Danielle Spencer, Realtor- Key Realty

09/11/2026

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room
Some rooms slowly stop serving a real purpose. A formal dining room may only get used a few times a year. A spare bedroom may become a holding area for boxes and things that don't have another home. Even a finished basement or loft can end up sitting mostly empty.
That doesn't always mean the room needs...

An underused room doesn't have to stay that way. A few practical changes can turn extra space into something that works better for everyday life.

09/10/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Disclosure Forms
When you're buying a house, the disclosure form can be easy to skim past. It often arrives alongside other paperwork, but it can provide useful background on the property before you move further into the transaction.
What sellers must disclose varies by state, so the form isn't the same everywhere....

A property disclosure form can offer useful clues about a home's history and known issues. Buyers should know what the form can tell them, what it may leave out, and where an inspection still matters.

09/05/2026

What Fall Buyers Notice During a Home Tour
A home tour in the fall looks nothing like a home tour in June, and that's not just because of the weather. When the leaves begin to change and the light grows dim earlier in the day, a house has a way of showing the wear and tear that summer landscaping and long evenings tend to hide. When you're viewing...

Fall home tours reveal details that summer showings tend to hide, from curb appeal to how well the heating holds up. Here's what buyers should watch for this season.

09/04/2026

Small Home Problems to Address Before the Season Changes
A loose gutter or a drafty window rarely feels urgent, not until the temperature drops and small issues turn into a real repair bill. Walking through your property with a critical eye before the season turns can save you time, money, and a fair amount of frustration later on.
Check What's Happening...

A few small maintenance tasks now can prevent costly repairs down the road. Here's what to check around your home, inside and out, before the season changes.

09/03/2026

How to Compare Mortgage Options Like a Pro
Shopping for a mortgage can be difficult, since lenders present the numbers in so many different ways, and it's easy to focus on whichever number stands out first. Knowing what to actually compare is what helps you save money.
Know That the Interest Rate Isn't the Whole Story
The interest rate quoted...

Shopping for a mortgage means comparing more than the interest rate. Here's what buyers should check before picking the right lender and loan for their needs.

08/31/2026

How to Deal With Low Offers and Keep Your Momentum
When a buyer makes a low offer, it's easy to feel as though you've lost ground already. After all, anyone who's listed a house for sale knows up front that not all offers will be as expected. However, it's important to put this into perspective: a low offer is merely the beginning of a negotiation, not...

A low offer isn't necessarily the end of the road for your home sale. Here's how to evaluate a low offer, negotiate, and move on to a sale with confidence.

08/26/2026

📣 SOLD 📣

What a great morning with Theresa at the closing table! 🎉
This sale went flawlessly and it was an absolute pleasure working with her and getting her home SOLD!

I appreciate the referral that led me to this sweet soul 💫 Congratulations on your sale and here’s to new memories ✨

08/21/2026

One last rendezvous for Robin and Ed! 💫

They SOLD their home and are officially moved into their new house they purchased recently!

Leaving a home you’ve been in for a long time is tough but they are excited to pass the keys on to the buyer that will love it the same as they had 🤍

Cheers to new beginnings and many new memories ✨

08/21/2026

Late-Summer Home Projects That Can Lower Energy Use This Fall
August may still feel like summer, but it's the perfect time to start preparing for the coming months. The work that you do before the cold settles in permanently can seriously lower your heating bills and keep you comfortable for years to come. Some of these jobs take only an afternoon to complete,...

Simple late-summer home projects can help lower your energy costs this fall, from sealing air leaks to scheduling an HVAC tune-up before the cold weather sets in.