West Virginia Winter Tough
West Virginia Tough — Reminders for Harsh Winters Residents of West Virginia have the pleasure of enjoying a beautiful winter. Plentiful snow and the peaks and slopes of the Appalachians make for a picturesque way of life. Great winters provide a lot of recreation and fun but can [...]
Valentines Day 2021 – Celebrate in Your New Home
With limited restaurant capacities securing a Valentine’s Day reservation might be tough. So why not celebrate by enjoying the day in your new home?! Here are our top 5 ideas for showing your love on Valentine's Day this year. #1 — Cook a romantic meal for your partner. If [...]
Local Winter Activities
This year, many local winter activities have been curtailed. We've been asked to avoid everything from winter travel to holiday gatherings. But that doesn't mean there isn't anything fun to do during the winter weeks. If you can't be outdoors, here's a great list of ways to beat the [...]
Making Your Greene County Home Winter-Ready
If you're a homeowner it's time to get your Greene County home winter-ready. There are lots of chores that you can do to prepare for winter in Greene County. Know which ones are important. Get those done first and then tackle the others. Here's a video that will get you [...]
New Year’s Resolutions for a First-Time Homebuyer
Think about making resolutions for a first-time homebuyer. Now that we've gotten through the holidays and have begun a new year, it is time to take stock of the changes and improvements we want to make going forward. If you're a first-time (or first time in a long time) [...]
4 Reasons You Need a REALTOR®
Let’s dive right in. That’s how we do things at White Diamond. Mad marketing skills. As real estate agents, we stay on top of upcoming trends and technologies. We market ourselves, our listings, loan programs, open houses, and all things real estate-related ad nauseam. You can do all of [...]
Quick Tips for Buyers and Sellers
Whether buying or selling, you’re embarking on a journey packed full of numbers, paperwork, phone calls, and critical choices. It can be intimidating, even if it’s not your first time. To help clear up the jumble of to-dos, I’ve curated a tiny list of priorities—just two things for each for [...]
That 1 Thing You Need to Do When House Hunting Online
For most of my life, I’ve been a store shopper. I’m accustomed to seeing my options firsthand. I like to check out the fabric, inspect the quality, know what I’m buying before I buy it. The more I browse shopping options on the web, the more I find myself changing [...]
2 Lists to Make When Selling Your Home
Whether you’ve lived in your house for five years or twenty-five years, you can likely come up with a list of things you love about it. Some of these were the reason you bought it in the first place, and some have come to fruition as you’ve grown into, and [...]
Remodeling to Sell? What You Need to Know
When deciding how to approach a remodeling project, there are many things to consider. Look at budget, longevity, and, perhaps most importantly, your motivation for taking on the project. Who’s interested in buying your home? If you’re remodeling in preparation for selling, consider your audience. If your current home will [...]
Energy Efficiency for the Win!
During my tenure as president of the Morgantown Board of Realtors, I was invited to a meeting of the North Central West Virginia Home Builders Association (NCWVHBA). The guest speaker was Kelly Bragg with the West Virginia Office of Energy. I learned a lot about energy efficiency in home [...]
Wallpaper Removal for Dummies
I was fortunate enough to purchase my childhood home. Although I adore the nostalgia of it, the truth is, it needs to be brought up to date. We are slowly but surely working on DIY projects in preparation for more serious professional renovations. One of my priority projects is converting [...]