Hi - It is nice to meet you! I come to real estate with a background in education. For the first half of my career I was a coach, professor, and college athletics director, most recently at Sweet Briar College. I am originally from the Midwest, and I have called Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley home for the past 24 years. I love it here! Growing up, my father was a local business owner and my mother was in marketing and promotions. I got to appreciate the value of getting to know customers and building relationships by helping my parents in their store. I also helped my parents with their investment properties growing up, and that started my love of real estate. With years of experience helping families through the process of investing in college education, I know what it’s like when you make life’s big investments. Buying a home is a major investment, and I am here to help you every step of the way! As a member of your team, you will have a tenacious and persistent competitor on your side. Plus, I love negotiating! Buying or selling your first home can be a scary decision. I take the scary part out of the process. I love helping and sometimes educating buyers and sellers to find the perfect fit. As I believe most educators will tell you, the true job satisfaction comes from the relationships you build working with students and families. I find the same is the same for me in real estate. My approach to helping you find that perfect home or sell your home is about building relationships and understanding your needs and goals. When you are ready, give me a call. I look forward to working with you!
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01 Sep 2024
A recent survey found that more than half (52%) of American homeowners have a renovation project planned this year.1 If you’re among them, you know that embarking on home improvements can be both exciting...
01 Aug 2024
With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers. But don’t let that deter you: If other homebuyers’ experiences are any indication, odds are...
01 Jul 2024
Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don’t have to embark on a major remodel to...
05 Jun 2024
Last December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated that mortgage rates—which had recently peaked near 8%—would fall closer to 6% by mid-2024.1,2,3...
01 May 2024
The peak moving season is upon us. In fact, according to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September.1 And while the percentage of Americans who move each year has declined,...
01 Apr 2024
From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused...
01 Mar 2024
When you’ve lived somewhere for many years, it can be tough to say goodbye. But if you (or a loved one) currently have a home that is bigger than necessary or is too high...
31 Jan 2024
One of the best parts of owning a home is the freedom to make it truly your own with design choices that reflect your personality and lifestyle. Whether you lean toward contemporary design or...
01 Jan 2024
A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward trajectory.1 In fact, since the Federal Reserve began its series of...
01 Dec 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it’s also the most wasteful. According to one survey, for example, 60% of respondents admitted to...