Our pets can feel our energy, so when we feel anxious, they feel anxious too. Here are a few tips to make the moving experience a little easier for your beloved companions!

1. Pack an overnight bag with food, litter, potty bags, toys, blankets, treats, food and water bowls, and beds to stay organized and keep your pets comfortable through the first few days of unpacking.

2. Drop your pets off at daycare or a friends house the morning of/night before moving day! Keeping your furry friends out of the way is the best way to reduce stress and keep them away from the action. If this isn’t an option for you, consider setting up a “pet room” in one of the rooms of your new home (or put them in a kennel), and check on them periodically.

3. Be sure to update your pets tags/microchips with your new address and phone number!

4. If you’re moving to a new area, be sure to inform your current veterinarians office so you can take records and prescriptions with you. You could also ask for a veterinary contact near your new place if you need a recommendation!

5. Take it slow! Start by introducing your pets to one room, then two rooms, and so forth. This allows them to get acquainted with the new house without feeling overwhelmed.

Do you have tips for moving with pets? Share them below!

I promise to give you my honest advice, respect your confidences, communicate openly, handle every detail, always act in your best interest, tell you the truth about your property (and other properties), and give you my very best work.

With a personal yet professional approach, I would love to help you reach your dream of buying or selling a home!

If you are looking for a real estate agent, I’d love to chat more with you. Send me a DM and let’s connect!

If you’re looking to create your new home aesthetic, go to Pinterest and create a “home” board. You can even create sections in your Pinterest board like “master bathroom” and “kitchen”, so that everything stays organized.

From there, look up words in Pinterest that describe your style (ex: “white modern kitchen” or “costal neutral bedroom”). Pin everything you love!

Once you have a better idea of what you want, you can Google search specific home decor pieces, rugs, and furniture (ex: “Restoration Hardware Cloud Couch Dupe” or “Braided Woven Off-White Rug”) to find items available to purchase online!

If you aren’t quite sure how to describe your style in words, look up different key words on Google and write down the ones you like most (ex: “modern style house”, “boho style house”, “contemporary style house”, “farmhouse style house”, etc).

If you still need more inspiration, find some local model homes or follow some interior designers on Instagram to get ideas!

What's one word you would use to describe your home style? Comment below!

Swipe for 8 steps to purchasing a home in 2022!

If you have questions about the buying process, I’d love to help - send me a message and let’s connect!

The secret to designing a beautiful home without breaking the bank? You must know where you should spend and where you can save.

A higher price tag doesn’t always mean a better quality item. Sure, you could buy a $20,000 rug… But will it really be worth it?

It’s oftentimes worth it to buy nice, high-quality furniture and artwork. These pieces will last a lifetime and will be a smart investment.

Other times, you can cut corners and save money by purchasing decorative accents and accessories that are still stylish and trendy, but are also budget friendly.

Here is a list of splurge VS save items to consider for designing a beautiful home on a budget.

Where To Splurge: Sofa

Where To Save: Rug

Where To Splurge: Dining Room Table

Where To Save: Side Tables

Where To Splurge: Mattress

Where To Save: Throw Pillows

Where To Splurge: Office Chair

Where To Save: Shelf & Table Accessories

Where To Splurge: Kitchen Barstools

Where To Save: Curtains

Here are a few things you should consider before accepting an offer on your home!

1. Contingencies

As a seller, the fewer contingencies, the better! Most common contingencies are inspection, appraisal, and financing.

An inspection contingency = the buyer can back out if the inspector finds too many problems with the house.

An appraisal contingency = the buyer can back out if the house appraises below the offered amount.

A financing contingency = the buyer can back out if they can’t secure a mortgage

2. All Cash Buyer

The safest offer is typically an all cash offer. As a seller, you won’t need to worry about financing and if the buyer can get approved for a mortgage!

3. Buyer Pre-Approval

When a buyer is pre-approved, this means they have already been approved (by a mortgage lender) for the loan they need to purchase a home. A pre-approval letter oftentimes means the buyer is serious and makes their offer stronger than the ones submitted without a pre-approval letter.

4. Timeline

Be sure the buyers closing costs and timeline are aligned with yours! If you are looking for a quick closing and a buyer needs 45 days to sell their current home (a home sale contingency), you may want to consider another offer that will allow you to move at a quicker speed!

5. Closing costs

Make sure you factor closing costs into the offer! 2-5% can add up quick!

6. Offer price

Price matters too, but it isn’t the only factor to look at when deciding which offer to accept! Be sure to look at every detail before accepting an offer!

Be sure to consult with your real estate agent to get a professional opinion before accepting an offer - your realtor will be able to help you choose the best buyer!

Avoid common mistakes and learn the tips and tricks of building a new build home with my DOS and DON’TS of buying new construction!

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DO → look at all the floor plans

DON’T → forget about the added expenses and upgrades

DO → start under budget

DON’T → purchase a new build without a real estate agent

DO → research builders in your area

DON’T → expect everything to be perfect - hiccups happen, especially in construction!

DO → try and be patient during the building process

DON’T → be afraid to ask questions

DO → consider location and school district

DON’T → build the nicest home on the block

Looking into buying a new build home? I’d love to answer your questions, show you some areas, and help you find the perfect place to build your new home. Send me a DM and let’s talk!

