Behind the Scenes at HomeGrown Real Estate

July 27, 2026

A Realtor's Biggest Investment Isn't Money

When most people think about the cost of buying or selling a home, they usually think about the down payment, closing costs, inspections, or moving expenses.

Very few people stop to think about what their Realtor is investing.

Sure, there's the obvious financial side. We pay for licensing, continuing …

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July 7, 2026

Referrals Are the Heartbeat of My Business

Referrals Are the Heartbeat of My Business

And Why They'll Never Feel Like "Just Another Lead"

One of the questions I get asked fairly often is where my business comes from.

The answer is actually pretty simple.

People.

Not paid internet leads. Not Zillow. Not Homes.com. Not cold …

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May 5, 2026

Is There Really Such a Thing as Balance?

Is There Really Such a Thing as Balance?

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of balance.

You hear it everywhere.
“Don’t forget to take time for yourself.”
“Make sure you’re balancing everything.”

And while it sounds nice… I’m not sure it’s actually real.

The Pressure …

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Jan. 27, 2026

Why So Many People Dislike Real Estate Agents (And Why I Get It)

I’m going to start this blog with something that might surprise people…
I understand why real estate agents don’t always have the best public perception.

There are days, honestly more than I’d like to admit, where I see something online or hear a story from a client and think, this …

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Jan. 21, 2026

What Being a Broker Means to Me

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the role of a broker and what that title really means, both to the public and to the agents who choose where they hang their license. It’s a word that gets used often in real estate, but I don’t think it’s always fully …

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Sept. 23, 2025

My Journey Into Real Estate & The Heart Behind HomeGrown

When people ask what first sparked my interest in real estate, the “right” answer is usually something about wanting to help people, not just loving houses. But if I’m being honest, the very first spark came from being a Trading Spaces kid. I was glued to HGTV as a child …

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