Whether you know it or not, there might be things you are doing that can effect your credit score for the worse.   Even if you aren’t buying a home anytime soon, you don’t want to be surprised by your credit score when you want to buy a car or refinance, for example.   The decisions you […]

I believe my job doesn’t end at the settlement table, and I want to be your resource for all things real estate related even after you move into your first home.   Below are the questions asked most by past clients who have bought a home with me. I hope the answers to these questions help […]

I’ve been having a lot of conversations about mortgages lately.    Conversations about refinancing, about loans that help my clients buy and sell at the same time, and conversations about whether it makes sense to pay off your mortgage early or even make extra payments if you have additional funds.    I love talking about mortgages and […]

Are you giving your credit score the attention it deserves? If you’re even thinking about buying a home or refinancing your current one in the near future, then you need to show it some love. Make sure you understand the ins and outs of your score and what you can do to make it more […]

As a homeowner, you should have gained some equity in your home since living there and paying your mortgage down. Have you ever considered using this equity to finance some of your needs if you don’t have the cash flow?   A home equity loan or line of credit are two ways to get the necessary […]

Who hasn’t checked out online real estate sites for price estimates of their own home, a neighbor’s home, or even a beach house when on vacation?  Most of us are guilty as charged!  It’s easy to see why these sites and apps are tempting to use since buyers and sellers can get marketing information directly […]

Homeowners like to see their home increase in value — it means you made a good decision purchasing this property. Kudos to you!  But before you start high-fiving about how much your home is worth, you might want to take a closer look at your tax assessment.  Remember … the higher the assessment, the higher […]

You love your neighborhood and everything about where you live, but you wish you could make some changes to your home.    You’re not alone with this thinking. But many homeowners don’t move forward since they believe that financing and lack of cash is a roadblock for them when it comes to renovating their current home.  […]

In this 3-part series, Greening Your Home, you’ll learn ways to make your home more energy-efficient while also saving you money in the long run. Caring about the environment and being “green” can be easier than you think as a homeowner. You can start today!  Here’s the final article and it’s all about how to plant […]

In this 3-part series, Greening Your Home, you’ll learn ways to make your home more energy-efficient while also saving you money in the long run. This second article lists some simple ways you can save energy in your home. Caring about the environment and being “green” can be easier than you think as a homeowner. […]