Rachel's Real Estate Guide

9 Kitchen Improvements Under $100

Want to spruce up your kitchen but stuck on a tight budget? Check out the list of improvements you can do for under $100. These tips will come in handy when you’re ready to list your home to sell on the market or if you just want a new look for your space. 1. REFRESH…

10 Home Chores To Do Annually

You can thank me later for this but there is such a thing as over-cleaning! Here are 10 chores around the home that you really only need to do annually…excluding special circumstances. Let’s dive in! 1. Curtains & Drapes Unfortunately, I don’t mean the dusting part. You’ll want to dust at least once a month….

Why NOW Is the Time to Buy

If you’ve been considering purchasing a home, you’re probably wondering if this is the right time of year to make your move. The market is fast changing with new laws coming into play, interest rates on the rise, and a whole slew of other things you have to face when it comes time to picking…

Achieve Feng Shui In Your Home

If you take the time to dig into the philosophy around feng shui, you’ll learn that it’s not as esoteric as one might believe. It’s based around simple practices to make a home feel healthier and more organized. It also helps you to connect to your home in a way that can impact your mood…

You DO Need an Agent for New Builds

Are you ready to buy a home and considering going with a new build? It may seem like a simple process where create your dream home from scratch. However, there is some risk when it comes to new construction if you don’t have a real estate professional with whom you can consult. Just like any…

10 Staging Tips To Get Your Home Sold

Ready to sell your house? Here are a few staging tips to get your home prepared for the market. When listing a home that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions, you want to make sure it’s presented in the best light. You wouldn’t buy a $50,000 dollar car if it was filled…

5 Storage Ideas for Small Bathrooms

Is your bathroom small? It’s the worst, isn’t it? Well, unfortunately, small bathrooms are very common and are usually the smallest rooms in the house. I bet it always feels cramped and tight in there. You might not be able to change the square footage but adjustments in organization and storage space can make a…

From “I Do” to “Welcome Home”

Newlyweds are saying “I do” to each other and equate to more than half of first time home buyers that are also saying “I do” to their dream homes. It makes sense! When you put two hearts together, the time comes to find a home to nourish that love. A home that brings both of…

Fall Leaves Bring Sold Signs

Summer has come to an end and you probably are thinking you’ve lost the opportunity to sell and need to wait until next summer. That’s far from the truth! Although it’s not as hectic and crazy with the swarm of buyers on the market, the fall season brings out the most serious of lookers. They…

3 Questions To Ask Before Buying Your 1st Home

The real estate market is constantly changing. Sooooo…DO YOUR RESEARCH! Do not jump the gun on this one! Advice from family and friends may be kind and well meaning but you’re the only one who knows what your needs are when it comes to buying a home. That’s why you should take some time and…

One Simple Change Can Transform Your Kitchen

How many times have you heard “Kitchens…that’s where you’ll get the most bang for your buck in remodeling”? They’ve probably been saying that since the beginning of time or at least since HGTV first aired. Here’s the thing, though, everyone says it because it’s true. Time and again I see buyers willing to overlook a…

Why You Don’t Need a Buyer or Listing Specialist

There are all kinds of specialists in real estate….luxury home specialist, first time home buyer specialist, down-sizing specialist, affordable housing specialist, military specialist, etc…. Are you confused, yet? If I wasn’t a Realtor, I would be. There’s nothing wrong with agents who specialize and, in some cases, it could be a benefit to the client. …