Jen Ward REALTOR® Blog

What’s the “Emotional” Return on Investment of a New Home?

Chances are, you’ve heard the expression, “Your home is your biggest investment.” For most homeowners, that’s true. So, when you’re shopping for a new home, it’s important to consider the financial opportunity of any purchase. Ideally, you want a home that is likely to increase in value over time. I

Preparing for an Emergency

  You never know when a natural or manmade disaster may strike, but you can be prepared in the event of an emergency. With more intense weather events occurring, it's good to have a plan to coordinate with your family. Being prepared may not prevent a disaster, but it will give you confidence to mee

And the sky is a hazy shade of winter

Happy New Year! If you are reading this, you made it to 2024! Woohoo! 🥳 I hope you've had a chance to relax and look back on 2023.  You may have seen recent news about earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Just last year I drove through the town of Grindavik in Iceland, and I'm shocked to see the dam