:root {
  --accent: #c8102e;
  --navy: #14487a;
  --navy-dark: #123a5e;
  --navy-line: #2f6096;
  --ink: #12161c;
  --body: #2c333d;
  --muted: #5c6470;
  --dark: #0f1419;
  --border: #e4e7ec;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Source Sans 3", "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
}

a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--navy-dark); }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

h1, h2, h3 { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; margin: 0; }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-accent { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.btn-accent:hover { background: var(--accent); opacity: .92; color: #fff; }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: #fff; border: 1px solid #6e93bb; }
.btn-lg { height: 56px; padding: 0 30px; font-size: 18px; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

.accent-rule { width: 62px; height: 4px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 2px; margin: 8px 0; }
.accent-rule-grey { background: var(--muted); }

/* Stripe + utility bar */
.stripe { height: 4px; background: var(--accent); }

.utility-bar {
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0 64px;
  background: var(--dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.utility-text { font-size: 14px; color: #c9d1da; }
.utility-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.utility-link { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }
.utility-link:hover { color: #fff; opacity: .8; }
.utility-sep { font-size: 14px; color: #6f7883; }
.utility-phone { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }
.utility-phone:hover { color: #fff; opacity: .8; }

/* Header */
.site-header {
  height: 86px;
  padding: 0 64px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.logo-text { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 21px; letter-spacing: -0.4px; color: var(--ink); }
.logo-the { color: #5c6470; font-weight: 600; }
.logo-real { color: var(--navy); }
.logo-buyers { color: var(--accent); }

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px; }
.main-nav > a { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.nav-cta { color: #fff; }

.nav-dropdown { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-dropdown::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -20px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 24px;
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); background: none; border: 0; padding: 0; font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-chevron { transition: transform .15s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: -20px;
  width: 240px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e4ea;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(18, 22, 28, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: opacity .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a { padding: 11px 22px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover, .nav-dropdown-menu a:focus { background: #f4f7fa; color: var(--navy); }

/* Hamburger + mobile nav (mobile only) */
.nav-toggle { display: none; }
.mobile-nav { display: none; }

.mobile-call { display: none; }

/* Hero */
.hero {
  padding: 64px;
  background: #081a30;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
}
.photo-note {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border: 1px dashed #5d84aa;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  color: #9dbada;
  max-width: 260px;
  text-align: right;
}
.hero-copy { position: relative; flex-grow: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; padding-top: 30px; max-width: 620px; }
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
}
.hero h1 { font-size: 56px; line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -1.6px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.hero-sub { margin: 0; font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.5; color: #d3e2ef; max-width: 520px; font-weight: 600; }
.hero-checks { list-style: none; margin: 4px 0 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }
.hero-checks li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 17px; color: #fff; }

.offer-card {
  position: relative;
  width: clamp(480px, 36vw, 580px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 38px 40px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.offer-card-head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.offer-card-head h2 { font-size: 25px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.5px; }
.offer-card-head span { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.field-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .field-row { flex-direction: column; }
}
.field-row .field { flex-grow: 1; min-width: 0; }
.field label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .2px; }
.optional-tag { font-weight: 400; color: var(--muted); text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; }
.field input, .field select {
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border: 1px solid #c3cbd6;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
}
.fine-print { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; }
.consent-field {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.consent-field input { margin-top: 3px; width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.consent-field span { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--muted); }
.consent-field a { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Trust strip */
.trust-strip {
  padding: 24px 64px;
  background: #f4f7fa;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e6ee;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}
.trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; }
.trust-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.trust-item span { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--body); }

/* Fastest Way to Sell */
.fastest-way { padding: 60px 64px; background: #eef3fb; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.fastest-way-copy h2 { font-size: 34px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.8px; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.fastest-way-copy p { margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--body); }
.fastest-way-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.stat-card { background: var(--navy); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; color: #fff; }
.eyebrow-light { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.4px; color: #9fbcd8; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stat-value { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 700; }
.stat-unit { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin-left: 6px; }
.stat-card p { margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; color: #c5d8ea; }
.skip-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; }
.skip-card .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.skip-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.skip-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.skip-list svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* How We Calculate Our Offers */
.offer-formula { padding: 60px 64px; background: #f7f9fb; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; align-items: center; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.formula-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.formula-box { padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 10px; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: #fff; background: var(--navy); text-align: center; }
.formula-box-result { background: var(--accent); }
.formula-op { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted); }

/* Section heads */
.section-head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.section-head.center { align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: 42px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -1px; }
.section-head p { margin: 0; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--body); max-width: 700px; }
.section-head.split { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.section-head.split h2 { font-size: 38px; letter-spacing: -.9px; }
.eyebrow { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--accent); }
.section-callout { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--accent); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; white-space: nowrap; }

