/* --- Base Resets --- */
html {
    background-color: #2E347A; /* Adds purple to the bottom mobile overscroll */
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 60px; 
}

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

body {
    background-color: #ffffff; /* Keeps the main page background white */
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333333;
}

/* Accessibility - Screen Reader Only */
.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    border: 0;
}

.site-header {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0; /* This line is crucial for mobile anchoring! */
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.header-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.brand-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.brand {
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}

.brand-logo {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.nav-and-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 36px;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-menu {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 36px; /* Increased gap to let links breathe */
}

/* Navigation Links - Matching the Premium Bold, Underlined Look */
.nav-menu a {
    color: #000000;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 17px; /* Increased font size slightly */
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
    vertical-align: top;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    padding: 4px 8px; /* Added horizontal padding */
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent; 
    transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Hover state and Active Page State (recreates the red bar under "Sell a Home") */
.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu li.current-menu-item a {
    color: #000000;
    border-bottom-color: #e5243b; /* Seamless integration with your brand conversion red */
}

/* Header Action Right Block */
.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

.contact-phone {
    display: flex;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #111111;
}

.contact-phone-desktop {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: right;
}

.contact-phone-mobile {
    display: none; /* Hidden on desktop */
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #fdf3f4; /* Light red background to make icon pop */
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.contact-phone-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #777777;
    margin-bottom: -2px;
}

.contact-phone-number b {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 900;
}

/* Consolidated Primary Brand Accent CTA (Pill Shape Match) */
.btn-cta {
    background-color: #e5243b; 
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(229, 36, 59, 0.2);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    background-color: #cc1f33;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #333333;
    border: 2px solid #333333;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ========================================== */
/* OPTIMIZED HERO SECTION (Frosted Glassmorphism UI) */
/* ========================================== */

.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    /* Darkened gradient veil for crisp text contrast without an aggressive black overlay box */

    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.509)), 
            url('hero-img.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;

    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    min-height: 588px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* --- Left Column: Team Cutout Placement --- */
.hero-image-wrapper {
    flex: 0 0 50%; /* Increased from 38% to give the cutout a much larger presence */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.hero-person-img {
    max-width: 120%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: -5px; 
    position: relative;
    left: -12%;
}

/* --- Right Column: High-End Frosted UI Card --- */
.hero-card {
    flex: 0 0 52%; /* Gives the card an explicit width budget so it never overlaps the image */
    max-width: 600px; /* Reduced from 720px to make the layout feel perfectly balanced */
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 30px; /* Slightly refined padding to keep the text inside perfectly proportioned */
    margin: 45px 0px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-card-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* UI Bullet Lists (Conversion Elements) */
.hero-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.bullet-item {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.checkmark {
    color: #39ff14; /* Brighter neon green for stronger contrast */
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
}

/* --- Golden Standard Pill Address Form --- */
.hero-inline-form {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px auto;
}

.inline-form-group {
    display: flex;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Update your existing wrapper to include min-width: 0 */
gmp-place-autocomplete.form-input-address {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
    flex: 1;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0; /* CRITICAL: Allows flex item to shrink and prevents container blowout */
}

/* Update your existing input part to truncate text */
gmp-place-autocomplete.form-input-address::part(input) {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
    padding: 15px 20px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    font-family: inherit !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    color: #333333 !important;
    width: 100% !important;

    /* Add these to truncate long addresses with an ellipsis (...) */
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
}

gmp-place-autocomplete.form-input-address::part(input)::placeholder {
    color: #888888 !important;
}

/* Target Google's dedicated internal focus-ring element and eliminate it completely */
gmp-place-autocomplete.form-input-address::part(focus-ring) {
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    display: none !important;
}

/* Target the individual dropdown list items to format them nicely */
gmp-place-autocomplete.form-input-address::part(prediction-item) {
    text-align: left !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important; /* Restores the solid background */
    color: #333333 !important;
    /* padding: 12px 16px !important;  */
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0 !important; /* Adds a clean divider between options */
    margin: 0 !important;
}

gmp-place-autocomplete.form-input-address::part(prediction-item-main-text) {
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
}

gmp-place-autocomplete.form-input-address::part(prediction-item-secondary-text) {
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    color: #888888 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
}



