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  Cyber fraud is real and it's here. In 2025, the FBI reported nearly 25,000 complaints of BEC (Business Email Compromise), good for a combined $ 3 BILLION in losses. The total reported losses to cybercrime was $ 20.9 BILLION, a year-over-year increase of 26%. Of that $ 3 billion, $ 275 million was attributed to real estate wire fraud schemes, with over 12,000 victims. A year-over-y

Saving for a home, retirement, a vacation or anything else can be difficult. Many people tell me they can't buy because they don't have the down payment saved. First mistake many people make is to save when they have money left over after bills. Save first, pay bills after. That extra step to have to take money out of your savings account helps to decide against that impulse buy. The

As a Realtor®, this is the phrase I hear most—and it shouldn't be what holds you back! There are fantastic programs available designed specifically to help you cover these upfront costs. If you are a veteran buying a VA-approved home, you can purchase with $0 down. Veterans, reach out to me today via email, call, or text to see how we can make this happen for you! Are you an ed