Real Estate Divorce Specialist

07/10/2024

To calculate how much house you can afford, lenders take into account a few primary items, such as your household income, monthly debts (for example, car loan and student loan payments) and the amount of savings available for a down payment. As a home buyer, you’ll want to have a certain level of comfort in understanding your monthly mortgage payments. Depending on your credit score, you may be qualified for a payment that is greater, but housing expenses exceeding 1/3 of your monthly income should be avoided as a rule of thumb.

07/08/2024

Choosing the right agent for you is one of the most important steps of the home buying and selling process. When trying to decide who might be the best choice, you should consider their market experience, previous client experiences, and compatibility with you and your needs. We would love to check those boxes for you - let’s talk today!

07/01/2024

We want to hear from you - what perks of homeownership are you looking forward to the most? Whether you are tired of paying off someone else’s mortgage, you’re ready to have more design freedom, or you are ready to start building home equity and personal wealth - there are endless reasons to look forward to owning a home.

06/28/2024

More than half of home buyers say finding the right home is the most challenging step of the home-buying process. But don’t let that get you down. If you stay focused, you’ll find the home of your dreams! It’s okay to ask questions, take your time, and not settle too early in your search. We are here to help!

06/26/2024

You may be eligible for widely-available first-time homebuyer programs, such as FHA, VA and USDA loans, that can make it more manageable to buy a home even if you don’t have a 20 percent down payment. Government-backed programs like these can also be easier to qualify for than other mortgages, and many mortgage lenders offer them. Some first-time buyer programs might include grants, down payment or closing cost assistance, deferred payments, subsidized interest rates or loan forgiveness after a certain period of time, as well, which can further save you money.

06/24/2024

To make the most of your time and increase your chances of finding your dream home at an open house, approach it with a game plan:
1. Research the property ahead of time�
2. Sort out your finances - if you can get pre-approved, that is a great start!
3. Be prepared to make an offer if you love the house�
4. Keep expectations realistic

06/21/2024

Digital curb appeal is the first impression a potential homebuyer will have of a property when browsing for homes online. 97% of homebuyers start their search for a new home on the internet. That’s why it’s crucial for sellers to have great digital curb appeal to make their property stand out. There are several ways sellers and agents can use digital curb appeal to help sell a home faster and for top dollar. We would love to help you maximize your digital curb appeal as your agent!

06/20/2024

A few weeks late to share...

I am honored to be named Cultural Ambassador for Southern California!

Thanks to my TL Sara Smerillo for writing up such a beautiful description of what I do when I am not selling homes 😊

06/19/2024

Attention agents!

My virtual class today at 4PM PST only has about 100 registrations. Normally there is double that!

That means more time for Q & A!
If you have any burning questions like:

1. How do I learn how to do complex transactions?
2. Do's and Dont's of taking Divorce Listings
3. What it's like to work with attorneys
4. How do I properly navigate clients that don't get along?
5. How do I become an expert?

Or any other questions...come to my class! DM me for a registration link!

06/14/2024

Excited about this one coming on the market today! Under $750,000. That's right... a detached home under $750k.

Let me me know if you'd like to see it!

06/12/2024

Limewash is making a comeback as natural design continues to maintain popularity in the home trend space. While it looks organic and can even been done as a DIY project, you typically can't wipe it clean like you can with painted walls so it might not be ideal for high-traffic areas in your home. Do you love the limewash look or will you sit this one out?

06/12/2024