/* CSS Variables & Design System */
    :root {
  --bg-main: #FAFAFA;      /* Warm Ivory */
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;      /* Pure White for cards */
  --bg-card-hover: #f7f7f7; /* Card hover */
  --color-accent: #111111;   /* Muted Gold accent */
  --color-gold-hover: #333333; /* Slightly darker muted gold */
  --color-text-primary: #111111; /* Soft Black */
  --color-text-secondary: #666666; /* Stone Taupe */
  --color-success: #10b981;
  --color-accent: #3b82f6;
  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s ease;
  --border-radius: 12px;
  --shadow-premium: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-gold-glow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --max-width: 1200px;
}

    /* Reset & Base Styles */
    * {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
    }

    body {
      background-color: var(--bg-main);
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      line-height: 1.6;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Subtle warm decorative background elements */
    body::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 10%;
      left: -10%;
      width: 45%;
      height: 45%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) 0%, rgba(247,245,241,0) 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: -1;
    }
    
    body::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      right: -10%;
      width: 50%;
      height: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) 0%, rgba(247,245,241,0) 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: -1;
    }

    a {
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    button, input, textarea {
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    /* RTL Layout Helpers */
    [dir="rtl"] {
      text-align: right;
    }
    
    [dir="rtl"] .nav-links {
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: unset;
    }
    
    [dir="rtl"] .language-dropdown {
      left: 0;
      right: auto;
    }
    
    [dir="rtl"] .trust-badge {
      border-right: none;
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }
    
    [dir="rtl"] .trust-badge:last-child {
      border-left: none;
    }

    /* Container Utility */
    .container {
      max-width: var(--max-width);
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 24px;
    }

    /* Utility Gradients & Buttons */
    .gold-gradient-text {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #555 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 14px 28px;
      font-weight: 600;
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 15px;
      border: none;
    }

    .btn-primary {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111 0%, #333 100%);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #333 0%, #111 100%);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .btn-secondary {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .btn-secondary:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-color: var(--color-gold);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* Section Styles */
    section {
      padding: 80px 0;
      position: relative;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: 36px;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      font-size: 18px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 50px;
      max-width: 600px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }

    /* --- 1. HEADER SECTION --- */
    header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); /* Premium glassmorphism transparent */
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03); /* Subtle depth */
  z-index: 100;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

    .header-container {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      height: 80px;
    }

    .logo {
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 20px;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .logo-badge {
      color: var(--color-gold);
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      margin-left: 6px;
    }

    .logo-text-container {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 42px;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .logo-title {
      font-size: 20px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .logo-subtitle {
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--color-gold);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      opacity: 0.7;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 28px;
      list-style: none;
      margin: 0 40px 0 auto;
      padding: 0;
    }

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

    .header-right {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .phone-link {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--color-gold);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    /* Language Switcher Styling */
    .lang-switcher {
      position: relative;
    }

    .lang-btn {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
      padding: 8px 14px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 600;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .lang-btn:hover {
      border-color: var(--color-gold);
    }

    .language-dropdown {
      position: absolute;
      top: 110%;
      right: 0;
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 8px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
      min-width: 140px;
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      overflow: hidden;
      z-index: 101;
    }

    .language-dropdown.show {
      display: flex;
    }

    .language-dropdown button {
      background: none;
      border: none;
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
      padding: 10px 16px;
      text-align: left;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 14px;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
      width: 100%;
    }
    
    [dir="rtl"] .language-dropdown button {
      text-align: right;
    }

    .language-dropdown button:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      color: var(--color-gold);
    }

    /* --- 2. HERO SECTION --- */
    .hero {
      padding-top: 160px;
      padding-bottom: 80px;
      background: var(--bg-main);
      position: relative;
    }

    .hero-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
      gap: 50px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-content {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
      font-size: 52px;
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
      font-size: 18px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
      margin-bottom: 35px;
      max-width: 540px;
    }

    .hero-ctas {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    /* Trust Badges Grid */
    .trust-badges {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      padding-top: 30px;
    }

    .trust-badge {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      padding: 0 10px;
    }

    .trust-badge:last-child {
      border-right: none;
    }

    .trust-badge .badge-val {
      font-size: 28px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--color-gold);
    }

    .trust-badge .badge-lbl {
      font-size: 12px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    /* Hero Media Visual */
    .hero-media {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
      height: 480px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      background-image: url('assets/heroimage.jpg');
    }

    .hero-media-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      padding: 30px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .hero-media-tag {
      align-self: flex-start;
      background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
      color: var(--color-success);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-success);
      padding: 4px 10px;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      border-radius: 4px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .hero-media-title {
      font-size: 20px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
    }