/* Comparison */
.compare { padding: 64px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; }
.compare-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.compare-col { padding: 28px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.compare-agent { background: #f4f5f7; border: 1px solid #dfe2e7; }
.compare-us { background: var(--navy); }
.compare-col-head { min-height: 74px; padding-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dfe2e7; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.compare-us .compare-col-head { border-bottom-color: var(--navy-line); }
.compare-agent h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; color: #3d444e; }
.compare-us h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.compare-agent .compare-col-head span { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }
.compare-us .compare-col-head span { font-size: 16px; color: #c5d8ea; }
/* Homepage comparison rows (label + value with icons) */
.compare-row {
  min-height: 66px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  margin: 0 -28px;
  padding-left: 28px;
  padding-right: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e6e8ec;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: background-color .15s ease;
}
.compare-us .compare-row { border-bottom-color: var(--navy-line); }
.compare-row-last { border-bottom: none; }
.compare-agent .compare-row span { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }
.compare-agent .compare-row strong { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: #3d444e; text-align: right; }
.compare-us .compare-row span { font-size: 16px; color: #c5d8ea; }
.compare-us .compare-row strong { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; text-align: right; }
.compare-row .row-label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.compare-row .row-icon { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Hovering a row highlights the matching row on both sides for easy comparison */
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(2):hover) .compare-agent > .compare-row:nth-child(2) { background: #e7eaee; }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(2):hover) .compare-us > .compare-row:nth-child(2) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(3):hover) .compare-agent > .compare-row:nth-child(3) { background: #e7eaee; }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(3):hover) .compare-us > .compare-row:nth-child(3) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(4):hover) .compare-agent > .compare-row:nth-child(4) { background: #e7eaee; }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(4):hover) .compare-us > .compare-row:nth-child(4) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(5):hover) .compare-agent > .compare-row:nth-child(5) { background: #e7eaee; }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(5):hover) .compare-us > .compare-row:nth-child(5) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(6):hover) .compare-agent > .compare-row:nth-child(6) { background: #e7eaee; }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(6):hover) .compare-us > .compare-row:nth-child(6) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(7):hover) .compare-agent > .compare-row:nth-child(7) { background: #e7eaee; }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(7):hover) .compare-us > .compare-row:nth-child(7) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }

/* Paired comparison rows: each pair is a grid row so cells align; hovering highlights both */
.page-body .compare-grid { display: block; }
.compare-col-head-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.compare-agent-head { background: var(--tint-cool); border: 1px solid var(--tint-cool-border); border-top: 5px solid var(--tint-cool-deep); border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 24px; }
.compare-us-head { background: var(--tint-warm); border: 1px solid var(--tint-warm-border); border-top: 5px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 24px; }
.compare-agent-head h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 4px; }
.compare-us-head h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: #9c4a1a; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.compare-agent-head span { font-size: 16px; color: var(--muted); }
.compare-us-head span { font-size: 16px; color: #8a6a4a; }
.compare-pair { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.compare-cell { padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.65; transition: background-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease; }
.compare-agent-cell { background: var(--tint-cool); border: 1px solid var(--tint-cool-border); color: var(--body); }
.compare-us-cell { background: var(--tint-warm); border: 1px solid var(--tint-warm-border); color: var(--body); }
.compare-cell strong { color: var(--ink); }
.compare-pair:hover .compare-agent-cell { background: #d8e8f8; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(47,109,179,.18); }
.compare-pair:hover .compare-us-cell { background: #fbe7cd; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(156,74,26,.16); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .compare-col-head-row, .compare-pair { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .compare-pair { margin-bottom: 16px; }
}
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(3):hover) .compare-agent > .compare-row:nth-child(3) { background: #e7eaee; }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(3):hover) .compare-us > .compare-row:nth-child(3) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(4):hover) .compare-agent > .compare-row:nth-child(4) { background: #e7eaee; }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(4):hover) .compare-us > .compare-row:nth-child(4) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(5):hover) .compare-agent > .compare-row:nth-child(5) { background: #e7eaee; }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(5):hover) .compare-us > .compare-row:nth-child(5) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(6):hover) .compare-agent > .compare-row:nth-child(6) { background: #e7eaee; }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(6):hover) .compare-us > .compare-row:nth-child(6) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(7):hover) .compare-agent > .compare-row:nth-child(7) { background: #e7eaee; }
.compare-grid:has(.compare-row:nth-child(7):hover) .compare-us > .compare-row:nth-child(7) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }

/* How it works */
.how-it-works { padding: 60px 64px; background: var(--navy); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; }
.how-it-works .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.step-card { padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #dfe4ea; border-top: 3px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.step-label { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: 1.6px; }
.step-card h3 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; }
.step-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--body); }

/* Who we help */
.who-we-help { padding: 60px 64px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 26px; }
.who-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.who-card {
  padding: 20px;
  background: #f4f7fa;
  border: 1px solid #e0e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.who-card svg { color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
a.who-card { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
a.who-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); }
.who-card-accent { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.who-card-accent svg { color: #fff; }

/* Who-We-Help subpages: situation detail section */
.who-detail { padding: 60px 64px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; }
.who-detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.who-detail-card { padding: 24px; background: #f7f9fb; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.who-detail-card h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; }
.who-detail-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--body); }

/* Founder */
.founder { padding: 60px 64px; background: #f7f9fb; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; gap: 52px; align-items: center; }
.founder-photo {
  width: 320px;
  height: 360px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #e3e9f0;
  border: 1px dashed #9db0c4;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.founder-photo-brand {
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--border);
}
.photo-label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .8px; color: #5d7086; }
.photo-hint { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #5d7086; }
.founder-copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.founder-copy h2 { font-size: 38px; letter-spacing: -.9px; }
.founder-copy p { margin: 0; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--body); max-width: 640px; }
.signature-block { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; margin-top: 6px; padding-left: 18px; border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); }
.signature { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 26px; font-style: italic; color: var(--navy); }
.signature-meta { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.4; }

