Branching Out with All-things Real Estate

This morning I was on the phone with a friend that I met 15 years ago from Active Rain. Cherise Selley and I began blog-bantering and before long, we were lifelong friends. We have traveled together, stayed in touch, and, connected in such a deep manner.On our call, we were discussing life in gen...

There have been many blogs written about the topic of feedback. As real estate agents, providing feedback is not only our professional responsibility, it is the right thing to do. Feedback is a solid method of opening a dialogue between agents and also gives our sellers much-needed information to...

I get this question from many buyers and sellers, "Do porches add value to a home?" I wish I had a simple answer for them but, porches vary from house to house. But, all in all, a well-designed and functional porch can certainly add value by serving as a wonderful, outdoor addition to any home.  ...

You may or may not have heard about frequency medicine. Einstein taught us that all things vibrate at the molecular level. This means, living things also vibrate as well. In fact, each of our organs vibrate at various frequencies. It would make sense then, that using vibrational frequency for hea...

The Spring garden is going nuts! This is my crop from this morning. Because I have so much squash, it is time to make my Grandmother's Squash Casserole for dinner tonight. This is one of those feel-good, homemade yumminess dishes that everyone devours when I make it. It's a true, southern dish! I...

I have noticed a trend that is happening in the media, Podcasting, and, in general conversation. This trend is using the word, "right" as a placeholder. It is happening so often and quite frankly, appears to be a trend. An occasional use of the word is fine, but, when it becomes a placeholder aft...

Are you looking for a little elbow room and a home that is a stunner? Well, I believe you have found what you are looking for! This graceful farmhouse features outstanding features that will delight the most discriminating buyer.Step inside to this open-concept living area with huge windows acros...

Many of us around the country are experiencing a sluggish market in some of our neighborhoods. We are seeing the trend of more homes on the market for sale with fewer buyers. As we all know, this business is cyclical and we have experienced and survived these slumps before.In one particular, acre...

Real estate is never boring! Let me set up this recent scenario:🏡 I am representing a builder on a new home sale.🏡 The home is under contract with a buyer who is unrepresented.🏡 During the home inspection, the Inspector calls me telling me smoke and sparks are coming from the AC unit. I immediate...

I know this post is going to rub some people the wrong way. We have all been conditioned for our entire lives that the sun is our enemy. Stay out of the sun! The sun will give you skin cancer. And, because of these narratives, we have been told to slap on sunscreen anytime we are going to be outs...