Are you thinking about entering the world of homeownership? As you navigate the home-buying process, one of the more important choices you'll need to make is selecting a lender. While many prospective homebuyers instinctively lean towards big-name banks or online lenders, there are several compelling reasons to consider working with a smaller local lender instead.
Reliability
A local lender typically has ...
Buying a home is exciting, but navigating the sea of options can be overwhelming. Don't fret—I'm here with a streamlined approach designed to simplify your home-buying journey. I recommend dividing your home wish list into three categories: m...
You may never have heard of "screen appeal," and that's understandable, as it is a term that has begun to replace "curb appeal" since 2020. While "curb appeal" refers to a house's aesthetic appeal as seen from the street, "screen appeal" is abo...
When you're searching for your dream home, it can be hard to find the perfect place. It often astonishes me how some home buyers are drawn to homes with fresh paint and beautiful staging yet are situated on small lots at busy intersections. Con...
Earlier this year, I received several calls asking about a home that I had sold back in the summer of 2023. This property was being advertised as available for rent, using photos from my previous listing. The unusually low rent price and terms ...
As most of you know, presentation is critical when selling a home. An often overlooked yet crucial element of this presentation is lighting. As a seasoned realtor, I have seen how the right lighting can elevate a space from ordinary to extraord...
First impressions matter.
When selling your home, the importance of the front entrance cannot be overstated.
Let me explain. When a realtor shows your home, they use a mobile app to unlock a lockbox. Sometimes, this can take a few minu...
The first part of my adult life was ordinary. My husband, Brad, and I owned a home in upstate New York. We lived there with our three kids, dog, and cat. I was a middle school art teacher, and Brad worked for Lockheed Martin. We lived in the ar...