Buying a Home with Others You love hanging out with certain friends or have the perfect roommate in your current rental.  You’ve got a great relationship with one of your siblings who lives nearby. You and your partner have been together for years and want something more permanent.  Should you buy a home with them? […]

How An Appraisal Can Make or Break a Sale No home sale is every final until you get to settlement. That is a fact and explains why real estate signs say “Contract Pending” before being replaced with “Sold.” There’s a lot that goes on after a buyer’s offer is accepted by the seller. And a […]

Quick Tips to Lower Your Homeowner’s Insurance How to Protect Your Home (and Not Break Your Budget) Series Our 4-week series is a must for every homeowner. Once you buy a home, it’s now all your responsibility! But are you truly prepared for the unexpected? This series is a great overview on what you need […]

How to Answer “What Neighborhood Should I Live In?” Where you live affects everything about your lifestyle. Every. Single. Day. Read the above statement again and let it sink in. Why? Because finding a location that matches your wants and needs is so critical to your happiness in your home and in your daily life. […]

How Family Money Can Help You Buy a Home If you’re a buyer on a tight budget, your family may be able or willing to help you with your downpayment. If that’s the case, lucky you!   I know financial support from family is not an option for every buyer and I have many articles about […]

When to Catch Up on Your Home’s Exterior Maintenance The wear and tear on your home from the outside elements each season is something you should never ignore as a homeowner.  Wind, snow, ice, rain, and sun can cause damage over a period of time if left unchecked. Whether you’re living in a single-family home […]

Get a Head Start on the Spring Market Typically, the most buyers are out and about buying homes in the Spring market.  The Spring market around here starts as early as February.  But, there are already homes coming on the market and you could be the “early bird” buyer who gets the home! Here’s how […]

Is 2025 The Year to Buy A Home? If you or anyone you know has been wanting to buy a home but sat it out last year because of interest rate increases, lack of inventory, or life got in the way some other way, this could be the year. Buying a home is a big […]

“As Is” Home – Deal or No Deal? In this 8-part series, How to Find the Perfect Home for You and Your Budget, you’ll learn how to find a home that is the right fit for your lifestyle, needs and, most importantly, your budget. It takes you through every single step and show you how […]

Should You Replace Your Hot Water Heater? Have you ever been the last one to take a shower and run out of hot water? It could happen when you have too many overnight guests or one family member known for long showers!   But, what happens when your hot water heater stops working efficiently on […]