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A Smooth Transition: How Fiona Helped Us Transform and Sell Our Family Home
When Katrin and Doug decided to sell their family home of 22 years, it was a decision wrapped in emotion and complexity. The couple wanted to downsize and move toward a lower-maintenance lifestyle, but the process of preparing, renovating, and ultimately selling their beloved home felt daunting. With the guidance of real estate expert Fiona Dogan,...
How to Navigate Selling a Family Home With Several Stakeholders
Selling a family home is never easy. Add multiple stakeholders into the mix, and the process can become even more complex — layered with emotions, opinions, and priorities. But for a seasoned agent like Fiona, these challenges are all in a day’s work. She excels at striking the perfect balance, ensuring every voice is heard...
Tips for Home Buying and Selling During December
The holiday season is always joyful and festive, but it also can be stressful and chaotic – with or without buying or selling your home. Yet, homebuyers and sellers may find unexpected advantages in the real estate market during this time. Here are some tips for making the most of this ‘quieter’ time in real...
Questions to Ask Before Buying a House
Buying a home is one of life’s biggest financial and emotional decisions — and asking the right questions can make all the difference. In this guide, Fiona shares practical insights to help buyers feel confident, informed, and prepared as they navigate due diligence and move toward a successful purchase....
Your Home Inspection Checklist
Thinking of listing your house for sale and wondering what the first steps are? Of course, hiring an agent, assessing the market and setting a sales price are key steps. However, many sellers overlook an important step that can make or break a sale. First, you must prepare for a visit from the buyer’s home...
Buying Your First Home? 5 Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid
Buying your first home can be one of the most joyful — or the most stressful — moments of your life. If you think you’ve found the home of your dreams, don’t get ahead of yourself. As a first-time homebuyer, you need to prepare for the purchase of a home well before you start looking...