    .hero-media-subtitle {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    }

    /* --- 3. SOCIAL PROOF STRIP (MARQUEE) REMOVED --- */

    /* --- 4. WHO I HELP SECTION --- */
    .who-cards {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 30px;
    }

    .who-card {
      background-color: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      padding: 40px 30px;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .who-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      background-color: var(--bg-card-hover);
      border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    }

    .who-icon-wrapper {
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      color: var(--color-gold);
      font-size: 24px;
    }

    .who-card h3 {
      font-size: 22px;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .who-block {
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .who-block-lbl {
      font-size: 11px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      color: var(--color-gold);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .who-block-txt {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    }

    .who-block-promise {
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* --- 5. VALUE PROPOSITION SECTION --- */
    .val-prop {
      background: var(--bg-main);
    }

    .val-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 60px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .val-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 32px;
    }

    .val-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .val-item-icon {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
      color: var(--color-accent);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 20px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .val-item-content h3 {
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .val-item-content p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    }

    /* --- 6. CASE STUDIES SECTION --- */
    .cases-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 40px;
    }

    .case-card {
      background-color: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .case-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    }

    .case-media {
      height: 240px;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      position: relative;
    }

    .case1-media {
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600585154340-be6161a56a0c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80');
    }

    .case2-media {
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600607687939-ce8a6c25118c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80');
    }

    .case-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px;
      right: 20px;
      background: var(--color-gold);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 6px 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 12px;
      border-radius: 4px;
    }
    
    [dir="rtl"] .case-badge {
      right: auto;
      left: 20px;
    }

    .case-content {
      padding: 30px;
    }

    .case-client {
      font-size: 12px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-gold);
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .case-card h3 {
      font-size: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .case-step {
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .case-step-lbl {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .case-step-txt {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
    }

    .case-outcome {
      background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
      padding: 16px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      margin-top: 24px;
    }

    .case-outcome-lbl {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-success);
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .case-outcome-txt {
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
    }

    /* --- 7. SERVICES SECTION --- */
    .services-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
    }

    .service-box {
      background-color: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      padding: 40px;
    }

    .service-box h3 {
      font-size: 26px;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
      padding-bottom: 12px;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .service-list {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 35px;
    }

    .service-list li {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      font-size: 15px;
    }

    .service-list li::before {
      content: "✓";
      color: var(--color-success);
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    /* --- 8. NEIGHBORHOOD EXPERTISE (SEO) --- */
    .nb-tabs {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .nb-tab-btn {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
      padding: 12px 24px;
      border-radius: 30px;
      font-weight: 600;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .nb-tab-btn:hover, .nb-tab-btn.active {
      background: var(--color-gold);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      border-color: var(--color-gold);
    }

    .nb-content {
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      padding: 40px;
      display: none;
    }

    .nb-content.active {
      display: block;
    }

    .nb-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 50px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .nb-info {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .nb-header {
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      padding-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .nb-header h3 {
      font-size: 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .nb-header p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--color-gold);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .nb-stats-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 15px;
    }

    .nb-stat-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      padding: 16px;
      border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .nb-stat-lbl {
      font-size: 11px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .nb-stat-val {
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    .nb-desc {
      font-size: 15px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    }

    .nb-fit {
      background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.05);
      border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
      padding: 16px;
      border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
    }
    
    [dir="rtl"] .nb-fit {
      border-left: none;
      border-right: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
      border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
    }

    .nb-fit-lbl {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-accent);
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .nb-fit-txt {
      font-size: 14px;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    .nb-visual {
      height: 360px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    }

    /* --- 9. TESTIMONIALS SECTION --- */
    .testimonials-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
      gap: 50px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .testimonial-text-slider {
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      padding: 40px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .quote-icon {
      font-size: 60px;
      color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      position: absolute;
      top: 10px;
      left: 30px;
    }
    
    [dir="rtl"] .quote-icon {
      left: auto;
      right: 30px;
    }

    .test-text {
      font-size: 17px;
      font-style: italic;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .test-author {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-gold);
    }

    .test-location {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    }

    /* Video Testimonial Player Simulated */
    .video-testimonial {
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    }

    .video-player-mock {
      height: 280px;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.1), rgba(0,0,0,0.7)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1573496359142-b8d87734a5a2?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80');
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .video-play-btn {
      width: 70px;
      height: 70px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--color-gold);
      color: #FFFFFF;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 24px;
      box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .video-player-mock:hover .video-play-btn {
      transform: scale(1.1);
      background: var(--color-gold-hover);
    }

