Life has a way of throwing surprises our way—unexpected car repairs, sudden medical bills, or a job loss can quickly derail your finances if you’re not prepared. That’s why this month is the perfect time to focus on building your emergency fund. An emergency fund is your financial safety net. It keeps you from turning […]

Whether you’re the type who plans every minute of your vacation or you like to wing it once you hit the road, there’s one thing you definitely shouldn’t leave to chance: your home. Because nothing ruins a relaxing beach day like a sudden uh-oh — Did I lock the back door? Did I leave the […]

Buying a home, especially if it’s your first time, can be complex and confusing at times.  But, you are not alone! Just like most home buyers, you want to make sure you don’t do something wrong. Or, you might worry that you don’t know what you don’t know! I hear from clients all the time […]

Let’s be real—owning a home means you’re probably always doing something to take care of it. Whether you’re just keeping up with regular maintenance, upgrading the kitchen, or replacing the roof, every dollar you put into your home matters. But here’s the thing…if you’re not tracking those expenses, you’re missing out on some serious benefits. […]

Many buyers look forward to finally visiting listings and stepping into an actual home they’ve seen only online. At this point, you’ve gone through what seems like the hard part — determining your needs and wants with your agent, talking to lenders, getting approved, lots of paperwork, narrowing down neighborhoods, plus time spent thinking, hoping, dreaming. Now […]

So you’re excited to go house hunting and you want to find the “perfect” home, right?! Well don’t let your excitement or desire for a home spur you to make any rash decisions or overlook some serious red flags. You don’t want a home you’ll regret buying, that’s why it’s important to carefully weigh the […]

The Texas heat is already here, and now is the time to make sure your air conditioning system is running efficiently. Scheduling a professional A/C service in May helps catch small issues before they become big, expensive problems—and keeps your home cool and comfortable during the peak of summer. Most HVAC companies will check refrigerant […]

Did you know that some normal — even harmless everyday activities — could hurt your chances of buying your dream home?  You want to avoid any slip-ups that might make your lender think twice about processing your mortgage loan. Here are seven things that you should “never, ever, ever, ever” do during the time you […]

Now that you’ve tracked your expenses for a full month, May is your moment to put that insight to work. Look over your spending and identify areas where you can cut back. Is it unused subscriptions, too much takeout (with delivery fees 😫), or impulse buys? Maybe cutting back looks like cooking at home more […]

This month you’ll want to inspect your roof and attic…even if you’re renting, performing this task can help prevent damage to your personal belongings inside the home.  And with the strong spring winds we’ve had recently, shingle damage may be more noticeable now with loose or dislodge roofing materials.   A simple, visual inspection now can save you from expensive repairs […]