Real Estate Blog: Faith, Family & Foundations
A Fresh Start at Home: Welcoming the New Year With Intention
Welcome the new year with intention and peace. Simple home resets and mindful rhythms can help you create a fresh start rooted in clarity and faith.
Finding Christmas Peace at Home
Create Christmas peace at home with simple, meaningful touches that reflect the true heart of the season — faith, gratitude, and togetherness.
Getting Your Home Ready to Sell Without Spending a Fortune
Preparing your home to sell doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are simple, budget-friendly ways to freshen your space and make a positive impression on buyers.
Home Essentials Every New Homeowner Needs
Starting a new home doesn’t require perfection — just a few essentials. Here are foundational items every homeowner needs to feel prepared, comfortable, and at peace.
Decluttering With Purpose: A Fresh Start for Your Home
Decluttering doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Discover simple, purpose-driven steps to refresh your home, create calm, and make space for what truly matters.
Thankful for the Journey: A Realtor’s Reflection This Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the incredible blessing of serving clients and helping families navigate one of life’s biggest decisions. From the trust you place in me to the communities we’re building together, I’m grateful for every step of this journey.
Simple Upgrades That Add Real Value to Your Home
Small upgrades can make a big impact. Discover simple, budget-friendly ways to refresh your home, add value, and create a space that feels warm, welcoming, and well-loved.
Creating a Peaceful Home: Small Changes That Make a Big Impact
Your home should be a place of peace. With a few intentional choices, you can create a calm, welcoming space that reflects faith, gratitude, and the heart of your family.
Gratitude & Giving Back Through Homeownership
This Thanksgiving season, remember that gratitude and giving back begin at home. See how faith, family, and homeownership intertwine to create a life rooted in purpose.
Creating a Home That Reflects You: Simple Ways to Add Personality Without Overspending
Your home should tell your story. Discover simple, affordable ways to make your space feel personal, peaceful, and full of meaning — without overspending.
Staying Ahead of the Curve: What Happens When Rates Drop
Learn how falling interest rates affect buyers and homeowners — and how to prepare for opportunities before they happen. From Gillian Gooch Properties.
Should You Wait for Rates to Drop More?
Many buyers are wondering if they should wait for interest rates to drop before purchasing a home. In this week’s Faith, Family, and Foundations post, Gillian explains why waiting for the “perfect” rate can sometimes cost you more — and how trusting timing over fear can help you make the right move for your future.
Interest Rates Explained: What Buyers Really Need to Know
Confused about mortgage interest rates? You’re not alone. In this week’s Faith, Family, and Foundations post, I break down what rates really mean, the difference between fixed and adjustable loans, and how they impact your buying power. Whether rates are high, low, or somewhere in between, the key is trusting God’s timing and preparing wisely for your next move.
A New Chapter: Becoming a Licensed Broker
I’m excited to share a major milestone—I am now officially a licensed real estate broker in Georgia! This next step allows me to serve clients at a higher level, lead with integrity, and continue building a strong foundation for the future.
What the Fed’s Rate Cut Really Means for Homebuyers
Yesterday, the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% rate cut — but that doesn’t mean mortgage rates dropped by the same amount. In this week’s Faith, Family, and Foundations post, I break down what the Fed’s move really means for homebuyers and whether waiting for lower rates is a wise choice.
When Rates Drop: Why Today’s Shift Could Be Your Open Door
Interest rates have dipped recently, giving homebuyers a fresh opportunity to save on monthly payments. But while rates can always be refinanced later, the price you pay for a home today is locked in. In this week’s Faith, Family, and Foundations post, I share how even a half-percent drop can make a big difference — and why this shift could be the open door you’ve been waiting for.
How Interest Rates Affect Your Buying Power
Even a 1% change in interest rates can shift your buying power by tens of thousands of dollars. In this post, I’m breaking down how rates directly impact what you can afford, why waiting could limit your options, and how you can still move forward confidently — knowing you can always refinance later.
Refinancing Made Simple: What Buyers Need to Know
Worried about buying a home before rates drop? Refinancing is a simple, common way to lower your payment later. In this post, I’m breaking down when refinancing makes sense, how using the same lender can save you money on fees, and why waiting for the 'perfect' rate could cost you more in the long run.
Why 3% Rates Happened — and Why We Probably Won’t See Them Again
Many buyers are holding out for mortgage rates to drop back to 3% — but those rates were the result of extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime circumstances. In this post, I’m breaking down the history behind those record lows, why it’s unlikely we’ll see them again, and how waiting could cost you in higher prices and missed equity growth.
The Interest Rate Reality: How to Make Your Move Even if Rates Aren’t Perfect
Worried about today’s interest rates? The truth is, you can always refinance later — but you can’t go back and lower the price you pay for a home. In this post, I’m sharing why buying now can protect you from rising prices, how refinancing with the same lender can save you on fees, and why waiting for the ‘perfect’ rate could cost you more in the long run.