Michele Elliott, Realtor

Are you in the process of creating the life of your dreams? If you are, how are you going about it and what does the journey look like for you? If you’re not, what’s holding you back?

When planning for open houses, do you hire a cleaner to tidy up the place? Vote yes or no in the comments below! . What’s our take on this? Well, we definitely recommend doing a deep clean. If that makes you feel overwhelmed or you simply don’t have the time, definitely hire some professionals to do the deep clean for you. . A deep clean can make all the difference between a successful open house and a sale flop. #DeepClean #OpenHouse

You wouldn't have too much trouble keeping organized with this closet! What do you think? #HappyMonday

Oh, the tricky, tricky question of how you know what type of house you can afford. There isn’t one simple way to figure it out, but NerdWallet suggests a good rule of thumb is using the 28% & 36% rule. This rule says you shouldn’t spend over 28% of your gross monthly income on home-related costs and 36% on total debts. (Debts include things like mortgage, credit cards, student loans, and other loans.) But an even better rule to go by is hiring a real estate agent. They’re experienced professionals who can put you in touch with mortgage professionals to figure out a budget that works best for you. #HappyFriday

Which type of design style do you gravitate more towards? Are you a minimalist, more of mid-century modern kinda person, or can’t help but love modern farmhouses? Tell us why in the comments!