Teresa Willhite Realtor

06/11/2026

A staged home shows best, so get rid of the clutter. Put your best foot forward with these helpful tips.

Take the guesswork out of getting your home ready with this checklist of the top 10 questions to ask before scheduling an open house.

06/09/2026

Owning investment properties is a pathway to financial security. But along with that growing wealth comes important tax reporting requirements. Check out this rental property tax primer.

Renting an investment property means positive cash flow, but along with these benefits comes responsibility for reporting income and expenses to the IRS.

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

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.

06/04/2026

Even pet-loving buyers may be turned off by lingering pet odors and damage. Check out this guide to prepare your pet and your house for showings.

When pet owners put their homes up for sale, it’s best to make those beloved animals disappear without a trace. The dog beds, the cat crates, the hair, the chew marks and the smell all need to be removed before the first showing. Here’s a step-by-step guide on selling your home with pets.

06/02/2026

Living in a ground-floor apartment or condo presents advantages and challenges. Here’s what to consider when you’re choosing whether to go up or down.

Is a ground-floor apartment right for you, or would you be happier higher up? Here’s what to consider in making your decision.

05/31/2026

Open shelves can make a room feel less cramped and more spacious. Just remember to not let them collect clutter.

05/30/2026

If you live in an area that deer frequent, you know that these graceful beauties view your landscape as an endless salad bar. But there are plenty of beautiful flowers and shrubs that bring color to a landscape that deer will not eat. Here are some eye-catching possibilities.

Deer-resistant plants protect your landscape from deer that scarf down your tasty, tender petunias and nosh on your geraniums.

05/28/2026

Overwhelmed at the thought of decluttering for a move? Find out how to hire a pro or consider other solutions here.

Whether it’s years of accumulated clutter, old appliances, or household chemicals, it has to go. Is it a DIY job? Or do you need to call in the professionals? Here’s what you need to know. Identify the different types of trash in your home. Your household waste falls into three categories and ea...

05/26/2026

You’ve heard of condominiums, but do you know about landominiums? Learn the differences and similarities and what you need to know before you buy.

You are familiar with condominiums, but did you know there are also landominiums? What do these two forms of homeownership have in common?