/* Disclosure */
.disclosure { padding: 40px 64px; background: #eef2f6; border-top: 4px solid var(--navy); display: flex; gap: 22px; align-items: flex-start; }
.disclosure-icon { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
.disclosure h2 { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.5px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.disclosure p { margin: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--body); max-width: 1000px; }

/* Final CTA */
.final-cta { padding: 56px 64px; background: var(--navy); border-top: 4px solid var(--accent); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
.final-cta h2 { font-size: 40px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -1px; color: #fff; }
.final-cta p { margin: 0; font-size: 19px; color: #c5d8ea; max-width: 660px; }
.final-cta-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }

/* Footer */
.site-footer { padding: 36px 64px; background: var(--dark); border-top: 4px solid var(--accent); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.footer-top { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px; }
.footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.footer-logo { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 19px; color: #fff; }
.footer-logo-real { color: #9fbcd8; }
.footer-logo-buyers { color: #e8536c; }
.footer-llc { font-size: 15px; color: #98a1ad; }
.footer-email { font-size: 15px; color: #c8d2dd; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-email:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-social { font-size: 15px; color: #c8d2dd; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-social:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-social { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.footer-social .fb-icon, a .fb-icon { color: #c8d2dd; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-cities { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; max-width: 700px; }
.footer-cities-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.4px; color: #6f7883; }
.footer-cities-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 20px; }
.footer-cities-list a { font-size: 15px; color: #c9d1da; }
.footer-cities-list a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-cities-list .footer-city { font-size: 15px; color: #8b95a1; }
.footer-disclaimer { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; color: #7e8793; max-width: 1000px; }
.footer-legal { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 18px; }
.footer-legal a { font-size: 13px; color: #98a1ad; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Legal pages ---------- */
.legal-header {
  height: 72px;
  padding: 0 64px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.legal-header .back-link { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; }
.legal-main { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 48px 24px 80px; }
.legal-main h1 { font-size: 36px; letter-spacing: -.8px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.legal-updated { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 40px; display: block; }
.legal-main h2 { font-size: 22px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.legal-main p, .legal-main li { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--body); }
.legal-main ul { padding-left: 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.legal-main a { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---------- Mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .utility-bar, .site-header, .hero, .trust-strip, .fastest-way, .offer-formula, .compare, .how-it-works,
  .who-we-help, .who-detail, .founder, .disclosure, .final-cta, .site-footer, .legal-header {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }

  .fastest-way { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
  .fastest-way-copy h2 { font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -.7px; }
  .offer-formula { padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
  .formula-row { gap: 8px; }
  .formula-box { padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13px; }

  .utility-text { font-size: 12px; }
  .utility-text-extra { display: none; }
  .utility-right { gap: 10px; }
  .utility-sep { display: none; }
  .utility-phone { display: none; }

  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .mobile-call { display: inline-flex; margin-left: auto; }

  .site-header { flex-wrap: nowrap; row-gap: 0; height: auto; min-height: 72px; background: #fff; padding: 0 12px; gap: 8px; }
  .logo { gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 1; min-width: 0; }
  .brand-mark { width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .logo-text { font-size: 14px; white-space: nowrap; }
  .logo-the { display: none; }
  .mobile-call { padding: 10px; font-size: 13px; gap: 6px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .mobile-call svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
  .nav-toggle { width: 40px; height: 40px; margin-left: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .mobile-nav.open { background: #fff; }
  .nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-left: 10px;
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform .18s ease, opacity .18s ease;
  }
  .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .mobile-nav { display: none; flex-basis: 100%; }
  .mobile-nav.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding: 4px 0 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .mobile-nav > a {
    padding: 13px 4px;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f2f5;
  }
  .mobile-dropdown-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 13px 4px;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: inherit;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f2f5;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .mobile-dropdown.open .nav-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  .mobile-dropdown-menu { padding: 2px 0 6px 16px; }
  .mobile-dropdown-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 4px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
  }
  .mobile-nav .btn-block { margin-top: 14px; }

  .hero { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; padding-top: 28px; padding-bottom: 30px; }
  .hero-copy { padding-top: 0; max-width: none; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 34px; letter-spacing: -1px; }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 17px; max-width: none; }
  .offer-card { width: 100%; }

  .trust-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }

  .compare { padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -.7px; }
  .section-head p { font-size: 16px; }
  .compare-grid { gap: 10px; }
  .compare-col { padding: 14px 10px; border-radius: 10px; }
  .compare-col-head { min-height: 118px; padding-bottom: 10px; }
  .compare-agent h3, .compare-us h3 { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.3; }
  .compare-agent .compare-col-head span, .compare-us .compare-col-head span { font-size: 12px; }
  .compare-row { min-height: 0; margin: 0 -10px; padding: 10px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px; }
  .compare-agent .compare-row span, .compare-us .compare-row span { font-size: 12px; }
  .compare-agent .compare-row strong, .compare-us .compare-row strong { font-size: 16px; text-align: left; }
  .compare-row .row-icon { width: 13px; height: 13px; }

  .how-it-works { padding-top: 32px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
  .section-head.split { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }

  .who-we-help { padding-top: 32px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
  .who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .who-detail { padding-top: 32px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
  .who-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .founder { flex-direction: column; padding-top: 32px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
  .founder-photo { width: 100%; height: 260px; }
  .founder-copy h2 { font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -.7px; }
  .founder-copy p { font-size: 16px; max-width: none; }

  .disclosure { padding-top: 28px; padding-bottom: 28px; }
  .disclosure h2 { font-size: 19px; }
  .disclosure p { font-size: 14px; }

