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Home Buying

Buying Your First Home – Step 2 Getting a Loan

When it comes to getting a loan, there are a number of loan programs available, so you need a really good mortgage broker to help you find the best one for you. Often first-time home buyers go on the internet and find what looks like the best interest rate and plan to get their loan […]
Home Buying

Buying Your First Home – Step 1 Making the Offer

Recently my daughter entered into a purchase agreement for her first home, and I was reminded of how confusing buying your first home can be. We were texting or on the phone almost daily as she struggled to navigate the process. Even with an agent she liked and trusted, she was totally overwhelmed. If you […]
Marketing your home

First Impressions – Tip for Marketing Your Home #2

I know you’ve heard it said many times….”Curb Appeal”. What does this really mean and how can you improve it when it comes to preparing your home for sale? The first thing I’d recommend you do is to get in your car and drive around your neighborhood and look at other homes. How do they […]
Marketing your home

I don’t stink!….Tips for Marketing Your Home #1

You’ve decided to sell your home and plan to put it on the market in the spring….what can you do between now and then to increase its marketability? In today’s busy market, sellers might be tempted to relax when it comes to preparing their home for buyers. I often have to remind them that its like […]