How Long Should You Own Before Selling? I get this question from both new clients who are about to buy their first home as well as clients that have owned their home for a while, “How long should I plan to hold on to my home before I sell?” Whether you want to make a quick […]

How to Handle 5 Home Emergency Situations As a homeowner, it’s fun to enjoy all the great things about your home—place to relax, entertain, or spend quality time with family.  But what about when something goes wrong?   Do you know what needs to be done in case of an emergency or other urgent situation in […]

Get Going On Your Home Maintenance Should’ve, would’ve, could’ve. Don’t make that your mantra when it comes to your home’s maintenance! Preventative maintenance is worth your time and money NOW to avoid costly home disasters later. You don’t want to be the one saying, “I should’ve caulked those windows for a few bucks a tube,” when […]

Why is My Home NOT selling? The time came to sell your home, and you were excited to get it on the market. You interviewed a few agents and picked who seemed like the best one. The agent explained how they planned to market the home. Then you discussed a price and when the best […]

20 Survival Tips for Homeowners Being a homeowner can be exciting and fun at times, with lots of freedom to make it your own space!  As a homeowner, though, you’re the one in charge of any repairs, maintenance, finances, and improvements over the long haul.  Whether you’re a first time homeowner or you’ve owned many, it’s […]

3 Mistakes that Lower Credit Scores Whether you know it or not, there might be things you are doing that can effect your credit score for the worse.   Even if you aren’t buying a home anytime soon, you don’t want to be surprised by your credit score when you want to buy a car or refinance, […]

Know Your Exact Credit Score Are you giving your credit score the attention it deserves? If you’re even thinking about buying a home or refinancing your current one in the near future, then you need to show it some love. Make sure you understand the ins and outs of your score and what you can […]

Should You Get a Home Equity Loan? As a homeowner, you should have gained some equity in your home since living there and paying your mortgage down. Have you ever considered using this equity to finance some of your needs if you don’t have the cash flow?  A home equity loan or line of credit […]

Your Home’s Online Value Who hasn’t checked out online real estate sites for price estimates of their own home?  Most of us are guilty as charged! It’s easy to see why these sites and apps are tempting to use. Buyers and sellers can get marketing information directly at their fingertips. However, keep in mind, these estimates […]

Four Ways to Finance Your Renovation You love your neighborhood and everything about where you live, but you wish you could make some changes to your home.   You’re not alone with this thinking. But many homeowners don’t move forward since they believe that financing and lack of cash is a roadblock for them when it […]