Joy Brandt, Realtor

04/06/2026

Great news to share! I’ve been named a winner of the Five Star Real Estate Agent award by the Five Star Award program, a recognition that goes to only a tiny percentage of Real Estate Agents each year! Check out this short social media announcement video they made!

11/19/2024

If you purchase a home in a community with a homeowners association, you may encounter this fee as part of your closing costs.

An HOA transfer fee may be on your list of closing costs if you move into a community with a homeowners’ association. Learn whether you’ll have to pay this fee.

11/16/2024

Which plants need extra care and insulation when cold temperatures hit?

Keep your favorite shrubs protected with advice from the pros

11/13/2024

Don't let fall and winter dull your home's shine. You can make it look great in any season.

Use these four tips.

11/10/2024

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11/08/2024

These decluttering tips can help keep your house more organized (and should make moving easier in the future).

Planning to declutter your home — whether you're moving or downsizing — can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it.

11/05/2024

Whether it's interior or exterior, here's what you need to consider before painting a brick surface.

We asked pros to share what to look out for before painting brick and when you shouldn't even consider it.

11/02/2024

Focusing on necessary repairs and renovations is one way to stretch your budget once you're in a new home.

While a new home is an exciting step, upgrades and renovations can get expensive—fast. Here, an interior designer shares her top tips for maximizing your home budget and making the most impactful design upgrades in your new home.

10/27/2024

You could add a luxurious feel to any part of your home with these elegant flooring choices.

Hint: They're not all hardwood.

10/25/2024

Learn more about this option, which could allow you to have more liquidity in the first few years of homeownership.

Everyone should know about this.

10/22/2024

Breaking up one large space into a few smaller ones doesn't have to look awkward or bulky. Consider these 25 ideas if you need some decor inspiration.

Take your layout from bland to grand.