/* Add a subtle hover effect to the dropdown options */
gmp-place-autocomplete.form-input-address::part(prediction-item):hover {
    background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Optional: Keep the Google pin icon aligned and spaced properly */
gmp-place-autocomplete.form-input-address::part(prediction-item-icon) {
    margin-right: 12px !important;
    color: #888888 !important;
}

.btn-next {
    background-color: #e5243b;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    
    /* Slightly streamlined padding to keep the longer button text looking balanced */
    padding: 13px 28px; 
    
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap; /* Prevents text from awkwardly wrapping inside the input bar */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(229, 36, 59, 0.3);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.1s ease;
}

.btn-next:hover {
    background-color: #cc1f33;
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.btn-next:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

.btn-next .arrow {
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* --- Social Proof & Badge Layout Elements --- */
.hero-trusted-tagline {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #ffffff;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-ratings-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 35px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rating-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.rating-badge-item:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.badge-icon-google {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
}

.badge-icon-bbb {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.stars-row {
    display: flex;
    color: #ffb400; 
    font-size: 15px;
    gap: 2px;
}

.rating-score {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ========================================== */
/* PRECISION RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS */
/* ========================================== */

/* --- CSS Hamburger Icon Base Setup --- */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger-box {
    width: 24px;
    height: 18px;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
}

.hamburger-inner,
.hamburger-inner::before,
.hamburger-inner::after {
    width: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: #000000;
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: absolute;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.hamburger-inner {
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.hamburger-inner::before {
    content: "";
    top: -7px;
    left: 0;
}

.hamburger-inner::after {
    content: "";
    bottom: -7px;
    left: 0;
}

/* Dynamic Morph Animation into an X */
.menu-toggle.is-active .hamburger-inner {
    background-color: transparent;
}

.menu-toggle.is-active .hamburger-inner::before {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.is-active .hamburger-inner::after {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}



/* ========================================== */
/* PRECISION RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS */
/* ========================================== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .header-container {
        padding: 12px 16px;
    }

    .nav-and-actions {
        gap: 16px; /* Prevents crowding against the logo */
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex; /* Displays hamburger on tablet/mobile */
    }

.nav-menu {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Light gray background to make the white buttons pop */
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch; /* Forces the buttons to stretch full width */
        padding: 20px; /* Adds padding around the edges of the menu */
        gap: 12px; /* Tighter spacing between buttons */
        box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
    }

    /* Target the list items in the mobile menu */
    .nav-menu li {
        width: 100%;
        list-style: none;
    }

    /* Style the links to look like distinct white cards */
    .nav-menu a {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
        border-radius: 8px;
        padding: 16px;
        text-align: center;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #333333;
        text-decoration: none;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding: 0px 0 0 0; /* Removed bottom padding so the image sits directly on the bottom line */
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .hero-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-image-wrapper {
        display: flex; /* Changed from 'none' so the image appears */
        order: 2; /* Pushes the image underneath the form */
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 40px; /* Adds breathing room between the form and the image */
    }

    .hero-person-img {
        max-width: 110%; /* Prevents the image from being overwhelmingly large on small screens */
        margin-bottom: 0; /* Keeps it flush to the bottom */
        transform: none; /* Resets the slight scaling applied on desktop */
        position: static;
    }

    .hero-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 640px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        padding: 40px 24px;
        order: 1; /* Ensures the form stays on top */
    }

    .hero-card-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .header-container {
        padding: 10px 12px;
    }

    /* Constrain logo width so it stays out of the phone layout path */
    .brand-logo {
        max-width: 135px;
        height: auto;
    }

    .nav-and-actions {
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .header-actions {
        gap: 0;
    }

    /* Force the telephone node to remain on a single line */
    .contact-phone-desktop {
        display: none; /* Hides the text layout entirely */
    }

    .contact-phone-mobile {
        display: flex; /* Displays the icon */
        margin-right: 4px;
    }

