Shopping for a home can be so fun! You have been dreaming and planning, and now you get to seriously consider what might be one of the biggest investments of your life! After 20 years, I’ve noticed a BIG difference in what experienced buyers look for during a showing of a potential home that they’re…
Making the decision to buy a new (to you) home doesn’t usually happen overnight. Sure, a savings plan and a Pinterest board are great starting points, but there are things that can save you time, stress, and money if you plan ahead! With adequate time to think, you can really execute a masterful plan. What…
On a rainy Saturday, The Russell Company hosted our 12th Annual Earth Day Event. Thanks to our awesome community partners, Reliable Insurance and Lafayette Q106.7, the day was still filled with smiles and great tunes! Despite the rainy day, we had a huge turnout, as always! The West Lafayette Police accepted drug recycling, while the West Lafayette Tree…
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” -Peter F. Drucker. Trust is the foundation of any meaningful relationship, whether it’s personal, professional, or societal. Without trust, collaboration weakens, communication breaks down, and relationships suffer. To build and maintain trust, it’s essential to understand its core components. The Six Pillars of Trust—identified by experts in leadership and business ethics—serve…
815 Cliffside Court, Lafayette$895,000 This home in the Creekside subdivision of Lafayette is 5,200 square feet and comes with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The best part might be that 1.2-acre tree-lined lot! I’m also loving that detached garage with workshop and rec space. Truly a dream come true for someone who needs a little…
You and I both know you’ve done it. It’s no secret. Everyone is doing it. You go to your web browser and type in the Z word. And then you type in your address. And then the magicians behind the screen tell you what your home is worth. Except they don’t. Because they’ve never walked…
TREND noun 1. a general direction in which something is developing or changing. If you ever wondered if there are really trends in real estate, the answer is yes! Exhibit: Dumb waiters. Do you know what they are? Not many new construction homes are offering dumb waiters these days. How about sunken family rooms? Not seeing any…
When the going gets tough, the tough get organized. (That’s an original quote—LOL.) A lot of people say to me, “I don’t know how you do it all!” Well, genetics have played a huge part (have you met my mother or did you know her mother?), but I’m also OCD. I’ve been keeping a running…
Well, it was another wacky year in our Greater Lafayette housing market. Really wacky. 2024 got off to a sloooooooooowwwwwwww start. January is usually fairly nutty since brokers are goal-setting and planning their year. But February brought things to a screeching halt. In Tippecanoe County, 350 homes sold and closed in Q1, with an average…
Please welcome my brother and partner in crime, Brian, who is guest blogging for me today! He’s a wealth of knowledge when it comes to real estate investments, so there’s no one better to tackle today’s topic. Investing in a fixer-upper can be an exciting way to build wealth, but it’s not for everyone. To…