Hey there, future homeowners and savvy sellers! As your friendly neighborhood realtor, I've seen it all when it comes to the journey of buying and selling a home. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, paperwork, and sometimes, a little bit of mystery! One of the most common questions I get from excited buyers (and sometimes a few anxious sellers!) is about that final walkthrough.

If you’ve peeked at the housing market lately, you might feel like you’re watching a high-stakes chess match where both sides are hesitant to make the next move. As a realtor here in Luzerne County, I see this every day. We’ve entered a unique era where the "Golden Handcuffs" of the past meet the "Affordability Wall" of the present.

Hey NEPA homeowners! Let's have an open conversation about the current real estate market. If you've been considering selling, or perhaps had your home listed for a while, you've likely felt the shifts. The reality is, the market has changed, and understanding these changes is key to a successful sale in our beautiful corner of Pennsylvania.

Let’s get real for a second. If you’re getting ready to list your home in 2026, the "rules" you heard three or four years ago? You can pretty much toss those out the window.

If we had told a homeowner ten years ago that the most coveted feature of 2026 wouldn’t be a theater room or a three-car garage, but a 600-square-foot cottage in the backyard, they wouldn’t have believed us.

So, you’ve found a home online that you absolutely love. You reach out to a local Realtor to schedule a tour, and they respond with: "I’d love to show it to you! But before we go, I need you to sign this agreement." If your first instinct is to take a step back and think, “Wait, is this a trap?” Don't worry. You aren’t alone! For many first-time (and even repeat) buyers, being asked to sign a document before you’ve even stepped foot across the threshold can feel a bit intense. But it is a very common question for anyone navigating the home buying process. 

Hey everyone! As a listing agent, I get genuinely excited when a property offers that perfect blend of location, character, and practical space. And let me tell you, this fantastic corner lot home checks all those boxes! Located in the Avoca, you'll enjoy the convenience of being right heart of the action. 

Let's be real: August is a whirlwind. You're trying to savor the last days of summer while simultaneously buying new backpacks and crossing off a million school supply list items. Now, imagine adding the stress of buying or selling your home on top of that. Showings, open houses, paperwork, and packing decisions, all while trying to remember if your third grader needs a specific brand of crayons? It's a recipe for burnout.

Hi there savvy home seller!

Hey there, future homeowner or savvy seller! So, you've been scrolling through listings, maybe even eyeing that "For Sale" sign down the street, and a little voice in your head keeps whispering, "Is now the time? Should I sell? Should I buy? Or should I just… wait this out?"

Hey there, home sellers and buyers! Are you currently navigating the exciting (and let's be honest, sometimes a little nerve-wracking) journey of selling your or buying a house? If so, you've probably heard the word "appraisal" tossed around quite a bit. But what exactly is an appraisal, and how does it actually affect your biggest investment?

Five years. It feels like a lifetime ago when the world as we knew it shifted dramatically. Remember the uncertainty? The lockdowns? The sudden shift to remote work? Well, that seismic event, the pandemic of 2020, didn't just change how we lived and worked; it fundamentally reshaped the real estate market and continues to influence it today.