    .btn-cta {
        display: none; 
    }

    .inline-form-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        background: transparent;
        box-shadow: none;
        padding: 0;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    /* On mobile, the input itself becomes the white standalone pill */
    gmp-place-autocomplete.form-input-address::part(input) {
        background-color: #ffffff !important;
        border-radius: 50px !important;
        padding: 15px 20px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
    }

/* Tighter Hero Card Padding */
    .hero-card {
        padding: 24px 20px; 
    }

    .btn-next {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 12px; /* Slightly thinner button */
    }

    /* Tighter Spacing Below Elements */
    .hero-inline-form {
        margin: 0 auto 20px auto; 
    }

    .hero-trusted-tagline {
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    /* Tighter Bullet Points */
    .hero-bullets {
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px; 
        margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    }

    .bullet-item {
        font-size: 15px; /* Slightly smaller text for mobile */
    }

    .bullet-item {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .hero-ratings-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .rating-badge-item {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ========================================== */
/* BENEFITS SECTION (How We Make It Easy)     */
/* ========================================== */

.benefits-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}

.benefits-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.benefits-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.benefits-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #fdf3f4; /* Using your existing light red background */
    color: #e5243b; /* Using your existing brand red */
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.benefits-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.benefits-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 25px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    
    /* NEW FLEX PROPERTIES TO PUSH BUTTON TO BOTTOM */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.benefits-card-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555555;
    
    /* NEW FLEX PROPERTY */
    flex-grow: 1; 
    margin-bottom: 24px; /* Adds breathing room before the button */
}

/* NEW BUTTON STYLES */
.btn-card-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #e5243b; /* Your Brand Red */
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    width: 50%; /* Stretches the pill across the card horizontally */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(229, 36, 59, 0.2);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
    margin-top: auto; /* Anchors it to the bottom */
}

.btn-card-cta:hover {
    background-color: #cc1f33;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.benefits-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
    display: block;
}

.benefits-card-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.benefits-card-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555555;
}

.benefits-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #555555;
    max-width: 750px; /* Constrains the width so it reads naturally like a paragraph */
    margin: 16px auto 0 auto; /* Adds space above and centers it perfectly */
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Premium Hand-Drawn Underline Effect */
.premium-underline {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
    isolation: isolate; /* CRITICAL: Creates a local layer so z-index won't hide it behind the section background */
}

.premium-underline::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -2%;       /* Extends slightly left of the letter 'E' */
    bottom: -6px;    /* Positions it perfectly beneath the letters */
    width: 104%;     /* Makes it slightly wider than the word for a premium look */
    height: 14px;    /* Adjusts the thickness of the brush stroke */
    
    /* 100% Browser-Safe URL Encoded SVG Brush Stroke matching your brand red (#e5243b) */
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 10' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M 0,5 Q 50,8 100,3' stroke='%23e5243b' stroke-width='5' stroke-linecap='round' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: 100% 100%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: -1;     /* Sits cleanly behind the letters without blocking them */
}

/* ========================================== */
/* BENEFITS SECTION RESPONSIVE QUERIES        */
/* ========================================== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .benefits-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .benefits-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .benefits-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .benefits-section {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stacks cards on mobile */
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .benefits-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .benefits-header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    
    .benefits-subtitle {
        font-size: 16px;
        margin-top: 12px;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
}


.section-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ========================================== */
/* TRUST BAR SECTION (Text-Based)             */
/* ========================================== */

.trust-bar-section {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 20px 15px; 
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}

.trust-bar-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap; /* Keeps items strictly on one line */
    justify-content: space-evenly; 
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px; 
    width: 100%;
}

.trust-bar-container .trust-item {
    flex: 1 1 0; /* Gives every text element an exactly equal share of the row */
    text-align: center; /* Centers the text within its dedicated block */
    font-weight: 700; 
    color: #2E347A; 
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Optional: Gives a slight interaction effect similar to the image hover */
.trust-bar-container .trust-item:hover {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* --- Mobile Responsiveness --- */
@media (max-width: 850px) {
    .trust-bar-container {
        /* Switch back to flex, but allow wrapping! */
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap; 
        justify-content: center; /* Centers the whole group */
        gap: 15px; 
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    
    .trust-bar-container .trust-item {
        flex: 0 1 auto; /* Allows items to size themselves based on their text */
        text-align: center; 
        font-size: 14px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center; /* Keeps text and checkmarks vertically aligned */
        justify-content: center;
        /* Optional: Use white-space: nowrap; here if you don't want a single item's text breaking into two lines */
    }
}

