Hey there, first-time homebuyer, can we have a heart-to-heart? You see, you’re buying your first home, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m showing up as your biggest fan. But my guess is you’re hearing lots of chatter about this not being the ideal time to buy. Maybe even from people you love. Here’s the […]

Homestead exemption is a provision that allows a Texas homeowner to remove part of your home’s value from taxation, so they lower your taxes paid on the home. Example: Your home appraised at $300,000, and you qualify for a $40,000 exemption (this is the amount mandated for school districts), you will pay school taxes on […]

Hiring an agent to sell your home is a huge decision. And here’s the deal, there is more to it than finding someone who lives in your town. It’s about trust, comfort, and confidence. When you are looking for real estate agent to list your house, don’t overlook one or more of these red flags before […]

If you’re breaking these rules, you’re probably scaring off buyers regardless of the market. Here are things to avoid! BEWARE OF: Buyer Math – 35% of homeowners would rather move to another home than remodel their current home. Buyers are looking for move in ready, they don’t want to have to do more work when […]

The best thing about Fall home maintenance: You can drink a pumpkin flavored beverage while doing it! (not my thing, but you do you!) Your October Homeowner Checklist is here and designed to keep your home from getting spooky and cobweb covered! Don’t miss the Fall infused fun things to check off too like visiting […]

The other day a friend asked if there’s really a method to the madness for getting top dollar when selling. ⁣⁣Good news! There is. If you scooch in a little closer, I’ll pass along a few of my best-kept secrets (usually reserved exclusively for clients!).⁣⁣✅Price it right. Setting the right price for your home is […]

Not really guys – I am spilling my take on why this recession is different *Spoiler Alert: It isn’t the same ole thing you have been hearing from other agents. All the buzz in the media is giving homeowners and prospective homebuyers serious concern and for good reason. 2008 was terrible for homeowners and we […]

! I got my Missouri license back in 2014 and had to go through Real Estate School all over again when we moved a few years ago to get my Texas license. Breaking down the reality of real estate school – what I learned in school VS what I have learned from years of experience […]

We all sat in a math classes where we thought to ourselves, “When am I EVER going to need to know this?” But this math class is different! Today I want to teach you all the numbers you need to know when it comes to buying your next home. First, you need to know what […]