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As the leaves change and the air becomes crisp, Thanksgiving offers us a moment to reflect on the blessings in our lives. One significant aspect that often takes center stage during the season is the concept of home. In this blog post, we'll explore the ties between Thanksgiving and real estate, delving into the reasons why finding the right home is a cause for gratitude. 

A Place to Gather 

Thanksgiving is synonymous with gathering friends and family around a table filled with delicious food. Your home serves as a backdrop for these cherished moments. Whether you're hosting a large family gathering or an intimate dinner, the importance of a welcoming and comfortable space cannot be overstated. 

The Heart of Traditions

Homes often become the…

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Not every renovation you make in your home will guarantee a return on investment, and very few offer a 100% return.

Things that do NOT significantly increase home value:

-Accent walls,

-Replacing light switches/outlets

-Small repairs

-Adding ceiling fans

-Changing fixtures.


Things that CAN increase home value:

-New windows

-New flooring

-Fresh paint

-Landscaping!


As someone who has personally remodeled a home, has a husband who does some general contracting, and assisted with countless client renovations, I can tell you firsthand what will add value and what doesn't. Remember, your home is primarily a space for you and your family to create memories and find happiness. While it is an investment, let's not lose sight…

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Jena was referred to me from her ex-boyfriend who was our family car salesmen. She had been on a couple showings with a Realtor who was not making herself available to help Jena with showings and not communicating. As a first time Homebuyer, Jena felt really under prepared and really was unsure if she would have the ability to buy in this market. She needed direction and guidance, so she reached out to me, and we had a long talk about her goals and where she was at in the process. We hopped to showings right away and wrote on a few houses within the first week. We were at a very competitive price point, so even with very strong offers, we missed out on a couple, but with patience and persistence, we found the perfect place for her and her 2 daughters. 


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You see the Just Sold and For Sale posts, but not every transaction is smooth sailing. Beyond the For Sale sign, there is often an assortment of obstacles and hurdles to navigate throughout the buying and selling process that don't always get shown. 103 E Cordelia Street was a difficult transaction for all parties where it seemed like we were met with road blocks at every single turn, but with teamwork, determination and getting our hands dirty, we were able to power through to the finish line. And at the end of the day, 

What you won't see from the Just Sold sign is the appraisal issues that came up and the list of fixes that needed to be completed at the 11th hour. 


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Buying a new home doesn't happen overnight. If you want to move in to your new home by Summer, here's the timeline you should follow! 

Let's start backwards.

Let's say you want to move in to your new home over Summer and be in by the 4th of July. That means at the latest you want to close by July 1st. 

By the time you finish the inspection and give a little wiggle room in case repairs need to be made before closing, you'll want to give yourself at least 2 1/2 weeks. So inspection would need to be completed by June 12th. 

It can take 7-10 days after an accepted offer for an inspection company to work on your home, so you'll want to have an offer submitted no later than June 2nd. 

If it takes an average of 4 weeks for a homebuyer in Dane…

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Buying and selling at the same time can feel a little overwhelming, but it is an extremely common transaction that can be simplified with a clear and concise plan. I will be here every step of the way to help you navigate both sides, but here are some questions to start asking yourself and some steps for getting started.


STEP 1: Figure out if you HAVE to sell in order to buy - can you financially carry 2 mortgages at the price range you're buying in?

STEP 2: Talk to your lender about your financing options. How can you get creative if needed to position you to navigate a double move more easily.

*if you need to sell in order to buy new, skip to section 2. If not, continue to step 3.

STEP 3: Schedule a *Move Up Buyer* Consultation with us to…

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