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Finding Balance: How Yoga, Real Estate, and Life All Connect

Real estate can be one of life’s most stressful transitions — new homes, new neighborhoods, and often, new beginnings. Over the years, I’ve learned that success in this business isn’t just about contracts and closings. It’s about composure, connection, and clear thinking when things get complicated. That perspective started long before ...

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The Cure for Cabinet Clutter

When a buyer opens a cabinet door in your kitchen, it’s not an invasion of privacy. The buyer simply wants to get a sense of the available space. So, you can expect some buyers to explore cabinet space, especially in your kitchen and bathrooms. That’s why making sure cabinet space looks ...

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Buying the Faraway Home

Shopping for a new home in a distant town, city or community can be a challenge. It’s especially difficult if getting there requires a very long drive or flight. So, if you’re thinking of moving out-of-town, here are some home shopping tips to consider: Schedule a longer than normal viewing appointment. Make ...

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Savvy Negotiation Helps Win the Deal

Purchasing a home is not the same as buying a product off the shelf. You don’t simply pay the price on the tag and know it’s yours. You can’t just see a home for sale and say, “I’ll take it!”, especially if the market is competitive. You need to make ...

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Lock or Float? Making the Smart Move With Your Mortgage Rate in Tallahassee

Mortgage rates move faster than Florida thunderstorms — and sometimes just as unpredictably. One of the biggest questions homebuyers face is whether to lock in a rate now or float and hope for something better before closing. Let’s break it down without the jargon, and with some perspective from our ...

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