When my husband and I bought our first home, we had no idea what we were doing. It literally felt like shooting the most important shot of your life in a pitch black room.

Fast forward 3 kids, 100 odd house projects, and many years of research and trial & error later- we have tripled the equity of that home. It's empowering to know the process of real estate, and the options building equity can provide your family.

When buying or selling, my goal...