A few weeks ago, I shared a little throwback photo of Rustin and me dressed as Bob and Linda Belcher for our first Halloween party in our first home.

Along with that photo, I shared a little bit about the house itself. How it had been on the market …

There is a question I've been hearing a lot lately, and I understand why: Is now really a good time to buy a house?

Between mortgage rates, affordability concerns, and the endless stream of housing market predictions, it's easy to feel like the safest decision is to sit on …

Small Towns, Big Voices: The Future of the Places We Call Home

There's something special about a small town.

Maybe it's walking down the street and recognizing a familiar face. Maybe it's the historic buildings, the locally owned businesses, or the traditions that bring everyone together year after …

Did Someone Say... A Million Dollars?

There was a time when seeing a million-dollar home hit the market around here felt a little like spotting a unicorn.

You noticed it.

Maybe you clicked through the photos just because you were curious. You expected acreage, incredible views, a …

The Market Has Changed. Our Expectations Have to Change With It.

There is a strange tension in real estate right now.

Sellers are getting antsy. Buyers are cautious. Homes are sitting longer. Conversations about price reductions are happening more often. Some owners are wondering whether they should abandon …

We Don't Talk Enough About Realtor Safety

September is Realtor Safety Month, and every year it gives our industry an opportunity to talk about something that I think about far more often than most people probably realize.

Being a real estate agent can be scary.

Our job …

The Market Is Shifting... But What Does That Actually Mean for You?

If you've paid even a little attention to real estate headlines lately, you've probably heard some version of it.

The market is changing. Rates are moving. Inventory is growing. Buyers have more leverage. Sellers need to …

The Real Estate Exam Didn't Teach Me How to Be a Realtor

I can still tell you there are 43,560 square feet in an acre. Why? Because at one point in my life, passing the real estate exam required me to memorize things like that.

There were math …

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 …

You don't have to be planning to sell your house for me to want to know how you're doing in it.

I think sometimes we have a very transactional idea of what a relationship with a Realtor is supposed to look like. You call when you're ready to buy. …