/* For smaller mobile phones (e.g., standard iPhone sizes) */
@media (max-width: 550px) {
    .trust-bar-container {
        /* We removed the grid layout and max-width that forced it into a list */
        gap: 10px; /* Tighter spacing for small screens */
    }
    
    .trust-bar-container .trust-item {
        font-size: 13px; /* Slightly smaller text to fit horizontally better */
    }
}

/* ========================================== */
/* WE BUY HOUSES ABOUT SECTION                */
/* ========================================== */

.about-we-buy-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}

.about-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-content h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #2E347A; /* Brand Navy */
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-content a {
    color: #00A79D; /* Brand Teal */
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.about-content a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
    color: #2E347A;
}

.about-image img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px; /* Prevents the image from getting overly massive on large screens */
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* Soft shadow for depth */
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Responsive Desktop Layout */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .about-container {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center; /* Aligns text and image vertically */
        gap: 60px;
    }

    .about-content {
        flex: 1;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }

    .about-image {
        flex: 1;
    }
}

/* ========================================== */
/* BEFORE & AFTER IMAGE GRID                  */
/* ========================================== */

.before-after-container {
    display: grid;
    /* Stacks vertically on mobile, side-by-side on tablet/desktop */
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
    gap: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
/* --- Before & After Media Wrapper --- */
.about-media-wrapper {
    display: block; /* Prevents the stretching issues caused by Flexbox */
    width: 100%;
}

/* --- Caption Styles --- */
.before-after-caption {
    grid-column: 1 / -1; /* span both columns so it sits under BOTH photos */
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555555; 
    line-height: 1.6;
    width: 100%;
}

.before-after-caption strong {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #111111;
}

.image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    /* Forces both containers to be the exact same uniform size */
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; 
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #f4f4f4; /* Placeholder color while loading */
}

.image-wrapper img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%; /* Forces image to fill the aspect-ratio container */
    object-fit: cover; /* Crops gracefully without stretching */
    object-position: center; /* Keeps the center of the image visible */
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
/* Specific adjustment for the BEFORE image only */
.image-wrapper.before img {
    /* Shifts the visible area UP by anchoring the image's top edge to the frame's top edge */
    object-position: center top; 
}

/* Subtle zoom effect on hover */
.image-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.image-wrapper .label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background-color: #2E347A; /* Brand Navy */
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Make the 'After' label stand out with Brand Teal */
.image-wrapper.after .label {
    background-color: #00A79D; 
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .before-after-container {
        /* Puts images side-by-side on screens larger than mobile */
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .before-after-container {
        flex: 1;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    /* Slightly taller images for desktop layout */
    .image-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; 
    }
}

/* Force the phone number link and the bold text inside it to be CTA red */
a.cta-phone-link,
a.cta-phone-link strong {
    color: #dc3545 !important; 
    text-decoration: none !important; 
    /* Subtle red glow: horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, color with transparency */
    text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.2); 
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

/* Hover styles */
a.cta-phone-link:hover,
a.cta-phone-link:hover strong {
    color: #bd2130 !important; 
    text-decoration: underline !important; 
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.5); /* Intensifies slightly on hover */
}

/* ========================================== */
/* LIGHTBOX MODAL OVERLAY                     */
/* ========================================== */

/* Signal to users that images can be clicked */
.image-wrapper img {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.lightbox-modal {
    display: none; 
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 9999; /* Higher than headers/sticky components */
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); /* Dark background overlay */
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Activated class via JavaScript */
.lightbox-modal.show {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