  .final-cta { padding-top: 36px; padding-bottom: 36px; }
  .final-cta h2 { font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -.7px; }
  .final-cta-actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .final-cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; }

  .footer-top { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
}

/* Dania Beach pillar page */
.breadcrumb { padding: 14px 64px 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.breadcrumb span[aria-hidden] { margin: 0 6px; }

.local-areas, .situations, .local-intel, .faq { padding: 60px 64px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 26px; }
.local-areas { background: #f7f9fb; }
.areas-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.area-card { padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.area-card h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.area-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--body); }

.situations .who-card { align-items: flex-start; }
.situations .who-card span { font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.55; }
.situations .who-card strong { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; color: var(--navy); }

.formula-note { max-width: 820px; margin: 18px auto 0; text-align: center; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--body); }

.intel-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.intel-card { padding: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.intel-card h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.intel-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--body); }
.resource-list { margin: 4px 0 0; padding-left: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; font-size: 16px; color: var(--body); }

.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; max-width: 860px; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.faq-item summary { padding: 18px 20px; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 22px; color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: "–"; }
.faq-item p { margin: 0; padding: 0 20px 20px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--body); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .breadcrumb { padding: 12px 20px 0; }
  .local-areas, .situations, .local-intel, .faq { padding: 44px 20px; }
  .areas-grid, .intel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   INNER-PAGE REDESIGN — 8 inner pages (homepage untouched)
   Compact header + sticky offer sidebar + content column
   ========================================================== */
.page-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 372px;
  column-gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 0 64px;
}

/* Compact page header (replaces the big navy hero) */
.page-header { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin: 0 -64px; padding: 44px 64px 32px; }
.page-header .page-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.page-header .page-eyebrow svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.page-header h1 {
  margin: 0; max-width: 940px;
  font-size: 46px; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -1.2px; color: var(--ink);
}
.page-header .lede {
  margin: 16px 0 0; max-width: 780px;
  font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--body);
}

/* (pale variant washes removed — superseded by teal headers below) */

/* Sticky offer sidebar (desktop); inline after intro on mobile */
.page-sidebar { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; position: sticky; top: 24px; padding: 34px 0 48px; min-width: 0; }
.page-sidebar .offer-card { width: 100%; }
.sidebar-note { margin: 14px 6px 0; text-align: center; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.sidebar-note a { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }

/* Content column */
.page-body { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; min-width: 0; padding: 34px 0 8px; }
.page-body > section { padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; }
.page-body .section-head h2 { font-size: 32px; letter-spacing: -.7px; }
.page-body .how-it-works, .page-body .offer-formula { border-radius: 18px; }
.page-body .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.page-body .who-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.page-body .trust-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px 20px; }
.page-body .after-contact, .page-body .principles, .page-body .decide-helper { padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
/* Tighter rhythm between the comparison pairs and the decision helper */
.page-body .compare { padding-bottom: 20px; }
.page-body .decide-helper { padding-top: 28px; }

/* Stat callout band */
.stat-band {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px;
  background: var(--navy); border-radius: 16px; padding: 26px 28px; margin: 4px 0;
}
.stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.stat strong { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 31px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.5px; color: #fff; }
.stat span { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.45; color: #bfd4e8; }

/* Pull quote (uses only sentences already on the page) */
.pull-quote {
  margin: 4px 0; padding: 24px 28px 24px 26px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0; background: #f6f8fa;
}
.pull-quote p {
  margin: 0; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 21.5px; font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45; letter-spacing: -.3px; color: var(--navy);
}

/* Reassurance callout (advisor variant) */
.reassure {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fdf6ec; border: 1px solid #eedcb4; border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 24px; margin: 4px 0;
}
.reassure svg { flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 3px; }
.reassure p { margin: 0; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--body); }
.reassure strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* Vertical timeline (advisor variant) */
.timeline .areas-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; max-width: 660px; counter-reset: tl-step; }
.timeline .area-card {
  position: relative; background: transparent; border: none; border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0 0 30px 62px;
}
.timeline .area-card::before {
  counter-increment: tl-step; content: counter(tl-step);
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.timeline .area-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 20px; top: 48px; bottom: 2px; width: 2px; background: #d5dfe9;
}
.timeline .area-card:last-child { padding-bottom: 4px; }
.timeline .area-card:last-child::after { display: none; }
.timeline .area-card h3 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* Local variant: distinct intel band */
.page-variant--local .local-intel {
  background: #f8f3e8; border: 1px solid #e9dfc6; border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 40px 38px;
}
.page-variant--local .intel-card { background: #fff; border-left-color: var(--navy); }

/* Editorial variant: stronger step + comparison treatment */
.page-variant--editorial .step-card { border-top: 4px solid var(--navy); }
.page-variant--editorial .step-label { color: var(--accent); }
.page-body .compare-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 20px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.page-body .compare-col li {
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55;
  padding: 12px 10px; margin: 0 -10px; border-radius: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid; transition: background .15s ease;
}
.page-body .compare-col li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.page-body .compare-agent li { border-bottom-color: #e3e7ec; color: var(--body); }
.page-body .compare-agent li:hover { background: #edf1f6; }
.page-body .compare-us li { border-bottom-color: var(--navy-line); color: #d9e6f3; }
.page-body .compare-us li:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); }

