As a homeowner, you can benefit from tax breaks that can shave thousands of dollars off from your IRS bill each year, which could mean a higher refund check.  Since it’s that time of year we are all gathering our documents and working on getting out taxes in ASAP. I wanted to remind you about […]

Do you know you need to move, but it’s not urgent? Are you thinking of selling your home in about a year? For the next 12 months, I have put together some bite size pieces of information that will be posted each month to prepare you for the big moving day! This blog post is […]

This week, we examine what it means to deal with an “as is” home and if it’s something you should pursue. You’ve probably seen listings stating a home is being sold “as is.” Does that mean it’s a dump and not worth seeing? It can be hard to tell since there can be vast differences […]

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. Even though interest rates increased a few points last year, they have come down […]

Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time on your part even before we start working together. That […]

If you’re thinking of listing your home after the holidays so you can ring in the New Year in your current home, that’s completely understandable.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t be productive and start preparing your home so you’ll be all set to put out that “For Sale” sign when you’re ready. I always […]

You may be gearing up for the hectic holiday season – hanging decorations, buying gifts, baking cookies — but may think that buying or selling a home right now is not good timing.  Think again! Although the more traditional approach of real estate would dictate that you put your plans to buy or sell aside […]

My step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and even to maintaining your home after you’re all moved in. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Before you start looking for a home you must first define […]

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 its value and prevent some […]

AGENTS— KNOW YOUR MARKET!   IF YOU ARE IN A MARKET WHERE THIS IS NOT HAPPENING, SKIP THIS ARTICLE. FOR THE MAJORITY OF MARKETS THIS ARTICLE IS TRUE—EVER SO SLIGHTLY.  ALSO, IF YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO DELIVER ON THE OFF-MARKET PART OF THIS ARTICLE, FIGURE OUT HOW YOU CAN OR DON’T INCLUDE IT. Selling Your […]