.lightbox-content {
    margin: auto;
    display: block;
    max-width: 90%;
    max-height: 85vh;
    object-fit: contain; /* Forces the ENTIRE uncropped image to reveal gracefully */
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.lightbox-modal.show .lightbox-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 35px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 45px;
    font-weight: 300;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    user-select: none;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
    color: #dc3545; /* Changes to your CTA Red on hover */
}

/* Mobile adjustments for close layout button */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lightbox-close {
        top: 15px;
        right: 25px;
        font-size: 40px;
    }
    .lightbox-content {
        max-width: 95%;
    }
}



/* ========================================== */
/* MEET MAX SECTION                           */
/* ========================================== */

.meet-max-section {
    background-color: #ffffff; /* A very light, soft teal/green tint */
    padding: 60px 20px; 
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}

.meet-max-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px; 
    align-items: center;
}

/* Forces the text to appear above the image on mobile */
.meet-max-image {
    order: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px; 
}

.meet-max-content {
    order: 1;
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 650px;
}

/* Image Styling - Natural Framing */
.meet-max-image img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; 
    object-fit: cover;   
    border-radius: 8px; 
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); 
    display: block;
}

/* Typography & Layout */
.meet-max-content h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 5px; 
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.meet-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #2E347A; /* Brand Navy */
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.meet-max-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555555;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Bullet Point Formatting */
.max-options-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

.max-options-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #444444;
}

.max-options-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: #00A79D; /* Brand Teal */
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.max-options-list li strong {
    color: #111111;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.meet-max-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Added specific styling for the Call Button so it doesn't disappear */
.meet-max-actions .btn-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

/* CTA Buttons Layout */
.meet-max-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* We leave your global .btn-cta alone and ONLY style the secondary email button here */
.meet-max-actions .btn-secondary {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #111111;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 2px solid #e5e5e5;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.meet-max-actions .btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: #111111;
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.max-image-mobile {
    display: none;
}

/* ========================================== */
/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS                     */
/* ========================================== */

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .meet-max-container {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 60px;
    }

    .meet-max-image {
        order: 1;
        flex: 0 0 380px;
    }

    .meet-max-content {
        order: 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .meet-max-content h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .meet-max-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        align-items: stretch; 
    }

    .meet-max-actions .btn-cta,
    .meet-max-actions .btn-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        display: block; 
        box-sizing: border-box; 
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* 1. Style the mobile image to perfectly match the desktop formatting */
    .max-image-mobile {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 220px; /* Shrinks the photo to reduce scrolling */
        margin: 20px auto; /* Keeps it centered with top/bottom space */
        aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; 
        object-fit: cover;   
        border-radius: 8px; /* Round frame */
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); /* Exact same shadow as desktop */
    }
    
    /* 2. Hide the original desktop image at the bottom using your correct class */
    .meet-max-image {
        display: none;
    }
}


/* ========================================== */
/* SITUATIONS WE HELP WITH SECTION            */
/* ========================================== */

.situations-section {
    padding: 60px 20px; /* Matched to previous sections */
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px; /* Tightened from 60px */
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555555;
}

.situations-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px; /* Reduced gap */
    margin-bottom: 40px; /* Tightened from 60px */
}

.situation-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; /* Matched to benefits-card */
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px 20px; /* Reduced padding for a more compact card */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); /* Added subtle shadow matching theme */
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.situation-card:hover {
    border-color: #e5243b; /* Replaced missing variable with Brand Red */
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.situation-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2E347A; /* Brand Navy */
}

.situation-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 15px; /* Slightly smaller to keep text blocks concise */
}

.situations-footer {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 20px auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.situations-footer p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555555;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ========================================== */
/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (Situations)        */
/* ========================================== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .situations-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .situations-section {
        padding: 40px 20px; /* Matched to mobile padding of other sections */
    }

    .situations-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .situation-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 30px; /* Matched mobile heading scale */
    }

    .situations-footer {
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
}

/* ========================================== */
/* WHY HOMEOWNERS WORK WITH US SECTION        */
/* ========================================== */

.why-us-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Soft gray background to extend left-to-right */
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
    width: 100%;
}

.why-us-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.why-us-header h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.why-us-header p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555555;
}

