Did you know that June is National Homeownership Month? I feel so grateful to have been able to make the dream of homeownership a reality for so many great people.
Every step of the journey to homeownership is so special. From the first meeting where I walk new buyers through what to expect, to setting up their home search with their unique wants and needs (fenced in backyard for the pup – check), to writing an offer and anxiously waiting to hear if the sellers accepted and then of course the day the buyers actually get the keys and become homeowners – it gives me all the feels. I’m always so happy to be making the Hugs and Kisses Marshmallows that I make each buyer and give them at closing.
And then I thought about what happens AFTER closing day. Because that’s the part where you actually are living the dream of homeownership. I sat down one morning to brainstorm what I wanted to do to celebrate homeownership this month and I decided to run a Homeowner Challenge! Don’t worry – it doesn’t require demolition! But I decided to show up every day on my Instagram stories with a fun “Homeowner” to do! From simple Summer home maintenance tasks to fun activities to do this month at home. If you want in on the fun, make sure you’re following me over at Instagram and see what I have for you each day!
Can I ask you one favor? Can you comment below and tell me your favorite thing about your home or about homeownership? I’d love to collect everyone’s answers and share them on social media!
Here is my best advice for starting the home buying process in a competitive market?
These 2 things are CRUCIAL to locking in that new home:
1. PATIENCE – The market might be competitive but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. I will help you get the keys to your new home but it’s going to take an extra dose of patience.
Trust in the process, trust in your agent and remind yourself of WHY you’re doing this in the first place!
2. GRATITUDE – Maybe you’re in the thick of house hunting with no luck right now. Or maybe you’re feeling discouraged because of all the hype the “crazy market” is getting.
Well I’m here to be your real estate bestie! We can get fries and sip milkshakes and talk about the complete A-Z blueprint to getting in that new house and what hurdles you’re most worried about.
But with that, I want you to remember your why and start your home search with gratitude. Be grateful you get to start your search for your dream home or your first home. It may feel like a sprint but at the end of the day it’s truly a journey and I want you to enjoy it!
HOMEOWNER CHECKLIST
To help you make your home as fresh as the feel of Summer, I’ve rounded up the top things to add to your list to get your home Summer ready!
☀️ Schedule Outdoor Projects
🐝 Plant Bee friendly flowers
🎨 Paint something a pop of color
💦 Power wash your deck and patio furniture
☕️ Make iced coffee at home and sip it on the deck
🚿 Service your sprinklers
🥶 Replace your air conditioner filter
🧽 Clean between your windows and screens
🍔 Clean your grill grates
🗒 Create a summer must do list
🍋 Make homemade lemonade or a fun summer cocktail
🧺 Corral summer necessities in a basket or bowl
🚪 Install screen doors
👗 Hang a clothesline for drying towels and swimsuits
💛 Lighten up decor – breezy curtains, light colors
🐞 Make or buy bug repellent jars for your backyard
🏡 CELEBRATE HOMEOWNERSHIP
I combined all 12 months of homeowner checklists into a double sided guide that you can print out and hang on your fridge! Click here for a copy.