Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting!

‘Tis the season for showing extra love and support to the life blood of our communities! It’s the most wonderful time of the year to support small businesses and to easily spread the word about your favorite local artisans, creators, and service professionals! In this blog post, I am sharing some of my favorite businesses […]

The holiday season is such a perfect time to support small businesses and easily spread the word about your favorite local artisans, creators, and service professionals! In this blog post, I am sharing a list of amazing businesses I’ve discovered over the last year in the Sacramento County that have quickly become some of my […]

You may truly believe that having a wide selection of homes to choose from is the only way to find one you love.
Guess what? It’s a proven fact that having too many choices only increases your chance of making the wrong choice!

I hear from my clients all the time about their concerns and questions when buying a home in today’s market.  That’s why I’m here to provide answers to some of the most common questions I get asked so you can become better informed and more reassured.

Many first-time buyers look forward to finally visiting listings and stepping into an actual home they’ve seen only online.
House hunting can be exciting and even fun at times, but you still need to have a strategy in place. That’s why the tips below can give you an added edge.

Don’t let your excitement or desire for a home spur you to make any rash decisions or overlook some serious red flags. You don’t want a home you’ll regret buying, so carefully weigh the pros and cons before making an offer. Some homes might seem good at first sight, but our list of hidden red flags could save you in the long run. 

Did you know that some normal — even harmless everyday activities — could hurt your chances of buying your dream home?  You want to avoid any slip-ups that might make your lender think twice about processing your mortgage loan.

Buying a home in the Greater Sacramento or Sierra Foothills market requires an understanding of not only the seasonal shifts in market activity but also the weekly flow of the market. 
You’ll need to understand that there are two cycles – both a yearly one and weekly one when looking at homes.

I created these keys based on helping first-time home buyers just like you.  I’ve tested everything that works and weeded out what doesn’t. It’s all here in one place for you! My goal with this series is to make you more comfortable and that starts with making you a more confident and knowledgeable homebuyer … with an insider’s edge.