Keeping The REAL in Real Estate

The laundry room doesn't have to be the forgotten space in the home. In this episode, learn how I turned a drab laundry space into a pretty and functional spot that goes beyond fluff and fold.

In this episode, find out what's happening in Connecticut real estate as we kick-off the fall market. Learn how buyers are handling the desire to move to Connecticut when inventory is at record lows and companies are imposing stronger mandates to come back to the office.

Is the housing recession over? Some experts say yes, others maybe not. Watch this episode to learn what is actually happening in the street and decide for yourself.

Don't spend thousands organizing your closet. In this episode of Keeping the REAL in Real Estate, I show you how I transformed my messy and disorganized, walk-in closet for under $500.

It's so crazy that everyone thinks they are a real estate expert and they are communicating misinformation all the time.

In episode 12, I showcase how I renovated the bedroom my daughter used to occupy into a fabulous guest room and craft center for under $300.

In this episode, I weigh the pros and cons of buying and selling in this nutty real estate market. My analysis may surprise you.

In Episode 10 of Keeping the REAL in Real Estate, I talk about how this indoor girl set up an outdoor vegetable garden with raised boxes and a greenhouse.

In this episode, I talk about what is happening in the Connecticut real estate market right now. If I didn't know any better, I would think we are in 2020.

In episode 8 of Keeping the REAL in Real Estate, I take you through the planning through final reveal of a half bathroom we put in our basement. It's not as complicated as you may think.

Things are not as grim as we thought it could be. While inventory is at record lows, deals are still happening and the outlook for the rest of the year is looking up.

Evaluating and maintaining the health of your trees and shrubs is so important to keep them looking their best and avoiding high maintenance expenses.  Watch and learn as I meet with my arborist from Bartlett Tree to discuss her ideas to prune my trees and restructure my gardens after I mistakenly planted shrubs in the wrong place.

Whether you are planning to move in 2 months or 2 years, presenting your home for buyers requires planning, proper direction and relevant perspective.  In this episode, I explain what buyers and other agents see when walking through house and how the right kind of touch-ups will help you prepare your home to sell faster and for more money, all without breaking the bank right now.

Create the ambiance you want and save on heating costs with these great alternatives to a wood burning fireplace. In this episode, I will explain the differences between a pellet stove, gas fireplace and ventless fireplace.

Things are not as the media suggests they are in CT. Find out what is actually happening in the real estate market from a professional realtor. Get insight into how to set your expectations if you are thinking about selling your house.

Working out at home is a luxury we don't appreciate. Learn how I put my home gym together to make it enticing to actually use it.

Don't get pulled into the negative hype by the media.  Find out why I don't think the real estate market in Connecticut is as bad as they are making it out to be.