Items in Your Home That Need to Disappear
Friday, June 26, 2020Nobody ever said, “I regret organizing my house”!Whenever I meet with sellers, and they ask, "what should we do to get started"? I always tell my clients to de-clutter and de-personalize! However, some people get very overwhelmed and intimidated by the process. My advice is to start with a plastic grocery bag and fill it... More
How to Handle Multiple Offer Situation: Buyer Perspective
Friday, June 19, 2020We have found the perfect home, within your budget, and you decide that you want to submit an offer… but so to 10 other people. You are in a multiple offer situation! You don’t want to lose the house. How do handle the situation?DO’s:Pray!Have a CURRENT pre-qualification letter from a local lender or proof of... More
Keep Your Home Cool Without Using More AC
Friday, June 12, 2020Make sure your AC filter is clean! May want to have your HVAC system checked up as well.Close the blinds and curtainsClose off unused rooms during the hottest part of the dayAvoid using the stove and oven: Try cooking in the early morning, and have meals that don’t require heating up. Great opportunity to use... More
How to Best Handle Humid Weather
Friday, June 05, 2020Drink Plenty of WaterIf you are thirsty, you may already be dehydrated! Keep a reusable water bottle with you, and drink water before, during, and after spending time outside.Find Shade When You CanI have heard that depending on the weather, the shade can make around a 20-degree difference in temperature.Remember to Take BreaksGive yourself plenty... More
Best Reasons to Live in Under 1000 Square Feet
Friday, May 29, 2020Sometime during the “stay at home order” you may have had the following thoughts:Why am I still holding on to _____?What is in this box? I haven’t opened this since ____?These closets are filled to the brim! I can’t find____!Wow! I didn’t realize that it takes me ____ hours to maintain my home!Woah! My utilities... More
Easy Ways to Incorporate Red, White, and Blue Into Your Home
Thursday, May 21, 2020When people think of red, white, blue, or Americana décor, some people think to use these items for Memorial Day and Fourth of July. However, some people have the following challenges:not enough storage for holiday-specific itemsnot enough money to spend on décor for holiday-specific itemsHere are some ideas to add red, white, and blue in... More
Home Ideas That Should Stay In The Past
Friday, May 15, 2020Carpet in the BathroomYou walk out of the shower, or your splash water out of the bathtub… and the water goes on the carpet! The water will sit in the carpet and can cause mold.Carpet in the KitchenCooking, crumbs and accidentally dropping food on the carpet, what a mess to clean up!Popcorn CeilingsWhen I first... More
At Home: Shoes On Vs. Shoes Off
Friday, May 08, 2020At your home, do you keep your shoes on, or, do you take your shoes off?Why People Keep Their Shoes ONSafety: Having your shoes on in your home can help prevent injury (bumping your toe, stepping on a small toy, slipping)Health: Some people have to wear shoes based on health (feet, back, knees…etc)Productive Feeling: Some... More
Beautiful Sunny Weather Calls for Sun Tea
Friday, May 01, 2020As I was out and about today with my client's in Tyler, Texas, the beautiful sunny weather reminded me of when my parents would make Sun Tea. I know, I know, Texans take their iced tea very seriously! Some people can only drink tea made by a certain person. Others think the best tea comes... More
Selling Your Home as a Pet Owner
Friday, April 24, 2020Pets are great! I have a dachshund named Greta and growing up, I have had many cats and dogs. I have shown property with some of the following animals: dogs, cats, birds, horses, pigs, goats, chickens, etc. Buyers, REALTORS, home inspector, surveyor, appraiser, etc. are going to be most likely walking through your home at... More