    .video-caption {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      background: rgba(247, 245, 241, 0.92);
      padding: 15px 20px;
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 13px;
    }

    /* --- 10. VIDEO HUB (YOUTUBE INTEGRATION) --- */
    .video-hub {
      background: var(--bg-main);
    }

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

    .video-card {
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .video-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      border-color: var(--color-gold);
    }

    .video-thumb {
      height: 180px;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .video-card-play {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
      color: #fff;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 16px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .video-card:hover .video-card-play {
      background: #f00; /* YouTube Red color */
      border-color: #f00;
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .video-duration {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 10px;
      right: 10px;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
      padding: 2px 6px;
      font-size: 11px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .video-info {
      padding: 20px;
    }

    .video-tag {
      font-size: 10px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-gold);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .video-info h4 {
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 600;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    /* --- 11. LEAD MAGNET SYSTEM --- */
    .lead-system {
      background: var(--bg-main);
    }

    .lead-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      max-width: 650px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      gap: 50px;
    }

    .lead-forms-container {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 30px;
    }

    /* Home Valuation Form Card */
    .lead-card {
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      padding: 40px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium), var(--shadow-gold-glow);
    }

    .lead-card h3 {
      font-size: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .lead-card p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
      margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .form-group {
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .form-group label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 12px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .form-input {
      width: 100%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      padding: 14px 18px;
      border-radius: 6px;
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
      font-size: 14px;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .form-input:focus {
      outline: none;
      border-color: var(--color-gold);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    /* PDF Magnet Downloads */
    .download-magnets {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .magnet-download-box {
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      padding: 24px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .magnet-download-box:hover {
      border-color: var(--color-gold);
      transform: translateX(5px);
    }
    
    [dir="rtl"] .magnet-download-box:hover {
      transform: translateX(-5px);
    }

    .magnet-icon {
      font-size: 32px;
      color: var(--color-gold);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .magnet-meta {
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .magnet-meta h4 {
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .magnet-meta p {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    }

    /* --- 12. BLOG SECTION (SEO) --- */
    .blog-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 30px;
    }

    .blog-card {
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .blog-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .blog-media {
      height: 180px;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
    }

    .blog-info {
      padding: 24px;
    }

    .blog-date {
      font-size: 12px;
      color: var(--color-gold);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .blog-info h4 {
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.4;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .blog-info p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .blog-link {
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-gold);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
    }

    /* --- 13. CONTACT SECTION: "Let's Work Together" --- */

    /* Hero Banner */
    .contact-hero {
      position: relative;
      height: 260px;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.45), rgba(0,0,0,0.55)),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556909114-44e3e70034e2?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1400&q=80');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-hero-text h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 48px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #fff;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .contact-hero-text p {
      font-size: 17px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
      max-width: 520px;
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    /* Two-column layout */
    .contact-body {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
      gap: 40px;
      padding: 60px 0;
      align-items: start;
    }

    /* Left: Consultation type cards */
    .consult-cards {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 24px;
    }

    .consult-card {
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      padding: 32px 28px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    }

    .consult-card h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 26px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .consult-card-duration {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .consult-card-desc {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--color-gold);
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .consult-card .btn-schedule {
      display: inline-block;
      background: var(--color-text-primary);
      color: var(--bg-main);
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 13px 28px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .consult-card .btn-schedule:hover {
      background: var(--color-gold);
      color: #fff;
    }

    /* Right: Contact Form */
    .contact-form-panel {
      background: #1f2333;
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      padding: 40px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }

    .contact-form-panel .form-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .contact-form-panel .form-group {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 6px;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .contact-form-panel label {
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #fff;
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
    }

    .contact-form-panel label span.req {
      color: var(--color-gold);
      margin-left: 4px;
      font-size: 11px;
    }

    .contact-form-panel .form-input {
      background: transparent;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      border-radius: 4px;
      padding: 11px 14px;
      font-size: 14px;
      color: #fff;
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
      outline: none;
    }

    .contact-form-panel .form-input:focus {
      border-color: var(--color-gold);
    }

    .contact-form-panel textarea.form-input {
      resize: vertical;
      min-height: 90px;
    }

    .contact-form-panel .btn-submit {
      background: #fff;
      color: #111;
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1.2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 13px 32px;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 4px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .contact-form-panel .btn-submit:hover {
      background: var(--color-gold);
      color: #fff;
    }

