Lori Todd

If you’re like me, you don’t have much free time to work outside in landscaping. And, when you do have free time, it rains! With 97% humidity and temperatures in the high 90’s, it doesn’t take long for weeds to take over and create a mess. Spraying weed killer might be quick and easy and […]

Do you start with picking out a new counter top? Or, do you start with picking out a new wall paint color? Or, what about painting cabinets or the backsplash? I had this conversation recently and I think the answer is: whichever item is most important to you! There is no right or wrong way […]

With the low inventory challenges still lingering, we have been experiencing high price increases and contracts within hours. It sounds great for sellers to maximize their home value but buyers are pushing limits on market value. Will the demand for paying top dollar cause a slowdown in the market or jeopardize the health of the […]

With Spring upon us, many people think about freshening their homes with new paint colors and adding new decor. Before picking a favorite color, one should decide the purpose of the room and what type of mood is desired when spending time in the room. Paint colors are a lot like aromatherapy. Colors can create […]

You may not want to spend money doing maintenance, but being proactive rather than reactive usually costs less money and much less stress! When I teach a home buyer class, I talk about budgeting and planning for maintenance after closing on their new house. People don’t like to spend money on things that aren’t much […]

There are many tasks to consider when preparing to list a home for sale, but focusing on the top few is using your time wisely. So, where do you start? I say… at the front door! When showing a house, an agent usually stands with the buyer outside the front door while unlocking the door […]

As we approach Spring, real estate activity is top of mind for many people. Whether you are a seller thinking of preparing to sell or a buyer thinking of purchasing a home, there are many steps to consider before putting the sign in the yard or getting in the car to tour. Our next couple […]

We often here about Seller’s Market or Buyer’s Market. There are many factors that may determine what kind of market we are experiencing but the biggest factor of all is Inventory. With low inventory and high buyer activity, new listings can receive offers within hours. With a lot of inventory and low buyer activity, we […]

It’s great to have a hot market but that usually means multiple offers which leads to buyers being disappointed. Pricing is increasing and inventory is still low, which all lends to a seller’s market. Interest rates remain low, but there is talk of slight increases coming. Again this year, we are seeing an early start […]