/* Decision helper (agent vs cash buyer) */
.decide-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 30px; }
.decide-card { border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px 28px 22px; }
.decide-card h3 { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 21px; margin: 0 0 10px; letter-spacing: -.4px; }
.decide-card ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.decide-card li { position: relative; padding: 10px 0 10px 28px; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.5; border-bottom: 1px solid; }
.decide-card li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.decide-card li::before { content: "\2713"; position: absolute; left: 2px; top: 10px; font-weight: 700; }
.decide-list { background: #f2f6fa; border: 1px solid #d9e3ec; }
.decide-list h3 { color: var(--navy); }
.decide-list li { border-bottom-color: #dfe7ef; color: var(--body); }
.decide-list li::before { color: var(--navy); }
.decide-cash { background: var(--navy); }
.decide-cash h3 { color: #fff; }
.decide-cash li { border-bottom-color: var(--navy-line); color: #d7e4f1; }
.decide-cash li::before { color: #7ee2a8; }

/* "What happens after you contact us" walkthrough (about) */
.walk-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; margin-top: 30px; }
.walk-step { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8ef; border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px 24px 22px; }
.walk-step::before {
  content: attr(data-n);
  position: absolute; right: 12px; top: 2px;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 68px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; color: #edf1f6;
}
.walk-step .walk-num { display: block; position: relative; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.8px; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.walk-step h3 { position: relative; font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 19px; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -.3px; }
.walk-step p { position: relative; margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--body); }
.area-note { margin: 24px 0 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--body); max-width: 780px; }
.area-note strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* Scroll reveal (JS adds .reveal; no-JS users see everything) */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease; }
.reveal.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .page-layout { display: block; padding: 0 20px; }
  .page-header { margin: 0 -20px; padding: 36px 20px 28px; }
  .page-header h1 { font-size: 33px; letter-spacing: -.7px; }
  .page-header .lede { font-size: 17.5px; }
  .page-sidebar { position: static; padding: 26px 0 10px; }
  .page-body { padding: 8px 0 0; }
  .page-body .section-head h2 { font-size: 27px; }
  .page-body .after-contact, .page-body .principles, .page-body .decide-helper { padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
  .stat-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; padding: 22px; }
  .stat strong { font-size: 27px; }
  .pull-quote p { font-size: 18.5px; }
  .page-body .steps-grid, .page-body .who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .page-body .trust-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .decide-grid, .walk-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline .area-card { padding-left: 54px; }
  .page-variant--local .local-intel { padding: 30px 22px; }
  .reassure { padding: 18px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   DESIGN POLISH — breathing room, tints, visual guides
   Inner pages only (.page-body scope); homepage untouched.
   Reusable tint system: --tint-cool / --tint-warm / --tint-neutral
   ========================================================== */
:root {
  --tint-cool: #eaf2fa;
  --tint-cool-border: #c7dbf0;
  --tint-cool-deep: #2f6db3;
  --tint-warm: #fdf4ec;
  --tint-warm-border: #f0dcc2;
  --tint-warm-deep: #9c4a1a;
  --tint-neutral: #f4f6f8;
  --gold: #c9a227;
}

/* ---- 1. BREATHING ROOM (all inner pages) ---- */
.page-body .area-card, .page-body .intel-card { padding: 32px 30px; }
.page-body .who-card { padding: 28px 26px; }
.page-body .compare-col { padding: 36px 34px 30px; }
.page-body .decide-card { padding: 36px 34px 30px; }
.page-body .walk-step { padding: 30px 28px 26px; }
.page-body .reassure { padding: 28px 30px; }
.page-body .pull-quote { padding: 30px 34px 30px 30px; }

.page-body .compare-grid { gap: 32px; }
.page-body .decide-grid { gap: 28px; }
.page-body .who-grid, .page-body .areas-grid, .page-body .intel-grid,
.page-body .steps-grid, .page-body .walk-steps { gap: 24px; }
.page-body .faq-list { gap: 16px; }
.page-body .trust-strip { gap: 16px 24px; }

.page-body .compare-col li { line-height: 1.7; padding: 14px 12px; font-size: 16.5px; }
.page-body .decide-card li { line-height: 1.65; padding: 12px 0 12px 30px; font-size: 17px; }
.page-body .decide-card li::before { top: 12px; }
.page-body .who-card span { line-height: 1.7; }
.page-body .area-card p, .page-body .intel-card p { line-height: 1.7; }
.page-body .faq-item p { line-height: 1.75; }

.page-body .section-head { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.page-body .section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 4px; }

/* ---- 2. COMPARE COLUMNS: cool blue vs warm tint ---- */
.page-body .compare-agent {
  background: var(--tint-cool);
  border: 1px solid var(--tint-cool-border);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--tint-cool-deep);
}
.page-body .compare-us {
  background: var(--tint-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--tint-warm-border);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--accent);
}
.page-body .compare-agent .compare-col-head { border-bottom-color: var(--tint-cool-border); }
.page-body .compare-us .compare-col-head { border-bottom-color: var(--tint-warm-border); }
.page-body .compare-agent h3 { color: var(--navy); }
.page-body .compare-agent .compare-col-head span { color: #4a6b8a; }
.page-body .compare-us h3 { color: var(--tint-warm-deep); }
.page-body .compare-us .compare-col-head span { color: #8a5f3d; }
.page-body .compare-agent li { border-bottom-color: var(--tint-cool-border); color: var(--body); }
.page-body .compare-agent li:hover { background: #dde9f7; }
.page-body .compare-us li { border-bottom-color: var(--tint-warm-border); color: var(--body); }
.page-body .compare-us li:hover { background: rgba(200, 16, 46, .06); }
.page-body .compare-col-head { min-height: 0; padding-bottom: 20px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.page-body .compare-col-head h3 { font-size: 25px; }

