Spring Cleaning Checklist for Home Sellers
- By Amber Finch
- on March 26, 2026
Spring Cleaning Checklist for Home Sellers Spring cleaning hits differently when you’re getting ready to sell your home. It’s not just about tidying up—it’s about creating a space that shines in photos, feels fresh during showings, and makes buyers...
Read moreThe Hidden Costs of Buying a Home (and How to Budget for Them)
- By Amber Finch
- on February 5, 2026
The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home (and How to Budget for Them) You’ve found your dream home. The price fits your budget, the neighborhood is perfect, and you’re ready to make an offer. But if you’re only planning...
Read moreEscrow and Earnest Money – What’s the Difference?
- By Amber Finch
- on October 14, 2025
Understanding Escrow and Earnest Money in Real Estate Transactions As an experienced real estate professional, I understand the critical role that both escrow and earnest money play in ensuring a smooth and secure transaction for both buyers and sellers....
Read moreUnderstanding The Mystery of Closing Costs and Points
- By Amber Finch
- on December 15, 2024
Understanding The Mystery of Closing Costs and Points One of the great mysteries of home buying, at least to those who have never been through the process, is closing costs. While nearly everyone has heard of them, few...
Read moreTop Ten Terms for Loans
- By Amber Finch
- on November 15, 2024
Top Ten Terms for Loans Everyone knows that you should never sign on the dotted line without reading the contract. This same term applies to loans. Signing a loan without knowing the terms and what everything means can...
Read moreBuying a Home? – How to Choose the Right Mortgage Option
- By Amber Finch
- on October 24, 2024
Buying a Home? – How to Choose the Right Mortgage Option Home mortgages are a part of buying a home and they can be the most confusing and stressful aspect of buying a home. What option is right for...
Read more6 Energy Efficient Tips and Money Savers for Homeowners in Florida
- By Amber Finch
- on December 13, 2023
6 Energy Efficient Tips and Money Savers for Homeowners in Florida Florida winter? Yes, we have one but not what most people living in Northern states would find comparable. Sunshine state residents, however; will share that for a few...
Read moreThe Importance of “Why” When Selling Your Home
- By Amber Finch
- on August 17, 2023
The Importance of “Why” When Selling Your Home An ultimate statement of irony, yet true, is the only constant is change. If you are thinking of selling your home right now, it is likely due to something in your...
Read moreNo Buyer’s Remorse: Tips for House Hunting
- By Amber Finch
- on July 14, 2023
No Buyer’s Remorse: Tips for House Hunting A recent study about buyer’s remorse showed that 75% of homebuyers in 2022 were unhappy with their purchase. This was mostly due to price and interest rates. Issues discovered...
Read morePending Home Sales Rising
- By Amber Finch
- on January 31, 2023
Pending Home Sales Rising Key Takeaways Pending Home sales are rising and here are the key takeaways. Numbers from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) from December 2022 are in. Some good news is that pending home sales have...
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