As housing and hotel rentals get more expensive, we need to think of creative ways to house our incoming onslaught of holiday visitors. I have collected a handful of reputable resources that are affordable and realistic for the already compounding expenses that come with the season. On the flip side, if you are traveling…

Let’s face it, hiring an interior designer is a luxury item. Unless you have an innate talent or interior design degree, how to design your entire house can be a bit overwhelming. Its easier now that we have sites like Houzz and Pinterest to help us farm some ideas, but which ones? Can I afford…

You don’t have to put your life on the back burner to give back to others in need! You don’t have to part with your hard earned money while you are trying to make ends meet! You don’t have to live in Peruvian rain forests to make a difference! Here are 8 easy, cheap and…

How your financial advisor gets paid DOES impact you and your money. We would like to think that all financial advisors only have our best interests at heart, but unfortunately that is not always the case. Like everything, being informed will save you time and perhaps a lot of money. There are four different ways…

In the current competitive real estate market, it is easy to get frustrated with multiple offers on properties we would like to purchase. Here are some important things to know before making your offer. The agent for the seller is going to not only look at the amount of your offer, but also it’s strength….

  Have you ever gone through listings on MLS or Zillow and thought to yourself, “What the heak are those sellers thinking listing their home like that?” I know I have, a lot. However, I am a professional stager. I turn dumps into dreams. Of course, that’s the worst case scenario. For the majority of…

Having an investment property or multiple investment properties can be a great way to financially leverage yourself. Here are 10 rules to keep in mind BEFORE deciding to take the plunge. 1. DO YOUR HOMEWORK Take the time to learn everything you can about your investment and everything included after the sale. Talk to your…

“For Sale By Ower” or (FSBO), prounounced Fiz-Boe is touted as a great way to save thousands of dollars when selling your home.  The standard real-estate commission is 6% or $15,000 on a $250,000 home.  I know this seems like a lot, but when you factor in everything, you’d be paying a lot more to…

  One of the biggest fears we have when buying a house is that once we close and move in, everything will start falling apart.  Even though we don’t have a crystal ball to predict what might go wrong, here are some steps you can take to protect yourself.  One of these is a CLUE…