/* ---- 3. "HOW TO CHOOSE" CARD VARIANTS ---- */
.page-body .who-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: flex-start; }
.who-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.who-card--list { background: var(--tint-cool); border: 1px solid var(--tint-cool-border); }
.who-card--list .who-tag { background: #d5e4f6; color: var(--navy); }
.who-card--cash { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d3e2d3; border-top: 4px solid #27a35c; }
.who-card--cash .who-tag { background: #dcf0e2; color: #1e7a42; }
.who-card--cash .who-tag svg { stroke: #1e7a42; }
.page-body .who-card--cash strong { color: #1e7a42; }
.who-card--either { background: var(--tint-neutral); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.who-card--either .who-tag { background: #e2e8ee; color: var(--muted); }
.who-card--promise {
  background: var(--navy); border: 1px solid var(--navy-dark);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--gold);
}
.who-card--promise .who-tag { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); color: #ffd97a; }
.page-body .who-card--promise span { color: #e8f0f8; }
.page-body .who-card--promise strong { color: #fff; }

/* ---- 4. VISUAL GUIDES: eyebrows, rules, sidebar framing ---- */
.page-body .eyebrow { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2.6px; }
.page-body .accent-rule { width: 84px; height: 5px; margin: 14px 0 6px; }
.page-body .section-head.center .accent-rule { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* Framed sticky sidebar form */
.page-sidebar .offer-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(20, 72, 122, .14);
  border-radius: 14px;
}

/* ---- 5. MATH BOXES: roomier, calmer disclaimer ---- */
.page-body .formula-box { padding: 30px 34px; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 2; border-radius: 14px; }
.page-body .formula-note--disclaimer {
  font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* ---- Mobile: tints + spacing collapse gracefully ---- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .page-body .area-card, .page-body .intel-card,
  .page-body .who-card, .page-body .decide-card,
  .page-body .walk-step { padding: 24px 22px; }
  .page-body .compare-col { padding: 26px 22px 20px; }
  .page-body .timeline .area-card { padding: 0 0 28px 56px; }
  .page-body .compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .page-body .decide-grid { gap: 20px; }
  .page-body .who-grid, .page-body .areas-grid, .page-body .intel-grid { gap: 16px; }
  .page-body .compare-col li { font-size: 15.5px; padding: 12px 8px; }
  .page-body .formula-box { padding: 22px 20px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.9; }
  .page-sidebar .offer-card { border-top-width: 4px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   POLISH PASS 2 — contrast fixes, how-it-works treatment,
   page-header redesign (deep teal, all inner pages)
   ========================================================== */

/* ---- A. DARK-BACKGROUND CONTRAST FIXES ---- */
.how-it-works .section-head p { color: #d7e4f1; }
.how-it-works .eyebrow { color: #9fbcd8; }
.how-it-works .accent-rule { background: var(--gold); }

/* ---- B. HOW-IT-WORKS: step cards, formula pills, as-is cards ---- */
.page-body .step-card {
  padding: 34px 30px 30px; gap: 14px;
  border-top-width: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(20, 72, 122, .07);
}
.page-body .step-card h3 { font-size: 22px; }
.page-body .step-card p { line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16.5px; }
.page-body .step-label { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; }

/* Ghost step numbers (CSS counter — no HTML change needed) */
.page-body .steps-grid { counter-reset: stepnum; }
.page-body .step-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; counter-increment: stepnum; }
.page-body .step-card::after {
  content: counter(stepnum, decimal-leading-zero);
  position: absolute; right: 6px; bottom: -18px;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 120px; font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1; color: rgba(47, 109, 179, .10); pointer-events: none;
}
.page-body .step-card > * { position: relative; }

/* Formula pills (how-it-works equation): more presence, still compact */
.page-body .formula-row { gap: 14px; }
.page-body .formula-pill {
  padding: 20px 26px; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 12px; line-height: 1.5;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(20, 72, 122, .14);
}
.page-body .formula-pill.formula-box-result {
  box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(30, 122, 66, .22);
  outline: 2px solid rgba(30, 122, 66, .18); outline-offset: -2px;
}
.page-body .formula-op { font-size: 26px; color: var(--navy); }
.page-body .formula-note { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 760px; }

/* As-is / intel cards on how-it-works: icon-like top accent */
.page-body .intel-card { border-top: 4px solid var(--tint-cool-deep); }
.page-body .intel-card h3 { font-size: 20px; }

/* ---- C. PAGE HEADER REDESIGN — deep ocean teal ---- */
:root {
  --teal: #0e5f5f;
  --teal-deep: #083d3d;
  --teal-ink: #e6f2f2;
  --teal-lede: #cfe6e6;
}
.page-header {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #12807f 0%, #0b5555 55%, #083d3d 100%);
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 44px;
}
/* Soft decorative shapes for an intentional, designed feel */
.page-header::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -90px; top: -110px;
  width: 340px; height: 340px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); pointer-events: none;
}
.page-header::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: 170px; bottom: -150px;
  width: 230px; height: 230px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); pointer-events: none;
}
.page-header > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-header h1 { color: #fff; }
.page-header .lede { color: var(--teal-lede); }
.page-header .page-eyebrow { color: #ffd97a; }

