Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s face it, it can also feel overwhelming. With so many options out there, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and start browsing homes before you’re truly ready. But before you fall in love with a place that’s not quite right for you, take a […]

Week 2 This 8-week series, How to Find the Perfect Home for You and Your Budget, will show you how your next home can match your wants, needs and, most importantly, your budget. There’s no reason you can’t dream big with this next purchase, all the while working within your budget. Even though you may […]

Buying your first home is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. With so many decisions to make, how do you know where to start? And how can you find a home you love without stretching your budget too thin? Good news: You can buy a home that fits both your lifestyle and your finances—and I’ll […]

Taking that first step to buy a new home — whether it’s your first, second or “forever” one — can feel exciting, overwhelming, and daunting all at once. And when you are looking for your next best home, you may want to dream bigger this time around but don’t know how to make it affordable […]

Walking into a decked-out model home on a builder’s development is very different than going to an open house for a previously owned home, even if it’s been staged. And its understandable why new builds can be appealing since homebuyers have the opportunity to pick out customized features or upgrades, sometimes even select the lot […]

You can feel the attraction immediately and imagine a picture-perfect life together for many years ahead.  You’ve fallen hard, very hard …. But wait! We’re not talking about your latest date but rather a home you saw while house hunting. Yes, buying a home is like falling in love. You can expect to go through […]

As a homeowner, you just never know when you’ll face unexpected and costly repairs for your home.  Once way to mitigate the anxiety of being a homeowner and having to be responsible for things that break before they should is to get a home warranty.  Home warranties have gotten a bad rap in the past, […]

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 comes to your property, what you […]

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 to look out for in your […]

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 to get started: Get Your Finances and Budget […]