Blog | Robin Markella

Prayer Plants & Other Houseplants That Bloom Indoors

Most plants kept as houseplants are native to tropical regions where the conditions are considerably different than the average home. These plants are very adaptable and can flourish indoors in many climates, but they are unlikely to produce flowers unless they're grown in the wild. However, some houseplants like ...

Start the Home Selling Process this Month

If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now. What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by ...

How to Get Started with Real Estate

Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay For some, house hacking is the key to getting started in real estate; for others, it's just a smart way to build cash flow into an otherwise uncooperative rental market. Wondering how to get your foot in the door? Here's what you need to know. What is ...

Your first home loan: What to expect

While it might seem like an onerous undertaking, applying for a mortgage can be surprisingly simple. Once you break the process down into simple steps, you’ll feel much more confident in starting your mortgage application journey. Prequalification & preapproval The first step in the process is getting prequalified and ...