.why-us-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 1200px; /* Keeps the cards contained while the background stretches */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-us-card {
    background-color: #ffffff; /* White cards pop against the gray section background */
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px 24px; /* Slightly adjusted padding since numbers are gone */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.why-us-card:hover {
    border-color: #e5243b;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.why-us-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2E347A;
}

.why-us-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.why-us-statement {
    margin-top: 40px; /* Tightened from 60px */
    text-align: center;
}

.why-us-statement blockquote {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333333;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ========================================== */
/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (Why Us)            */
/* ========================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-us-section {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .why-us-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .why-us-card {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .why-us-header {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    
    .why-us-header h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .why-us-statement {
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
    
    .why-us-statement blockquote {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}








/* ========================================== */
/* COMPARISON TABLE SECTION                   */
/* ========================================== */

.comparison-section {
    background-color: #ffffff; 
    padding: 60px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}

.comparison-container {
    max-width: 1000px; 
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.comparison-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.comparison-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.comparison-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #555555;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 16px auto 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.comparison-table-wrapper {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); 
    overflow: hidden; 
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    font-size: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.comparison-table th {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* --- Column Specific Styles --- */
.feature-col {
    width: 30%;
    color: #333333;
    font-weight: 700;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.cash-col {
    width: 35%;
    background-color: #eaf6f5; /* Subtle Light Teal */
    color: #00A79D; /* Brand Teal */
    text-align: center;
}

.comparison-table th.cash-col {
    background-color: #00A79D; /* Brand Teal */
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
}

.market-col {
    width: 35%;
    color: #555555;
    text-align: center;
}

.comparison-table th.market-col {
    background-color: #2E347A; /* Brand Navy Blue */
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Remove bottom border on the last row to keep it flush inside the rounded wrapper */
.comparison-table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* ========================================== */
/* COMPARISON TABLE RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS    */
/* ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .comparison-section {
        padding: 40px 10px; /* Reduces side padding on the main section */
    }

    .comparison-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    
    .comparison-subtitle {
        font-size: 15px;
        padding: 0 5px;
    }

    .comparison-table-wrapper {
        border-radius: 16px; /* Slightly smaller border radius on mobile */
    }
    
    .comparison-table {
        table-layout: fixed; /* Forces the table to stay strictly inside the screen width */
    }
    
    .comparison-table th,
    .comparison-table td {
        padding: 12px 8px; /* Tighter padding to save space */
        font-size: 12px; /* Smaller text so it fits */
        white-space: normal; /* Allows the text to wrap! */
        word-wrap: break-word; 
    }
    
    .comparison-table th {
        font-size: 13px; /* Smaller header text */
    }

    /* Tweaking mobile column widths to maximize space for the content */
    .feature-col {
        width: 28%;
    }

    .cash-col {
        width: 36%;
    }

    .market-col {
        width: 36%;
    }
}
/* ========================================== */
/* COMPARISON CTA SECTION                     */
/* ========================================== */

.comparison-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 45px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; /* Centers the 50% width button */
}

.comparison-cta-text {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #333333;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.comparison-cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #e5243b;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(229, 36, 59, 0.2);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.comparison-cta-btn:hover {
    background-color: #c41e30; /* Slightly darker red on hover */
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px); /* Lifts the button up slightly */
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(229, 36, 59, 0.35);
}

/* Mobile adjustments for the CTA */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .comparison-cta {
        margin-top: 35px;
    }
    
    .comparison-cta-text {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    
    .comparison-cta-btn {
        width: 80%; /* Expands the button on small screens so the text fits comfortably */
        padding: 14px 30px;
    }
}

/* ========================================== */
/* FAQ SECTION (All-Cash vs. Open Market)    */
/* ========================================== */

.faq-section {
    background-color: #fcfcfc; /* Alternates cleanly with pure white sections */
    padding: 60px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.header-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #eaf6f5; /* Light red background matching brand global theme */
    color: #00A79D; /* Brand conversion red */
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.faq-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #555555;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 16px auto 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: stretch; /* FIXED: Forces both columns to perfectly match heights */
}