A man who stood for love, human rights, justice, peace, and equality for all. Martin Luther King Junior will forever be remembered for his contributions to the American civil rights movement, and for his famous speech, “I Have A Dream”. Today we celebrate one of the most influential figures in Western history. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

1. Switch out your builder grade mirror for a framed mirror. This instantly gives your bathroom a more luxury feel, and you can find great, inexpensive ones at places like Target, Home Goods, or TJMAXX!

2. Paint your cabinets! Tired of the wood stain on your bathroom cabinets? Take off the doors and drawers, clean and prime your cabinets, and paint them yourself! This is the perfect weekend project and it will completely transform your bathroom!

3. Give your old faucets a new look! Update your bathroom by adding a new faucet to your sinks and a new shower head + handle to your shower/bath!

4. Add lighting! There’s no such thing as “too much light” in a bathroom. Add wall sconces to the sides of the mirror and a fun new light fixture to brighten up your bathroom!

5. Accessorize! Purchase a new shower curtain, bathroom rugs, and hand towels to switch up the style of your bathroom. You can also add a scented candle, room freshener spray, and a cool plant to the counter to complete the look!

Have other DIY bathroom tips & tricks? Share them below!

Avoid the confusion by getting familiar with the industry lingo!

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Here are a few signs it’s time to downsize:

1. You’re retiring

One of the most common reasons people downsize is due to retirement. As you move towards retirement, you may not need as much space and will be able to save more money by purchasing a smaller home

2. You don’t want to deal with maintenance

Home maintenance can be expensive, time consuming, and an overall hassle. If you’re looking to free up more time for hobbies + spend less time and money working on your home, it may be time to downsize.

3. You have empty, unused rooms

Bigger isn’t always better! If you have an empty room or two just collecting dust, it may be time to rethink your home size and consider purchasing a smaller house.

4. You’re in the midst of a lifestyle change

If you’re looking to travel, you won’t be spending as much time at home, so it may make sense to downsize.

5. You’re getting older

It’s important to think about the future! You might be young and spry now, but as you age, you may want to live in a smaller, one story home with less maintenance required and less yard to take care of.

6. Financial troubles

A smaller home = a cheaper monthly mortgage payment, cheaper utility bills, and less maintenance costs! If you are looking to save more money, pay off your credit cards, or stop living paycheck to paycheck, it may be smart to move into a smaller home that you can comfortably afford.

Ready to downsize? Send me a DM and let’s chat - I’d love to help you find the perfect home for you in this stage of life!

Cure your post-holiday slump this month by trying some new restaurants, engaging in some fun activities, or going shopping at some of my favorite local places (did you say, retail therapy?). Here is my January guide to **insert city, state**!

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1. Know your credit score! Talk with a mortgage lender and get pre-qualified before starting the house hunting process. This will help you to know your budget and figure out how much you can qualify for!

2. Make a budget! Know how much you can afford to spend each month on a mortgage, along with how much money you are comfortable with putting down on a home. It’s important to do this before you have a mortgage payment!

3. Be sure to find a real estate agent you trust! You want someone who is experienced, knowledgable, and reliable. A good realtor makes the world of a difference when buying a home!

4. Make a list of needs and wants for your future home. Needs = features you MUST have (non-negotiable items), and wants = features you would like, but aren’t necessary (negotiable items). If you get overwhelmed after seeing too many homes, you can refer back to your list and remember what is most important to you!

5. Drive around different areas and figure out where you would like to live! Look into neighborhood safety, traffic, commute times, accessibility, amenities, etc. Choosing a set location/specific neighborhoods will narrow down the list of properties to see and helps your realtor to know which homes to show you!

Ready for homeownership but still looking a real estate agent? Send me a DM and let’s connect — I’d love to chat more with you!

Of all home renovations, a kitchen remodel has one of the highest returns on investment (75%-100%!). A well designed, updated kitchen can boost the value of your home, providing you use high quality, durable materials.

If you’re looking to do a kitchen remodel in 2022, you’re probably wondering how much it will cost to do the entire renovation.

The average kitchen remodel price is between $15,000-$50,000, but the overall cost depends on the appliances you choose, how custom you want everything to be, the size, quality of materials, area you live in, etc! You will also need to factor in how much it will cost to have everything installed, built, shipped, etc (if necessary).

Swipe for a list of project estimates that I’ve put together to get an idea on how much you’ll need to spend (approximately!) on a kitchen remodel!

At the beginning of each week, I like to set myself up for success by:

(**share 3-4 ways you prepare for the week. Ex: preparing my to-do list, journaling my thoughts and feelings, getting in a Monday morning workout, looking at my vision board, reading inspiring quotes, getting outside, doing a morning meditation, doing some breathing exercises, writing out 3 mantras for the week, having a dance party in my kitchen, etc).

If you’re feeling a little down today, turn on your favorite song, pour a cup of coffee, and have a Monday morning dance party! I promise, it’s the perfect remedy to bust those Monday blues!

What’s one thing you do to set yourself up for a successful week? Comment below!