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The Spring Market Window Is Open. How You Enter Matters Most. Reader Question Kevin from Warwick asks, “Jen, when is the best [...]
Before inspection reports start flying, let me offer a little perspective. There is no perfect house. Not resale. Not new construction. Not [...]
You get one shot at the market. Make it count. Most homes are simply listed. They go online. Photos are uploaded. Showings [...]
What to Know, What to Avoid, and How to Protect the Pivot I’ve helped many homeowners successfully sell and buy at the [...]
What to share up front and why it matters If there is one quiet truth that often makes a real estate transaction [...]
Understanding the Quiet Moment When Love for a Home Becomes Clarity for What’s Next Loving your home deeply can make the idea [...]
A Confident Color With Quiet Authority One of my favorite things each year is the Color of the Year announcement. It is [...]
Paying It Forward: The Best Gifts to Leave for Your Home’s Next Owners Thoughtful gestures, helpful notes, and humor in the handoff…why [...]
As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), I understand the unique decisions and challenges that come with homeownership later in life. For [...]
September isn’t just about backpacks and bus schedules; it’s one of the most strategic selling windows in real estate. With buyers refocused [...]
September isn’t just about backpacks and bus schedules; it’s one of the most strategic selling windows in real estate. With buyers refocused [...]
Selling a home is a big decision—but it doesn’t have to be a stressful one. Think of it like boarding a plane. [...]
Inheriting a home is often more complex than expected. It’s not just about receiving property—navigating grief, honoring family ties, and making significant [...]
Buying a new home while selling your current one requires careful planning, financial clarity, and market awareness. Many homeowners make the mistake [...]
There’s something special about an older home—the craftsmanship, character, and history that modern builds often lack. But with that charm comes responsibility. [...]
Just because a home is shiny, new, and customized to your taste doesn’t mean it won’t cost you more than expected in [...]
Whether you're a buyer who lost a home you were excited about or a seller whose deal fell apart, it’s natural to [...]
Making the leap from the bustling boroughs of New York City to the tranquil charm of Warwick in Orange County, NY, can [...]
Wondering if there is a specific day of the week you should list your home? I like to have my client's listings [...]
Understanding the Sunshine Premium The "sunshine premium" represents the added value that natural light brings to a home, impacting everything from market [...]
Are you planning to upgrade your outdoor space or already own a hot tub, shed, swimming pool, or even a chicken coop? [...]
Bringing the farm – and more – to your table. Much of what makes the Warwick Valley unique are the farms, orchards, [...]
As part of my unwavering commitment to you, here’s what you need to know. A few policy changes outlined in the [...]
May’s monthly housing report from Realtor.com indicates a positive trend in a housing market hindered by extremely low inventory. The number of [...]
If you answered yes, you’re not alone. The “Mom factor “is trending more than ever and the most recent survey from Realtor.com [...]
When selling a home, it’s important to have a plan of action aimed at getting you the most money possible. If this [...]
When it comes to putting your home on the market, online “guestimates” shouldn’t guide your selling price. The best way to price [...]
The day has come. You’ve decided to list and sell your home and embrace a new beginning. Now comes the emotional rollercoaster [...]
If your house has been on the market for a while, showings are lagging, and you haven’t received any offers, I’m sure [...]
With a new year and a fresh start before us, are you considering a change in your housing and/or lifestyle needs? Now [...]
So, how are buyers and sellers adjusting to the “Shift”? Buyers are still in the market to buy; however, budgets have been [...]
“Every time you spend money, you are casting a vote for the kind of world you want,” according to Anna Lappe. By [...]
When selling your home, all too often unexpected surprises may arise that you could have avoided, or at least prepared to address. [...]
No matter where you go, or who you talk to, there is speculation about the housing market … and what’s next? With [...]
If you’re considering selling your home, you’ll want to add these five ultimate things to your To Do list: Hire a pro [...]
If you are contemplating listing your home in today's sellers’ market, it’s more important now than ever to choose service and experience [...]
The day has come. You’ve decided to list and sell your home and embrace a new beginning. Now comes the emotional rollercoaster [...]
Home improvements continue to surge and there’s no slowing down. Homeowners are spending big money to maximize the use of their homes [...]
What every homeowner needs to know. This time of year we tend to prioritize our project list, myself included, to tackle those [...]
In my years as a real estate broker not ONE transaction or situation is ever the same. I often have to remind [...]
How to best prepare when the time comes to sell your parents’ home after they pass? Prepare yourself for a roller coaster [...]
Selling your home in order to downsize is a process that can be financially and emotionally beneficial, but only if you’re ready. [...]
What every homeowner should know and test, even if you’re not selling your home. Out of sight, out of mind. When was [...]
Interestingly enough, home values and new construction rise with inflation. And, with the severe shortage of inventory and materials amidst the high [...]
If you own a home with an underground oil tank, it poses a potential liability in addition to other factors you may [...]
While it had seemed like nothing could slow down the housing market, the rate of price growth is slowing and fewer buyers [...]
According to a Realtor.com® survey, it appears that almost three quarters of Generation Z, currently 18-25 years old, would like to own [...]
Don’t underestimate the value a survey provides when buying or selling real estate. It’s important to know the legal description, use of [...]
Now Is the Time for Preventative Steps that Will Save You $$! Whether you’re thinking of selling now, within the next few [...]
Even our own homes can fall victim to air pollution right under our noises, here's some tips that will keep you and [...]
Real estate is a valuable asset and traditionally a sound investment. The housing market has significantly shifted in the last few years, [...]
There is no doubt we are still in a seller's seller’s market with Low inventory… although interest rates are on the rise, [...]
Your home is your greatest investment, and as such it’s natural to think about the eventual return on any improvements you make.Whether [...]
