Eeek, I am so excited! The thought of someone on the other side of these words as I write them, fascinates me. Congrats on wanting to educate yourself! I wrote this book all by my Onesie! Why is that important? Well, keep in mind I didn’t simply PUBLISH a book, I wrote it. Be leery of Agents who have chosen to hire a service to put their picture and contact information on a dust cover so they can market themselves as “authors.” These are all my words (except the ones my Editor decides to change) and thoughts and opinions (which are TOTALLY based in facts!) Speaking of my thoughts, I have written this book in a style similar to how the thoughts appear in my head. You’re welcome, and I’m sorry, all at the same time.Some insight on me: I'm old. Not “clutching an autographed copy of the Bible” old, but I’ve been around for more than a minute. In my lifetime, I have always been curious about the “why” of things in life. I like (read: LOVE) the organization of things and making sure everyone has the most information possible when making a decision.OK, so how is this important to you, my reader (and new best friend)? I have taken the guesswork out of what is essentially a blind item - Real Estate transactions. I'll admit, as hard as I tried to not “get in the weeds” with technical jargon and (gasp) math, it happens a few times. The funny parts are meant to be funny, it’s ok to laugh, at me if needed.If the words are too big or the chapters are too long I included a TL;DR at the end. The basics in bullet points. My primary objective is ALWAYS to educate my clients. I want you to know everything I do about Real Estate, so: A. You can make your own best decision, and 2. So that you know when someone is not experienced enough to guide you through the process of your transaction.My entire Real Estate career has been centered on education. I have worked with and for non-profits for over 20 years. I was formally on the Board of Directors of 2 non–profits that focused on home ownership and education. I was part of the original “Credit For Life“ Fair that is now a national program for high schoolers. I have a heavy mortgage background and can speak in ‘All Regs’ Guidelines like a second language. (I also have a spreadsheet of investor overlays to Fannie and Freddie based products that is COLOR-coded. If you have no idea what that means, congratulations, you probably live a normal life!) I have personally taught over 200 First Time Home Buyer Seminars. I am certified for credit counseling. I have helped design online education courses for national non-profits. Aside from being fun at parties, this means I know Real Estate (but only know Real Estate).I am a ‘wannabe’ runner. One of my most proud accomplishments is I am a Marathoner. My first (and please for the love of all things holy, my last) marathon was the 2019 Boston Marathon. I was a charity runner (Go Team BMC, Get it!) I also hold the distinction of being the LAST official marathon finisher for the race (go ahead google it, I'll wait….). Well, if you are not impressed by that, let me pass on a bit of advice: trust your training. This proved to be an invaluable mantra that propelled my injured leg through 26.2 glorious miles in Boston that fine spring day. Homeownership is a marathon, not a sprint. Trust the process, listen to your coaches, and know that the finish line will be there when you get there and it will be glorious.Regardless of where you are in your Real Estate journey, take the time to understand your options. Surround yourself with a great team of knowledgeable and experienced people who can guide you through the process. If you happen to be interviewing for positions on your team, let me know. I would love to earn your business and show you how I AM OBSESSED WITH YOUR SUCCESS!