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Life gets busy, and clutter piles up! Instead of feeling overwhelmed by cleaning it all at once, consider tackling one small area at a time. We're sharing simple tips below to help you get started—and you might just feel inspired to keep going! And remember, if you have a big job that you feel you can’t (or don’t want to) do on your own, let us know. We can refer you to a great professional in our network. 
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Do you often say to yourself, “I have too much stuff!” If so, don’t feel bad — you’re not alone! At least half of us feel that way, too. It can leave us not only overwhelmed but impact our overall mental and physical health as well. Below we're sharing five simple tips to help you feel more in charge of your environment. Even implementing one of these tips can make a difference, leaving you feeling calmer, less stressed, and more in control. If you’d like a referral to a service professional such as an organizer, cleaner or mover as you go through this process, let us know and we’ll be happy to connect you to one in our network. We're also here for any real estate-related questions or needs you may have in the future.
Setting a budget might feel a bit daunting, but it’s a reliable way to manage your monthly expenses and save for something special, like a dream vacation or a down payment on a home. Below you’ll find simple steps and helpful websites to guide you in creating an effective budget that will support your financial goals.  As you prepare to spruce up your home and yard this spring, you are most likely undertaking another yearly ritual — gathering financial data for your tax returns. That makes it a great time to review your overall budget and put some solid practices in place that will help set you up for financial success for the rest of the year. Below we've outlined a few strategic moves to help you get started. We’ve also noted a few websites to check out that may help create a system that will work for you. Need further assistance? We can refer you to a qualified professional in our network. We're also here for any of your real estate-related questions or needs you may have in the future.
Setting goals is a great way to make progress in an area of your life you want to improve. You can also set goals that will help you increase the amount of fun and joy you have in your life. Check out our list of seven suggestions to get inspired! If you’d like to learn more about dynamic goal setting, here’s a link to the podcast mentioned below: episode S2E262 “Goals Over Resolutions.” You can find it wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  Have your New Year’s resolutions taken a backseat? You’re not alone—most of these good intentions are abandoned by mid-February! Success depends on creating a strategic plan to achieve your goals, not just making seasonal statements. Below, we’ve outlined a few of the key principles of Kaizen, the legendary Japanese business philosophy, that will help you get started on creating a strong action plan. As always, we're also here for any of your real estate-related questions or needs. That includes offering a referral to an agent outside of the area I serve as well as any other service professionals you might need.
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions that most of us will ever make. It can be quite overwhelming. This month, we're sharing some ideas with you that will make that process a little bit easier to start.  As you gather with your family and friends during this holiday season, take some time to chat about what “home” means to each of you. You may find it’s a great opportunity to start a conversation about your — or their — dreams of homeownership in the years ahead.  Now that mortgage rates are trending down, the real estate market is anticipated to become increasingly competitive, with more people looking to buy or sell a home. Perhaps that includes you or someone you know. Buying or selling a home can be overwhelming but when you have a trusted professional real estate agent (like us!) on your side, it takes away the guesswork. In this month’s flyer, we outline a few of the key ways a professional agent helps you during this complex process. As we prepare to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025, we want to wish you and your family all the best for a great year ahead. Thank you for your continued support — and please remember, we're always here for any of your real estate-related questions or needs.
We all experience change throughout our lives. Even if it's a welcome or eagerly anticipated change, such as a marriage, a baby or a new house, it can be fraught with different emotions. This month, we're sharing some tips you can keep in mind the next time you may be facing an especially big change or challenging situation.  |
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