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Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025
If you're serious about buying, getting prepped for this October window is a smart play.
Want help lining up your strategy? Let's have a quick conversation so you've got the information you need to be ready for this prime buying time.
What Buyers Say They Want Most (and How the Market Is Shifting)
The two biggest concerns for today’s buyers—prices and rates—are showing signs of improvement. Home values are moderating, and borrowing costs are easing. Both shifts could continue into 2026.
If you’re thinking about making a move, let’s connect so we can walk through what these changes mean for you and your local market.
Home Sales Are Expected To Rise Chart
Forecasts for next year are in, and experts say home sales are expected to rise. When they do, things should start picking up pace. But that doesn’t mean you should wait for that to happen. The real winners? They’re the ones who start the planning and prep work now. If there’s even a chance you’ll make a move in 2026, let’s talk strategy so you stay one step ahead of the game.
Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers
Closing costs are a key part of buying a home, but they can vary more than most people realize. Knowing your numbers (and how to potentially bring them down) can go a long way and help you feel confident about your purchase.
Let’s look at typical closing costs in our area and get you a personalized estimate, so you can craft your ideal budget.
Navigating the Competitive Housing Market in San Francisco
Navigating the competitive housing market in San Francisco takes patience, strategy, and the right support team. Whether you’re buying or selling, understanding the unique dynamics of this city’s real estate landscape will give you a clear advantage.
Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash
You’ve worked hard for your home. Now it might be time for it to work hard for you.
Let’s talk about what your house is worth, and what it could unlock for you today. What would your ideal home look like if you were to downsize right now?
Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today
Want to know what conditions look like in your neighborhood?
If you want to understand which side of the market you’re on, let’s connect. We can walk through the numbers and what they mean for your next move.
3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall
Have you been wondering if it’s worth taking another look at buying?
Let’s run the numbers together. We can go over your budget, see what’s changed, and figure out if this fall is the time to turn window-shopping into key-turning.
Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth?
Chances are, your house is worth quite a bit right now. If you’re curious about the value of your home, let’s connect. We’ll run the numbers and give you a professional equity assessment report, so you know what you’re working with and where you can go from here.
Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House
Buyers are watching rates, weighing their options, and starting to get off the sidelines. If you’re thinking about selling, this may be your chance to get ahead.
Want to make sure your house shows up for the right buyers, at the right time?
Let’s connect and walk through the steps together so you can make the most of this moment.
Why Pricing Matters More Than Ever
Selling a home today isn’t about waiting for the right buyer—it’s about setting the right price.
If your home isn’t selling, the market is giving you feedback. The right pricing strategy can make all the difference in getting your home sold.
Talk with your agent about where buyers are shopping and what they’re willing to pay today. With the right price, your home can stand out and sell successfully.
Mortgage Rates Just Experienced Their Largest Decline in a Year
The market just delivered the change you’ve been waiting on.
Mortgage rates recorded their biggest one-day drop in over a year. If this trend holds, homes that felt out of reach just a few months ago may now be back within your budget.
Curious what today’s lower rates could mean for your monthly payment? Let’s connect and run the numbers together.
Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It
You don’t want to fall behind in this market.
So, let's talk about what buyers in our area are paying right now. With local expertise and a strategy that gets your house noticed in those crucial first two weeks, anything is possible.
Want to know what your house would sell for?
Builder Incentives Hit 5-Year Peak
If you’ve been struggling to find the right home, the new construction market offers a unique window of opportunity. With record-high incentives, significant price reductions, and builders eager to sell, now is the best time in years to consider a new build.
Curious how much further today’s incentives could stretch your budget? Let’s connect and explore what builders in our area are offering.
What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory
Just because there are more new homes for sale right now, it doesn’t mean we’re headed for a crash. The data shows today’s overall inventory situation is different.
If you have questions or want to talk about what builders are doing in our area, let’s connect.
History Proves the Housing Market Always Bounces Back
Even though the housing market feels stalled right now, it has never stayed down for good. Slow periods end, demand resurfaces, and momentum builds again.
So, let’s connect—because when the next wave of buyers enters the market, you’ll want to be ready.
As the rebound takes shape, will you be prepared to relist, or is now the right time to make your move?
Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?
If the fear of bidding wars has kept you from moving forward, it may be time to reconsider. Competition has cooled nationally, and in some regions, it has dropped sharply. On top of that, more sellers are willing to negotiate, giving today’s buyers greater flexibility and opportunity.
Curious about what conditions look like in your area? Let’s connect.
From Chaos to Calm: Buyers Finally Have Breathing Room
If the past market frenzy kept you from buying, consider this your green light. The pace has shifted, giving you more time, more options, and more negotiating power.
With the right agent by your side, you’re in a stronger position than you’ve been in years. Let’s connect to see what’s happening in our area and whether now could be the perfect time for you to jump back in.
More Home Sales Are Falling Through – Here’s How Sellers Can Stay Ahead
If you want to minimize the risk of your sale falling through, a pre-listing inspection may be a smart strategy. The question is: would you rather discover a costly repair now, while you still have time and flexibility, or later—when you’re already under contract and running against the clock?
Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
Rates aren't expected to hit 6% this year. But when they do, you’ll have to deal with more competition as other buyers jump back in. If you want less pressure and more negotiating power, that opportunity is already here – and it might not last for long. It all depends on what happens in the economy next.
Let’s talk about what’s happening in our area and whether it makes sense to make your move now, before everyone else does.