Right now, our community is facing unprecedented challenges. With the current government shutdown, federal employees are going without paychecks, and an estimated 42 million Americans are struggling to access the food resources they need. As a realtor and servant leader dedicated to our community, I feel a responsibility to share information that can help our… Continue reading No Shame in Needing Help: Essential Food Resources for Our Community
Author: Bri Callis
The Two Beliefs That Transform Renters Into Homeowners
There's a moment that happens in every future homeowner's journey, a quiet shift in thinking that changes everything. It usually happens long before the first house showing, before scrolling through listings online, even before meeting with a lender. It's the moment when two powerful beliefs take root: The future can be better than the present,… Continue reading The Two Beliefs That Transform Renters Into Homeowners
Buy Now Pay Later Services Are Showing Up on Credit Reports: What This Means for Your Mortgage
You've seen them everywhere. At checkout, that tempting little button that says "Pay in 4 interest-free payments" or "Split it with Afterpay." Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services like Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay, and Sezzle have become the go-to payment method for millions of Americans, especially younger shoppers who prefer them over traditional credit cards. But… Continue reading Buy Now Pay Later Services Are Showing Up on Credit Reports: What This Means for Your Mortgage
The Three Choices: Why “All You’ve Got” Is the Only Option Worth Taking
We've all been there. Standing at the crossroads where continuing forward feels impossible, but turning back feels like failure. Your business is struggling. Your relationship is on the rocks. Your health goals seem unreachable. Your creative project sits unfinished, mocking you from the corner of your room. And in that moment of doubt, three paths… Continue reading The Three Choices: Why “All You’ve Got” Is the Only Option Worth Taking
The Power of Small Steps
Homeownership can feel like an overwhelming dream, one that belongs to "other people" but seems just out of reach for you. Maybe you scroll through social media seeing friends post their closing day photos, keys in hand, beaming with pride. Maybe you drive through neighborhoods you love and think, "Someday... but not yet." Here's what… Continue reading The Power of Small Steps