July is the perfect time to pause and take a look at how your budget is working for you. Think of it as a mid-year tune-up—just like you’d check your car before a road trip, you should check your finances to make sure you’re still on track. Start by reviewing your original goals: Are you […]

January is the perfect time to start fresh and set financial goals,and as promised, I’m giving you all the deets on Sinking Funds this month. One smart way to plan for future expenses is by using sinking funds. But what exactly is a sinking fund?  A sinking fund is a savings strategy where you regularly set aside […]

Is student loan debt holding you back from being a homeowner? You’re not alone. Many first-time buyers are worried that their large student debt takes them out of the game when buying a home. But, most of the time, it doesn’t!  So, don’t automatically assume you’re facing a roadblock to homeownership if you have student […]

As a buyer, do you find yourself “wanting to see everything” in your price range or “needing to look at just one more house or condo”? You may truly believe that having a wide selection of homes to choose from is the only way to find one you love. Guess what? It’s a proven fact […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]