June Newsletter + Rightsizing for Any Age

As I help my parents sort through 50+ years of a shared life together, I find myself thinking of others at this same crossroads. Through the course of our lives, housing needs inevitably change. What used to be termed “downsizing” has become “rightsizing” as some seniors may opt for more square footage than they previously… Continue reading June Newsletter + Rightsizing for Any Age

May News + Modern Treehouse

I recently shared this photo on my new Facebook business page, and it’s a great example of the housing issue we are seeing in what used to be our “starter home” neighborhoods. When 800 sf cottages are now selling in the mid $200s often needing significant improvements, the market is forcing our first time buyers into… Continue reading May News + Modern Treehouse

Buying and Selling in the Winter Months

Sometimes your best laid plans are disrupted, or there is an unexpected relocation. Regardless of the reason, there will always be buyers and sellers in Winter. While Spring and Summer are the high season for home sales, Winter transactions have their advantages. If you don’t mind a smaller pool of homes for sale, or moving… Continue reading Buying and Selling in the Winter Months

Halloween Fun

It’s that time of year! Everywhere you turn, there is a skeleton or ghost in your line of vision, and in the retail stores, they have already put out Christmas, but I’ll save that rant for another day…let’s geek out on Halloween!

Know Before You Owe: Anticipating TRID Changes

What is TRID, and do I even care? As a buyer looking to purchase a home with financing after October 3rd 2015, this will affect you! TRID is an acronym for TILA (Truth in Lending Act), RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) Integrated Disclosure Rule. It combines existing disclosures with new requirements from the Dodd-Frank Act in… Continue reading Know Before You Owe: Anticipating TRID Changes

Keeping Your Home Secure While Away

It’s the height of Summer, and many of you are getting away from it all on vacation! No one wants to spend their trip worrying about their home, so here are a few tips to make your time away more enjoyable.

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