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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'...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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Late Summer Market Update for the Richmond Metro Area

As the summer winds down (a bit at least), the market has not changed a whole lot from the last couple of months. Inventory is still tight, leading us to remain in a solid buyers' market. Check out the graphic here for a little snapshot of what...

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The Perfect End of Summer Caprese Salad

The Perfect End of Summer Pasta Nothing shows off the juicy decadence of summer like fresh fruits and vegetables. At this time of year, I tend to cook much more simply, to enjoy the bright flavors of the produce that abounds. This pasta is f...

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Getting Organized for Less Back to School Stress!

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but back to school is coming up pretty fast and furious, and unless this is your first year, first kid, first rodeo, so to speak, you probably know that that stress can hit hard, and keep on coming if you'...

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