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Creating Winter Magic: How Home Staging Helps Buyers Fall in Love This Season

The winter season is here- a time of twinkling lights, cozy gatherings and homes filled with warmth. For homeowners preparing to sell, this festive time of year offers a unique...
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Weekly real estate update 11/21/25… two things to know before selling your home

New and coming soon listings continue to drop as we head into holiday season. However, multiple offers aren’t dropping as buyers eagerly vie for properties. I know there are more...
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Mortgage Market Update

This was a steady week in the market with little interest rates movement. However important data and Fed signals are now back in focus. Here’s what that means for us...
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October 2025 real estate market update… most multiple offers since 2021

The percent of listings that closed in October 2025 with multiple offers indicated in the MLS listing was the highest since 2021, and I have experienced more that are not...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Granny Bray’s Pickles

“Our deepest wishes are whispers of our authentic selves. We must learn to respect them. We must learn to listen.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments....
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Should home inspectors trample insulation? No.

Should home inspectors walk through insulated attics to fully inspect the attic spaces? I say no. This topic was recently discussed in an online forum for home inspectors, and I...
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Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead

If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know. Even...
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Weekly real estate market update 11/14/25… showing activity still strongest since 2021

Showing activity isn’t letting up… buyers are still actively looking for homes to buy, and although it is trending down it is still ahead of every year since 2021 at...
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Accessibility is a growing priority for homeowners

Whether renovating an existing home or buying a new one, accessibility is a growing priority as more people prepare to age in place. According to research from AARP only about...
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The growing trend of multigenerational living

According to a survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), multi-generational homes have increased in popularity. In 2024, 17% of homes purchased were multi-generational, up from 11% in 2021....
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