Jessica Brutzman

06/01/2026

The Covid-19 pandemic launched a sea change in where Americans work, and the need for home office space is exploding. If you are selling, make potential office space in your home a focus of your marketing efforts.

Covid-19 caused seismic changes in workspaces, with a lot of people work-from-home. It's a good time for seller's to highlight the available workspace.

05/30/2026

How Market Timing Can Affect Your Listing Strategy
If you're thinking about selling your home, timing is probably one of the first things on your mind. Maybe you've heard spring is the best time to list. Maybe headlines about mortgage rates have you wondering whether it makes sense to wait.
The truth is, timing matters, but not always in the way people...

If you're thinking about selling your home, timing is probably one of the first things on your mind. Maybe you've heard spring is the best time to list. Maybe headlines about mortgage rates have you wondering whether it makes sense to wait. The truth is, timing matters, but not always in the...

05/30/2026

Hanging out at St. Michael's on Garfield today(5/30) 10a-2p. Gathering items for the Job Winslow Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. They are collecting items to donate to the US Coast Guard Station in Traverse City. Scouting America Troop 36 is here to help as well. Bring some shelf stable goods, diapers, formula, etc. if you are able.



Scouting America Troop 36

05/29/2026

Hang some eucalyptus in your shower for a spa-like experience.

05/29/2026

Practical Ways to Improve Garage Organization
The garage tends to become a catch-all space over time. Tools get piled in corners, seasonal items take over the floor, and before long, there's barely room to park a car. Getting it under control doesn't require a weekend-long overhaul — with the right approach, you can build a system that actually...

The garage tends to become a catch-all space over time. Tools get piled in corners, seasonal items take over the floor, and before long, there's barely room to park a car. Getting it under control doesn't require a weekend-long overhaul — with the right approach, you can build a system that...

05/28/2026

What to Look for in a Home Inspection Report
You've made an offer, it's been accepted, and now comes one of the most important steps in the buying process: the home inspection. The report that follows can run anywhere from 20 to 100 pages. That's a lot of information, and knowing how to read it makes all the difference.
Not All Issues Are Created...

You've made an offer, it's been accepted, and now comes one of the most important steps in the buying process: the home inspection. The report that follows can run anywhere from 20 to 100 pages. That's a lot of information, and knowing how to read it makes all the difference. Not All Issues...

05/27/2026

🎉 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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05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, let us honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/23/2026

What Sellers Should Know About Pre-Listing Inspections
Most sellers spend weeks preparing their home for the market: decluttering, touching up paint, maybe tackling a few overdue repairs. What some sellers overlook is hiring a home inspector before the listing goes live. It's not a requirement, but for many sellers, it's a smart move.
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A pre-listing...

Most sellers spend weeks preparing their home for the market: decluttering, touching up paint, maybe tackling a few overdue repairs. What some sellers overlook is hiring a home inspector before the listing goes live. It's not a requirement, but for many sellers, it's a smart move. How It...

05/23/2026

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