Category Archives: Insightful Information

A variety of information you may find helpful from setting goals to mobile devices.

Prepare Your Home for its Real Estate Market Debut

Many sellers have the impression that in order to sell a home, you just have to list it. While listing is certainly part of the process, there’s quite a bit of preparation to undertake before your home’s listing goes “live” on the MLS.

This month, the information I’m sharing is about the steps to take when you’re thinking of selling your home. Selling is an emotional process, whether you’ve lived in the home for one year or 20 years. In addition to packing and making repairs and upgrades to get the home ready to view, you may also be busy looking for a new home to rent or buy. Page one offers general tips for sellers as well as tips targeted toward sellers who are trading up, that is, selling a smaller home in order to buy a larger one. Page two offers tips for the seller who is downsizing, or selling a large home in order to buy a smaller home.

Access here: Today’s Home Seller

Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or buying a similar home in another neighborhood, give me a call! I can address all of your questions and concerns and offer my expertise to help your home stand out in our market.

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Wishing you all a safe and fun Halloween.

Take Control of Your Financial Future

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If you’re like most people, you dream of the day you can pay off all of your debt and boost your savings and retirement accounts. However, the reality is many who want to achieve financial freedom aren’t sure where to start.

The information this month outlines strategies to help strengthen your financial future. Page one outlines tips to help you save more of what you earn, including creating a budget and tracking your spending. Page two offers a step-by-step plan to help you eliminate debt, specifically credit card debt. Read here: Financial Freedom

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Avoid Becoming an Identity Thief’s Next Victim

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The information this month is intended to help you avoid falling victim to identity theft, while arming you with the knowledge you need to mitigate the impact if your personal information is stolen. While page one outlines a few of the latest tactics thieves use, page two outlines several common scams that have swindled countless victims out of more than one trillion dollars in 2015 alone.

Access information here: Fight Identity Theft!

Having your identity stolen can have a serious impact on your credit, job and overall life. The more conscious you are about shredding your documents, staying on top of your credit report and changing your passwords, the more likely you are to prevent a thief from stealing your identity.

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Are You Thinking of Buying a Home?

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Happy 4th!

The information this month outlines seven tips to help you navigate home buying and the real estate market. According to recent research from the National Association of REALTORS®, people move every nine years. Given the tech-savvy age we live in, everything moves faster than ever, so it’s essential to have an experienced real estate professional to help you on the path to finding your new home. The tips offered are sure to improve your understanding of each step, narrow down what you want and clear up any confusion along the way.

Check them out: Navigate the Buying Process

If you’re thinking of buying a home, give me a call. I’m happy to answer any questions you have and help you find the right home to fit your needs.

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More than 80% of Americans live in counties that have experienced a weather-related disaster.* Do you have a plan?

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A weather-related emergency or disaster can occur any time. While they may be difficult to predict, it is possible to prepare. In fact, the more prepared you are, the more comfortable you’ll be when putting your plan into action.

The information in this month’s blog offers tips on how to create a plan that will help you and your family in the event of an emergency. It covers everything, including: deciding on a meeting location, collecting documents and practicing your plan on a regular basis . You may not be able to control if or when an emergency will happen, but you are able to control your preparation for it; and preparation equals safety. Access here: Emergency Prep.

Although we may not want to think about what would happen in the event of an emergency, it’s necessary to plan for such an occasion. I enjoy serving you and care about the well-being of you and your family.

*Source: NAR, 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

Save money every month with these simple home improvements!

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If you’re like many people, you’re always looking for ways to save money on your monthly water and utility bills. You turn off the lights when you leave the room, turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth and only wash full loads in the dishwasher. What else can you do?

The information I’m including this month outlines six simple home improvements you can make to help you save on your utility bills. From upgrading your fixtures to applying weather stripping to drafty windows, these simple suggestions are sure to save resources and money. Access here: Home Improvement Basics

Do you want to improve the value of your home? Page two outlines three projects that will help you boost its value, whether you’re thinking of listing it now or in the future. If you’re thinking of selling, give me a call!

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“Habit is a cable; we weave a thread each day, and at last we cannot break it.” -Horace Mann

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Have you ever set a goal or made a New Year’s resolution only to give up or forget about it a few weeks later? You’re not alone. Many of us set goals and then fall off track after a few weeks. The reason? We haven’t changed our habits.

Good habits help us achieve our goals. To help you stay on track to reach the goals you set for 2016, I’m attaching information that offers tips for developing better habits. These nine tips will make it easier to incorporate a new habit into your daily routine. Changing Habits

Whether your goal is to get healthier or buy a home, these tips are sure to help you rethink your habits and adopt new ones. Since habits take time to develop, it’s important to remain patient and, of course, never give up. Change Habits and Save for a Down Payment !

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How does housing impact the economy?

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Happy New Year!

Buying a home not only offers you potential benefits, it also positively impacts the local and national economies. How so?

The information this month delves into the positive impact of a healthy housing market on the national and local economies. Page one gives the scoop on the impression housing has on the local economy, specifically the impact of new homes. Page two goes into the influence of housing on the national economy and the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Access here: Housing & The Economy

Housing is sure to be a hot topic in the coming months, as the election takes center stage in the media. If you’d like to learn more about how this benefits you, don’t hesitate to give me a call. For a housing outlook in 2016, click here: 2016 Outlook

Save money on gifts and decorations this holiday season!

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Don’t throw your budget out the window this holiday season! There are many ways to save money while spreading holiday cheer to your loved ones and friends.

This month, I’m including information that offers ten tips to save money during the holidays. While page one delves into five ways to save money on gifts for the people on your shopping list, page two provides five ways to help you decorate your home for less Holiday Ideas , while Pets too! gives some ideas on keeping your animal friends safe over the holidays.

Pass this information along to your family and friends to help them save money as well.

Wishing you all a wonderful, safe and happy Holiday Season.

“Gratitude is the best attitude.” -Author Unknown

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Although Thanksgiving comes once a year, there are many benefits to expressing gratitude all year long.

Research shows people who express gratitude on a regular basis are healthier, sleep better, have stronger relationships and are generally happier than those who do not. To celebrate Thanksgiving, I’m sending you information that includes the eight great benefits of adopting an attitude of gratitude. Access here: Gratitude and Expressions of Gratitude

I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank you for both your business and your referrals. It’s an honor and a pleasure to serve you and help you meet your real estate goals. Remember, I’m never too busy to answer your questions, talk with you about the local market or help your referrals.

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Happy Thanksgiving,