Is it time to move into that single story home?
What do you do when you suddenly have too much space? It’s an empty-nest dilemma. Now is the perfect time to rightsize into a single-story. (Maybe at the River?)
Why many renters are thinking about homeownership
If you’re contemplating homeownership after years of renting, you’re not alone. Rent prices have shot up over the last few years. Financially, it makes more sense to own.
Why is real estate inventory still so low?
If you’ve been out and about looking at homes, consider yourself lucky. For many, especially in competitive areas, there just isn’t any inventory to show.
Shame on us. Why do we keep so much stuff?
We had a “great purge” in 2018, removing all unused and unwanted items from our attic, shed, deck, you name it. Now, less than 4 years later, it doesn’t look like it ever happened.
Cool temperatures have not meant a cooler real estate market in Richmond, Virginia
Typically, once Thanksgiving comes around, the real estate market starts slacking off. But not this year. Read more about the current RVA market.
In a hot market, being flexible in your home search helps
Everyone wants to live in that dream neighborhood. But in a competitive market, the best strategy for success can be setting an interim goal.
There is a correlation between the pandemic and rising home values
While it might seem like a contradiction, rising home prices in RVA can be directly attributed to the pandemic. Read on for the details.
Numbers Don’t Lie. It’s a Great Time To Sell
Usually seasonality plays a key role in home sales. But when there are still active buyers who have been missing out all year, ho ho holidays are just going to have to take a back seat. Read now why it’s still “buying season.”
Lesson learned: People poop at listings
There’s always lessons learned in this business, but I wasn’t expecting this one.
My favorite showing gift happens to be a destresser
Flowers can be a surprise-and-delight factor for any home. I like to make my own arrangements for showings. I like to think it’s my signature. As a bonus, it also relieves stress. See my latest masterpiece >>
Your real estate agent is a resource for more than buying/selling property
Your real estate agent has expertise you can tap into, beyond just buying and selling property. Many are investors, landlords and even closet designers. This means that before you delve into uncharted territory, you can get advice from someone who’s been there.
Reminder: the title search process is critical
There’s always something in real estate transactions. Read on to see my hiccough with this auction closing.
My first home investment project
When I went into real estate, I also wanted to revitalize forgotten homes, so they could be filled with love and laughter again. Learn all about my first project in Richmond’s West End.
A Safe Closing: On the Porch
See how one title company made the buyer’s closing moment incredibly memorable.
Ingenuity in action
Today’s lesson came in an interesting way. When you approach obstacles with a problem-solving mentality, you’d be surprised what can be accomplished. Even when it comes to packing a car.
Surprise! I won a real estate auction
I’ve bought and sold houses before. But I’ve never attended, nor won, a real estate auction. Until now. And when you weren’t expecting to take home the prize, that congratulatory email can be … surprising.
Why we did this thing: Our PodVenture
“Let’s do a podcast.” It pretty much started just like that. There was no wine. No bar napkin. Just an idea between two cousins. But what on earth made this a normal thought process? Read on to see….
For audio producers working at home, the cloffice can be a lifesaver
As a mom of two kids, I find myself starved for places their voices don’t carry. So I found an interesting way to remedy the situation using the trendy idea of a cloffice.
Our electrician fell through our ceiling. How was your day?
Virtually every “home improvement” job I’ve embarked on has some sort of story. From a dead possum to small equipment donut competitions, even the smallest job has a dramatic element. But this one … this one is the craziest.
Finding your happy place can be a literal journey, but so worthwhile
Finding your place in the world—both physically and mentally—is a journey. Here’s my story about how I got here. (Which is, spoiler alert, happy.)