; height: 3px; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(6) { left: 90%; top: 55%; animation-duration: 19s; animation-delay: -10s; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(7) { left: 35%; top: 60%; animation-duration: 21s; animation-delay: -3s; width: 5px; height: 5px; }
.hero-particle:nth-child(8) { left: 55%; top: 10%; animation-duration: 17s; animation-delay: -7s; }
/* Subtle animated line — a "blueprint" grid that breathes */
.hero-grid-lines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.025;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(181,216,235,1) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(181,216,235,1) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  animation: gridPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Left side — text with staggered reveals */
.hero-tagline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--light-blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  animation: revealRight 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s both;
}
.hero-tagline::before {
  content: '';
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--light-blue);
  animation: lineGrow 0.8s ease 0.8s forwards;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero h1 .hero-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero h1 .hero-line-inner {
  display: block;
  animation: slideUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}
.hero h1 .hero-line:nth-child(1) .hero-line-inner { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.hero h1 .hero-line:nth-child(2) .hero-line-inner { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.hero h1 .hero-line:nth-child(3) .hero-line-inner { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--light-blue);
  font-weight: 400;
  position: relative;
}
/* Animated underline on the italic word */
.hero h1 em::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--light-blue), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: underlineReveal 0.8s ease 1.2s forwards;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);       /* ADA: contrast ≥ 4.5:1 on dark hero */
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.7s both;
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.85s both;
}
/* Animated stat counters below CTAs */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 1s both;
}
.hero-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);       /* ADA: contrast fix */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Buttons — warm, inviting, not aggressive */
.btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke-width: 2; }
.btn-warm {
  background: white;
  color: var(--deepest-blue);
}
.btn-warm:hover {
  background: var(--ice-blue);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.btn-soft {
  background: var(--ice-blue);
  color: var(--deepest-blue);
}
.btn-soft:hover {
  background: var(--lightest-blue);
}

/* ============================================
   Hero right — Interactive 3-Card Showcase
   Cards stack with overlap. Hover brings card to front.
   Easy to update: just change text/images inside each card.
   ============================================ */
.hero-showcase {
  position: relative;
  width: 460px;
  height: 520px;
  animation: fadeIn 1s ease 0.5s both;
}

/* === Shared card base === */
.showcase-card {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: white;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  /* Smooth 0.65s ease-out on everything — JS drives all transforms */
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1),
              box-shadow 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* === Card 1: Featured Property — center, mid-depth === */
.showcase-property {
  width: 300px;
  height: 380px;
  right: 10px;
  top: 30px;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: showcaseMainEnter 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s both;
}
.showcase-property-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 58%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-blue), var(--deepest-blue));
  position: relative;
}
.showcase-property-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: -4px;
  background: var(--green-accent-text);   /* ADA: 5.6:1 with white text */
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px 5px 18px;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 94% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  animation: bannerSlideIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1.6s both;
  z-index: 4;
}
.showcase-property-body {
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 42%;
}
/* UPDATE THESE to change the featured listing */
.showcase-property-price {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--deepest-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.showcase-property-address {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}
.showcase-property-city {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.showcase-property-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding-top: 0.55rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sand);
}
.showcase-property-stats strong {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* === Card 2: Instagram / Social — upper left, tilted === */
.showcase-instagram {
  width: 210px;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  animation: floatCardEnter 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.7s both;
}
.showcase-instagram-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #405DE6, #833AB4, #E1306C, #F77737);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
}
.showcase-instagram-header svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: white;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}
/* UPDATE THIS image to change the Instagram post photo */
.showcase-instagram-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 130px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-blue), var(--dark-blue));
}
.showcase-instagram-body {
  padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
}
.showcase-instagram-body p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.showcase-instagram-engagement {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-lighter);
}
.showcase-instagram-engagement span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

/* === Card 3: Client Review — lower left, tilted opposite === */
.showcase-review {
  width: 230px;
  left: 15px;
  bottom: 10px;
  z-index: 3;
  transform: rotate(2deg);
  animation: floatCardEnter 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1s both;
}
.showcase-review-inner {
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
}
.showcase-review-stars {
  color: #F5A623;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
/* UPDATE THIS quote to feature a different client review */
.showcase-review-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--deepest-blue);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.showcase-review-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 0.55rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sand);
}
.showcase-review-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ice-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-blue);
}
.showcase-review-name {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.showcase-review-name span {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-lighter);
}
/* Entry animations only — idle motion comes from mouse parallax */

