When you’re thinking about buying a home, what pops up in your mind? Are you most excited about living near your favorite coffee shop, certain restaurants or a convenient bike trail? Or are you filled with the anticipation of having a home with awesome features, like a chef’s kitchen, deluxe master suite, or a large […]

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 […]

7 Steps to Find the Perfect Home for You and Your Budget Buying your first home can feel overwhelming — but with the right steps, it’s absolutely possible to find a home you love and can afford. That’s why I created this 7-week guide: to walk you through the most important steps to buying your […]

Buying a Home Is Like Falling in Love You can feel the attraction immediately and imagine a picture-perfect life together for many years ahead.  You’ve fallen hard, very hard …. But wait! We’re not talking about your latest date but rather a home you saw while house hunting. Yes, buying a home is like falling […]

Is Student Loan Debt Holding You Back From Buying a Home? If student loans are making you think homeownership is out of reach — you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: student debt doesn’t automatically disqualify you from buying a home. 💡 Most first-time buyers have some level of student debt. What matters more […]

Is Too Much Choice Derailing Your Home Search? Are you feeling stuck in your home search because you “need to see everything” in your price range before making a decision? Or do you find yourself saying, “Let’s just look at one more…” over and over again? If so, you might be caught in the Paradox […]

My Buyers’ Top 5 Questions – Answered Here! Buying your first home is a big deal—and if you’re feeling both excited and nervous, you’re not alone! There’s a lot to think about, from budgeting to finding the right neighborhood, and yes, even knowing what questions to ask. That’s why I’ve put together this helpful Q&A. […]

4 House Hunting Tips Every Buyer Should Know You’ve done the work—got pre-approved, figured out your budget, and narrowed down neighborhoods. Now it’s time for what many consider the most exciting step in the home buying process: house hunting. But before you jump into open houses and back-to-back showings, there are a few important things […]

It’s both exciting and a little scary to buy your [first or next or…] 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 […]

As a homeowner, you can benefit from tax breaks that can shave thousands of dollars off from your IRS bill each year, which could mean a higher refund check.  Since it’s that time of year we are all gathering our documents and working on getting out taxes in asap, I wanted to  remind you about […]