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Below you'll find posts from my two blogs, Daily Gratitude and Bits & Pieces. In Daily Gratitude posts, I reflect on things that we might not always remember to be grateful for. In Bits & Pieces , I share practical advice on things that I've experienced throughout my life in areas like relationship, home maintenance, and self-care.


Pricing and Positioning Like a Pro
Pricing your home is one of the most important and trickiest parts of selling. Set it too high and you risk scaring away buyers. Set it too low and you leave money on the table. In this post, we’ll look at how to position your home smartly so it stands out in your market, sparks excitement, and sells for the best possible price. Price it Right From the Start – Overpricing can stall your listing and make buyers question value. Understand “Days on Market” Psychology – Homes s
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Nov 241 min read


How to Use Storytelling to Teach Life Lessons at Home
Kids don’t usually respond to lectures but they love stories. Storytelling is one of the easiest ways to teach life lessons without it feeling like a lesson. Through characters and adventures, children learn about kindness, honesty, and patience in a way that sticks. Instead of being told “share your toys,” they watch a character learn the joy of sharing. Books give us gentle teaching tools wrapped up in fun and kids won’t even realize how much they’re learning. Looking for b
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Nov 201 min read


Preparing Your Home the Smart Way
Selling your home starts long before you put up the “For Sale” sign. It begins with preparation, the kind that makes buyers fall in love the moment they walk through the door. In this first part of the series, I’ll talk about the simple, often-overlooked things that can make your home shine in photos and in person. A few small changes can create big results when it comes time to sell. First Impressions Start Online – Your listing photos are the new curb appeal. A clean, bri
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Nov 162 min read


52 Little-Known Secrets About Selling a Home
An 8-Part Series by a Former Real Estate Broker Who’s Helped Sellers Since 1991 Selling a home is one of life’s biggest financial decisions and whether you’re working with a realtor or tackling it on your own, the process can feel overwhelming. I know, because I’ve lived it from every angle. For 26 years, I worked in real estate licensed in Maryland from 1991 to 2017 helping hundreds of homeowners prepare, price, and sell their properties. I eventually owned and managed my ow
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Nov 42 min read
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