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My big real estate 'regret'...

When we think something is impossible, is it really? Or is it just not possible for us because we think it's impossible? The more years I'm here on this big round ball of air and water, the more I'm realizing that so much of what we think and feel and believe is just programmed into us day after day, second after second, for most of our lives... it's not right or wrong, it's just what we know...

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What the Market’s Really Like Right Now, and How to Have Success as a Buyer

Hi there! I've been a little pre-occupied with our renovation lately, but we are in full spring work mode over here and today I wanted to talk about something that I get lots of questions from people about all of the time ~ what's the real estate market like right now? How can someone possibly be successful in this market?! Honestly, I get tons of questions all the time…

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What it Really Feels Like to Buy a House

You guys, it's officially official, we bought a house! I shared the super exciting news a few weeks ago, but I also wanted to share our/my experience of going through the actual process, because I feel like it's something people don't really talk about. Sure, your friends might tell you when they are doing it, but does anyone really share what it's actually like to go through this crazy process?

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