Ivania Portillo, Realtor

10/29/2026

Owning investment properties is a pathway to financial security. But along with that growing wealth comes important tax reporting requirements. Check out this rental property tax primer.

Renting an investment property means positive cash flow, but along with these benefits comes responsibility for reporting income and expenses to the IRS.

10/27/2026

Have a Non-Working Fireplace? Add some logs and lights for an inexpensive, year-round ambiance!

10/25/2026

Thinking of having your parents or adult children move in? Here are some talking points to avoid tension later.

As families change, multigenerational living situations become more common. Should you consider multigenerational living arrangements? Here are some points.

10/24/2026

We often think of spring as the season for flowers, but there are many beautiful fall blooms. Which is your go-to autumn choice?

10/22/2026

Does student loan debt make a first home purchase difficult? It can! A great payment history, with no missed or late payments, is a great way to boost your lending profile. Read on for more tips.

If you’re worried your student loans will prevent you from buying your first home, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know to land that first house.

10/20/2026

Two weeks before the big move, arrange to have your mail forwarded with the post office. Don't save this for the last minute.

10/18/2026

If you live in an area that deer frequent, you know that these graceful beauties view your landscape as an endless salad bar. But there are plenty of beautiful flowers and shrubs that bring color to a landscape that deer will not eat. Here are some eye-catching possibilities.

Deer-resistant plants protect your landscape from deer that scarf down your tasty, tender petunias and nosh on your geraniums.

10/17/2026

Can you think of a better spot for enjoying fall?

10/15/2026

It’s tempting to try to save on your kitchen remodel or room addition by doing the general contracting yourself. But are you really up to the job? Let's tally the pluses and minuses.

The question may not be, can you be your own general contractor, but should you? Here’s what you need to know.

10/13/2026

If your house is lacking color, try adding window boxes. They are relatively inexpensive, or if you are handy you can easily DIY them in an afternoon.