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We think about exercising our heart. We strengthen our legs. We work on our balance and flexibility. But when was the last time you thought about exercising your hands? The truth is, our hands are among the hardest-working parts of our body. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed, we rely…
DetailsGardening is one of the healthiest and most rewarding hobbies you can enjoy. It keeps you moving, encourages creativity, gets you outdoors, and rewards your efforts with beautiful flowers, thriving plants, and a peaceful place to relax. Here on Florida’s Space Coast, one of my favorite times to garden is early in the morning. The…
DetailsHave you ever been awakened in the middle of the night by severe knee or hip pain? I have. I enjoy staying active. Whether I’m gardening, walking, or working on projects around the house, I like to keep moving. But I also have arthritis in both knees, and lately I’ve been waking up in significant…
DetailsWhy Negotiations Restarted After the Inspection … The Sale Saga Continues Recently, I wrote a blog post titled “Updated Homes Also Fail Inspections.” The purpose was to help sellers understand that even well-maintained and updated homes can have issues uncovered during a buyer’s inspection. This transaction became another reminder of that reality. The home had been…
DetailsFrom Buyer Home Inspection Negotiations to a Closed Sale In my previous articles, Updated Homes Also Fail Inspections and The Inspection Saga Continues: Why Negotiations Restart After the Inspection, I shared why inspections often uncover unexpected issues and how negotiations frequently restart during the buyer’s inspection period. This is the conclusion of that story. Before…
DetailsThe Best Time to Prepare Is Before a Storm Is in the Forecast Living on Florida’s Space Coast means hurricane season is simply part of life. While we can’t control the weather, we can control how prepared we are. One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is waiting until a storm is approaching to begin…
DetailsSometimes the hardest part of moving isn’t packing the boxes—it’s letting go. Not long ago, Ray and I were enjoying a wine tasting at The Wine Lady when I began chatting with another wine enthusiast. She shared how difficult it had been to sell her home in New York, she felt she hung on too…
DetailsLearn Why I Created Homeowner Advice with Agi Anderson —and How It Can Help You Make Smarter Buying and Selling Decisions Buying or selling a home is one of life’s biggest financial decisions. Whether you’re preparing to sell, searching for your next home, or simply trying to better understand today’s real estate market, informed decisions…
DetailsFresh paint. Updated flooring. A remodeled kitchen. Beautiful bathrooms. The home looks flawless. That’s exactly why many sellers are surprised when inspection issues surface. One of the biggest misconceptions I see is the belief that cosmetic updates automatically mean a home is sound, insurable, and ready for the market. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.…
DetailsI shared “secret shoulds,” in a recent post and said, “sometimes we put pressure on ourselves to be productive in all the wrong ways.” Lately, I’ve been spending hours on a major garden reconstruction project. It’s hard work. There are weeds to pull, plants to move, mulch to spread, and more trips to the garden…
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