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 we always say, the best time to buy a home, whether you’re buying your first home or your 10th […]

Move-Up Strategies to “Buy First Then Sell” This article is for those move-up buyers who plan to buy their new home first, and then sell their current home. This means that you must pre-qualify to buy first, and you’re not required to sell your current home in order to finance your next one. I’ll cover […]

Understanding Your Rights as a Homeowner You own your home and you can do what you like with it! Yes, no, maybe. As a homeowner, you’re entitled to certain property rights that will enable you to more fully enjoy living in your home. So, YES … you are in control of many things when it […]

Fire Protection Tips for Your Home Have you given enough thought about fire hazards in your home and how best to protect yourself? Even if you think you’re prepared — kudos if you’ve got a home fire extinguisher handy — it’s still important to be extra careful. Take the time to know what you need […]

Know the Difference — Home Repairs vs Improvements — for Your Taxes As a homeowner, you most likely need to have work done to your home at some point, and it’s easy to be confused whether something is a repair or an improvement. You might not think it matters, but it does for tax purposes. […]

Tips for Buying a Home in a Different State Buying a home can be a daunting task, but buying in a different state can bring a higher level of stress and more of the unknown. That’s why we have compiled a list of tips and tricks to help make your buying and moving processes as […]

4 Financial Topics to Discuss Before Your Wedding Day Money is a touchy subject in many households. Getting married will certainly affect you and your partner financially. Whether you decide to combine your finances or not, having open and honest conversations about money early on is crucial.  Studies have shown that 1 out of 3 […]

Vacation Must-Do’s To Keep Your Home Safe and Secure Whether you’re a meticulous vacation planner or more carefree, you want to prepare when it comes to leaving your home. No one wants to be enjoying a day at the beach and then have that feeling that something is amiss at home. That’s why the pre-vacation […]

6 Safety Tips for Smoke Alarms Have you checked your smoke alarms lately?  It truly is a matter of life or death.  Smoke alarms that are missing or not working play a role in nearly 3 out of 5 fire-related home deaths, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Most homeowners know that it’s important […]

The Benefits of an Investment Property Anything you think is in your way can be removed if you really want to become a homeowner.  In fact, you’ll find out that some commonly perceived roadblocks are only myths, and don’t need to delay your dreams anymore. If you are hesitant about moving forward, my 5-week series […]