Jessica Side

As we begin another year, everyone wants to know: “Where is the housing market headed in 2019?” It’s not only buyers, sellers, and homeowners who are impacted. The real estate market plays an integral...

One of my favorite Christmas stories is a true story my Irish grandmother told my mother, my mother told me, and which I now tell my own children. So, get yourself a cup of...

The holiday season is upon us, and many of us have already begun to celebrate. From trimming trees to lighting candles, it’s the time of year to fill your homes (and hearts) with holiday...

I don’t think of our extended family as being a “military family,” but as I sat down to write this, I realized that many members of our family served/serve in the military. In Vietnam,...

It’s a common misconception that you shouldn’t try to buy or sell a home during the fall and winter months. This is generally considered the “offseason” in real estate. Many sellers mistakenly believe that...

The more you declutter, the better your home will show when you are ready to sell. Think of each thing you get rid of as another piece of space in which potential buyers will...

While no one can predict the future with certainty, most experts expect to see modest growth in the U.S. housing market for the remainder of this year and next. Inventory will remain tight, mortgage...

No one likes to think about disasters. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately,...

The residential rental market is now the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. In the United States, the demand for single-family rentals, defined as either detached homes or townhouses, has risen 30 percent in...

Lily, my adorable, two-year-old niece looked at my shiny, pink shoes, up to my eyes, and back down to the shoes again. “I like you shoes, Auntie Jessie,” she said. “Thank you,” I said...