Do I Really Need a Realtor?
It surprises me when I hear that people question the value of engaging a Realtor when considering buying or selling a home. Working with a great agent, like yours truly, is a win / win. Let me tell you why.
Creating a Flawless First Impression – Preparing a Successful Listing
Creating a Flawless First Impression Preparation is the Key! You’ve decided to sell your home, and list it for all to see. Before your home hits the market, you have some work to do. Now is the time to take control of the process, and set yourself up for great success! There are some aspects […]
Going Home – Reckoning with the Past, and the Spaces that Define Us
Spaces It’s that time of year. It’s the time of year when nostalgia inevitably gets the best of me. The Thanksgivings and Christmases of years past swirl around me, with memories and visions of family and friends – music playing, feasts set on festive tables, with candles, and holiday decorations everywhere you look. The smell […]
A Little FAQ with Julia
People ask me a lot of questions. I think part of being a Realtor is being a source of information for all kinds of people regarding all kinds of topics. I’m always honored when people turn to me, when they need assistance or help with the homebuying or selling process, and even further into the […]
At Home, Underneath the Stars
I have recently retuned from an epic vacation with my family. We traveled to California. This was our first post-COVID shutdown trip, and we decided to be ambitious, and go for it! It was amazing. We set up home base in Oceanside, near San Diego, and ventured out from there. We slept in beds in […]
Ok, Let’s Talk About This MARKET
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening. Welcome to the Spring 2021 Season! I’ve got lots of ideas for posts lately. But let’s dive in, and take a look at the elephant in the room, and shed some light on the ever present question lately – what’s up with this MARKET???? Lately, nearly every conversation about […]
Light through the Dark, The Power of Good Things, and Being OK when Things are not OK
“What kind of title is that for a blog entry of a Realtor?” A relevant one, I would say, in more ways than you might think. Here we are, a year later, and we’re still mired in the midst of this world pandemic. Overall, this past year is not one I would choose to repeat, […]
Move-In Day
This is a very satisfying post to write. I love a project, and I’ve just wrapped up a BIG one, and a true labor of love. This is a follow-up post to my previous entry called “Keep it Moving“. Serendipity is a lovely thing, and if you keep yourself open to chance happenings, good things […]
Shall We Dance?
Hello? Um, (tap, tap, tap….) Is this on? Anybody there? How do I use this thing? It’s been a while. I’m not sure I remember how to do this. By my records, the last time I sat down to write was April 17th. It’s now the 4th of July weekend, and I’m contemplating the fact […]
Making Music in the Grand Pause
How to while away the hours in a world stopping pandemic. You might hear me play the harp … and sing. Shhhh……
The People Are in Their Houses
A walk through the neighborhood on a virus filled spring evening.
Non-transactional Transactions
… I started getting photos of new babies, and of kids growing up way too fast… of projects completed – or just commencing. I’m seeing garages turned into quarantine play spaces, and backyard sanctuaries. I’m seeing new paint colors, and fun furniture, and great art …