Notes from the field
Real estate, the CSRA market, and what I’m learning along the way.
Home Inspection vs. Appraisal: What Each One Does and Why Both Matter
Two things that happen after your offer is accepted, and most buyers mix them up. Here's what each one actually does, who pays for it, and what happens when one goes sideways.
Thinking About Selling Your Home in the CSRA? Read This First.
What the selling process actually looks like in the Augusta area — from pricing strategy to closing day — and the mistakes that cost CSRA sellers the most.
How to Pick a Realtor (And What to Actually Ask Them)
Not all agents work the same way. Here's how to figure out who's worth your time — and the questions most people forget to ask before signing.
First-Time Homebuyer? Here's What Actually Matters.
The internet is full of first-time buyer checklists. Most of them are generic. Here's the stuff that actually trips people up in the CSRA — and how to avoid it.
Mortgage Rates Are Moving in the Right Direction. Here's What It Actually Means.
Rates have settled into the mid-6% range and are noticeably below where they were a year ago. Here's what that actually means for buyers in the CSRA, and the conversations I'm having with my clients about it right now.
PCS to Fort Gordon: What to Know About the CSRA Housing Market
A practical guide for military families heading to Fort Gordon. Where to live, what to expect from the market, and the rookie mistakes that cost service members the most.
What the New Buyer Agent Rules Actually Mean for You
The 2024 NAR settlement changed how buyers and agents work together. Here's a plain-English walkthrough of what changed, what didn't, and what to expect when you start working with an agent.
Choosing Between Evans, Martinez, and Grovetown
A practical comparison of the three most popular Columbia County suburbs. What each one feels like, who they fit best, and how to pick between them.