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Fall Landscaping Tips to Protect Your Curb Appeal

By Kimberly Ingram | September 16, 2025

Fall is a transition season—not just for wardrobes but for your yard. Proper landscaping now ensures your outdoor spaces survive the winter and look beautiful in the spring. Neglecting your yard can lead to dead patches, damaged trees, and costly repairs come thaw time. Tips for a healthy fall yard: Aerate & Fertilize the Lawn: Aeration […]

The Ultimate Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

By Kimberly Ingram | September 9, 2025

Fall is the season of cozy nights, pumpkins, and football—but it’s also prime time for responsible homeowners to prepare their properties for colder weather. Without regular upkeep, small issues can quickly snowball into expensive repairs. Here’s your ultimate fall checklist: Roof & Gutters: Remove leaves and debris, inspect for missing shingles, and check that downspouts drain away […]

Why Fall is the Perfect Season for Home Maintenance

By Kimberly Ingram | September 5, 2025

As the summer heat fades and cooler days settle in, September marks the beginning of a crucial homeownership season: fall maintenance. While spring often gets the spotlight for cleaning, fall is equally—if not more—important when it comes to preserving your property. Why? Because preparing your home now means fewer headaches in winter and big savings in […]

Should You Make Repairs Before Listing? What Really Pays Off

By Kimberly Ingram | July 29, 2025

One of the biggest questions many sellers ask is: Should I fix it up or sell as-is? The answer isn’t always black and white — it depends on your home’s condition, your budget, your timeline, and what buyers in your area expect. In today’s market, most buyers are looking for move-in ready homes. Obvious maintenance […]

How to Handle Multiple Offers Like a Pro

By Kimberly Ingram | July 22, 2025

It’s every seller’s dream — multiple offers on your home! But how do you navigate a bidding war and choose the best one? Here’s how to handle competing offers with confidence. Don’t Just Look at the PriceOf course, you want top dollar, but the strongest offer isn’t always the highest one. Look at: Financing: Is […]

Should You Accept a Contingent Offer? What Sellers Need to Know

By Kimberly Ingram | July 18, 2025

Picture this: you’re selling your home and receive an offer — great news! But the buyer’s offer is contingent on selling their own home first. What does that mean for you? Should you accept it? Let’s break it down. What is a Contingent Offer?A contingent offer means the buyer’s purchase depends on another event happening […]

Pricing Your Home Right in a Shifting Market

By Kimberly Ingram | July 18, 2025

Pricing your home correctly is one of the most important steps when selling. Many sellers think starting high leaves room to negotiate — but often, it can do the opposite. Buyers are savvy and work with agents who study the market daily. An overpriced home can sit too long, grow stale, and eventually sell for […]

5 Summer Staging Tips to Make Buyers Fall in Love

By Kimberly Ingram | July 2, 2025

Summer is one of the best times to sell a home — longer days, motivated buyers, and great natural light. But with more homes on the market, it’s important to make yours stand out. Staging is a powerful way to help buyers picture themselves living in your space and to make your listing shine in […]

Finding the Perfect Next Home—Tips for Rightsizing With Purpose

By Kimberly Ingram | June 24, 2025

Once your current home is sold, the exciting part begins finding your next home. Whether you’re looking for a condo, a smaller single-family home, or even a retirement community, your next home should fit your new lifestyle—not just your budget. Consider what matters most to you now: One-level living for ease of mobility Proximity to […]

Preparing Your Home for Sale When You’re Downsizing

By Kimberly Ingram | June 17, 2025

Getting your home market-ready is one of the most important steps in the downsizing journey. Even if you’ve lived there for decades, it’s essential to look at your home through a buyer’s eyes. Start with decluttering. Downsizing often means letting go of items that won’t fit in your new home. Sort items into categories: keep, […]