.faq-column {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    display: flex;          /* Added to handle internal alignment */
    flex-direction: column; /* Stacks column components vertically */
}

.faq-path-header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-path-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Theme Teal Track */
.cash-badge {
    background-color: #eaf6f5; 
    color: #00A79D; 
}

/* Theme Navy Track */
.market-badge {
    background-color: #eef0fa; 
    color: #2E347A; 
}

.faq-column h3 {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.faq-path-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #777777;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-items-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
    flex-grow: 1; /* Allows the content area to expand equally within the stretched card */
}

.faq-item {
    padding-left: 18px;
}

.cash-path .faq-item {
    border-left: 3px solid #00A79D; /* Brand Teal */
}

.market-path .faq-item {
    border-left: 3px solid #2E347A; /* Brand Navy */
}

.faq-question {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-answer {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========================================== */
/* FAQ SECTION PRECISION BREAKPOINTS          */
/* ========================================== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .faq-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
    .faq-column {
        padding: 25px;
    }
    .faq-column h3 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-section {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
    .faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stacks cards vertically on tablet/mobile where height matching isn't needed */
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .faq-header {
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .faq-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    .faq-subtitle {
        font-size: 16px;
        margin-top: 12px;
    }
    .faq-question {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    .faq-answer {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* ========================================== */
/* SERVICE AREAS SECTION                      */
/* ========================================== */

.service-areas-section {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}

.service-areas-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.service-areas-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* 3-column layout */
.service-areas-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.service-area-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-top: 5px solid transparent; 
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-area-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Brand Coordinates for Card Tops */
.macomb-card { border-top-color: #e5243b; }
.oakland-card { border-top-color: #00A79D; }
.wayne-card { border-top-color: #2E347A; }

.county-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.macomb-card .county-title { color: #e5243b; }
.oakland-card .county-title { color: #00A79D; }
.wayne-card .county-title { color: #2E347A; }

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* NEW: Scannable "Pill/Tag" Layout           */
/* ------------------------------------------ */
.county-city-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px; /* Keeps everything tightly condensed */
}

.county-city-list li {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #444444;
    background-color: #f4f6f8;
    border: 1px solid #e1e5ea;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Subtle hover effect referencing your brand colors */
.macomb-card .county-city-list li:hover { background-color: #e5243b; color: #fff; border-color: #e5243b; }
.oakland-card .county-city-list li:hover { background-color: #00A79D; color: #fff; border-color: #00A79D; }
.wayne-card .county-city-list li:hover { background-color: #2E347A; color: #fff; border-color: #2E347A; }

/* ========================================== */
/* RESPONSIVE LAYOUT                          */
/* ========================================== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .service-areas-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .wayne-card {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .service-areas-section {
        padding: 50px 20px;
    }
    .service-areas-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .wayne-card {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    /* Slightly larger tap targets on mobile */
    .county-city-list li {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 6px 12px;
    }
}

/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* Scannable "Pill/Tag" Layout with Scroll    */
/* ------------------------------------------ */

.county-city-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px; 
    
    /* NEW: Limits the height and makes it scrollable */
    max-height: 240px; 
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding-right: 8px; /* Adds breathing room for the scrollbar */
}

/* Custom, sleek scrollbar so it doesn't look like a default browser bar */
.county-city-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}

.county-city-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f4f6f8; 
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.county-city-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #d1d5db; /* Soft gray */
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Scrollbar hover effects matching your brand */
.macomb-card .county-city-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: #e5243b; }
.oakland-card .county-city-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: #00A79D; }
.wayne-card .county-city-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: #2E347A; }

.county-city-list li {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #444444;
    background-color: #f4f6f8;
    border: 1px solid #e1e5ea;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Subtle hover effect referencing your brand colors */
.macomb-card .county-city-list li:hover { background-color: #e5243b; color: #fff; border-color: #e5243b; }
.oakland-card .county-city-list li:hover { background-color: #00A79D; color: #fff; border-color: #00A79D; }
.wayne-card .county-city-list li:hover { background-color: #2E347A; color: #fff; border-color: #2E347A; }

