Donna BakerJul 15, 20203 minNot All Agents Are Created EqualIn 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 es...
Donna BakerJun 12, 20204 minMAKE 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: workpl...
Donna BakerMay 2, 20205 minHOME 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 BakerFeb 17, 20204 minHOW 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 BakerDec 4, 20193 minSELLING 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 u...
Donna BakerNov 4, 20193 minSMART HOMES FOR SMART PEOPLESay “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 BakerOct 4, 20194 minDON’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 BakerSep 4, 20194 minWOULD 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 e...
Donna BakerAug 5, 20198 minWHAT DO YOU MEAN THE AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING? OR BASIC APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE TIPSDepending 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 cons...
Donna BakerJun 20, 20193 minIT WASN’T ON THE TO-DO LIST: Embracing Spur of the Moment ProjectsIn 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 BakerApr 19, 20194 minPEAK 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 BakerMar 20, 20194 minSpring 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 mat...
Donna BakerFeb 22, 20194 minProperty Taxes: Can I Appeal Mine?Property tax is a local tax imposed by local government taxing districts (e.g., school districts, municipalities, counties) and administe...
Donna BakerJan 20, 20194 minPROPERTY 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 BakerDec 20, 20185 minFINDING 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 knowin...
Donna BakerNov 17, 20183 minFINDING YOUR IDEAL LENDERHaving your documentation in hand and asking the right questions are key to successfully negotiating the process of finding the best lend...
Donna BakerOct 19, 20183 minFall Home MaintanenceEXTERIOR FALL HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Summer has officially come to an end. The hours of sunshine are getting noticeably shorter and t...
Donna BakerOct 18, 20183 minPREPARING YOUR HOME TO SELLSelling 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 ther...
Donna BakerSep 20, 20184 minAppealing to the SensesPerhaps you have made the decision to sell your home. Congratulations! Now what? Beyond consulting with your local real estate expert abo...
Donna BakerJul 16, 20184 minThings 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 fo...