/* ============================================
   SEARCH — IDX Omnibar goes here
   Separated as its own clean bar
   ============================================ */
.search-bar {
  background: white;
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.search-inner {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--sand);
}
.search-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.search-group { flex: 1; }
.search-group.search-group-main { flex: 2.5; }
.search-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.search-group input, .search-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--sand);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: white;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.search-group input:focus, .search-group select:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--light-blue); /* ADA: visible focus ring */
  outline-offset: 1px;
  border-color: var(--light-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124,181,214,0.15);
}
.search-group input::placeholder { color: var(--text-lighter); }
.search-submit {
  background: var(--deepest-blue);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.7rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.search-submit:hover { background: var(--dark-blue); }
.search-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}
.search-tags-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-lighter);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.search-tags a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--dark-blue);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--lightest-blue);
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.search-tags a:hover {
  background: var(--ice-blue);
  border-color: var(--light-blue);
}

/* ============================================
   "FAITH · FAMILY · HOME" VALUE PROPOSITION
   This is what no other realtor site does —
   lead with WHO SHE IS, not just what she sells.
   ============================================ */
/* ============================================
   VALUES — Full-width cinematic banner
   ============================================ */
.values-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: var(--deepest-blue);
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Rose texture overlay */
.values-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../images/micheile-henderson-0KfJbXvoxzI-unsplash.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* LL monogram watermark — centered behind the content */
.values-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: url('../images/linda-lemay-icon-watermark.png') center/contain no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.04;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.values-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* Section intro */
.values-intro {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.values-intro .eyebrow {
  color: var(--light-blue);
}
.values-slogan {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.values-slogan em {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  color: var(--lightest-blue);
}
.values-slogan-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--light-blue);
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin: 0 1rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
/* Three values as elegant columns */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.value-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
/* Vertical dividers between cards */
.value-card + .value-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 20%;
  height: 60%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.value-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.value-card:hover .value-icon {
  background: rgba(124,181,214,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(124,181,214,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.value-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  stroke: var(--light-blue);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.value-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.value-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);       /* ADA: contrast fix on dark blue */
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================================
   NEW CONSTRUCTION — THE DIFFERENTIATOR
   Visual storytelling, not just a feature list.
   ============================================ */
.construction-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
  background: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
}
/* Rose texture background — subtle roses behind the cream overlay */
.construction-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../images/micheile-henderson-0KfJbXvoxzI-unsplash.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.06;
  z-index: 0;
}
.construction-section > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.construction-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Shared section typography */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--green-accent-text);     /* ADA: darker green for contrast */
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  color: var(--deepest-blue);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.section-title em { color: var(--dark-blue); font-style: italic; }
.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* The journey steps — horizontal timeline feel */
.construction-journey {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
}
.construction-journey::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 12.5%;
  right: 12.5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--lightest-blue);
}
.journey-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
  position: relative;
}
.journey-dot {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid var(--lightest-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-sm);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.journey-step:hover .journey-dot {
  border-color: var(--dark-blue);
  background: var(--ice-blue);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.journey-dot svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: var(--dark-blue);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.journey-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--deepest-blue);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.journey-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--deepest-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.journey-step p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* The split feature block */
.construction-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--sand);
}
.construction-img-col {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 480px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.construction-img-col img,
.construction-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.construction-img-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-blue), var(--dark-blue));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.construction-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(27,58,92,0.85));
  color: white;
}
.construction-img-overlay h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.construction-img-overlay p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.construction-text-col {
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
}
.construction-feature {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.construction-feature-check {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  min-width: 36px;
  background: var(--ice-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.construction-feature-check svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--dark-blue);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
}
.construction-feature h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.construction-feature p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ============================================
   FEATURED LISTINGS — IDX
   WP: [idx-listings] shortcode here
   ============================================ */
.listings-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--warm-white);
}
.listings-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.listings-header-left { max-width: 500px; }

