Spring is in the air and so is pollen and dust. While we are all practicing responsible social distancing and staying home, why not take the time to do a deep cleaning? Here are some ideas and tips from professional cleaners and organizers to help you get the job done. Designate an area to collect […]

If you are thinking about buying a home this year and aren’t sure if you will qualify for a mortgage, there are several actions you can take to improve your chances of being approved for the amount you wish to borrow. Lenders look at more than just your credit rating. They want to know that […]

What comes to mind when you think back to your childhood home? For me, it’s when {insert memory or family tradition} at my family’s home in {insert town}. One of the best things we can do for our children is to create lasting memories. These often come from family traditions that are repeated throughout their […]

I love working with first-time home buyers. Helping you find your first home, learn the home buying process, and guiding you from house-hunting to move-in day gives me the warm fuzzies. Here are three things you should know before you start looking. Work with one real estate agent. It’s best to have one agent who […]

One of the most stressful situations in home buying occurs when other buyers are competing for the home you want. To make an offer on the perfect house only to find out you have entered a bidding war is certainly frustrating. It doesn’t happen often, but if there is a shortage of homes for sale, […]

There are many clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, building net worth, growing appreciation, and more. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to make a plan for how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger future. Here’s a dive into three often-overlooked financial benefits of homeownership and how preparing for […]

Thinking of selling your home this year? Maybe you are ready to upsize or downsize, move to a new neighborhood, or take advantage of a sellers’ market. In any case, there are some smart moves you can make before you list to ease the process of selling your home. Bring in a handyman. Have repairs […]

Every home buyer hopes to find the perfect house. The one that, as soon as you walk through the front door, you know it is the one for you. It happens, and when it does, I am really happy for my buyers. I always want my buyers to fall in love with the perfect house […]

When the number of buyers in the housing market outnumbers the number of homes for sale, it’s called a “seller’s market.” The advantage tips toward the seller as low inventory heats up the competition among those searching for a place to call their own. This can create multiple offer scenarios and bidding wars, making it tough […]