Kimberly Cruz Realtor

06/05/2026

Are you a book hoarder? Do you need a home library? Let me find you one!

06/03/2026

Before you leave for a showing, don't forget to open all curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible. Here are some more tips to help your house look its best for home shopping guests.

It goes without saying that you want your home to shine when prospective buyers view your home. Yet you’d be surprised how many sellers skimp on this important step in the home-selling process. Here are six keys to unlocking maximum appeal. Clean house inside and out. Not only should the regular m...

06/03/2026

June's featured market insight: When the Market Feels Personal. Plus, curb appeal inspiration, tips for house hunting with kids, and much more!

🏡 Your June 2026 Update from Kimberly Cruz, REALTOR®

06/01/2026

You’ve got plenty of choices in materials when it comes to choosing a kitchen sink. Check out our guide to the pros, cons and prices of various kitchen sinks.

When you are building out a new kitchen, you’ve got lots of great choices when it comes to your sink. Here’s our guide to seven kitchen sink materials.

05/31/2026

Some states have a real estate contract provision called the active option, or option period. This gives the buyer a designated time period to inspect the property and decide whether to move forward with the sale. Here's how they work.

Real estate sales contracts in Texas and several other states include a provision known as the active option. Here’s how a contract works.

05/30/2026

🔍 Keep an eye out for these signs to gauge the seriousness of prospective buyers and ensure a smoother home selling process.

05/29/2026

With or without stairs - which is your preference?

05/28/2026

Come out this Saturday and see this beautiful home!!

05/27/2026

Are you ready to negotiate the sale price of your home with a buyer? Use these strategies to get top dollar.

When you get an offer to buy your house, take a deep breath and set aside your emotions. It’s time to negotiate using solid numbers based on the real estate market’s current conditions in your area. Crunch the numbers. Ideally, you and your agent did a Comparative Market Analysis or CMA before l...

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, let us honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.