Welcome to my real estate blog! I am super excited to bring you this resource to help you with your real estate needs. Over the years I've had family, friends, clients, and some that were even other REALTOR® clients ask me about various aspects of real estate. ...
The Truth About Zillow and Zestimates Do you know how much your home is worth? No, really, do you? Today I will discuss the truth about Zillow and Zestimates. Homeowners and buyers across the country often answer this question by turning to a figure known as...
Top Landscape Plants for Fall As the days are gradually getting shorter and the nights grow a little cooler, it’s a good time to start thinking about how you want to handle your fall landscaping. It’s possible that you’ve never really put much thought into what your...
Considering Seamless Gutters? Gutters play a very important role in your home, and it’s one that not everyone realizes. Sure, they divert water so that you’re not flooded with runoff every time it rains, but that isn’t what makes them so important. Because gutters...
What is an Electrostatic Filter? Air filters serve a wide range of purposes in your home. They remove dust and dander from the air, eliminate other allergens, keep some odors under control, and even reduce the wear and tear that your HVAC system experiences throughout...
How to Support Your “Non-Essential” Home Pros There has been a lot of focus in recent weeks on “essential” workers in our economy. In most places, this includes at least portions of the construction industry as well as a few other types of home pros. Unfortunately,...
What Do You Get With a Home Warranty? By now, you’ve likely seen the ads, gotten the emails, and maybe even hung up on a few robocalls going on and on about the benefits of a home warranty (also known as a Residential Service Contract). Are they actually worth getting...
What Color Should I Paint My Walls for the Best Return?Painting your home is a great way to express yourself and let your personality shine through in your living space. The colors you choose for your rooms can really bring them to life in ways that few other changes...
Halloween Decor TrendsDecorating for Halloween is a tradition that many families take part in year after year. As with most traditions, though, the halloween decor trends that dominate Halloween change from time to time. Giant inflatables and laser light shows were...
The Post-Inspection Negotiation Two-Step!Today we discuss the post-inspection negotiation. These can make or break a deal, so be prepared and have representation that is looking out for your best interest. See today's blog post for more details.Inspections are an...
How Are My Property Taxes Calculated?Understanding how your property taxes are calculated can often feel like unraveling one of the deepest mysteries of the universe. However, it’s vitally important that you get your arms around this tax, if you are subject to it, as...
Carpet Cleaning 101 for Pet Owners For pet owners, cleaning the carpet is going to be a necessity and doing it right means not having to do it over again (hopefully). Here is “Carpet Cleaning 101 for Pet Owners,” and some tips to help. It’s amazing how...