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Selling Your Home In 2025? Here's Six of the Top Homebuyer Priorities in 2025 (And How To Deliver)
I’ve outlined six of the top homebuyer priorities in 2025, along with a clear action plan to help you position your property for success. Whether you're weeks or months away from listing, these insights will help you attract serious offers and maximize your return.

Vickie Garrett
May 157 min read


5 Roadblocks to Affordable Homeownership (And Ways to Move Past Them)
In this guide, I’ll explore five common roadblocks to affordable homeownership and actionable solutions to help you overcome them.

Vickie Garrett
Apr 98 min read


Home-Related Tax Deductions
Read this post for common home-related tax deductions, eligibility requirements, and tips on how to maximize your savings.

Vickie Garrett
Mar 108 min read


Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage
I've rounded up four of the most important factors to consider when narrowing your list of potential mortgage options.

Vickie Garrett
Aug 2, 20246 min read


The Ultimate Relocation Guide: From Finding a House to Feeling at Home
In this Relocation Guide, I’ve outlined six steps to make your move easier so that you can focus on the adventure ahead!

Vickie Garrett
May 8, 20248 min read


Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers in 2024
Information on the current state of the housing market, the potential opportunities for buyers & sellers, & economists' predictions for 2024

Vickie Garrett
Jan 8, 20247 min read


Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?
Here are three signs that owning a rental property could be right for you.

Vickie Garrett
Oct 3, 20235 min read


Top 7 Tips To Attract the Best Offers for Your Property
Here are my top seven strategies to attract the best offers and maximize your real estate returns.

Vickie Garrett
Sep 7, 20236 min read


7 Common Homebuyer Regrets (And How To Avoid Them)
Here are some of the most common homebuyer regrets I see, along with my professional advice on how to avoid them.

Vickie Garrett
Aug 1, 20238 min read


Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide
Are you torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one? Here are some factors to consider before you decide.

Vickie Garrett
Jul 3, 20237 min read


National Real Estate Market Update for 2023
Here are several key indicators that help to paint a picture of the current market and where it’s likely headed.

Vickie Garrett
Jun 12, 20237 min read


How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget
It's not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally,...

Vickie Garrett
May 3, 20237 min read


My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?
Not sure why your property didn’t sell? I’m happy to offer a free, no-obligation assessment & create an action plan to get your home SOLD.

Vickie Garrett
Mar 5, 20238 min read


Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a...

Vickie Garrett
Feb 2, 20236 min read


Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation
You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything...

Vickie Garrett
Dec 8, 20226 min read


7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price
Here are some crucial steps you can take to set yourself up for success as a home seller in this changing market.

Vickie Garrett
Nov 7, 20226 min read


Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to buying versus renting. Here are 5 questions to consider to help determine which is right for you.

Vickie Garrett
Oct 10, 20226 min read


8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
These 8 strategies can help you improve your chances of securing a low mortgage rate.

Vickie Garrett
Sep 6, 20227 min read


10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move
Here are some of my favorite pro tips to share with clients as they prepare for an upcoming move.

Vickie Garrett
Aug 9, 20226 min read


7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Here are seven common mistakes that many home sellers make.

Vickie Garrett
Jul 3, 20225 min read