/* ========================================== */
/* STANDALONE FINAL CTA SECTION               */
/* ========================================== */
.final-cta-section {
    background-color: #ffffff; /* Soft light neutral background */
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}

.cta-container {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-heading {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #2E347A; /* M1 Purple/Dark Blue */
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-subheading {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555555;
    margin-top: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px; /* Balanced spacing between button and text line */
}

.btn-final-cta:hover {
    background-color: #cc1f33;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Fixes the "funny" look by gathering the phrase into a single readable sentence */
.cta-secondary-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555555; /* Soft, readable neutral gray */
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Makes the phone number pop out naturally inside the sentence context */
.cta-phone-link {
    color: #00A79D; /* Brand Teal */
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-bottom: 1px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.cta-phone-link:hover {
    color: #2E347A; /* Shifts cleanly to Brand Purple on hover */
    border-bottom-color: #2E347A;
}

/* ========================================== */
/* COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCTION FOOTER DEFAULT   */
/* ========================================== */
.site-footer {
    background-color: #2E347A; /* Reserved Signature Brand Purple */
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px 20px 0 20px;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-heading {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Column 1: Brand details styling */
.brand-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-logo {
    max-width: 200px;
    height: auto;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1); /* Inverts your logo clean to white for a crisp presentation */
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #00A79D; /* Highlighting tagline with Teal */
}

.footer-about-snippet {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #d1d5db;
}

/* Navigation lists & Links configuration */
.footer-column ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-column ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-column a {
    color: #e5e7eb;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-column a:hover {
    color: #00A79D; /* Smooth shift to brand teal on hover */
}

/* Contact information customization */
.footer-contact .contact-item {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: #e5e7eb;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.final-cta-phone {
    padding: 0px 10px;
}

.footer-highlight-link {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.legal-links {
    margin-top: 24px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

/* Footer bottom copyright line bar */
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 12px 0;
}

.footer-bottom-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #9ca3af;
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #9ca3af;
}

/* ========================================== */
/* RESPONSIVE FOOTER & CTA MEDIA BREAKPOINTS  */
/* ========================================== */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cta-actions {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .brand-info {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .final-cta-section {
        padding: 60px 16px;
    }

    .cta-heading {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .cta-subheading {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .btn-final-cta {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .brand-info {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .footer-heading {
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
}

/* --- Multi-Step Form Styles --- */

/* This is the magic class that JavaScript toggles */
.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Styling the back button like the screenshot */
.btn-back {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #555;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-back:hover {
    color: #000;
}

/* --- Multi-Step Logic --- */
.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* --- Step 2 Layout --- */
.step-2-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    width: 100%;
}

.step-2-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    color: inherit; /* Inherits the white/dark text of your hero section */
}

.step-2-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-back {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
}

.btn-back:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --- Step 2 Layout (Dynamically Stacked) --- */
.step-2-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px; /* Keeps the stacked fields from getting too wide on desktop */
    margin: 0 auto; /* Centers the form inside your hero area */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.step-2-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    color: inherit;
}

.step-2-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* This is the magic that forces them to stack dynamically */
.step-2-inputs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; /* Stacks the items vertically */
    gap: 15px; /* Adds perfect spacing between each input */
    width: 100%;
}

/* Matching the new inputs to your pill-shaped theme */
.form-input-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px; /* Gives it the same pill shape as your address bar */
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); /* Matches your floating element style */
}

.form-input-secondary:focus {
    outline: 2px solid #0056b3; /* Adjust to match your exact brand blue */
}

/* Make the submit button span the full width of the stack */
.step-2-inputs .btn-next {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 5px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center; /* Centers the "Submit" text and arrow */
}


/* --- Form Submission Success State --- */
.success-message-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 25px 10px;
    text-align: center;
    animation: formFadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.success-icon {
    font-size: 38px;
    color: #39ff14; /* Uses your bright neon green theme accent */
    background: rgba(57, 255, 20, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 2px solid #39ff14;
}

.success-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.success-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    opacity: 0.95;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@keyframes formFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

#lead-form {
    scroll-margin-top: 350px; /* Increase or decrease this number until it looks perfect */
}