Kristie Cooke

Why Choosing the Right Realtor Matters More Than You Think | Kristie Cooke, Realtor People often ask me what I love most about real estate. Some assume it's negotiating contracts. Others think it's beautiful waterfront homes, investment properties, or helping someone find their dream home. While I certainly enjoy all of those things, the truth is much simpler. It has never been just about the house. It's about the people. Over the years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside clients...

One of the most common questions I hear from prospective buyers is: "Can a Lake Anna vacation rental pay for itself?" The short answer is: sometimes, yes. But like most real estate investments, the reality is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. As both a Realtor® and owner of Lake Anna Property Management, I've worked with buyers who have successfully offset a significant portion of their ownership costs through vacation rental income and I've also seen investors purchase properties with...

As a Realtor®, property manager, business owner, and mom, my days are usually filled with contracts, phone calls, property showings, vacation rentals, and helping clients navigate some of life's biggest decisions. But recently, I stepped away from the busy pace of work to spend a week serving as a volunteer camp counselor at Camp WSA at Twin Lakes Camp & Conference Center in Rutledge, Georgia. I expected to spend the week helping others. Instead, I came home feeling like I was the one who had...