2023 - Real Estate Tips from a New Homeowner

4 Tips For Your Upcoming Open House

4 August 2023
Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Many home sellers use an open house to help get the word out there that their home is for sale. It may attract new buyers to the property that overlooked it in the past, or simply bring attention to the home to bring buyers to the area. Here are a few crucial tips for what you should do when preparing for an open house. Declutter The Home If you do only one thing to prepare for an open house, it should be to declutter your home. Read More

How To Leverage Your Financial Strength During Home Purchase

15 June 2023
Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Your financial strength is the money you have or can get within a reasonable timeline, for example, as a loan. Your properties, job, income, and debts determine your financial strength. You can leverage a strong financial profile to improve your home buying experience and outcome. Below are a few ways to do this. Go For a Cash Purchase Many automatically opt for mortgage purchases because they cannot afford cash payments. If you have a strong financial profile, compare cash vs. Read More

Why Working With A Realtor Is Crucial When Buying A New House In 2023

25 April 2023
Categories: Real Estate, Blog

Buying a new home can be an exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. From searching for the perfect location to negotiating the best price, the home-buying process can be complex and time-consuming. In 2023, working with a Realtor is even more important as the real estate market continues to evolve. Realtors have the knowledge and skills to guide you through the process Realtors are professionals who have the knowledge and skills to help you navigate the home-buying process. Read More

Tips For Downsizing Into A Senior Apartment

14 March 2023
Categories: Real Estate, Blog

After you've retired and moved to a different stage of life, you may be considering moving to a senior community. You enjoy the benefits that come from senior living, including reduced maintenance costs, community services, and a simpler lifestyle. Moving from your current home to a simpler, smaller senior apartment may, however, seem daunting. Here are some tips to effectively downsize in preparation for moving into your new senior living complex. Read More

3 Benefits Of Townhome Rentals Over Condos

31 January 2023
Categories: Real Estate, Blog

As you look for new rental options, you will come across many homes and types of buildings to look for. Besides a traditional apartment, you may come across alternate options like condos or townhomes. A townhome has some key differences from a condo. Learn about the differences and why you will find advantages of a two-bedroom townhome for rent. Once you learn about the differences, you can know exactly what to look for when you search for new rental properties. Read More

About Me

While some people "wing it" when purchasing their first home, I went about the process differently. I put a lot of research into home market trends before even deciding where I would like my new home to be located and learned about all of the steps of the buying process. Once I was ready to start looking at homes, I hired a real estate agent who was very impressed with all the knowledge I had accumulated about the home-buying process before I even owned my first home! I love learning, so I actually greatly enjoyed learning all about real estate, and I am still keeping on top of the latest real estate news and trends since I know they will come in handy when I decide to upgrade into a larger home in the future. I decided to help others by sharing what I have learned on a blog!