/* IDX card styling — these override IDX defaults */
.listings-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.listing-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--sand);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.listing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(27,58,92,0.1);
  border-color: var(--lightest-blue);
}
.listing-img {
  height: 230px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--light-blue);
}
.listing-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 100%);
  /* ADA: stronger overlay ensures price + badge text has contrast on any photo */
}
.listing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.badge-new-build {
  background: var(--green-accent-text);   /* ADA: 5.6:1 with white text */
  color: white;
}
.badge-active {
  background: var(--dark-blue);
  color: white;
}
.listing-price-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.listing-body { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; }
.listing-address {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.listing-city {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.listing-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sand);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.listing-stats strong {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================
   COMMUNITIES — Rich editorial cards
   ============================================ */
.communities-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--deepest-blue);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.communities-section .hero-pattern {
  opacity: 0.02;
}
.communities-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.communities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.community-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark-blue);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}
.community-card img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.community-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(27,58,92,0.9) 0%, rgba(27,58,92,0.2) 50%, transparent);
  transition: all 0.4s;
}
.community-card:hover::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(27,58,92,0.95) 0%, rgba(27,58,92,0.4) 60%, rgba(27,58,92,0.2));
}
.community-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.community-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.community-card:hover .community-content { transform: translateY(-8px); }
.community-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.community-content p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);       /* ADA: contrast fix */
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.community-arrow {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease 0.1s;
}
.community-card:hover .community-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT LINDA — warm, personal, story-driven
   ============================================ */
.about-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--warm-white);
}
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: center;
}
.about-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.about-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 560px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--light-blue);
}
/* Decorative frame accent — nods to the brand's elegance */
.about-photo-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: -12px;
  right: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--lightest-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  z-index: -1;
}
.about-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}
.about-stat {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--sand);
}
.about-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--deepest-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-lighter);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.about-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--deepest-blue);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.about-text h2 em { color: var(--dark-blue); font-style: italic; }
.about-text p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* Testimonial inline */
.testimonial-card {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--light-blue);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--lightest-blue);
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-card cite {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG — editorial magazine feel
   ============================================ */
.blog-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.blog-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.blog-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--sand);
  transition: all 0.35s;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-color: var(--lightest-blue);
}
.blog-card-img,
.blog-card img.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  background: var(--light-blue);
}
.blog-card-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.blog-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--green-accent-text);     /* ADA: contrast fix */
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.blog-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--deepest-blue);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.blog-card:first-child h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.blog-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.blog-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-blue);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-link { gap: 0.65rem; }

/* ============================================
   CONTACT / CTA
   ============================================ */
.cta-section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  background: var(--deepest-blue);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section .hero-pattern { opacity: 0.02; }
.cta-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,181,214,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
}
.cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cta-content { color: white; }
.cta-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.cta-content h2 em { color: var(--light-blue); font-style: italic; }
.cta-content > p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);       /* ADA: contrast fix */
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 440px;
}
.cta-methods {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.cta-method {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.cta-method-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cta-method-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--light-blue);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.cta-method-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);       /* ADA: contrast fix */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.cta-method-value {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.cta-method a:hover .cta-method-value { color: var(--light-blue); }

.cta-form {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
}
.cta-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.cta-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.cta-form input, .cta-form textarea, .cta-form select {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.cta-form input:focus, .cta-form textarea:focus, .cta-form select:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--light-blue);  /* ADA: visible focus ring */
  outline-offset: 1px;
  border-color: var(--light-blue);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.cta-form input::placeholder, .cta-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);       /* ADA: 5.4:1 on CTA form bg */
}
.cta-form select {
  appearance: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);       /* ADA: 5.4:1 on CTA form bg */
}
.cta-form textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 90px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.cta-form .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  background: white;
  color: var(--deepest-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1rem;
}
.cta-form .btn:hover {
  background: var(--ice-blue);
}

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
@keyframes slideUp {
  from { transform: translateY(110%); }
  to { transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes revealRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes lineGrow {
  from { width: 0; }
  to { width: 40px; }
}
@keyframes underlineReveal {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); }
  to { transform: scaleX(1); }
}
@keyframes heroGradientShift {
  0% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  100% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.05) translateX(2%); }
}
@keyframes gridPulse {
  0% { opacity: 0.02; }
  50% { opacity: 0.04; }
  100% { opacity: 0.02; }
}
@keyframes particleFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 0.3; }
  90% { opacity: 0.3; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-100vh) translateX(40px); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes showcaseMainEnter {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.95); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes floatCardEnter {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.9); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes gentleFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@keyframes bannerSlideIn {
  from { transform: translateX(-100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.3); }
}
@keyframes countUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .hero-subtitle { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-ctas { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-tagline { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-showcase { display: none; }
  .hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
  .construction-journey { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-md); }
  .construction-journey::before { display: none; }
  .construction-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .construction-img-col { min-height: 300px; }
  .communities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-photo-wrap::before { display: none; }
  .cta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .utility-bar .container { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; }
  .hero .container { padding-top: var(--space-lg); padding-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .value-card + .value-card::before { display: none; }
  .values-slogan { font-size: 2rem; }
  .values-slogan-dot { margin: 0 0.6rem; }
  .construction-journey { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .listings-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .listings-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
  .communities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .search-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
}