/*
Theme Name: Houston Homes Now
Theme URI: https://houston.gregwenzel.com/
Author: Gregory Wenzel
Author URI: https://gregwenzel.com/
Description: Foreclosure-alternatives resource hub for Houston & Harris County homeowners. A calm, trustworthy classic WordPress theme with dedicated page templates for each foreclosure alternative (loan modification, short sale, deed in lieu, repayment plan, refinancing) plus a comparison page. Includes built-in FAQ/HowTo structured data for SEO, GEO, and AEO.
Version: 1.4.1
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: challenge-gregw
*/

/* ===========================================================
   Houston Homes Now — Foreclosure Alternatives Resource Hub
   Shared stylesheet for all pages.
   Brand palette: navy (#1d4069) + green (#4a9b3f) on white
   (matches Greg Wenzel business card & leave-behind)
   Fonts: DM Serif Display (headings) + DM Sans (body)
   =========================================================== */

:root {
  --ink: #1d4069;          /* brand navy (house + headings) */
  --ink-soft: #3f566f;
  --teal: #4a9b3f;         /* brand green accent (was teal) */
  --teal-dark: #3c8232;    /* darker green for links/hover */
  --teal-soft: #eaf4e8;    /* pale green surface */
  --amber: #c9882b;
  --cream: #f4f7fb;        /* very light cool surface (was cream) */
  --cream-deep: #e8eef6;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --line: #d8e1ec;
  --danger: #b3543f;
  --ok: #3c8232;
  --shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(29, 64, 105, 0.10);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 16px rgba(29, 64, 105, 0.07);
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --maxw: 1140px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 17px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.12; color: var(--ink); }

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

.wrap { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* ---------- Skip link ---------- */
.skip { position: absolute; left: -999px; }
.skip:focus { left: 16px; top: 16px; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; z-index: 200; }

/* ---------- Header / Nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(250, 246, 239, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 70px; gap: 18px; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 21px; color: var(--ink); }
.brand:hover { text-decoration: none; }
.brand svg { flex: 0 0 auto; }
.brand .dot { color: var(--teal); }
.brand-logo { display: block; height: 46px; width: auto; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .brand-logo { height: 38px; } }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 8px; transition: all .15s;
  white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1.2;
}
.nav-links a:hover { background: var(--teal-soft); color: var(--teal-dark); text-decoration: none; }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--teal-dark); background: var(--teal-soft); }
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--teal); color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
  padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: 999px; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .18s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { background: var(--teal-dark); text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--teal-dark); border: 1.5px solid var(--teal); }
.btn.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--teal-soft); }
.btn.btn-lg { font-size: 16px; padding: 14px 28px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; }
.nav-toggle svg { display: block; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; padding: 0; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: 0; align-items: stretch; min-height: 520px; }
.hero-text { padding: 72px 56px 72px 0; align-self: center; }
.hero-img { background-size: cover; background-position: center; border-radius: 0 0 0 80px; min-height: 420px; }
.eyebrow { display: inline-block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal-dark); background: var(--teal-soft); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.7rem); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.hero p.lead { font-size: 1.18rem; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 36ch; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- Generic sections ---------- */
section { padding: 64px 0; }
.section-head { max-width: 60ch; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.section-head p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.bg-cream-deep { background: #f3ede2; }
.bg-white { background: var(--surface); }
.bg-ink { background: var(--ink); color: #e9eef0; }
.bg-ink h1, .bg-ink h2, .bg-ink h3 { color: #fff; }
.bg-teal-soft { background: var(--teal-soft); }