/* Variant personality: distinct bottom accents, same teal family */
.page-variant--local .page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #12807f 0%, #0b5555 55%, #083d3d 100%);
  border-bottom: 5px solid var(--gold);
}
.page-variant--advisor .page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0f6d8a 0%, #0b4f66 55%, #083646 100%);
  border-bottom: 5px solid #e8a87c;
}
.page-variant--editorial .page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0f6d8a 0%, #0b4f66 55%, #083646 100%);
  border-bottom: 5px solid #7fb3d5;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .page-header { padding-top: 44px; padding-bottom: 34px; }
  .page-header::before { right: -120px; top: -140px; }
  .page-header::after { display: none; }
  .page-body .step-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .page-body .step-card::after { font-size: 84px; bottom: -12px; }
  .page-body .formula-pill { padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 14px; }
  .page-body .formula-op { font-size: 20px; }
  .offer-formula .formula-row, .page-body .formula-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 6px; }
  .offer-formula .formula-box, .page-body .formula-box { width: 100%; }
  .offer-formula .formula-op, .page-body .formula-op { text-align: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   RHYTHM REDESIGN — big navy panels alternating with white space
   Inner pages only (.page-body scope); homepage untouched.
   Rule: generous separation between blocks by default; navy blocks
   merge ONLY when intentionally joined (stat-band + how-it-works).
   ========================================================== */

/* ---- A. AIRY VERTICAL RHYTHM ---- */
/* Generous white space between all major blocks — never thin stacked gaps */
.page-body > * + * { margin-top: 44px; }

/* ---- B. BIG NAVY PANELS ---- */
.page-body .navy-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #175088 0%, #123e69 55%, #0e3357 100%);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 60px 52px;
  color: #d7e4f1;
}
/* soft decorative light blobs for depth */
.page-body .navy-panel::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -110px; top: -130px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.10) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-body .navy-panel::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -100px; bottom: -140px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-body .navy-panel > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* text on navy — full contrast audit built in: everything light */
.page-body .navy-panel .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.page-body .navy-panel .section-head p { color: #cfe0f1; }
.page-body .navy-panel .eyebrow { color: #ffd97a; }
.page-body .navy-panel .accent-rule { background: var(--gold); }
.page-body .navy-panel p { color: #d7e4f1; }
.page-body .navy-panel a { color: #ffd97a; }
.page-body .navy-panel a:hover { color: #ffe6ad; }
.page-body .navy-panel strong { color: #fff; }
.page-body .navy-panel .area-note { color: #cfe0f1; }

/* cards become translucent glass on navy */
.page-body .navy-panel:not(.timeline) .area-card,
.page-body .navy-panel .intel-card,
.page-body .navy-panel .who-card:not(.who-card--list):not(.who-card--cash):not(.who-card--either):not(.who-card--promise),
.page-body .navy-panel .walk-step {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}
.page-body .navy-panel:not(.timeline) .area-card h3,
.page-body .navy-panel .intel-card h3,
.page-body .navy-panel .who-card:not(.who-card--list):not(.who-card--cash):not(.who-card--either):not(.who-card--promise) strong,
.page-body .navy-panel .walk-step h3 { color: #fff; }
.page-body .navy-panel:not(.timeline) .area-card p,
.page-body .navy-panel .intel-card p,
.page-body .navy-panel .who-card:not(.who-card--list):not(.who-card--cash):not(.who-card--either):not(.who-card--promise) span,
.page-body .navy-panel .walk-step p { color: #d7e4f1; }
.page-body .navy-panel .intel-card { border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); border-top: 4px solid var(--gold); }
.page-body .navy-panel .walk-step::before { color: rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.page-body .navy-panel .walk-step .walk-num { color: #ffd97a; }

/* timeline inside a navy panel: gold step numbers */
.page-body .navy-panel.timeline .area-card h3 { color: #fff; }
.page-body .navy-panel.timeline .area-card p { color: #d7e4f1; }
.page-body .navy-panel.timeline .area-card::before { background: var(--gold); color: #0e3357; }
.page-body .navy-panel.timeline .area-card::after { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }

/* formula pills on navy */
.page-body .navy-panel .formula-box { background: rgba(255,255,255,.13); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24); }
.page-body .navy-panel .formula-box-result { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d3e2d3; border-top: 4px solid #27a35c; color: #1e7a42; }
.page-body .navy-panel .formula-box-result .fb-title { color: var(--navy); }
.page-body .navy-panel .formula-box-result .fb-title strong { color: #1e7a42; }
.page-body .navy-panel .formula-box-result .fb-line { color: #4a5560; opacity: 1; }
.page-body .navy-panel .formula-box-result .fb-net { color: #1e7a42; border-top-color: #d3e2d3; }
.page-body .navy-panel .formula-box-result .fb-net strong { color: #1e7a42; }
.page-body .navy-panel .formula-op { color: #9fbcd8; }
.page-body .navy-panel .formula-note { color: #cfe0f1; }

/* pull-quote + reassurance on navy */
.page-body .navy-panel .pull-quote { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-left-color: var(--gold); }
.page-body .navy-panel .pull-quote p { color: #fff; }
.page-body .navy-panel .reassure { background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.page-body .navy-panel .reassure p { color: #d7e4f1; }

/* ---- C. WHITE SECTIONS GET BLUE LIFE ---- */

/* FAQ: blue-tinted panel (2nd block, feels designed) */
.page-body .faq {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f3f8fd 0%, #e9f2fb 100%);
  border: 1px solid #c9dcf0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 48px 44px;
}

