Dana Oatman, Realtor

06/16/2026

When purchasing a home, your Real Estate Agent has the contract expertise to help navigate uncertain terms and will know when to seek legal advice. Read on for more benefits, and then give me a call when you are ready to begin your home buying journey!

Whether buying a new house or an existing one, buyers typically feel more at ease having a real estate agent working on their behalf. It’s their job to make things go smoothly. Here’s how. Knowledge of builders. Real estate agents don’t just work with resale homes. Agents know the builders in ...

06/14/2026

Organize your pantry. This may not sound like the most exciting activity, but you will be very pleased with yourself when you can find your favorite spices at the first attempt the next day.

06/13/2026

Love bird watching out your back windows? Here's how to attract more fine feathered friends to your property.

Watching colorful birds flitting around the yard delight the eye. You can tailor your birdhouses to meet their needs with this knowledge.

06/11/2026

Can you fix those annoying nail pops yourself? Yes, you can, in these 10 easy steps.

We’ve all seen them: nail or screw heads popping out of sheetrock after a house settles. They are a blemish on an otherwise smooth surface, so your eye is drawn to them. Can you fix them yourself? You sure can. Here’s how. Supplies. You’ll need a box cutter, a nail set and hammer, a screwdrive...

06/09/2026

Before beginning your home search, be sure to check your credit report for any errors. If you find any, dispute the error with all three credit report agencies and the creditor via certified mail with return receipt. Here are some more tips on making sure your credit report is in tip-top shape.

Fix your credit by making on-time payments and setting monthly reminders. Need help improving your credit score? Learn how here!

06/07/2026

In areas that have been hard-hit by drought, some communities are offering financial incentives for homeowners to ditch the lawn and replace with desert landscaping. Would you consider it?

06/06/2026

We’ve all had a bad customer experience at some point. Here’s how to complain effectively to get results without ranting.

Successful complaining through customer reviews is an art. You want to get your problem resolved. Here are smart methods of getting customer satisfaction.

06/04/2026

Selling a unique property presents unusual marketing challenges. Let these ideas guide you in setting a price and creating the right marketing plan.

If you’re selling a one-of-a-kind house, conventional sales techniques won’t do. Instead, you’ll need targeted marketing for your unique home.

06/02/2026

When buying a home, you may qualify for downpayment assistance. There are many programs that help not only first-time home buyers, but also low-moderate income borrowers. Read this guide to learn more about these opportunities.

Accumulating down payment money for a house is important, but can be challenging, especially for millennials bogged down in massive student loan debt. But don’t despair. Help is available through down payment assistance programs -- in other words -- free money. The Federal Housing Administration, ...

05/31/2026

Kid's clutter out of control? Bins under the bed are a great way to keep kids organized and keep clutter to a minimum.