Homeowner Tips

Selling your home in the spring is usually best for most homeowners.  This time of year isn’t just blooming with flowers, but also buyers! Starting in March and going through June, the real estate market is in typically buzzing in the Puget Sound. Just about anyone who is looking for a home is hitting open […]

Are you thinking about selling your home next year? If so, there’s something you can do right now to set yourself up for success. If you have some overgrown shrubs and trees around your house, that can bring your price down. If your yard looks unkempt, buyers think the house is not well maintained. However, […]

Downsizing Series — Week 2 The thought of downsizing usually brings a negative connotation with it. Something we “have to do” or are forced to do at some point in life. I totally disagree with this way of looking at downsizing. I think the concept should be embraced and even celebrated! Here’s the perfect 6-week […]

I’m kicking off the year with an awesome 6-week series, Is Downsizing the Right Move for You? — 5 Steps to Make it a Smooth Transition, to help you determine what you need to do to be ready for such a move in the near future or much years from now. Plus you’ll learn what […]

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 […]