Victoria Gabourel - Realtor

09/05/2026

Prepping your home for sale doesn't only include a fresh coat of paint on the walls - make sure to update your trim as well! Here are some tips before you make a trip to the hardware store.

What color will you paint the trim? Here’s our primer on what to consider when choosing trim paint colors.

09/04/2026

Once pre-approved to buy a home, it's critical to remain pre-approved by avoiding changes in employment, credit accounts, or other significant transactions. Read on for more tips about this important process.

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.

09/02/2026

🌳 Spruce up your outdoor space with vibrant plants, well-maintained lawns, and elevated hardscaping. 🧱

08/31/2026

A ductless mini-split HVAC system might be the perfect solution for your home, especially when you need heating or cooling in spaces without ducts. Here's a quick guide to help you understand and decide.

Sometimes you need air conditioning or heat in a home without attic or basement to run ducts. A ductless mini-split unit may be a solution.

08/29/2026

Selling your home? Don't waste time with uncertain buyers! Ensure they are serious by asking for a preapproval letter. It's more than just a glance at finances; it's a commitment. Click through for more tips on identifying solid buyer prospects.

When prospective buyers put an offer on your house, how can you tell if they are solid prospects? To avoid needlessly tying up your house, look for these seven indicators. They are preapproved for a mortgage. It’s easy to confuse the terms “prequalified” and “preapproved.” The first means ...

08/28/2026

When interest rates are high, should that put your dream of home ownership out of reach? Creative financing options that bring down the cost of buying may help you out. Here are three ways you may still be able to get into that home of your own.

Today’s higher interest rates are squeezing would-be home buyers. Consider these creative mortgages if you’re in the market for a home.

08/26/2026

Moving Day Tip: 🐶 Ensure your furry friend has a smooth transition. Plan for their transportation, and have their essentials ready for the first day in your new home. 🐱

08/24/2026

When your child becomes mobile, baby gates are essential for keeping them safe. Here's what to consider when purchasing baby gates for your home.

Baby gates are a must for keeping little ones in a safe. Here is what to consider when purchasing gates for your home.

08/22/2026

Increase your home's beauty and value with ceiling beams - stained or painted, straight or arched, the choices are diverse!

Ceiling beams add style and interest to rooms, especially those with high or vaulted ceilings. Here’s what you need to know.

08/21/2026

You and your sweetheart have purchased your first home together. But how to deal with your clashing design styles? Here are some tips.

You’ve found your soulmate, and the two of you are moving in together. Here are some tips for combining furnishings with your partner.