Design Tips
Home Design Trends to Watch in 2025

As we step into 2025, home design is a perfect blend of nostalgia, innovation, and sustainability. Zillow and Houzz have spotlighted trends shaping the way homeowners are transforming their spaces. Here’s a comprehensive look at what’s hot this year: 1. Nostalgic Decor The past is making a comeback with homeowners incorporating vintage aesthetics like floral wallpapers, antiqu...

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Buyers
What Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs to Know: Saving, Planning, and Getting the Right Help

As a real estate agent who has worked with first-time buyers for over 9 years, I’ve seen the challenges and triumphs of navigating the homebuying process. If you’re considering buying your first home, here are some essential tips I wish every first-time buyer knew—straight from my experience helping many buyers just like you. 1. Start with a Budget—And Stick to It ...

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Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?
Sellers
Having Trouble Selling Your House? Let’s Talk About It

Think About Spring – Let’s Plan Ahead! Christmas is just days away, and while the holiday season might slow things down, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about your home sale in 2025. If your home hasn’t sold yet, now could be a great opportunity to rethink your strategy for the upcoming spring market. Common Selling Challenges Selling your home doesn'...

calendar_month 05/10/21
4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
Selling your house can be daunting, especially in a fast-paced market. However, the fact that we’re in such a strong sellers’ market clearly eliminates many common concerns.
Selling
Having Trouble Selling Your House? Let’s Talk About It

Think About Spring – Let’s Plan Ahead! Christmas is just days away, and while the holiday season might slow things down, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about your home sale in 2025. If your home hasn’t sold yet, now could be a great opportunity to rethink your strategy for the upcoming spring market. Common Selling Challenges Selling your home doesn'...

Homeownership
Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See Featured image of Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See

Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can grow your net worth. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board shares a report called the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). It shows how much wealth homeowners and renters have – and the difference is significant. On average, a ...

Buyers and Sellers
Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back Featured image of Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back

If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent. After months of high rates keeping buyers on the sidelines, things are starting to shift. Rates are already coming down due to a number of economic factors. And yesterday the Federal Reserve cut the Federal Funds Rate for ...

Mortgage Rates
Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back Featured image of Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back

If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent. After months of high rates keeping buyers on the sidelines, things are starting to shift. Rates are already coming down due to a number of economic factors. And yesterday the Federal Reserve cut the Federal Funds Rate for ...