No, it isn’t easy for everyone to buy a house

And no, not everyone should buy a house, at least maybe not right now. I’ve seen multiple “housing hacks” on social media and they sound so great and exciting and make it sound easy. But the deeper I get into real estate, the more I learn that this is not the case. Some things that

Working with Friends and Family

Who wouldn’t want to work with someone they are close to? Sounds great doesn’t it?! Well, not always. I have found that working with family and friends leads to more troubles than not. I’m not sure why it is honestly. I LOVE the idea of helping someone I know and cherish find their home. But

What to Expect, when You’re Expecting… A New Property

YAY! You are ready to move into your home, you are ready to sell. So what does this mean for your finances? There are a lot of things to think about when purchasing. Buyers do not pay agents. Yup, so that agent that is driving hundreds of miles to show you property does not get

It’s Okay Not to Sell your Home

Take a second and breathe. Take a second to stop, think, and let your mind reset from your daily stress. Whenever I look at this picture, I always feel immediate peace come over me. Let me start off by saying selling a home is not easy. Life throws unexpected curve balls at us and we

Monthly Newsletter-February Edition

Hello to you and hello to February! I like to see February a step closer to SUMMER! Especially since we got a lot of snow here in the Valley over the last few days. Inventory of homes is still low, and so are mortgage rates. The Spring market is coming up, so sell your home

Short sale vs. Foreclosure

Have you ever heard the term short sale or foreclosure? Did you know they were different? The two are one in the same, but very different. Don’t let the term “short sale” fool you, it can still be an extremely lengthy process taking upwards of 6 months to close. Both processes take a long time

Should I have my home staged?

First impressions are everything! From the second they see a home, buyers make a judgement on it. Whether it be from the pictures or from physically visiting the property. If you have pictures with a ton of clutter and personal belongings to the current owner, it is hard for the buyer to imagine themselves in

What drives the price of my home?

Thinking of selling right now? You are in luck because we are in a sellers market. Everyone wants a house right now, and there are few available. Basic supply and demand. A lot of people think that pools, new doors, appliances, new carpet, etc, will increase the value of their home. While yes, this is

What is a “Contingency”?

Sometimes when you are looking for a new home or property, you’ll see that the sale is “contingent.” To some, this might sound like a negative word or that it means something bad. But it isn’t. This can be on both the seller and they buyer side. What this means is that there is something

Why you should work with a Realtor

First and foremost, You’re busy. You have a busy life with work, family, friends, and any other unknown factors of life. Let someone who is trained, and has knowledge about the market to take over the hard part for you. If you are selling your property, theres a high chance that you are probably looking