Donna Baker
Not All Agents Are Created Equal
In today’s fast-paced world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who may question the benefits of hiring a real...
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Donna Baker
- Jun 12, 2020
- 4 min
MAKE YOUR HOME YOUR SANCTUARY
Home. That word has so many meanings to people. Now, more than ever in recent history your home has likely become your one-stop:...
Donna Baker
- May 2, 2020
- 5 min
HOME OFFICE ANYONE?
Most of us would agree the words “home office” have taken on a whole new meaning this year. Everyone typically has that place where you...
Donna Baker
- Feb 17, 2020
- 4 min
HOW DOES A HOMEOWNER STAY ON TREND WITH CHANGING COLOR PALETTES?
According to recent articles by professionals in the interior design industry the new color trends have moved in 2020 to bold, saturated...
Donna Baker
- Dec 4, 2019
- 3 min
SELLING YOUR HOME AT THE HOLIDAYS?
One of the questions that real estate agents often get from homeowners is “should I sell my home during the holidays”? They will follow...
Donna Baker
- Nov 4, 2019
- 3 min
SMART HOMES FOR SMART PEOPLE
Say “meet George Jetson” to anyone of a certain age and they will likely finish the theme song of the popular animated sitcom that aired...
Donna Baker
- Oct 4, 2019
- 4 min
DON’T PAY MORE THAN IT IS WORTH!
It has finally happened — after months of searching, you’ve found your DREAM home. It is the perfect size for you or your growing family,...
Donna Baker
- Sep 4, 2019
- 4 min
WOULD A HOME INSPECTION HELP ME SELL?
We all live a busy life and have those home repair to-do lists in the back of our mind or on a slip of paper. If you are techy maybe an...
Donna Baker
- Aug 5, 2019
- 8 min
WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING? OR BASIC APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE TIPS
Depending on the type of person you are, one of the above titles may speak to you. Are you a homeowner that runs a tight ship and is...
Donna Baker
- Jun 20, 2019
- 3 min
IT WASN’T ON THE TO-DO LIST: Embracing Spur of the Moment Projects
In early spring, when the weather was still cold outside, I looked out the window and saw a small patch of dead grass…and ended up with a...
Donna Baker
- Apr 19, 2019
- 4 min
PEAK HOME SELLING SEASON: DON’T LET THE SHIP SAIL WITHOUT YOU!
As real estate agents, we get asked “When should I put my home on the market?”, “What is the market like?”, or “When is the best time to...
Donna Baker
- Mar 20, 2019
- 4 min
Spring Cleaning Does't Have to Keep You Inside!
If you dread the thought of spring cleaning, you may wonder why you should bother. While the aesthetic benefits of a clean home are a...
Donna Baker
- Feb 22, 2019
- 4 min
Property Taxes: Can I Appeal Mine?
Property tax is a local tax imposed by local government taxing districts (e.g., school districts, municipalities, counties) and...
Donna Baker
- Jan 20, 2019
- 4 min
PROPERTY TAXES: OF THESE WE CAN BE SURE!
What is in a name? Property tax. Real estate tax. Ad valorem (according to value) tax. All equate to the same name for the largest single...
Donna Baker
- Dec 20, 2018
- 5 min
FINDING YOUR PERFECT MORTGAGE!
The first step in simplifying your home purchase process is finding out how much house you can, and want to, afford. This involves...
Donna Baker
- Nov 17, 2018
- 3 min
FINDING YOUR IDEAL LENDER
Having your documentation in hand and asking the right questions are key to successfully negotiating the process of finding the best...
Donna Baker
- Oct 19, 2018
- 3 min
Fall Home Maintanence
EXTERIOR FALL HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Summer has officially come to an end. The hours of sunshine are getting noticeably shorter and...
Donna Baker
- Oct 18, 2018
- 3 min
PREPARING YOUR HOME TO SELL
Selling your home is a big decision but once you have made it you need to do your homework. When the weather is keeping your indoors...
Donna Baker
- Sep 20, 2018
- 4 min
Appealing to the Senses
Perhaps you have made the decision to sell your home. Congratulations! Now what? Beyond consulting with your local real estate expert...
Donna Baker
- Jul 16, 2018
- 4 min
Things to Think About Before You Go FSBO!
The local market is experiencing rising home prices and even inventory shortages in some price ranges. Such a market makes it tempting...
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