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The Big Question: Where Do We Go Next?  Once you have decided to sell, the next question is usually:  “Where should we move?”  In Delaware and Delaware County, families often weigh:  School district, Delaware City, Buckeye Valley, Olentangy, and others Commute times to Columbus or nearby employers  Home size and lot size  Budget  Let us walk through how to make a thoughtful choice instead of just chasing the newest listing. Step 1: List Your Real Priorities, Not Just What Sou

Real Talk: Your House Is Lived In   If you have kids in Delaware, your home probably does not look like a model home. There are backpacks in the hallway, sports gear by the door, and art projects taped to the fridge. Good news. You do not need perfection to sell well. You need a system. Let us walk through how to stage and show your home in a way that works with real family life.  Myth 1: “We Need to Hide All Signs of Kids”  Not true.  Many Delaware buyers also have kids. A f

Price Is Not Just a Number, It Is a Strategy  When you are selling your first home in Delaware, price is about more than “What can we get?” It is also about:  How quickly you sell  How many buyers you attract  Whether you can confidently buy the home you want next  Let us take the mystery and the drama out of pricing.  Myth 1: “We Should Start High, We Can Always Come Down” This is one of the fastest ways to hurt your sale.  Overpricing can:  Make you sit on the market while

Equity: Your Secret Weapon for a Bigger Home  If you bought your Delaware home a few years ago, there is a good chance it is worth more today, thanks to price growth and the fact that you have been paying down your loan.  That gap between what your home is worth and what you owe is equity , and for many first-time sellers, it is the key to moving up into a larger home without emptying savings or retirement accounts.  Let us unpack how that works in real life.  What Is Equity

You Do Not Have to “Wing It” When You Move Up If you are a Delaware, Ohio family thinking, “We have outgrown this house,” you are not alone. Maybe the toys have taken over the living room in Carson Farms, the teens share a bathroom in Adalee Park, or you would like to be closer to a different school. You might be 6 to 18 months away from making a move, but the process will feel a lot calmer if you follow a simple timeline instead of reacting to every surprise. This guide lays

By Julia Foss Buying your first home is exciting—but let’s be honest, it can also feel a little overwhelming. As someone who works with first-time buyers often, I totally get it. There’s a lot to learn, and it’s easy to feel like you’re in over your head. That’s where I come in. My job is to guide you through the process with honesty, clarity, and zero pressure. If you're just getting started, here are five things I want you to know: 1. You Don’t Need 20% Down A lot of people