Getting a Custom Cabinet for a Client
A quick update on my latest renovation project and its custom cabinet. Today I’m sharing a story from a renovation I’m working on for a client. They wanted a custom cabinet for their bathro…
Should You Install a Water Closet?
Here’s why a water closet might be just what your bathroom needs. Should you add a water closet to your bathroom? I’m doing some remodeling right now, and I think adding one is a great idea…
Despite the Heat, the Market Has Cooled
A clear look at what’s happening in our market and what it means for you. Despite how busy this summer has been so far, the real estate market hasn’t been quite as hot as we’ve seen over…
Buyers Will Have More Opportunities Soon
Here's an example of how buyers can make their homes their own. In my last blog post, I highlighted a shower that proved how important home inspections are. This shower had a shower pan leak, a…
Another Example of Great Inspection Work
Here’s an example of why you should trust your home inspector’s report. In this edition of “Another Day in Real Estate,” I’m at a property measuring the tile in a shower. My clients j…
You Will Get a Home if You’re Patient
My best advice for buyers today is to be patient and trust the process. Today I am out house hunting. It’s one of my favorite parts of the business because I get to go out and have a good time with…
Should You Protest Your Taxes?
Here are my thoughts on the crazy spikes in property taxes this year. I’m sure you’ve been shocked by your home’s assessed value on your latest property tax assessment. This goes doub…
How You Can Remove Your PMI
You might be able to remove your private mortgage insurance. With property values increasing so quickly, we need to talk about private mortgage insurance, or PMI. PMI is the insurance that’s taken…
What I Learned From the HBA Housing Forecast
The problems affecting home builders and what this means for the future. Recently, I went to the Home Builders Association Economic Housing Forecast. It was a big get-together where a bunch of speake…
Polishing a Diamond in the Rough for an Investor Client
Here’s a brief walk-through of one of my client’s rental properties. Today I'm dropping off some tile and grout at a client’s investment property. We’re getting it ready to rent, and that got…