It’s both exciting and a little scary to buy a home. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is normal!  But, what you don’t want to rely on during this process is luck or chance. Everyone wants the “luck of the Irish” when looking for a home, but it comes down to […]

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gas, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel. You must have a CO detector if you have fuel-burning appliances in your home. And if you have such appliances on more than one level of your home, you should have a carbon monoxide detector on each […]

Your first home is most likely the steppingstone for your next home, so you want to do it right and set yourself up financially to move up to your next home, and to avoid buyer’s remorse.  There’s a very specific formula and step-by-step approach that buyers – like you — should take to make sure […]

Being a homeowner can be exciting and fun, 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 important to stay informed and organized […]

We all do it.  We finally feel ready to buy a home, the time is right, we feel like we have saved enough for a down payment, AND we then assume the next logical step is to get online and find some open houses to go to.  Resist that urge. Yep, I tell my clients […]

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 comes to renovating their current home. […]

When you think about becoming a homeowner, I’m sure the first thing that DOES NOT cross your mind is also becoming a landlord! But after reading today’s article, you may think completely differently about that! With the incredibly helpful wisdom of Andrea Schenk of Santa Cruz Lending Group, I’m talking about what it could look […]

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 are two ways to get the necessary […]

Who hasn’t checked out online real estate sites for price estimates of their own home, a neighbor’s home, or even a beach house when on vacation?  Most of us are guilty as charged! It’s easy to see why these sites and apps are tempting to use since buyers and sellers can get instant marketing information […]

In my Greening Your Home series, you’ll learn ways to make your home more energy-efficient while also saving you money in the long run. This article lists some simple ways you can save energy in your home. Caring about the environment and being “green” can be easier than you think as a homeowner. You can […]