Should I Stay or Should I Go? How to Move Up with Ease Series We all love our first home but eventually there comes a point when it’s time to move on.  Life changes and so do our needs and wants in a home.  When you are ready for a new home but also have […]

How To Overcome Higher Interest Rates As A Buyer Yes, interest rates are higher than they’ve been in years.  But should higher rates prevent you from moving forward with buying a home?    Maybe, maybe not.   As I always say, the best time to buy a home, whether you’re buying your first home or […]

Plan Your Home’s Fall Maintenance Making time for home maintenance tasks can be hard, especially when everyone is so busy. And spending an afternoon watching college football or going to the pumpkin patch is a lot more fun than doing maintenance!  But, as a homeowner, the consistent upkeep of your home helps to preserve your […]

Make a Winning Offer Without Going Overboard in Seattle Love Buying a Home series – Week 8 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and […]

How to Avoid the Three Biggest Homeownership Blunders Everyone wants to avoid these three biggies: Don’t worry, there are plenty of things you can do to prevent these blunders. Here’s a rundown of the simple steps you can take to keep your home in tiptop shape – what to look out for, how to prevent […]

It’s the Fun “House Hunting” Guide Love Buying a Home series – Week 7 My step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure […]

How to Handle 5 Home Emergency Situations As a homeowner, it’s fun to enjoy all the great things about your home—place to relax, entertain, or spend quality time with family.   But what about when something goes wrong?   Do you know what needs to be done in case of an emergency or other urgent […]

Should You Buy When Interest Rates Are High? Making the jump from renting to homeownership can be incredibly intimidating, and how do you know if this is a “good market” to buy in? The answer may surprise you. While interest rates have been higher in the last year or two, home prices have decreased and […]

5 Steps to Obtaining a Mortgage Love Buying a Home series – Week 6 My step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure […]

Get Going on Your Home Maintenance Should’ve, would’ve, could’ve. Don’t make that your mantra when it comes to your home’s maintenance! Preventative maintenance is worth your time and money NOW to avoid costly home disasters later. You don’t want to be the one saying, “I should’ve caulked those windows for a few bucks a tube,” […]