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Moving Single Woman

Reset and Rise: How to Turn a Move Into a True Fresh Start

Leaving behind a difficult chapter often feels like shedding old skin. The quiet of a new apartment, the unmarked streets, and the absence of familiar faces can be unsettling—but they...
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Mortgage Insurance Tax Deductibility

With the passage of the new legislation this summer, there was a big win for those with mortgage insurance. The bill allows for the permanent reinstatement of the mortgage insurance...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Beet Caprese Salad

“Why do you try to understand art? Do you try to understand the song of a bird?” – Pablo Picasso NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to...
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Top 10 states where you need the least savings to retire, and how much you need

According to a recent AARP survey, about 20 percent of adults age 50 and older have no retirement savings, and roughly 61 percent are worried they will not have enough money to...
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Finding Home… where you live can have a profound effect on you

“Home is not where you are from, it is where you belong.” – Beau Taplin We were honored to have a client invite us to celebrate the day he officially...
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Pensive Woman

Weekly real estate market update 8/1/25… the risks of pricing too high

The market is slowing into the summer doldrums. Every metric slowed down a bit. This is the first time all year that new listings fell below last year. Showing stats...
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Does it make sense to sell your home “as is” for cash rather than listing it for sale?

Good question. In some situations simply selling your home for cash is a good option… in other cases it may be wiser to do a traditional listing. Read more about...
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Mortgage rate updates

The Fed met this week and as expected didn’t change the overnight interest rate. They have been staying cautious as employment and inflation are their major concern. With inflation slightly...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Oyster Wings a la Leeann Chin

“The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.” ~ Leo Tolstoy NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids...
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Update & Refresh Without Compromising What You Love

Photo Source: Studio McGee Oftentimes homeowners confide that they would really like to update their home and make it feel refreshed… but they aren’t sure where to start. “How can...
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