Birds are chirping, windows are opening, and houses are starting to freshen up. It’s perhaps my favorite season of all. “New” is a word you hear more often these days. New life, springing forth from the ground. New baby animals are being born. New blooms on the trees. New doors being unlocked. I’m a huge…
A Wooded Journey.
Brad and Tonya, one of the families I had the extreme privilege of working with to “unlock new doors”, bought a home from me a couple years ago. Today, you would not even begin to tell it is the same home. I was able to go back and tour this bright, happy place on the…
It’s Tax Season.
I don’t think the word “tax” is anyone’s favorite word, but you know what is? “Refund.” That word, especially when it comes after “tax”, is everyone’s favorite! And how best to spend your tax refund? Unlocking new doors for yourself, of course! Remember, however, a tax refund isn’t a bonus. It’s your hard-earned money, and…
Paint, Paint, and More Paint.
As a realtor, I can’t stress enough how important it is to freshen up your home before putting it on the Market. Many times, this will determine your house selling in a few days, verse a few months. One of the most important things in my opinion? Painting! A fresh coat of paint can go…
A Market Recap of 2018.
As a realtor, it is super important to look back over the past year at the Real Estate Market for the area. I learn so much – including information for each town that I am close by – Peoria, Morton, Washington, East Peoria, and Dunlap. The Market Overview also shows me a comparison of the…
A Coffee Community.
Coffee has grown to become a huge fad in America – literally blowing up all over the country in the last ten years. I distinctly remember when coffee shops started becoming popular, and I am honestly not complaining! Although I may not be a teenage girl posting photos of their coffee drinks, I too deeply…