Is Co-Buying a Home Right For You? by Sandy Dodge For some buyers, purchasing a home independently may be out of reach. Co-buying a home is an alternative approach to homeownership where two or more individuals purchase the property together and take on a joint mortgage. Get to know the benefits and drawbacks of co-buying a home […]

9 Options to Remove, Hide or Play Down a Popcorn Ceiling by Guest Author Don’t love your popcorn ceiling? You’re not the only one stuck with some unwanted stucco overhead. There are many options for moving on from it, but not all of them are equally effective-or equally easy. To help you decide how to […]

5 Ways to Save and Reuse Water at Home by Sandy Dodge Think of all the ways you use water at home. Whether it’s meal preparation, laundry, or doing the dishes, we use a lot of H2O. In fact, the average U.S. household uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, with a majority of […]

What Does DOM Mean in Real Estate? by Sandy Dodge As you start searching for homes, you’ll likely come across different terms that describe the status of different listings. One term, “Days on Market” (DOM), can play a role in your strategy for making an offer. Knowing what this term means will help to inform your […]

Here’s Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist by Windermere Staff The leaves changing color is a sign that you may have some fall home maintenance tasks to tackle. With summer in the rearview and colder temperatures ahead, being proactive now will keep your home in pristine condition throughout the autumn days and nights. We’ve compiled a […]

5 Tips for a Tidy Home by Sandy Dodge Maintaining a tidy home not only helps it to look its best, but it also makes for a more peaceful and organized living environment. Regardless of the size of your home, these tips will help you achieve and maintain a consistently tidy and inviting living space […]

A Guide to Permits and Regulations for ADUs, Sheds, & More by Sandy Dodge The desire to maximize property value among homeowners is stronger now than ever. As the movement of short-term rentals, turnkey properties, and real estate investment continue to grow in popularity, it’s worth it to take a moment and understand the regulations that […]

What to Do After Moving Into a New Home by Sandy Dodge Nothing beats the feeling of buying a new home. You’ve worked hard with your agent to find the right home for you, you’ve worked with the seller to finalize the deal, and you’ve signed all the paperwork to transfer ownership. Congratulations! Everything has led […]

Understanding Contingent Offers: A Seller’s Guide by Sandy Dodge Whether you’ve listed multiple homes or you’re a first-time home seller, you’ve likely come across the word “contingent” before. Contingent home sales, though very common, aren’t as simple as a real estate transaction without them. With contingencies, there are additional factors at play and added criteria that […]

Ten Qualities to Look For in Your Real Estate Agent by Meaghan McGlynn Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional purchases of a person’s life. That’s why it is so important to find an agent that can not only help you navigate the home search process while answering your questions and addressing […]