Technological Updates You Can Make to Your Home to Increase Its Value

By Melissa Diaz, Realtor® / September 14, 2020 / Comments Off on Technological Updates You Can Make to Your Home to Increase Its Value

Today’s home buyers are still looking for traditional selling points like a great location, liveable layout, and a beautiful space to call home. However, that’s not all. These days upgrades with predictive features and automated smart home technology are also catching buyers’ attention. When it comes to upgrades that add value to your home, it’s […]

How New Technology Is Affecting the Real Estate Market

By Melissa Diaz, Realtor® / September 7, 2020 / Comments Off on How New Technology Is Affecting the Real Estate Market

Suppose you thought you noticed a trend for many goods and services trending digital before March of 2020. In that case, you may have really seen the shift when so many industries and business operations had to go virtual due to the ongoing pandemic. Real estate was not only impacted by this as well, but […]

10 Tips to Give Your Home That Welcoming Feeling

By Melissa Diaz, Realtor® / August 24, 2020 / Comments Off on 10 Tips to Give Your Home That Welcoming Feeling

Whether you are looking to list your home for sale or you are simply looking to settle into a new or existing space, having a house that looks welcoming and hospitable is a must. If you think your home isn’t quite Pinterest or Instagram-worthy, never fear! With a few simple and inexpensive (or free!) changes, […]

Arranging Your Home with Workspaces

By Melissa Diaz, Realtor® / August 17, 2020 / Comments Off on Arranging Your Home with Workspaces

Whether you are in the market for a new home and looking for something with a floor plan with lots of room separation and a home office or you are simply desiring to make your current space more functional, below are some space planning considerations to keep in mind. If you are still in the […]

7 Ways to Get Connected in 30 Days

By Melissa Diaz, Realtor® / August 10, 2020 / Comments Off on 7 Ways to Get Connected in 30 Days

Imagine your PCS has been full of delays. Imagine you are just arriving at your next duty assignment weeks or even months later than you originally expected. You are anxious to get your house settled and your family established in new patterns of life. Whether it is a firm start date for school or a […]

5 Ways to Create Events That Facilitate Connections

By Melissa Diaz, Realtor® / August 3, 2020 / Comments Off on 5 Ways to Create Events That Facilitate Connections

Just because there’s a pandemic going on and many large group gatherings are a bad look, it doesn’t mean that you can’t create events to help get to know your neighbors and community. It’s still safe to be outside. While practicing social distancing and appropriate mask-wearing you can continue to connect with neighbors, friends, and […]

DIY: Road Trip Kit

By Melissa Diaz, Realtor® / July 27, 2020 / Comments Off on DIY: Road Trip Kit

Whether your summer travels include a PCS or a long-awaited trip to the beach or to visit family you haven’t seen in months, taking proper planning measures can make all the difference. No matter the type of trip, for most people space inside the vehicle is at a premium. Thankfully, you don’t need a lot […]

You\’ve Arrived, Now What?

By Melissa Diaz, Realtor® / July 20, 2020 / Comments Off on You\’ve Arrived, Now What?

After weeks and perhaps months of planning, your PCS has come and gone. Hopefully, the curtains are hung, and all the boxes are unpacked (or at least neatly stacked in the garage to be dealt with at a later time). You have settled and it’s time to check out your new city. It can be […]

Relocation Resources and Services for Military Families

By Melissa Diaz, Realtor® / July 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Relocation Resources and Services for Military Families

Moving, especially with the military, can feel overwhelming. The process of leaving one duty assignment and arriving at the next has many steps and stages; some of which can feel daunting and out of your control. It doesn’t have to feel that way! Thankfully, the relocation industry is thriving and full of resources that pride […]

Can I Afford an Investment Property?

By Melissa Diaz, Realtor® / July 6, 2020 / Comments Off on Can I Afford an Investment Property?

As military members with a transient lifestyle, you may not be able to purchase a home and live there until the mortgage is paid for. Over the course of a career, you may live in dozens of homes. But frequent relocation doesn’t have to mean opting out of making homeownership work for you. In fact, […]