/* ==========================================================================
   LONE STAR PROPERTY SOLUTIONS - ADVANCED ENTERPRISE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Theme: Luxury Glassmorphism & High-Authority Texas Real Estate
   Colors: Texas Deep Navy (#0A192F), Pitch Obsidian (#070D18),
           Rich Metallic Gold (#C9A227 / #E5B834), White (#FFFFFF)
   Typography: Plus Jakarta Sans / Space Grotesk
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --color-primary-navy: #0A192F;
  --color-navy-dark: #070D18;
  --color-navy-light: #0F172A;
  --color-navy-card: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78);
  --color-gold: #C9A227;
  --color-gold-hover: #E5B834;
  --color-gold-soft: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.14);
  --color-gold-border: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-slate-50: #F8FAFC;
  --color-slate-100: #F1F5F9;
  --color-slate-200: #E2E8F0;
  --color-slate-300: #CBD5E1;
  --color-slate-400: #94A3B8;
  --color-slate-500: #64748B;
  --color-slate-700: #334155;
  --color-slate-800: #1E293B;
  --color-slate-900: #0F172A;
  --color-green: #10B981;
  --color-red: #EF4444;

  --font-main: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-brand: 'Cinzel', 'Times New Roman', serif;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 30px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 22px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* RESET & BASE */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-slate-100);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 70px; /* Space for sticky mobile bar */
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  body { padding-bottom: 0; }
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* AMBIENT GLOW SYSTEM */
.ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.glow-top-left {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px;
  left: -150px;
}

.glow-top-right {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.6) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 100px;
  right: -200px;
}

.glow-middle {
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 1300px;
  left: 20%;
}

/* GLASS PANEL UTILITY */
.glass-panel {
  background: var(--color-navy-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* LIVE TEXAS CLOSING TICKER */
.live-activity-bar {
  background: #050912;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.ticker-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ticker-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-green);
  animation: pulseBeacon 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseBeacon {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.ticker-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ticker-content {
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
}

.ticker-divider {
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-600);
}

/* TOP AUTHORITY BANNER */
.top-banner {
  background-color: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.banner-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.banner-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.badge-pill {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), #8A6D19);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.banner-escrow {
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.banner-escrow strong {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.banner-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.banner-hours {
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.banner-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.banner-phone:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* NAVIGATION */
.navbar {
  background-color: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
}

.nav-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), #8A6D19);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-title {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), #9E7A13);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-hover), #B58E1B);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-700);
  color: var(--color-slate-200);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-slate-400);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.btn-block { width: 100%; }
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-sm { padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* HERO SECTION */
.hero-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.98fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.hero-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: var(--color-gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gold-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.14;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 20%, var(--color-gold) 80%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-gold { color: var(--color-gold); }

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* TRUST CHIPS */
.trust-chip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.trust-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
}

.chip-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--color-gold-soft);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-chip strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.trust-chip span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
}

.accreditation-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
}

.acc-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.title-company-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.title-badge {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-700);
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* 2-STEP INTERACTIVE AUTHORITY FORM */
.form-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.form-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), #FFF0A8, var(--color-gold));
}

.form-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-header-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-secure-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-green);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
}

.progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-slate-800);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 1.25rem 0 0.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-bar {
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), #FFF0A8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.progress-steps-label {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
}

.time-estimate { color: var(--color-gold); }

/* FORM ELEMENTS */
.form-step { display: none; }
.form-step.active { display: block; animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease; }

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.input-group { margin-bottom: 1.15rem; }
.input-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }

label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-200);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

input[type="text"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="email"],
select {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #050912;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

input:focus, select:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
}

.input-icon-wrap { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.input-icon-wrap svg { position: absolute; left: 0.95rem; color: var(--color-slate-400); }
.input-icon-wrap input { padding-left: 2.6rem; }

/* CONDITION CARDS */
.condition-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.condition-card { cursor: pointer; display: block; }
.condition-card input { display: none; }

.cond-card-inner {
  background-color: #050912;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cond-emoji { font-size: 1.4rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.cond-card-inner strong { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-white); }
.cond-card-inner small { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--color-slate-400); display: block; }

.condition-card input:checked + .cond-card-inner {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background-color: var(--color-gold-soft);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
}

/* AUTHORITY CALLOUT */
.authority-callout-box {
  background-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.callout-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.callout-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--color-gold); }
.callout-text p { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--color-slate-300); }

/* RADIO PILLS */
.radio-pill-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.radio-pill { display: block; cursor: pointer; }
.radio-pill input { display: none; }

