If you’re thinking of listing your home after the holidays so you can ring in the New Year in your current home, that’s completely understandable.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t be productive and start preparing your home so you’ll be all set to put out that “For Sale” sign when you’re ready. I always […]

Have you checked your smoke alarms lately?  Since Fall Daylight Savings Time reset is coming up on Sunday, it’s a great reminder to check smoke alarms. Smoke alarms that are missing or not working play a role in nearly 3 out of 5 fire-related home deaths (Dang! That’s a lot!), according to the National Fire […]

How to Protect Your Home and Not Break Your Budget Series — Week 4 This 4-week series is a must for every homeowner. Once you buy a home, it’s now all your responsibility! But are you truly prepared for the unexpected? This series is a great overview on what you need to know when it […]

You’ve probably heard the news…“The Fed cut rates!”  But what does this actually mean and how will it affect you when it comes to buying, selling or refinancing a home? Today’s article gets into all the nitty gritty details and what you need to know about what it means for you.  What It Means When […]

Making time for home maintenance tasks can be hard, especially when everyone is so busy. And spending an afternoon watching college football or going to the pumpkin patch is a lot more fun than doing maintenance! But, as a homeowner, the consistent upkeep of your home helps to preserve your its value and prevent some […]

How to Protect Your Home (and Not Break Your Budget) Series My 4-week series is a must for every homeowner. Once you buy a home, it’s now all your responsibility! But are you truly prepared for the unexpected? This series is a great overview on what you need to know when it comes to getting […]

Week 1 How to Protect Your Home (and Not Break Your Budget) Series My 4-week series is a must for every homeowner. Are you prepared for the unexpected? This series is a great overview on what you need to know when it comes to getting homeowner’s insurance, keeping your home safe and secure, and avoiding […]

Selling a home is a complex process, especially when dealing with unique features like oil tanks or knob and tube wiring. Due to the changing nature of homeowners insurance, things like this can be more critical than you imagined. Antiquated systems can tank a home sale, not because they don’t work, but because a buyer […]

Understanding Flood Insurance: Essential Considerations for King County Residents Living in King County, Washington, comes with plenty of perks, but it also brings unique considerations, especially when it comes to flood insurance. Deciding whether you need flood insurance involves looking at various factors specific to your property and its location. Here’s what you need to […]