Should I price my property higher than what I'm really hoping to get for it?
It really depends on the current market that you're in, but there are two ways to price a property. You can price it a...
What do I like to do when I'm not working?
Oh, that's a fun question. I love to be home! Home is my happy place. We live in the country, we have some land, and we have a ton of fun out there. My husband put in a pool for us, and ...
What is earnest money?
Earnest Money is the money that you put down after your offer is accepted. It shows the seller that you are serious about buying the property. In our market, 1% of the purchase price is pretty normal. That ...
Am I an introvert or an extrovert?
I am definitely more of an introvert. I love to be by myself. I need to be by myself to recharge and I actually schedule it in my calendar, to make sure that I get enough of that downtime to jus...
What is the first thing that you should do when you're thinking about buying a home?
Well, you definitely want to get pre-approved. You want to talk with a good local lender and find out what you can afford. Take a look at those ...
What was real estate like when I first got into the market over 26 years ago? Well, back in 1995, it sure was a lot different than it is today. We didn't have online MLS systems and the internet was pretty new and just coming out. The MLS would...
During the last two years, backyards have been given luxury upgrades in Wisconsin and across the country, as more and more people are spending time at home. Even as the pandemic is now more in the back of our minds, an upgraded backyard is an a...
Buying vs Renting? What is Better For You?
Home ownership is the American Dream, right? Owing a place to call home, being able to paint the walls purple if you like, that’s what everyone wants. Isn’t it? The reality is there are pros and c...
Everyone wants to time their home purchase “just right.” Ideally, the picture perfect “buyer’s market”; plenty of well-priced listings, low interest rates and a slow moving real estate market where the buyer has plenty of time to deci...
Almost every homeowner dreams of a brand new, state-of-the-art kitchen, but kitchen remodels are expensive and can often take months to complete.
Fortunately, there are a few easy changes you can make which will give you the updated look you c...
