Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes. Broker owner Jim Starwalt has been selling real estate since 1998 with his wife and real estate partner, Susan. Today our office has a team of full time real estate agents and office support staff to help our clients reach their real estate goals. Our real estate agents work with buyers, sellers, short sales, foreclosures, new construction, investors and more. The goal of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes is to provide our clients with a high level of service. We are passionate about real estate and conduct our business with integrity. Our office is dedicated to the satisfaction of our clients.