Ridge Lane Real Estate

2-story charmer being SOLD AS IS!! Sits on corner lot in O’Fallon Bayfield subdivision and is in highly rated Fort Zumwalt West school district. Message me for address + more info! OPEN HOUSE || Sunday, March 19th 1-3pm.

What you NEED to know about social media before selling your home in 2023.

Feeling bold and daring, I'm putting it all out there before my inner critic gets the best of me. I'm sharing my top three business goals for the new year:​​​​​​​​
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Goal #1: Expanding my reach to help clients on both sides of the river - Illinois & Missouri ​​​​​​​​
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Goal #2: Making the buying process a breeze for my clients with new tech tools and helping more clients list with TEAM collaboration!! (Stay tuned... more info coming soon!) ​​​​​​​​
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Goal #3: Aiming for the stars to our sales goal.​​​​​​​​
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Please send some good vibes, and if you or anyone you know is in need of real estate assistance, I got you covered!

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SOLD in the CITY • With coming in 2023… now is a great time to invest nearby! Message me for more info

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Say you’re stranded on a deserted island and can only take THREE productivity tools with you. I'm curious...which 3 would you take? Here are mine!

1. Canva: Graphic design platform with thousands of templates.
2. Kvcore: CRM (huge eXp perk!!)
3. Trello: The ultimate project management tool.

Giving your bathroom a facelift doesn’t mean shelling out the big bucks. There are tons of ways to upgrade without breaking the bank! So if you’re toying around with a little transformation, here are a few ideas for a budget-friendly bathroom refresh.

- Repaint the vanity, and consider a bold, on-trend color.
- Switch up the textiles. Nothing says, 'I feel pretty!' like fresh towels, new hardware, updated window coverings, and a plush new bath mat.
- Get a new shower head. Three words: Rain shower head.
- Upgrade light fixtures. A careful swap will make a huge impact.
- Add funky artwork — an instant mood-enhancer.

Are you an expert at the low-cost bathroom refresh? Share your best tip or hack in the comments below.

Want to save money on your next mortgage? This post is for YOU, friend!

With interest rates on the rise, getting the best possible rate is even MORE important than ever — especially since it'll be tagging along for the next, say, 15 or 30 years.

Remember, your interest rate depends on several things, like your credit score, the value of the home, and your debt load. So, if you wanna to save by locking in the best rate (yes, please!), here are three tips you can't afford to ignore:

1. Improve your credit score now. Get your free credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com. Look it over for accuracy and figure out what you need to do to bump it higher, like paying down outstanding balances.
2. Shop around for lenders. Instead of going with the first lender you talk to, contact several and compare your options to make sure you get the best deal. And don’t be shy - let them know you’re shopping around.
3. Boost your down payment. This may be a no-brainer, but the more you put down at the time of closing, the less you’ll pay on the loan. Plus, lenders view higher down payments as less risky loans, which could reduce your interest rate.

The truth is – it IS getting harder to save as rates are on the rise, but there are steps you can take today that will make a difference. DM me if you'd like to talk more — I'm happy to help however I can.

My friends and family think I'm nuts (well because Fall is my all-time favorite season) but I want to know what you think:

Is it too early to start decorating for fall? Help me out by dropping your thoughts in the comments!