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Weeknight Baked Ziti
When I was thinking about the recipe to include this month, I got pretty far in the weeds trying to think about the perfect thing, but really, what I wanted to include was something that was pretty easy to put together, is usually a hit with al...
Where’s the Richmond Area Real Estate Market as We Head Into Fall?
In terms of the real estate market, this summer was definitely a bit different than the last two, in large part because the interest rates went up by 2x since last year, and that's had quite an impact (to no one's surprise) on the market as a w...
What Even Happens During a Home Inspection?
So you want to buy a house and you definitely want to have a home inspection, but how does that whole thing work? So for the last few years, I've been saying, we're in a weird market, and a lot of people have waived home inspections. We'...
Should You Buy a Home in 2023?
Should you even really buy a house in 2023? The market seems like it's totally crazy and interest rates are bananas. Even in this high-interest rate environment, there are some really good reasons why buying a home still may be a better ...
Let’s Talk Capital Gains and Real Estate
But won't I have to pay capital gains tax if I sell? This is one of the most frequent questions I hear. And I hear it from literally all ages, all demographics, everything. Capital gains taxes are some of the most confusing aspects of se...
Preparing to Sell Your Home
When you're getting your home ready to sell, not all dollars are created equal. Obviously, you want to be doing maintenance all along as you're living in a home. So things like maintaining your house and maintaining the exterior of your hou...
Should YOU Get a Home Inspection
So great, waving an inspection is a great way to get your contract at the top of the heap in a multiple-offer situation, but should YOU do it? I am going to tell you that if you don't have some sort of risk tolerance, don't do it. But if yo...
What NOT to do Prior to Closing on Your Home
If you are under contract, and on your way to closing, you're super excited, you've started packing, and you started envisioning how you're going to design your space, here are a few things that you don't want to do if you actually want to ...