Best Chinese Takeout
Chinese takeout is such a staple in our home. We mix and match our favorite dishes, and most often that’s chicken fried rice. Then, when our bellies are full, we take turns cracking open our fortune cookies 🥠and sharing inspiring messages. These are my go-to Chinese takeout spots in this area: • China House […]
What You Need To Know About Home Price News
 The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause some confusion and could even generate some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact that NAR will report the median sales price, while other home price indices report repeat sales […]
The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us
If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall. The latest data tells a very […]
Home Maintenance Tip
Summer is just around the corner and there is nothing better than having all the odd jobs around the house wrapped up before the heat hits! I like using some of my time in late spring to get some home improvements and maintenance taken care of.One of my favorite tips for those cabinets and drawers […]
Benefits of Mortgage Pre-Approval
One of the first steps in the homebuying process is getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Pre-approval helps improve your chances of buying the home that’s right for you by giving you an idea of what you can borrow, helping you set your budget, and letting sellers know your offer is serious. DM me to learn […]
Liberty Showcase Theater
This week’s hot spot is Liberty Showcase Theater! I love this place so much because they’re always having new local artists showcase their talent to our community!  Have you ever been here? Who’s your favorite artist that has performed here?
FHFA Rescinds Upfront Fees: Promoting Affordable Mortgage Credit
In a recent development, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has made an important announcement that will have a significant impact on the mortgage industry. The FHFA has decided to rescind the upfront fees based on borrowers’ Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratios for loans acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This decision comes after careful consideration […]
The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling
 If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm. Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed their homes was in […]
The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage Rates
 If you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But what does it mean for you, the housing market, and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know. Inflation and the Housing Market While the Fed’s working […]
Vee’s Place Old-Fashioned Bakery
I took your advice and made a trip to Vee’s Place Old-Fashioned Bakery. Wow! What a recommendation! I don’t know why I have never been there before, but I promise to go back! My favorite part about my visit was the dessert — I had a delicious German Chocolate Cake. This place is so special […]
