Navigating the Highs and Lows of Selling Your Own Home: Why Going Solo Might Not Save You in the Long Run!

Ah, the captivating world of real estate – where location reigns supreme, and paying just the right amount is like finding the golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. But here’s the kicker, my savvy readers: trying to DIY your home sale might lead you down a rabbit hole of surprises that even Alice couldn’t

Making an Informed Decision: Homeownership, Customization, and the Housing Market Explained

Buying a home? In this economy? Let’s make sure you are making an informed decision.

Asses Climate Risks and Protect Your Home

Natural disasters are on the rise across the United States. If you are a new homeowner, here are some tips to help protect your property during extreme weather events, and make it more resilient to climate hazards. It’s clear that more frequent and intense weather events will have serious consequences for homeowners and future homeowners

Title Work in a Nutshell

I want to go over the closing process in five easy steps, this is typically what happens from the time we go under contract till the time of closing. As always, you can pick your own title company. I do have a few title companies that I prefer and can recommend to you.  Step 1:

Seller Fraud

Seller fraud is real and there has been a huge uptick in seller fraud cases. Seller impersonation fraud is where a fake seller tries to sell property they don’t own and impersonate the owner. It is most common for absentee owned properties such as second homes, vacation homes, and vacant land. The criminal searched public

Healthy Forests and A Healthier You

Trees are a gift and forests are one of our greatest treasures. We need to care for them as they care for us, not only because they are essential to society and to the health of our environment, but they are also a source of joy in an increasingly chaotic and concrete world. Most of

Buyer Beware

Last week on NextDoor, someone posted about being a gutter/leaf guard installer and how an elderly woman had gotten ripped off by a company with pushy sales people. I feel like I need to address that because I feel it’s scam-my. I don’t like scams and I especially don’t like them when the person who

Buying a Home: What your Buyer’s Agent can do for You

Purchasing a home is one of most major financial decisions you will ever make. It is also more complex than many buyers realize. That’s why it’s essential to find a trusted agent to help you manage the process. I can be your trusted agent. Here is how I help you: Help Arrange Financing Assist in

Why Real Estate Agents Have A Bad Reputation

A couple months ago I received a phone call from a friend of mine. He was referring me to some customers of his to help them find a home. I quickly put together some information and went to meet them. I found out they were from out of the country and already had a contract

The Best Piece of Advice I’ve Ever Gotten Came from my Grandpa

He said, “If it doesn’t feel right to your gut, don’t do it.” Boy! That’s saved me a few times, especially in the Real Estate Industry where your reputation is everything and your license is on the line every day. Yes, we are licensed. We go through classes and testing, background checks, training and more