Aug 12, 2021Better Credit, Better LifeThe book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kyosaki shined some light on the fact that rich kids are taught things about money that poor kids aren’t. One of those secrets is the importance of good credit. Not having a rich dad, I was taught that it’s great to pay…Credit Score6 min readCredit Score6 min read
Feb 24, 2021What the Heck are Seasoned Funds?Imagine this - you’ve finally found a house you love after looking for what seems like forever. Because you were in a bidding war, you went a bit above your budget so you’ll need another $5,000 for the downpayment. You parents are happy to help (not that they’re anxious for…First Time Home Buyers2 min readFirst Time Home Buyers2 min read
Feb 17, 2021Preapproval & Pre-Qual, What’s the Diff?Congratulations! You’ve made a big decision and are ready to become a homeowner! Before you start looking at — and falling in love with — a house, find out how much you can afford. This involves talking with a bank (also called a lender) or mortgage broker, sharing some financial…Home Buying Tips5 min readHome Buying Tips5 min read
Dec 11, 2020Your Home Purchase Can Be Totally Screwed Unless You Read ThisYour Home Purchase Can Be Totally Screwed Unless You Read This Imagine this: you’re super psyched because you’ve finally found a house you love after looking for what seems like forever. You run numbers with the lender and find out that you only need another $5,000 for the bank to…Home Buyer Tips2 min readHome Buyer Tips2 min read
Nov 23, 2020Home Buying 102 — Setting GoalsAnswering these 6 questions will set you up for home-buying success. Is it time for you to take that giant leap into homeownership? Before you spend hours cyber-stalking your dream home, take a few minutes to identify your priorities. What do you want the house to do for you? Is…Home Buying5 min readHome Buying5 min read
Nov 11, 2020Home Buying 101 — Market TimingBuying a home It’s the American Dream: Most people hope to own their own home someday. But how does it work and where do you start? I will address these exact questions in this Home Buying 101 Series. There’s No Wrong Time First, let’s talk about the idea of buying…Home Buying Tips3 min readHome Buying Tips3 min read
Aug 4, 2020My Life as a Racist — Confessions of an Oblivious White PersonI’m probably the last one any white person would accuse (or even suspect) of being racist. I have dozens of black friends and colleagues. My mentor is black. I’ve dated black men. I’m on the Diversity Committee for the National Association of Realtors dedicated to upholding the promise of fair…Racism In America10 min readRacism In America10 min read
Aug 4, 2019We’re off to see the Wizard of O[pportunity]Z[ones]If you love paying taxes, you won’t want to read this post. On the other hand if you’re staring down the barrel of looming capital gains, whether from the sale of real estate, stocks, bonds, or interest in a partnership, this could be the opportunity that you’ve been searching. The…Taxes5 min readTaxes5 min read
