Richard Blanchard - NMLS 418722

07/24/2026

Spare Bedroom Staging Tips

The spare bedroom is one of those rooms that sellers tend to either ignore completely or over-invest in...

07/08/2026

47 years of appeasement - to be perfunctory is to ride the Dachau Express

Yesterday afternoon, oil prices increased, MBS prices fell. Iran attacked three ships in the Strait...

07/06/2026

Inflation is still the Fed's focus

The June jobs report landed with a thud last Thursday morning. Employers added just...

07/02/2026

Hiring a professional saves money in the long run

Every home seller has heard the advice to fix things up before listing...

06/18/2026

Good observations - you have to get off the couch to use it 😊

The home gym debate comes down to one honest question: will you actually use it?

06/08/2026

You found the house. You love the house. You won the bidding war. And then a stranger with a clipboard decides...

06/05/2026

I stopped by the dry cleaners today - saw this sign that caught my attention:

In a world where we’re often reminded of what’s wrong, it’s refreshing to see people quietly doing what’s right.

As someone who works with people every day, I know that a small act of kindness can make a big difference. Sometimes helping someone move forward doesn’t require a grand gesture—just a willingness to lend a hand when it’s needed most.

Kudos to Diego and his team for investing in their community and helping people put their best foot forward during challenging times.

Have you seen a business doing something similar that restored your faith in people? I’d love to hear about it.

05/29/2026

Importance of cellular backup for home security

There's a reason we lock our doors. But increasingly, a lock isn't enough...

05/28/2026

Before you sell your house ~ check these not so obvious tips

Someone once said that buying a house is emotional, but selling one is a job. Fair enough. And like any job worth doing...