Tatia L Olds Your Real Estate Matchmaker Advisor

08/24/2026

Is buying a mattress online a good choice, or will you toss and turn with regret? You’ll rest easy with this short guide to buying a mattress with a few clicks.

Brick-and-mortar mattress stores rival car dealers when it comes to television ads loudly promoting hot sale prices. Now consumers can skip the hype and purchase mattresses online. Is this a smart way to buy, or will you end up losing sleep over it?

08/22/2026

Couples often downsize to a smaller, more manageable home once becoming empty nesters. But will "resizing" better suit your needs? Find out here.

A new term, “resizing,” has emerged for the "empty nest" season of life. Resizing can be less demanding for couples and better suit their needs.

08/21/2026

Don’t despair if your solid surface countertops are cracked or dinged. They can likely be fixed rather than replaced, saving you big money - here's how.

Your solid surface countertops likely can be repaired rather than spending lots of money to replace them. Here's a guide to restoring each type of surface.

08/19/2026

When applying for a mortgage, you may be able to save money by paying “points” up front. What is this financing strategy, and does it make sense for you?

One strategy for lowering your mortgage interest rate is to pay mortgage points up front. What are these points and how can paying them save you money?

08/18/2026

Hometown heroes can save thousands when buying or selling a home through the Hometown Heroes program.

Learn more about this amazing program and save thousands on your next home! Reach out today!

08/17/2026

With frameless glass, the shower-tub combination can be just as elegant as the stand-alone shower and open up small bathroom spaces. Read this article for tips on how to plan your makeover.

Frameless glass enclosures are stylish and popular for freestanding showers. Now gorgeous glass is replacing the shower curtain on tubs with showers. Let’s take a look.

08/15/2026

Selling your house means making it shine...and that really should begin before your listing agent is first introduced. Here’s a checklist of things to help you get started.

Before inviting potential listing agents to your home, you’ve got work to do. Get your house ready with this checklist. Outside the house. Evaluate the landscaping and the general condition of the house. If you were a buyer driving by, what would you think? Does your home have curb appeal? Mow and...

08/14/2026

Take the sting out of your monthly electric bill! Here are six easy ways to save money and conserve energy.

For most homeowners, the sting of a sky-high electricity bill is more than enough to prompt their interest in energy savings. Check out these easy methods to help lower your monthly bills. Attic insulation. Most of the heat transference in a home occurs in the attic, whether it’s indoor heat escap...

08/12/2026

Are you relocating for the U.S. Military? Here are eight tips to execute the move with military precision.

Military families move frequently -- often with short notice and few choices. Check out these eight tips to ease the stress of military relocations.

08/11/2026

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make your community a better place? As a Hometown Heroes Certified Agent, I can offer real savings to military members, veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, non-profit organizations, educators, and government employees. I'm here to show appreciation and make a difference for those who serve us every day. Let me help you save thousands! Reach out to me to learn more.