Jasmine Cortez, Realtor at Key Realty LLC

03/31/2025

Moving with children is difficult. Here are four ways to reduce their anxiety and manage yours at the same time.

Pulling up stakes and moving is stressful. Add kids to the mix, and your stress levels may be off the charts. Look at it from a child’s point of view. You’re asking them to leave their home, their schools and their friends. Pave the way for an easy transition by following these four tips. Prepar...

03/29/2025

Do you dream of making millions in real estate? Here’s what to consider in forming a real estate development group.

Real estate investing has made many a millionaire, so it’s not out of the ordinary if you have the resources to consider a land development deal. But unless you have enough reserves to go it alone, you might want to put together a group of developers and investors. What is involved and what are th...

03/28/2025

Your DIY projects will be much more successful when you use the right tools. Here's what you need.

Even the simplest household fix-it job goes more smoothly with the right tool in hand. Here’s a quick guide to what the home toolbox should contain.

03/26/2025

The house you fell in love with is in a flood zone. Should you automatically walk away? Here’s what to consider.

You’ve been shopping for a home and believe you’ve found it, the home of your dreams. It’s the perfect size, the style of architecture you love and a place to raise your family. Then you find out it’s in a flood zone. What does that mean in terms of risk, insurance and resale? Should you wal...

03/24/2025

When buying a home, how do you know which items remain with the property and what goes with the seller? Refrigerators? Mirrors? Shelving? Here’s what you need to know.

When a home seller and a buyer come to an agreement on a sale, more than just the house and land are involved. Misunderstandings sometimes arise over elements of the home that the buyer thought were staying and the sellers intended to take with them. These decisions revolve around three legal concep...

03/22/2025

Are you smarter than your thermostat? After reading this, you’ll probably wonder.

A programmable thermostat is a great investment for homeowners -- a multitasking tool that keeps you comfortable and helps you save money. While basic thermostat technology, using liquid mercury and an electrical switch, has been around for a long time, it’s the digital advances that have elevated...

03/21/2025

Kitchen faucets have come a long way since grandma’s day. Here’s a guide to today’s latest and greatest sink hardware.

Today’s faucets are attractive, sleek and come in a beautiful array of shapes, sizes and even colors. Perhaps the most eye pleasing are the various swan neck designs, which are popular for their form and function. Available finishes range from nickel and bronze to copper, brass and stainless steel...

03/19/2025

Dare we say it? Open floor plans aren’t for everyone. Here’s a list of pros and cons to see what works best for you.

For several years now, open floor plans have been perennial favorites, and they still top many buyers’ wish lists. While benefits to an open floor plan abound, they’re not the best choice for everyone. Here’s how to decide what floor plan works best for you and your family. Open floor plans. W...

03/17/2025

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03/15/2025

Retirement communities offer seniors a wide range of services and amenities. Check out the pros, the cons and the price tag for senior living.

Retirement communities, marketed to the 55-plus crowd, are often loaded with recreational amenities such as swimming pools, golf courses, clubhouses and gyms. Do these developments live up to their advertising brochures? Here’s a look at the pros and cons. Pros. Most senior-living residents enjoy ...

03/14/2025

Are you prepared for a bedbug emergency? Here’s what to do if you spot the pesky creatures.

Population increases -- combined with the ease of worldwide travel -- mean your chances of a bedbug encounter in a hotel room are on the rise. So it’s not surprising that many bedbugs hitch a ride home. Be vigilant. Bedbugs are parasites. Like mosquitos and ticks, they feast on the blood of a host...

03/12/2025

Prequalified or Preapproved: What’s the Difference?

As a buyer, already having a mortgage preapproval letter from a lender in hand means you can move quickly when you find the home you want.