Monthly Archives: December 2016

Top 9 Reasons FSBOs don’t work

    Top Reasons For Sale By Owners don’t work Homeowners trying to sell their homes on their own — for-sale-by-owners (FSBOs) — are driven by several reasons. Although most of them want to save money that they would have otherwise spent on real estate commissions, a few others take the FSBO route because they feel they don’t need […]

Does Your Home Make You Happy?

Certain remodeling projects could not only increase the value of your home – they could make you happier. A 2015 report by the National Association of REALTORS® tracked home improvement projects and reported on which projects created the most return on investment and the most joy for homeowners.   New Roof New Wood Floor New Garage […]

Three Benefits of Investing in Real Estate

  How does investing in real estate compare to other options such as the stock market? Investing in real estate has several key benefits, such as:  Build Equity Every mortgage payment is like making a deposit into a savings account. Tax Benefits Save on your taxes by deducting the interest on your mortgage payments. Appreciation […]

First Time Buyers

  Opportunity lives on the other side of fear. One of my greatest joys as a real estate professional is handing over the keys of ownership to a first-time home buyer. As an experienced agent, I understand that preparation is important to avoid missteps with that first home purchase. I’m here to help with navigating […]

Strategies that will help you save energy (and money!)

  Energy-saving tips can save you money year-round. Saving energy whenever you can is important to reducing environmental impact, and it can also have a significant impact on your electricity bills. According to Energy.gov, there are several simple solutions to help save you energy and money:  Heating water can be a significant expense. Try using less […]

Organize your home two minutes at a time

  Take two minutes to get organized. Organizing your home can sometimes seem like a time-intensive endeavor. Breaking down projects into two-minute tasks every day could help to make clearing clutter more manageable and easily attainable.  Two-minute task #1: Tackle desk and kitchen drawers one at time. Take two minutes each morning to sort through one. […]

Small projects with a big impact on your home

  Home improvement projects that add big value to your home. Even if you don’t have the funds or the energy for a big improvement project or remodel, small changes can make your home a more enjoyable place to live, increase its value, and help you command the best possible price when you sell. Exchange […]