It’s simple evolution. Things that are dangerous, uncomfortable and annoying are more likely to catch your attention. — They stand out because everything else is comfortable and acceptable. The comfortable things fade into the backdrop and your brain zeroes in on the annoyance. You ever heard a dripping faucet and wondered why does it sound so d*mn loud? This is why. Problem is… with all the noise around us, from social media, news, etc there’s no shortage of exposure to things good and bad.

It feels like home. But… before you think it’s that simple, let me explain what “home” is. — Our homes as children were not the same. Every person you meet had different schedules, different food expectations, different sounds and different emotional energy in their “home.” In love and friendship, we tend to accept connections that mirror what our childhood homes gave to us… and that’s a great thing, if your home was a

First, what does it mean to be underwater in a mortgage? If you owe more than what your home is currently worth, you are underwater. It is essentially the same as being “upside down on a loan.” This rarely happens in real estate but is very common with cars. Nevertheless, this can happen and there are concerns for those who bought in late 2021 and early 2022 when prices in some areas were…

Measles and Mumps cases are on the rise across the United States. Not surprising when vaccine conspiracy theories are increasing in popularity. Measles saw a drastic increase in 2019 but dropped once the Covid pandemic started, likely for similar reasons that flu dropped. …

As a home seller, you have a lot more control in pleasing buyers than you think. If you start the selling process by learning what buyers really want, you can prepare your home to come as close to their dreams as possible. …

Reports say that 75% of those who bought a home in 2021 to 2022 at the peak of the buying craze regret the purchase.** But my clients don’t have the problem. How did I protect my clients’ interests? #1 I focus on WISE purchases. So I will tell you when it’s not a good idea. Many home buyers in the report said they think they “overspent” or…

First impressions are EVERYTHING. When the appraiser walks in, what is your home saying about it’s condition? While a fresh coat of paint usually attracts more buyers, it won’t always increase your home’s value. Let’s chat about simple low-cost methods that work. — 504–535–4353 Every home is different so I can explain more once…

With the drastic uptick in car theft, I decided to find the best options to secure my car and so now I am sharing with all of you. Wheel Lock These are often used by cities and businesses to catch someone with lots of tickets or without parking permits. …

These past few years have brought so much loss — not only of lives, but also of the sense of security many of us had. From 1900–2020, there was a steady increase in equity, improvements in healthcare, a reduction in crime, and none of this was won without great sacrifice. …