I learned it from a bird
I've been thinking about this a lot lately... what if the thing that made me good at my job wasn't my license, my years of…
Author: Bailey Copley
The Mortgage Is Just the Beginning, Darling
...What if the best thing a real estate agent can do for you isn't find you the dream, but make sure you can afford to…
Fire Season – What They Don’t Show You in the Real Estate Listing
It's August. The air is thick with smoke from fires 100 miles away. My phone buzzes with yet another WatchDuty update. I'm checking the PG&E…
About Downsizing That Nobody Considers
When did "downsizing" become a dirty word?It's 3 PM on a Thursday. I'm sitting across from a couple in their early 70s in the home…
Second Home Investment in California
"We'll rent it out when we're not using it!"Famous last words before financial reality hits.I hear this quite often: "We're thinking about buying a cabin…
What I Actually Look For When I Walk A Property
My clients have learned to recognize that moment. They've also learned that I'll share what I'm noticing, but not right away. I want them to…
41 Back Rd – The Property I’ve Been Waiting To Tell You About
I've been sitting on this one for a little while, and I think it's finally time to talk about it properly — not just with…
When NOT to Sell Your Home (Even If Everyone’s Telling You To)
Three times this month, I've ended consultations with "I don't think you should list your home right now."Two of those people looked relieved. One looked…
Moving For Remote Work – What People Get Wrong
when did "I can work from anywhere" become synonymous with "I should move to the mountains"?It's Friday afternoon. I'm on a Zoom call with a…
Realtor Secrets They Don’t Tell You
Look, I love this industry. But after over nine years of doing this, I've realized there are some things that just... don't get said out…