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Vickie Garrett
4 days ago8 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
Jul 25, 20246 min read
7 Weekend Projects to Boost Your Property Value
Here are seven weekend projects that will enhance your home’s current charm and long-term value.
Vickie Garrett
Mar 12, 20247 min read
Downsize Your Home, Rightsize Your Life: How to Choose the Ideal Smaller Home
You don't have to compromise on comfort when downsizing. I can help you strategize your next move and identify the best new home for you.
Vickie Garrett
Feb 22, 20246 min read
Upgrade Your Home With These 2024 Design Trends
One of the best parts of owning a home is the freedom to make it truly your own with design choices that reflect your personality and...
Vickie Garrett
Oct 3, 20235 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
Sep 7, 20236 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
Aug 1, 20238 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
Jun 12, 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
May 3, 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
Apr 3, 20236 min read
Stress-Free Home Cleaning: 27 Practical Tactics for Busy Households
I’ve rounded up my favorite tactics for keeping things tidy without spending all of our pending all of our spare time cleaning.
Vickie Garrett
Feb 2, 20236 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
Dec 8, 20226 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
Oct 10, 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
Sep 6, 20227 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
Jul 3, 20225 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
May 9, 20226 min read
5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market
Our area, along with the rest of the country, is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring...
Vickie Garrett
Apr 4, 20226 min read
Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale
To maximize your sale price, use this checklist to know what tasks you should complete in the months leading up to listing your home.
Vickie Garrett
Mar 2, 20226 min read
Hedge Against Inflation With These 4 Real Estate Investment Types
The inflation rate in the US is currently 7.5%. Here’s what you need to know about inflation & how an investment in real estate can help.
Vickie Garrett
Jan 3, 20226 min read
A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022
What's ahead for the US Housing market in 2022? Here's where industry experts predict the market is headed in the coming year.
Vickie Garrett
Oct 22, 20219 min read
The Home Buyer's Guide to Getting Mortgage Ready
Don’t wait until you’re ready to move to start preparing financially to buy a home. If you’re like the vast majority of home buyers, you...