Kristy Doyle , Realtor - Key Realty

09/14/2026

FHA loans help many financially challenged buyers achieve the goal of homeownership. But to protect lenders and buyers, the agency has minimum standards for the property’s condition. Here’s what you need to know before you begin your home search.

The FHA accommodating lending standards help financially challenged Americans to achieve the dream of homeownership. What are these requirements?

09/11/2026

We honor those lost but not forgotten this Patriot Day.

09/10/2026

Having your home's exterior (including decks and concrete surfaces) pressure washed before selling is going to make your home more appealing to buyers. But do you need to hire a pro, or can you do-it-yourself?

A good power washing can work wonders on the outside of a home, peeling off layers of dirt and grime. It’s also a great tool when sprucing up walkways, patios and decks. Here’s what you need to know before hiring the job out or attempting to do it yourself. Hiring a professional pressure washer ...

09/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations on your first home! Now, it's time to prepare for the additional expenses that come with homeownership. 🧐 Download my FREE Home Buyer's Handbook to help avoid any of these financial surprises.

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09/08/2026

The workplace has shifted from office to home for millions of American workers. Here’s how to optimize your work-from-home experience.

Covid-19 closed workplaces, sending millions of people home to conduct business. Here’s how to set up the optimal space to work from home for the long term.

09/07/2026

Wishing all the pleasures of a well-deserved Labor Day!

09/04/2026

The charm of Historic Homes are enticing, but they can also be a money pit. Would you consider buying one?

09/03/2026

Congratulations - you’ve sold your house! After paying off your mortgage, you’ll have a tidy sum, but not all of that is yours to keep. First, you must account for the assorted costs of selling. Here’s what you need to know about the seller’s closing costs.

Both the seller and buyer must pay certain closing costs from the sales proceeds. What the seller actually receives is what’s left after those payments.

09/02/2026

📍 When considering where to purchase a home, location remains a critical factor, and here's why.