.radio-pill span {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: #050912;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.radio-pill input:checked + span {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-soft);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-btn-row { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.flex-grow { flex-grow: 1; }
.privacy-notice {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* SUCCESS STATE */
.form-success-state { text-align: center; padding: 2rem 1rem; animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease; }

.success-icon-badge {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), #8A6D19);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.45);
}

.success-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.success-desc {
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.success-action-box {
  background-color: #050912;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.action-box-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.highlight { color: var(--color-gold); }

.priority-call-wrap {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
}

/* SECTIONS COMMON */
.section { padding: 5rem 0; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.bg-slate { background-color: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.8); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.section-header { margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* OPERATOR AUTHORITY SPOTLIGHT */
.operator-spotlight-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
}

.operator-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 430px 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.operator-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.operator-portrait {
  width: 100%;
  height: 560px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}

.operator-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.95) 75%);
  padding: 1.75rem 1rem 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.operator-eyebrow-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.operator-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.operator-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.operator-quote-box {
  background-color: rgba(5, 9, 18, 0.6);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.operator-bio {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-200);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.operator-bio-intro {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-100);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.problem-solving-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.prob-card {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.prob-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
}

.prob-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.prob-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.prob-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.operator-personal-pledge {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
}

.operator-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.op-stat {
  background-color: #050912;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.op-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.op-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.operator-contact-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.operator-guarantee-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* TEXAS METRO SELECTOR */
.metro-selector-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.metro-tab-btn {
  background: var(--color-navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-700);
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.metro-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.metro-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
}

.metro-detail-card {
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
}

.metro-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.metro-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.metro-sub {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
}

.metro-speed-tag {
  background: var(--color-gold-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.metro-grid-info {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.metro-info-box {
  background-color: #050912;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.15rem;
}

.info-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.info-val {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.metro-action-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.metro-status-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-green);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* PROCESS GRID */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.process-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.process-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-icon-wrap {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.process-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.process-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* CALCULATOR */
.calculator-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
}

.slider-group { margin-bottom: 2rem; }

.slider-label-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-slate-200);
}

.slider-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

input[type="range"] {
  width: 100%;
  accent-color: var(--color-gold);
  height: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.repair-toggle-group {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.repair-toggle-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.repair-pill-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.repair-btn {
  background-color: #050912;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-700);
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.repair-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-soft);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.calc-results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.calc-result-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.realtor-box {
  background-color: #050912;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-slate-700);
}

.direct-box {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18);
}

.box-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.box-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
}

.highlight-tag { color: var(--color-gold); }

.box-warning-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-red);
}

.box-guarantee-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.calc-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
}

.text-red { color: var(--color-red); }
.text-green { color: var(--color-green); }

.calc-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-slate-700);
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

.calc-net-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.net-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.net-timeline {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
}

.calc-summary-text {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.calc-summary-text p {
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ESCROW SAFETY SECTION */
.escrow-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
}

.escrow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.escrow-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.escrow-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.escrow-points-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.escrow-point {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.point-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.escrow-point strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.escrow-point span { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-slate-400); line-height: 1.55; }

.escrow-seal-box {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #0F1D38 0%, #060B14 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
}

.seal-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.escrow-seal-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.escrow-seal-box p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.seal-partners-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-slate-200);
}

.seal-footer { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--color-slate-400); }

/* CASE STUDIES */
.case-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.case-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.case-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.case-location {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.case-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.case-story {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.case-meta {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.seller-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.deal-pill { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--color-gold); font-weight: 600; }

/* FAQ */
.faq-container { max-width: 850px; }
.faq-accordion { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }

.faq-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--color-gold-border); }

.faq-question {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-question::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-question::after { content: "−"; }

.faq-answer {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
}

/* CTA STRIP */
.cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F, #050912);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.cta-sub { color: var(--color-slate-300); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.cta-btn-group { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* STICKY MOBILE ACTION BAR */
.sticky-mobile-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 -5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.mobile-bar-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.call-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex: 1;
}

.offer-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold), #9E7A13);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  flex: 1.5;
}

/* FOOTER */
.footer {
  background-color: #040810;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.brand-col .brand-logo { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-text {
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-contact {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-300);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links li, .footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-400);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-slate-800);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.legal-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-slate-500);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.copyright { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-slate-600); }

/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .operator-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.25rem; }
  .operator-portrait { height: 380px; }
  .operator-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .metro-grid-info { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .escrow-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .process-grid, .case-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .calc-results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .sticky-mobile-bar { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-headline { font-size: 2.15rem; }
  .trust-chip-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .problem-solving-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .condition-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .input-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .banner-flex { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .banner-right { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
  .calc-net-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; }
}