Finding your dream home can be epic, but navigating the crazy real estate market can leave you feeling like a lost puppy. That’s where buyer agency swoops in to be your superhero! What’s Buyer Agency? Think of it as your own personal home-hunting BFF! This infographic will be your cheat sheet to buyer agency, […]
Housing Market Steady: Good Time to Buy
Housing Market Update with Renee Porsia, The Rescue Dog Realtor Hi everyone! This is Renee Porsia, The Rescue Dog Realtor, here with your housing market update for the week of April 29th, 2024. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s going on: Mortgage Rates: They’re holding steady compared to last week. Home Sales: More new homes […]
Irvine Farm Fun: Food, Fun & Learning!
Unleash Your Inner Urban Farmer at the Irvine Great Park Farm + Food Lab! Calling all plant enthusiasts, sustainability seekers, and curious pups (on leash, of course)! The Irvine Great Park Farm + Food Lab is your one-stop shop for exploring the wonders of urban agriculture and its delicious rewards. Imagine yourself strolling through a […]
Invisible Illnesses: Unmasking the Whispers Within
When Looks Deceive: The Reality of Invisible Illness Imagine a life filled with chronic pain, fatigue, and a constant battle within your own body. Yet, to the outside world, you appear perfectly healthy. This is the reality for millions living with invisible illnesses, a spectrum of conditions like Sjogren’s syndrome that lack outward signs but […]
Hoag Compass: Healthcare on Your Terms
Finding the right healthcare provider can feel like a wild goose chase! You deserve fantastic service, and that’s especially true when it comes to your health. If you’re new to California and searching for a convenient primary care option, look no further than Hoag Compass. Hoag Compass: Personalized Primary Care on the Go Offered by […]
Farmers Markets In Orange County
Farmers Market Fun Calling all foodies, health nuts, and dog-loving OC residents! Tired of the same old supermarket scene that looks more plastic than a chew toy? Well, wag your tails and grab your shopping bags because Orange County’s farmers markets are bursting with fresh finds for your taste buds and your pup’s sniffer! Think […]
How Much Will My Mortgage Be?
Ever asked your Realtor, “How much will my mortgage be?” It’s a natural question, but here’s the surprising truth: Realtors, including myself, should never give mortgage advice. Think of it this way: Realtors are like real estate superheroes. We swoop in to navigate the complex world of buying and selling homes, from finding the perfect […]
Sniffing Out the Truth: Beyond “New Carpet” Bliss with The Rescue Dog Realtor®!
Ah, that new-home smell. You know the one – that heady mix of fresh paint, wood, and… something else entirely. We all love that feeling of a fresh start, but as The Rescue Dog Realtor® (with a nose for more than just treats!), I want to spill the tea on that “something else.” Let’s face […]
Buyer Agency Wins! But Seriously, It Took a Lawsuit?
By: Renee Porsia Picture this: It’s 2014. Realtors are rocking mullets (okay, maybe not, but the fashion wasn’t exactly on point). Back then, I was like a lone wolf howling for buyer agency – transparency, respect, the whole shebang. I even wrote an article for, Realtor Magazine, “Don’t Leave the Door Open to Danger,” which […]
Open House Dangers
With the recent pending NAR settlement regarding commissions and buyer agency, I wanted to bring back an article that I wrote Originally published in Realtor Magazine – 2014 BY RENEE PORSIA Open House Dangers Open houses put agents at risk and should be curtailed. We purchase alarm systems to keep strangers out of our homes. […]