Celebrate Earth Day – 8 Ways to Save Energy At Home With Earth Day around the corner on April 22nd, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we can make our homes more “green.”  We’ve all come a long way since Earth Day started back in 1970, whether it’s being better about recycling at home […]

Why Even Your Home May Need Flood Insurance Don’t make flood insurance an afterthought! Even if you don’t live near the water or your home is not on a floodplain, you could be making a costly mistake if you don’t have the correct coverage. Most standard homeowner’s insurance policies don’t include flood protection, but a […]

Buying a Property to Fix Up and Flip Investing in Real Estate Series — Week 4 Have you ever thought about owning an investment property? Then this series is for you!  I’m covering everything to know when it comes to investing in real estate, including the different options out there and how to make it […]

Spring Cleaning Must Do’s Inside and Out Both the inside and outside of your home could use a good once-over to make it look its best and keep it well-maintained. And that’s why “spring cleaning” and other seasonal prep work should be at the top of your to-do list for the weeks ahead. You want […]

What to Know About Investing In Real Estate Investing in Real Estate Series Have you ever thought about owning an investment property? Then this series is for you!  I’m covering everything to know when it comes to investing in real estate, including the different options out there and how to make it happen. You’ll also […]

How to Buy and Sell at the Same Time When you sell your home, most likely need to find a home to move into too! That’s why this article is a must-read.  It’s a step-by-step walk through the entire home-selling process, and here’s how you can love selling and buying at the same time! You’re […]

The Lowdown on Loans – What Determines Your Mortgage Rate? Understanding mortgage loans and interest rates can be confusing and frustrating for many homebuyers. It doesn’t help that most advertised rates are just a marketing ploy to lure you in! In fact, a loan officer, like me, looks at several factors to determine an interest […]

Should You Consider Getting a Home Warranty? As a homeowner, you just never know when you’ll face unexpected and costly repairs for your home.  One way to mitigate the fear of paying big money for things that break before they should, is to consider getting a home warranty.  Home warranties have gotten a bad rep […]

Easy Fix-Ups to Make Your Home Shine First impressions from the get-go are very important when it comes to selling your home or just having over friends and family for a wine night. But you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars to get your home ready. There are many easy and inexpensive ways to […]

Beat the Crazy Spring Market–Buy A Home During the Holidays You may be gearing up for the busy 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 […]