/* ---------- Option cards ---------- */
.cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.card {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all .2s; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--teal); }
.card .icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--teal-soft); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--teal-dark); }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.card .best { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-dark); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.card .card-link { margin-top: auto; font-weight: 600; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.card .card-link::after { content: "→"; transition: transform .15s; }
.card:hover .card-link::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- TL;DR / takeaways box ---------- */
.tldr { background: var(--teal-soft); border-left: 5px solid var(--teal); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 24px 28px; margin: 0 0 36px; }
.tldr h2, .tldr h3 { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--teal-dark); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tldr ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; }
.tldr li { margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--ink); }
.tldr li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- Article / sub-page layout ---------- */
.page-hero { padding: 56px 0 0; }
.page-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.2vw, 3.1rem); margin-bottom: 14px; max-width: 18ch; }
.page-hero p.lead { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 52ch; }
.page-img { width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); margin: 36px 0; display: block; }
.best-callout { background: #fff; border: 1px dashed var(--teal); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0; font-weight: 500; }
.best-callout strong { color: var(--teal-dark); }

.content { max-width: 760px; }
.content h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; margin: 44px 0 16px; padding-top: 8px; }
.content h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; margin: 28px 0 10px; }
.content p { margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.content ul, .content ol { margin: 0 0 18px 22px; }
.content li { margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.content li strong { color: var(--ink); }

/* Steps */
.steps { list-style: none; margin-left: 0; counter-reset: step; }
.steps li { position: relative; padding-left: 52px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.steps li::before {
  counter-increment: step; content: counter(step);
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 15px;
}

/* ---------- Tables ---------- */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin: 22px 0; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #fff; font-size: 0.97rem; }
th, td { padding: 13px 16px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); vertical-align: top; }
th { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; }
tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: #faf7f1; }
.yes { color: var(--ok); font-weight: 700; }
.no { color: var(--danger); font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { max-width: 820px; }
.faq details { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.faq summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 18px 22px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; color: var(--ink); }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after { content: "+"; color: var(--teal); font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.faq details[open] summary::after { content: "–"; }
.faq details[open] summary { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq .answer { padding: 16px 22px 22px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.faq .answer a { font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- Disclaimer / notice ---------- */
.notice { background: #fff6e9; border: 1px solid #e8d2a8; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #6b4f1e; margin: 28px 0; }
.notice strong { color: #5a3f12; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band { text-align: center; padding: 72px 0; }
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(233,238,240,.85); max-width: 50ch; margin: 0 auto 28px; }
.cta-band .btn { background: #fff; color: var(--ink); }
.cta-band .btn:hover { background: var(--cream); }
.cta-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center; text-align: left; }
.cta-split .cta-copy h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-split .cta-copy p { margin: 0 0 28px; max-width: 46ch; }
.cta-img { border-radius: var(--radius); min-height: 320px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .cta-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; } .cta-img { min-height: 220px; order: -1; } }

/* ---------- Related links ---------- */
.related { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px,1fr)); gap: 16px; margin-top: 18px; }
.related a { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 16px 18px; display: block; transition: all .15s; }
.related a:hover { border-color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.related a span { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--teal-dark); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.related a strong { display: block; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ---------- Self-assessment ---------- */
.assess { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.assess .q { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.assess .q p { font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.assess .opts { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.assess .opts button { background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px; font: inherit; font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .15s; }
.assess .opts button:hover, .assess .opts button.sel { background: var(--teal-soft); border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.assess .result { margin-top: 18px; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--teal-soft); display: none; }
.assess .result.show { display: block; }
.assess .result strong { color: var(--teal-dark); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: #b9c6cc; padding: 56px 0 28px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.site-footer h4 { color: #fff; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.site-footer ul { list-style: none; }
.site-footer li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.site-footer a { color: #b9c6cc; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.site-footer .brand { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-about p { max-width: 38ch; color: #9aa9b0; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid #2c3d45; padding-top: 22px; color: #85979e; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.footer-bottom p { margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-text { padding: 48px 0 36px; }
  .hero-img { border-radius: var(--radius); min-height: 280px; margin-bottom: 8px; order: -1; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; position: absolute; top: 70px; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--cream); flex-direction: column; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); gap: 2px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); z-index: 50; }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links a { width: 100%; font-size: 16px; padding: 12px 14px; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav .btn { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  section { padding: 48px 0; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   CONVERSION LAYER STYLES (v1.2.0)
   Lead form, Calendly booking card, sticky call/text bar, assessment gate
   ===================================================================== */

