The Marin Group

Fresh Flowers for me!!!

t’s not always the big upgrades that make a home feel good…
Sometimes it’s the smallest things that completely change the vibe ✨

Things like:
🌿 Fresh flowers or greenery
🕯️ A candle that makes your whole space smell amazing
🪟 Opening the windows and letting in fresh air
🛋️ A cozy blanket thrown over the couch
☀️ Letting in as much natural light as possible

None of these are expensive or complicated… but they make a space feel more like home 💛

Which one is your favorite? 👀

MINE IS A COOL 66:)

Be honest… what’s your ideal sleep temperature? 💤

Are you:

A ❄ 60–65° (basically arctic tundra)
B 🌙 65–70° (cool + cozy)
C 🔥 70–75° (warm and unbothered)

Your thermostat settings say a lot about you 😂

Drop your letter below ⬇️

The five basic steps to starting a garden:

1) Choose what you want to grow. Rule #1 – If you won’t eat a crop, don’t grow it in your vegetable garden.
2) Pick the right location. Most fruits and vegetables need full sun, with a minimum of five hours of direct sunlight per day for fruiting. Greens, herbs and root veggies will grow in partial shade.
3) Plan your garden beds. Once you know where you want your garden, decide on the type and size of garden bed(s). Raised beds are attractive and may make it easier to work in your garden, but they also dry out more quickly. In very dry areas, sunken beds can be used to gather available moisture.
4) Choose your soil. If you're starting with sod, you'll either need to cut it up in chunks and repurpose it, till it in, or lay down wet newspaper or cardboard to smother it and build a bed on top.
5) Nurture your garden. After planting, make sure you take care of it! A rule of thumb for watering is that plants need around one inch of water per week during the growing season.

THIS!!!!!!!! Getting pre-approved is exciting, but here’s something most buyers don’t realize: Your pre-approval amount is not the same as your comfort budget. 💰🏡
Lenders approve you based on formulas, ratios, and risk tolerance. But only you know what monthly payment actually feels comfortable for your life.
Here are a few things to think about beyond the mortgage payment:
A) Utilities + Maintenance 🔧: Bigger homes often mean higher monthly costs.
B) Lifestyle Spending ☕✈️ : Travel, dining out, hobbies, kids activities - these matter too.
C) Future Goals 📈 : Saving, investing, or planning for big life changes.

Buying at the top of your approval range can feel stressful month-to-month. Buying below it can give you breathing room and flexibility.

The goal isn’t just getting approved; it’s feeling comfortable and confident in your payment long-term. ✨

If you ever want help thinking through “approved vs comfortable,” I’m always happy to help you map it out. 💬

LETS PLAY!!!!! React below with the emoji that best describes your current situation:

👍 Currently renting

😎Thinking about buying

😀 Homeowner

❤️Thinking about selling

Thank you to every man and woman who has served or is serving our country. We wouldn’t be where we are today without the sacrifices you have made🙏🏼

We strive to get top dollar for our Sellers and that’s exactly what we did! If you are considering buying or selling we would love to speak with you.