Cressy & Everett - Memory Builders

Cressy & Everett - Memory Builders Tara Lochmandy will help you find the perfect place to start building lasting memories, or help get you moving to a new place to start even more!

After 16 years of outstanding achievement in the real estate profession, Tara Lochmandy continues to soar towards excellence as each of her business goals are not only met, but exceeded. Reaching yet another level of success, adding additional pros to the mix and creating an unstoppable force in the real estate field! . Family focused, and determined to provide the best service possible.

Evaluating Storage Space When Touring HomesStorage is rarely the first priority for buyers touring a home, and it should...
08/06/2026

Evaluating Storage Space When Touring Homes
Storage is rarely the first priority for buyers touring a home, and it shouldn't be the first thing they consider. Kitchens and floor plans usually command the most attention, while storage receives far less notice. But a home that looks spacious during a showing can feel cramped once the boxes are unpacked.
Inspect...

Storage often gets overlooked during a home tour. Here's what to check in closets, the kitchen, the garage, and other hidden corners before you make an offer.

Keeping Your Home Showing-Ready While You're BusySelling a home is rarely easy, especially when showing requests arrive ...
08/06/2026

Keeping Your Home Showing-Ready While You're Busy
Selling a home is rarely easy, especially when showing requests arrive during the busiest part of the week or at the worst possible time. Fortunately, a few simple preparations can make it much easier to keep a home looking good for showings.
First Impressions: The Front Door
Much of the work involved...

Selling a home while juggling everything else doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's how to keep your house ready for showings without much extra time or effort.

Weekend Projects That Improve Your Home's Function & AppealYou don't need to wait for the perfect time or hire a profess...
08/06/2026

Weekend Projects That Improve Your Home's Function & Appeal
You don't need to wait for the perfect time or hire a professional to make worthwhile improvements around your home. A few hours of work over the weekend can help surfaces, fixtures, and other features last longer while also improving how the property looks. Many projects require only basic tools and...

Small weekend projects can improve both the function and appeal of your home with minimal time and expense. Here are the areas to focus on first.

How to Improve Your Home's Outdoor LightingMost people don't think much about outdoor lighting until something feels off...
07/31/2026

How to Improve Your Home's Outdoor Lighting
Most people don't think much about outdoor lighting until something feels off. The front walk is hard to see, or the porch feels dim. The backyard is pleasant during the day, then disappears once the sun goes down.
Small changes can help more than a full redesign. The point is not to make everything...

Better outdoor lighting can make your home feel safer, warmer, and easier to enjoy. Start with the areas people actually use after dark.

Why Commute Times Matter More Than You ThinkCommute time is one of those things buyers tend to round down in their heads...
07/31/2026

Why Commute Times Matter More Than You Think
Commute time is one of those things buyers tend to round down in their heads.
Forty minutes becomes "about half an hour." A route with three bad intersections becomes "not too bad." A home that's farther out starts to feel reasonable after you've seen the kitchen, the yard, or the extra bedroom you...

A commute can seem simple during a home search, but daily routines tell a different story. Here's what buyers may want to test first.

How to Prepare Your Home for a Summer Open HouseA summer open house asks more of a home than people realize.Buyers may a...
07/31/2026

How to Prepare Your Home for a Summer Open House
A summer open house asks more of a home than people realize.
Buyers may arrive warm from the car, distracted by weekend plans, or already tired from seeing other houses. They arn't always walking in with a blank slate. The house has to win a little patience from them.
That doesn't mean every room needs...

Summer open houses bring heat, glare, and quick first impressions. Here's how to help your home feel comfortable before buyers start looking closely.

How to Balance Location, Layout, and Long-Term NeedsAlmost every home search eventually hits the same wall. You find a l...
07/23/2026

How to Balance Location, Layout, and Long-Term Needs
Almost every home search eventually hits the same wall. You find a layout you love in a neighborhood you're not totally sold on, or the location is right, but the floor plan needs more work than you expected when you walked in.
There's rarely a house-hunting scenario where all three of these line up...

Location, layout, and long-term needs rarely point in the same direction when you're house hunting. Here's how to weigh those tradeoffs before you make an offer.

What Sellers Should Know About Buyer Requests After an InspectionA clean inspection report is rare. Even homes in excell...
07/23/2026

What Sellers Should Know About Buyer Requests After an Inspection
A clean inspection report is rare. Even homes in excellent condition tend to generate a list, sometimes a short one, sometimes several pages long, and how you handle what comes back can shape the rest of the transaction. Buyers aren't trying to nickel-and-dime you when they ask for repairs or credits....

After a home inspection, buyers often come back with requests for repairs or credits. Here's what sellers should expect and how to respond without losing the deal.

Simple Ways To Make Your Laundry Area More FunctionalLaundry rooms rarely get the same attention as kitchens, bathrooms,...
07/23/2026

Simple Ways To Make Your Laundry Area More Functional
Laundry rooms rarely get the same attention as kitchens, bathrooms, or living areas. They're often squeezed into whatever space was left over: a hallway closet, a basement corner, a mudroom, or the pass-through from the garage.
Still, this small area can affect daily routines more than people realize....

A laundry area doesn't need to be large to work better. These simple updates can make washing, folding, and storage feel less chaotic.

How to Think Through Your Must-Haves Before Touring HomesMost buyers walk into their first showing without much of a pla...
07/17/2026

How to Think Through Your Must-Haves Before Touring Homes
Most buyers walk into their first showing without much of a plan, and it shows. They fall for a good paint job, then second-guess everything by the third house. Twenty minutes of planning fixes most of that, but many neglect it.
Start With What You Actually Need
Before you book a single showing, split...

Before your first showing, be clear on what you actually need. Here's how to build a must-have list that keeps your home search focused and realistic from the start.

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