    /* WeChat QR Trigger */
    .wechat-trigger {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      color: var(--color-success);
      font-weight: 600;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    /* --- 14. FOOTER SYSTEM --- */
    footer {
      background: var(--bg-main);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      padding: 60px 0 30px 0;
    }

    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
      margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .footer-col h4 {
      font-size: 15px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      color: var(--color-gold);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .footer-col ul {
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .footer-col ul a {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    }

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

    .footer-col p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
      margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .compliance-strip {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      padding-top: 30px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 20px;
      font-size: 12px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    }

    .compliance-left {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .equal-housing-icon {
      font-size: 20px;
    }

    /* --- MODALS & OVERLAYS --- */
    .modal-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: rgba(5, 7, 14, 0.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      z-index: 200;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .modal-overlay.show {
      opacity: 1;
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .modal-content {
      background: var(--bg-card);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      border-radius: var(--border-radius);
      padding: 40px;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 500px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium), var(--shadow-gold-glow);
      position: relative;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .modal-overlay.show .modal-content {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .modal-close-btn {
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px;
      right: 20px;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
      font-size: 24px;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    
    [dir="rtl"] .modal-close-btn {
      right: auto;
      left: 20px;
    }

    .modal-close-btn:hover {
      color: var(--color-gold);
    }

    /* WeChat QR View */
    .wechat-qr-box {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .wechat-qr-box img {
      width: 220px;
      height: 220px;
      border: 5px solid white;
      border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .wechat-qr-box p {
      margin-top: 15px;
      font-size: 14px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    }

    /* Valuation Simulation Report Screen */
    .val-report-loading {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
      padding: 30px 0;
    }

    .spinner {
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      border: 3px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes spin {
      0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
      100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
    }

    /* --- HOUSE GALLERY SECTION --- */
    .house-gallery {
      background: #f7f7f7;
      padding: 40px 24px;
    }

    .gallery-container {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      max-width: 1400px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .gallery-btn {
      background: #fff;
      color: #333;
      border: none;
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .gallery-btn:hover {
      background: #f0f0f0;
    }

    .gallery-track-wrapper {
      flex: 1;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .gallery-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
      -ms-overflow-style: none;
      scrollbar-width: none;
    }

    .gallery-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
      display: none;
    }

    .gallery-track img {
      height: 300px;
      width: auto;
      object-fit: cover;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      scroll-snap-align: start;
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .gallery-track img {
        height: 250px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .gallery-track img {
        height: 200px;
      }
      .gallery-btn {
        display: none;
      }
    }

    /* --- MARKETING MASTERMIND SECTION --- */
    .marketing-mastermind {
      background: #f7f7f7;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .mastermind-top {
      padding: 80px 24px;
    }

    .mastermind-title {
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-size: 32px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .mastermind-slider {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      max-width: 900px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      gap: 30px;
    }

    .slider-btn {
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
      color: #fff;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 50%;
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.3s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .slider-btn:hover {
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    }

    .mastermind-content {
      flex: 1;
    }

    .mastermind-quote {
      font-size: 20px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    .mastermind-author {
      font-size: 16px;
      color: var(--color-text-primary);
    }

    .mastermind-stats {
      background: #c4c4c4;
      padding: 60px 24px;
    }

    .stats-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .stat-item h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-size: 56px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .stat-item p {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .mastermind-slider {
        flex-direction: column;
      }
      .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
      }
    }

    /* Responsive Queries */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .hero-grid, .val-grid, .cases-grid, .services-grid, .nb-grid, .testimonials-grid, .contact-container, .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
      }
      .hero-media {
        height: 320px;
      }
      .who-cards, .blog-grid, .video-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      }
      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      }
      .nav-links {
        display: none; /* simple responsive header */
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .who-cards, .blog-grid, .video-grid, .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 36px;
      }
      .hero-ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
      }
      .trust-badges {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
      }
      .trust-badge {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        padding-bottom: 10px;
      }
      .trust-badge:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
      }
    }

    /* --- TYPEWRITER EFFECT --- */
    .typewriter-wrapper {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .typewriter-text {
      font-size: 18px;
      color: var(--color-text-secondary);
      overflow: hidden;
      white-space: nowrap;
      border-right: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
      width: 0;
      animation: typewriter 3.5s steps(80, end) forwards, blink-caret 0.75s step-end infinite;
      max-width: 100%;
    }

    @keyframes typewriter {
      from { width: 0; }
      to { width: 100%; }
    }

    @keyframes blink-caret {
      from, to { border-color: transparent; }
      50% { border-color: var(--color-gold); }
    }