I think people have this idea that vacation homes are somehow different. Maybe it’s because they’re second homes. Maybe it’s because they’re in beautiful places. Or maybe it’s because they aren’t lived in every day. But owning The Cabin on the Canal taught me something pretty quickly: Vacation homes are still homes. And homes require…
By the time we found the house that would eventually become The Cabin on the Canal, we were excited. Really excited. But excitement can get buyers into trouble. As a Realtor, I’ve seen people fall in love with properties, overlook important details, and spend years regretting decisions they made too quickly. I didn’t want that…
I’ve helped buyers purchase homes for more than twenty years. During that time, I’ve guided clients through inspections, financing, negotiations, and countless conversations about neighborhoods, resale value, and long-term maintenance. So naturally, I assumed buying a short-term rental would be pretty much the same process. I couldn’t have been more wrong. While many of the…
How We Realized We Weren’t Just Buying a House After spending weeks researching properties, something shifted. This wasn’t just about buying a second home. It wasn’t even just about buying an Airbnb. Without fully realizing it, we had started building a business. Looking back, I think that’s one of the biggest mindset shifts people miss…
After spending three days touring twelve homes, I realized something. Buying a property as part of a 1031 exchange is nothing like casually shopping for real estate. There was a clock ticking. Unlike most buyers, we didn’t have the luxury of waiting to see what might hit the market next month. Every showing, every conversation,…
Why a 1031 Exchange Should Never Be an Afterthought A 1031 exchange can be a powerful tool for deferring capital gains taxes when selling an investment property—but only when it’s planned correctly. I’m currently involved in a transaction where I was brought in later than ideal, and it perfectly illustrates one of the biggest risks…
In today’s real estate market, rising interest rates and stricter lending requirements are making it harder for buyers to secure traditional mortgages. But that doesn’t mean opportunities are off the table. I’m excited to share insights from a recent discussion with Dawn Robbins as we dissect the intricacies of seller-carried financing, private money, and assumable…