/* soft blue blob behind section heads on white sections */
.page-body > section:not(.navy-panel) .section-head { position: relative; }
.page-body > section:not(.navy-panel) .section-head::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -48px; top: -58px;
  width: 230px; height: 230px; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20,72,122,.09) 0%, rgba(20,72,122,0) 68%);
}
.page-body > section:not(.navy-panel) .section-head.center::before {
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.page-body > section:not(.navy-panel) .section-head > * { position: relative; }

/* blue top accents on area cards (white, non-timeline sections) */
.page-body section.local-areas:not(.timeline):not(.navy-panel) .area-card {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--navy);
}

/* local-intel: blue-framed white panel (non-local variants keep their sand band) */
.page-layout:not(.page-variant--local) .page-body .local-intel {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid #bcd4ea;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 48px 44px;
}

/* ---- D. NAVY ADJACENCY: MERGE stat-band into the navy how-it-works section ----
   One continuous block — never the thin-gap double-round look. */
.page-body .stat-band:has(+ section.how-it-works) {
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.page-body .stat-band:has(+ section.how-it-works) + section.how-it-works {
  border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-top: 26px;
}

/* ---- E. MOBILE: rhythm holds, spacing breathes ---- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .page-body > * + * { margin-top: 30px; }
  .page-body .navy-panel { padding: 40px 26px; border-radius: 18px; }
  .page-body .faq { padding: 36px 24px; border-radius: 18px; }
  .page-layout:not(.page-variant--local) .page-body .local-intel { padding: 36px 24px; border-radius: 18px; }
  .page-body .stat-band:has(+ section.how-it-works) { border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0; }
  .page-body .stat-band:has(+ section.how-it-works) + section.how-it-works { border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px; }
  .page-body > section:not(.navy-panel) .section-head::before { width: 170px; height: 170px; left: -30px; top: -40px; }
}

/* Formula box typographic hierarchy: title > net result > deduction details */
.page-body .formula-box .fb-title { display: block; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.3px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.page-body .formula-box .fb-line { display: block; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; opacity: .82; line-height: 1.9; }
.page-body .formula-box .fb-net { display: block; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.3px; margin-top: 12px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); }

/* How-it-works: lighter 3-step cards, fully inset from the navy panel edge */
.page-body .how-it-works { padding: 56px; }
.page-body .steps-grid { margin: 0; }
.page-body .step-card { padding: 26px 24px; gap: 8px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.14); background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f5fc 0%, #dbe8f8 100%); border: 1px solid #c3d8ef; border-top: 3px solid var(--accent); }
.page-body .step-card h3 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.3; }
.page-body .step-card p { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.65; }
.page-body .step-card .step-note { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); border-top: 1px solid #e8ebef; padding-top: 10px; margin-top: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-body .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-body .how-it-works { padding: 36px 24px; }
}

/* Google review strip: small, quiet, above the footer */
.review-strip { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 34px 24px 8px; text-align: center; }
.review-strip h2 { font-size: 21px; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.review-strip p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.btn-google { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; background: #fff; color: #1f2937; border: 1px solid #d7dee8; height: 50px; padding: 0 24px; border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15,40,80,.08); }
.btn-google:hover { border-color: #b9c6d8; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15,40,80,.12); color: #111827; }

/* Mobile tightening pass (Oct 6, 2026): shorter scroll, less chunky stacking */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero { padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 24px; gap: 16px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 16px; }
  .trust-strip { padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }
  .fastest-way, .compare, .offer-formula { padding-top: 26px; padding-bottom: 26px; }
  .fastest-way { gap: 20px; }
  .fastest-way-copy h2 { font-size: 24px; }
  .fastest-way-copy p { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .stat-card, .skip-card { padding: 18px; }
  .stat-value { font-size: 32px; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: 24px; }
  .section-head { gap: 6px; }
  .section-head p { font-size: 15px; }
  .how-it-works, .who-we-help, .founder { padding-top: 24px; padding-bottom: 24px; gap: 16px; }
  .steps-grid { gap: 10px; }
  .step-card { padding: 18px; gap: 6px; }
  .step-card h3 { font-size: 18px; }
  .who-grid { gap: 10px; }
  .who-card { padding: 16px; font-size: 16px; }
  .founder-copy { gap: 12px; }
  .founder-copy h2 { font-size: 24px; }
  .founder-copy p { font-size: 15px; }
  .disclosure { padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
  .final-cta { padding-top: 26px; padding-bottom: 26px; gap: 12px; }
  .final-cta h2 { font-size: 24px; }
  .final-cta p { font-size: 16px; }
  .review-strip { padding-top: 22px; }
  .site-footer { padding-top: 26px; }
}

/* Trust strip mobile: single-column checklist, check top-aligned */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .trust-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .trust-item { align-items: flex-start; }
  .trust-item svg { margin-top: 3px; }
  .trust-item span { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* Google reviews section (right after trust strip) */
.reviews { padding: 32px 64px; background: #f7f9fb; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.reviews-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }
.reviews-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.reviews-rating strong { font-family: "Sora", sans-serif; font-size: 24px; color: var(--ink); }
.reviews-stars { display: inline-flex; gap: 2px; }
.reviews-count { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; }
.reviews-count:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
.review-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8ef; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.review-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--body); }
.review-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .reviews { padding: 20px 20px; gap: 14px; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .review-card { padding: 15px; }
}