Blog | Staci Barnett

Should You Get a Pre-Sale Home Inspection?

Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage. What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues ...

Tips for a Well-Groomed Dog

Keeping dogs well-groomed is an important part of helping them stay healthy and happy. The amount of grooming your dogs need depends on certain factors, such as the coat they have or whether they roll around in dirt or mud. The following grooming tips can help you keep your pups ...

How to find your debt-to-income ratio

Your credit score isn’t the only financial factor that matters when applying for a mortgage. Your debt to income ratio, or DTI, is an important indicator of your financial situation. Lenders use DTI - with other financial facts - to determine whether you’re a ...

Gift Guide: Buying for Plant Lovers

If you have a gardener or plant lover on your gift list, there are plenty of things you can get them they’ll not only love but use. Practical gifts might seem boring, but to those with a hobby like plant care the right tools can make all the difference. Here ...