There’s always something around the house you’ve been meaning to get to. A draft under the door, porch furniture that needs cleaning, or an entryway that becomes a pile of shoes every time you walk inside.

Fall is a good time to tackle a few of those projects before …

You probably have a wish list for your next home. Maybe it includes a bigger kitchen, an extra bedroom, or a porch where you can drink your morning coffee. But if you have a dog, there’s a good chance you’re making a little wish list for them, too.

A …

The other day, someone asked me a question that I wish more people felt comfortable asking.

"If I want to buy a house, what's actually the first step?"

They mentioned having about $10,000 saved and weren't sure if that was enough to even consider purchasing a home.

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School is back in session, the calendar is filling up, and somehow there’s already something planned for every weekend. If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, adding showings to that schedule might sound like a lot.

I get it. Selling a home while you’re still living in it …

It’s easy to walk into a home and immediately picture where your furniture would go. I do it too! But when you’re touring homes, it helps to look past the paint colors and decor and think about what living there would actually feel like.

You don’t need to spot …

It’s one of the most common questions I get as a Realtor, and on the surface, it seems like it should have a pretty simple answer.

“What is my house worth?”

You might expect me to look at your home, pull a few recent sales, and come back …

Getting your pre-approval is one of the most exciting steps in the home-buying process.

You send over the paperwork, answer some questions, wait for the lender to crunch the numbers, and then you finally get it:

“You’re pre-approved up to $400,000.”

And suddenly, you're scrolling through every …

Before You Get Cozy... Give Your Home a Little Fall Attention

There is something about the first hint of fall in the Shenandoah Valley that makes home feel just a little bit better.

The mornings start getting cooler. The windows stay cracked a little longer. A blanket finds …

Most people think buying a home starts when you find "the one."

In reality, that's just the beginning.

The home buying process is made up of a lot of moving parts, and while it can feel overwhelming at times, knowing what to expect makes it much less intimidating.

Sparking Joy at Home

Why Personality Belongs in Your Space Again

Somewhere along the way, homes became a little too polished.

Perfectly neutral walls. Identical kitchens. Open shelving styled with the same three books and a ceramic vase repeated from one house to the next. Spaces designed …