#homeownership

What Homeownership Can Bring You

Homeownership can offer so much more than just a place to live.  For many buyers, it's about creating stability, building long-term financial confidence, and putting down roots in a community they love.  Every buyer's goals look a little different, which is why finding the right home is about more than square footage alone.  If you've been thinking about making the move from renting to owning, send me...

What Impacts Your Debt-To Income Ratio

Your DTI plays a big role in financing because it can affect the loan programs you qualify for, your interest rate, your approval amount and how much home you can realistically afford.  Things like opening a new credit card, financing a car, or taking on additional debt can lower your buying power, while paying down certain balances may strengthen your position.   A loan officer can help you...

The Hollywood Sign Was Designed To Sell Real Estate

  That famous landmark may be one of the earliest examples of real estate marketing doing its job a little too well!  Originally created as an advertisement for a housing development, it's proof that real estate and pop culture have been connected for over a century.  Marketing homes has evolved quite a bit sine then, but creating a memorable first impression is still...

Unplug Before Go

Before you go on vacation this summer, make certain you unplug 10 items in your home before you leave. Kitchen Countertop Appliances Unplug small kitchen countertop appliances such as coffee makers, microwaves, electric kettles, and toasters. These are appliances that we typically keep plugged in at all times because some (like a microwave) have a digital clock that's convenient to have displayed....

Your Home Value

Realtors are trained in accurately assessing home value, and pricing your home strategically for sale.  Price too high, and your home sits on the market for too long (potentially leading to price cuts and reduced buyer interest).  Price too low and you're leaving money on the table. Questions about what your home is worth?  Send me a message and let's...