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Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List
If you’re planning on buying a home, don’t forget to get pre-approved early in the process. It can help you get a more in-depth understanding of what you can borrow and shows sellers you mean business.

The Surprising Amount of Home Equity You’ve Gained over the Years
If you want to find out how much equity you’ve built up over the years and how you can use it to buy your next home, let’s connect.

Early Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Infographic
Thinking about making a move in 2025 and wondering what you can expect? Here’s what expert forecasts say lies ahead. Mortgage rates will come down slightly. More homes will sell. And prices will rise more moderately. Let’s connect to go over what these forecasts mean for your move and what to expect from our local market in 2025.

The Latest on the Luxury Home Market
With more million-dollar homes on the market and prices going up, you have luxury options to choose from and a chance to build significant long-term wealth. Want to see the best homes in our area? Let’s get in touch today.

How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market
The expected Federal Funds Rate cut, driven by improving inflation and slower job growth, is likely to have a positive, though gradual, impact on mortgage rates. That could help unlock opportunities for you. When you’re ready, let’s connect. That way you’ll be prepared to take action when the time is right for you.

Should You Sell Now? The Lifestyle Factors That Could Tip the Scale
Your lifestyle needs may be enough to motivate you to make a change. If you want help weighing the pros and cons of selling your house, let’s have a conversation.

How To Avoid Today's Top Seller Mistakes
Want to know some of the top mistakes sellers are making today and how to make sure they don’t happen to you too? The biggest missteps are pricing a house too high, skipping repairs, not being objective, and not being willing to negotiate. And the best way to avoid falling into any of these traps is to partner with a trusted real estate agent who knows exactly what to do. Let’s connect so you have someone to lean on for advice.

Are We Heading into a Balanced Market?
The real estate market is always changing, and it’s important to stay informed. Whether you’re buying or selling, understanding this shift toward a balanced market can help. If you have any questions or need expert advice, don’t hesitate to reach out.

2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect
Understanding 2025 housing market forecasts can help you plan your next move. Whether you're buying or selling, staying informed about these trends will ensure you make the best decision possible. Let’s connect to discuss how these forecasts could impact your plans.

What's the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market?
While it’s natural to feel a bit uncertain during an election year, history shows the housing market remains strong and resilient. And this means you don’t have to pause your plans in the meantime. For help navigating the market during this election cycle, let’s connect.

What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For?
If you’ve put your moving plans on hold because of higher mortgage rates, think about the number you want to see rates hit that would make you re-enter the market.
Once you have that number in mind, let’s connect so you have someone on your side to let you know when we get there.

How Growing Inventory Benefits Today's Buyers
While the number of homes for sale varies by local area, nationally we’re up over 36% year-over-year, but still down almost 29% compared to what’s normal. Here’s what that means when you buy: more options for your search, more negotiation power for you, it’s more likely sellers will make select repairs, and more moderate price growth. If you want to talk more about what rising inventory means for you, let’s connect.

Today’s Biggest Housing Market Myths
If you have questions about what you’re hearing or reading, let’s connect. You deserve to have someone you can trust to get the facts.

The Number One Mistake Sellers Are Making: Overpricing Their House
Overpricing your home can have serious consequences. A knowledgeable real estate agent brings an objective perspective, in-depth market knowledge, and a strategic approach to pricing.
Let’s connect so you can avoid making a pricing mistake that’ll cost you.

How To Choose a Great Local Real Estate Agent
By following these tips, you can pick an agent who’ll provide the support and expertise you need to help make the process as smooth as possible. It’d be an honor to apply for that job. Let’s connect so we can have a conversation and see if we’d be a good fit for working together.

How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power
If you have questions about the housing market, let’s connect. That way you’ll understand what’s going on and how to navigate it.

3 Reasons To Move in Today’s Shifting Market
The housing market is in a transition. And that gives you 3 key opportunities going into the fall. There are more homes actively for sale. Builders are motivated to sell, so a newly built home may be more achievable than you think. And mortgage rates have come down from their recent peak. If you’re ready and able to buy, you may find the housing market this fall a bit easier to navigate. Let’s connect to get started.

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a House?
Your credit score is crucial when buying a home. Even if your score isn't perfect, there are still pathways to homeownership.
Working with a trusted lender is the best way to get more information on how your credit score could factor into your home loan.

The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Era of Opportunity
While affordability remains a challenge in today’s housing market, the ongoing Great Wealth Transfer is poised to unlock new opportunities. As wealth is passed down and put to use, it’s expected to ease some of the barriers to homeownership and fuel other entrepreneurial endeavors.

Is Affordability Starting To Improve?
When you put all these factors together, you see mortgage rates are trending down, home prices are rising more slowly, and wages are going up faster than usual. Though affordability is still a challenge, these trends are early signs things might be starting to improve.