I’ll be honest; retirement scares me. Not because I’ll have nothing to do (I will be the lady traveling to every corner of the world and eating all the yummy local food), but because I worry I won’t have the necessary funds to retire. My situation is a bit different as a Realtor; I don’t … Continue reading I’ve Got 141,151 Reasons to Buy a Home Today
What to Update in A Home Before Selling
Imagine this: A lovely stone walkway leads you to a charming brick home with freshly painted shutters and a stunning French door entry. You open the double doors and step through a time warp landing in 1975. Wood panel walls surround you as you follow the tan, yellow, and white tiled floor to a living room … Continue reading What to Update in A Home Before Selling
Spring Has Sprung and So Has the Market…Are You Ready?
Spring is upon us and we’re entering Real Estate Go Time! You may know spring is the best time to sell a home, but do you know why? A few reasons are: • Spring brings Buyers who are ready, willing, and able to buy • Income tax return season adds money to Buyers’ down payments … Continue reading Spring Has Sprung and So Has the Market…Are You Ready?
What to Expect When Expecting…To Buy a Home
What pops into your head when you hear the term “millennial”? Is it a joke about avocado toast or skinny jeans? If you are a millennial, are you tired of the jokes already? When I hear the term “millennial”, I think of first-time home buyers. According to NAR’s 2020 Home Buyer Generational Trends Report, 86% … Continue reading What to Expect When Expecting…To Buy a Home
Staging: Is it worth it, let them work it. They put their stage on, flip it and we sell it. (Shout out to Missy Elliot)
You may not know this about me, but I love 1950’s décor, the color scheme of teal and yellow, and I love plants. Now, close your eyes and picture my home (ok, you can’t close your eyes and still read this, so keep them open): My kitchen cabinets are bright teal, the floor is black … Continue reading Staging: Is it worth it, let them work it. They put their stage on, flip it and we sell it. (Shout out to Missy Elliot)
How To Pick the “Right” House
When you close your eyes and picture your perfect home, what do you see? Are you picturing 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a yard? Or are you picturing a location that’s near your parents? Are you picturing a garage? Often house hunting can be prolonged because we don’t truly know what we want. The logistics … Continue reading How To Pick the “Right” House
Be Confident of Confidentiality
Imagine this: You were just offered the job of your dreams! The only catch: you must relocate to a different state within the month. First things first – you need to sell your current home, and fast! You need the proceeds of the sale for a down payment on any new place you find out … Continue reading Be Confident of Confidentiality
Who You Hire Matters
Buying or selling a home is an exciting experience! There’s the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of the deal, and the feeling of accomplishment! However, the experience can also become sub-standard and disheartening if you aren’t set up to manage all the things that come with buying and selling a home. So, what’s the … Continue reading Who You Hire Matters
Is Your Clutter Eating You Alive?
My sister recently left her corporate job after 20+ years in the business. I asked her what she was going to do first, and she said, “declutter the heck out of my home”. On top of leaving a familiar job, both of her children had recently moved out leaving behind a mess only 19 and … Continue reading Is Your Clutter Eating You Alive?
Christmas 2020- How To Make It Feel Special At Home
As the old song goes, “there’s no place like home for the holidays.” This year, those heartfelt lyrics have added significance. Between the coronavirus pandemic and the isolation as a result of safe social distancing, Christmas is going to be a much quieter one spent at home and if we’re lucky, with the people who … Continue reading Christmas 2020- How To Make It Feel Special At Home