Is buying a home out of reach for you… MAYBE not

😝Are you feeling like buying a home is completely out of reach? Overwhelmed and frustrated. That’s exactly how Kristen was feeling. She took her discouragement and thought “MAYBE”, I’ll just explore my options and see. As a first time home buyer, honestly it was a huge, daunting, overwhelming process, but she chose the right people to […]

Why?

Sometimes people ask me why I don’t clump my weekly transactions into one post. Actually the answer goes back to my “Why”.  This isn’t about the numbers, it’s about the people, their stories, their triumphs and new beginnings. The adding of grace, ease and hope if this is an “ending”. Taking my fierce negotiating skills […]

Is It Easier To Find Houses To Buy Now?

One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of houses available for sale. But that’s starting to change. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show there are more houses on the market in 2024 than there have been in any of the past several […]

Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions

If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, the list goes on and on. Most likely, home prices and mortgage rates are coming up […]

Is 2024 YOUR Year?

😊Happy New Year! I’ve had to marinate for a bit before I posted. I have so much gratitude for the blessings for 2023. However many of the blessings came through the lens of intense challenges. (Don’t love it in the middle, but grateful at the end.) 🧘‍♀️When things feel dark, scary or hard, I’ve found that […]

Why the Economy Won’t Tank the Housing Market

If you’re worried about a coming recession, you’re not alone. Over the past couple of years, there’s been a lot of recession talk. And many people worry, if we do have one, it would cause the unemployment rate to skyrocket. Some even fear that a spike in unemployment would lead to a crash of the […]

BUYERS, It’s Your Turn!

🎉Today I celebrate my 3 year anniversary since I bought my first house! If you are looking to buy, I want that for you too. Owning my own home is so liberating. 👉Paying my mortgage instead of my landlords. 👉Building equity for my family 👉Adopt a dog without having to get permission (or 3🐕🦮🐕‍🦺) 🤣 […]

Upleveling, Maximizing Opportunities as your ICON Agent

💪😊Achieving ✨ICON Agent✨ status with eXp Realty is an honor and very dear to my heart. This represents the amazing people and transactions that were a part of my last 9 months. 💥Over $18m in sales volume and serving 34 families, individuals and investors in achieving their goals and dreams. We navigated first home purchases, […]

Every Day Gratitude

Laura Marie smiling with her small dog Mira in her arms

A sneak peak into my mornings is that I start with meditation, some qi gong and an off the hook mug of coffee. While sipping my coffee, I spend time reflecting on all that I am grateful for. Every. Single. Day. #EveryDayGratitude is a way of life for me. 🌟Today I wanted to start something […]