Buying or selling a home does cost money. A question I get frequently is about "closing costs" -- surely you've heard this term before, but do you know what it means? I'm going to break it down for you. Closing…
I'll cut to the chase: Usually, the answer is no. But there are exceptions. When it comes to prepping your house to sell, it's important to consider your investment. If you're getting ready to move on, you want to limit…
For the first time ever, I'll be hosting a new Seller's Workshop course this spring. We'll cover the process, plus helpful hints for staging, prepping and getting the highest price for your home, whether you've never sold before or it's…
It's time again! I'll be offering my now-popular First-Time Buyers Class on Sunday, April 10!
Maybe you're considering putting your house up for sale, but you've got loads of clutter sitting around and a list of projects a mile long. Is that just me? I didn't think so. Staging your home is a good first…
Unless you're one of the lucky few who purchased your home with cash or a large down payment, you are likely paying PMI, or private mortgage insurance. Lenders require this on your mortgage when your loan-to-value ratio is any higher…
I'm teaching another first-time buyers class! If you fit into this category, I hope you'll be able to join me and Anette Sieverson from Pacific Residential Mortgage on August 10 from 2-4 in the afternoon. This class is very low-key.…
This is the biggest conundrum my clients are facing today -- in a real estate market this tight (low inventory, homes selling within hours), what do you do if you're trying to sell your home and then buy another one?…
Are you a first-time homebuyer, or thinking about dipping your toes in? I like this infographic from Doorsteps that shows demographic info for first-time buyers nationwide. I'm particularly interested in how people are scraping together their first down payment and…
If you’ve had any conversations about buying or selling a house lately, surely the term “bidding war” has come up. We are seeing lots of bidding wars, and the reason for that is low inventory combined with tons of buyers…