/* Hero phone reassurance line */
.hero-phone{margin-top:1rem;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);opacity:.85}
.hero-phone a{color:var(--teal);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap}
.hero-phone a:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* --- Contact + booking band --- */
.contact-band{padding:4.5rem 0}
.section-head--light h2,.section-head--light p,.section-head--light .eyebrow{color:var(--cream)}
.section-head--light p{opacity:.85}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2.5rem;margin-top:2.5rem;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:900px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem}}

/* Lead form card */
.lead-form{background:var(--cream);border-radius:16px;padding:1.9rem;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.22)}
.lead-form__title{margin:0 0 .25rem;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--ink)}
.lead-form__sub{margin:0 0 1.25rem;font-size:.92rem;color:#4a5a62}
.field-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1rem}
@media(max-width:520px){.field-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.field{display:block;margin-bottom:1rem}
.field>span{display:block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.35rem}
.field>span em{color:#c0392b;font-style:normal;margin-left:2px}
.field input,.field select{width:100%;padding:.7rem .8rem;border:1.5px solid #d6cfc2;border-radius:9px;font-size:1rem;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);font-family:inherit}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--teal);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(29,64,105,.18)}
.lead-form__btn{width:100%;margin-top:.4rem}
.lead-form__fineprint{margin:.85rem 0 0;font-size:.78rem;color:#6b7a82;text-align:center}
.cgw-hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;height:0;overflow:hidden}

/* Status notes */
.form-note{border-radius:11px;padding:1rem 1.15rem;margin-bottom:1.25rem;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.5}
.form-note a{font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline}
.form-note--ok{background:#e7f4ee;border:1.5px solid #2e8b57;color:#1d5c39}
.form-note--ok a{color:#1d5c39}
.form-note--err{background:#fdecea;border:1.5px solid #c0392b;color:#8e2820}
.form-note--err a{color:#8e2820}

/* Direct-contact pills under the form */
.contact-direct{margin-top:1.5rem}
.contact-direct__lead{color:var(--cream);font-size:.92rem;margin:0 0 .6rem;opacity:.85}
.contact-direct__row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem}
.contact-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;padding:.6rem 1rem;border:1.5px solid rgba(250,246,239,.4);border-radius:999px;color:var(--cream);text-decoration:none;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;transition:background .15s,border-color .15s}
.contact-pill:hover{background:rgba(250,246,239,.12);border-color:var(--cream)}
.contact-pill svg{flex:0 0 auto}

/* Booking card */
.booking-card{background:var(--cream);border-radius:16px;padding:1.9rem;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.22)}
.booking-card h3{margin:0 0 .35rem;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--ink)}
.booking-card>p{margin:0 0 1.1rem;font-size:.95rem;color:#4a5a62}
.calendly-inline-widget{border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden}

/* Trust row */
.trust-row{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem 1.4rem;margin:1.25rem 0 0;padding:0}
.trust-row li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;color:var(--cream);font-size:.88rem;opacity:.9}
.trust-row svg{color:#7ec46f;flex:0 0 auto}

/* --- Sticky call/text bar (mobile-first) --- */
.sticky-cta{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:900;display:none;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1.4fr;gap:1px;background:rgba(28,43,51,.12);box-shadow:0 -6px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
.sticky-cta__btn{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.4rem;padding:.9rem .5rem;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;color:#fff}
.sticky-cta__btn svg{flex:0 0 auto}
.sticky-cta__btn--call{background:var(--teal)}
.sticky-cta__btn--text{background:#3c8232}
.sticky-cta__btn--book{background:var(--ink)}
.sticky-cta__btn:active{filter:brightness(.92)}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .sticky-cta{display:grid}
  body{padding-bottom:3.4rem}
}

/* --- Assessment result gate --- */
.assess-rec__eyebrow{display:block;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.assess-rec__title{display:block;font-size:1.35rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:.35rem}
.assess-gate{margin-top:1.25rem;padding-top:1.25rem;border-top:1.5px dashed #d6cfc2}
.assess-gate__lead{margin:0 0 .9rem;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink)}
.assess-gate__actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem}