real estate agent

  • The Power of My Network

    Short and sweet one this week, folks.  I have been in this industry for quite some time now and I pride myself on the lasting connections that I have maintained with people in various niches.  I don’t just help people buy and sell homes; I can point them in the…

  • Three BIG Reasons You Need an Agent for New Construction

    If you are getting ready to start house hunting, the allure of new construction is undeniably attractive.  You get to be the very first ones to live in the home, it’s full of brand-new appliances, and all the finishes and treatments are hand-picked to your liking.  Also, no need to…

  • Think it’s a buyer’s market? Don’t be that buyer.

    It’s true that we are not in the peak of the market boom we were in the past couple of years.  But that doesn’t mean buyers suddenly hold all the power like some seem to think.  In fact, there are still a lot of markets (like Philly, for example) where…

  • Appraisers: Demystified

    Some have compared appraisals to a report card for your house.  Banks and lenders want to make sure that lending you money is a good investment for them and ensure the home is what it seems.  On the other hand, sellers are interested in appraisals because they ultimately impact the…

  • Could empty office buildings bring down home prices?

    What if I told you that some of the country’s most desirable real estate locations are currently sitting mostly un-utilized? What if I also told you that these places could be a key to opening up more opportunities for homebuyers, senior citizens, etc. More opportunities means more housing.  More housing…

  • Does Pre-Qualification Mean I’m Approved?

    When it comes to mortgages, pre-qualification and pre-approval may seem interchangeable, but they actually mean different things and hold different weight when it comes to submitting an offer on your dream home. Mortgage pre-qualification helps lenders to understand how much you can borrow by asking you a few questions about…

  • The risks of zero-down loans in this market: Is this 2008 all over again?

    It’s baaaaaaaaaaack…. With Bank of America recently announcing their loan option for lower-income households that requires no down payment, no closing costs, and doesn’t base the loan on a minimum FICO score, you might be wondering if this is 2008 all over again.  Can we really be repeating these kinds…

  • Dead lawn from the heat and drought? Think clover.

    Having a clover lawn instead of a traditional grass lawn has been all the rage on social media lately.  In fact, #cloverlawn has more than 65 million views on TikTok alone.  A well-manicured grass lawn is a very traditional vision in the minds of Americans.  These are the same people…

  • AirBnb: Why Feeding this Beast is Probably Not a Good Idea in the Long Run

    The short-term rental industry has been repeatedly accused of driving housing prices up by contributing to the housing shortage both in the U.S. and abroad.  Some of the top travel destinations like Amsterdam, London, New York and Los Angeles gets the brunt of much of the criticism for the sheer…

  • Why Staging is Still a Thing, Even in a Seller’s Market

    While many homes are going under contract in the first few days they’re listed, most real estate professionals would agree that a property is more likely to stand out and receive the highest offers when that home is staged.  The right staging can really impact the buyer’s perception and help…