Homeowner and Home Seller Resources

With the news coming out after the NAR court case, I’ve heard some questions from my sellers who ask me, “Why should I consider including Buyer Broker Compensation when I sell my house?” Here are some great reasons why having a well-represented buyer is a benefit to the seller. By Annie Fitzsimmons, WR’s Legal Hotline […]

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 […]

My Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie event at Cinemark Lincoln Square on Saturday October 19, 2024 was a huge success! We all had a great time and enjoyed a fun movie together! If you missed out, I rented a whole theater and offered free tickets to all my clients and friends and invited them to bring family, […]

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 […]

What’s the difference between a Home Inspector and a Structural Pest Inspector? Doesn’t a home inspector inspect for pests? These two inspectors are licensed by two completely different entities and require completely different bonding and report requirements. Find out what the differences are!

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 […]