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The past few weeks have been interesting when it comes to mortgage interest rates. One day we think things will continue to improve and the next the market gets worse!...
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Does a renovation loan make sense?

You have found an almost perfect home to buy or you want to make some updates to your home. Now what? When you can’t find the house that fits all...
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Why Some Homes Still Struggle to Sell in Spring (It’s in the Details)

Spring is often considered the “best” time to sell a home. The weather improves, buyers are out in full force, and everything feels like it should naturally fall into place....
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Weekly real estate market update 4/10/26… more people are turning to multi-generational living

As expected, new listings increased again after the Easter holiday weekend, as coming soon listings dropped. Showing activity also fell over the holiday as expected. Listing activity is increasing, right...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/13/26 – two-thirds of homeowners have at least 50% equity

New listings are climbing, on their way to spring market. New and coming soon listings combined are back to levels in November. It is odd there were no multiple offers...
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Slow Bathroom Sink Drain

How to fix a slow drain at a bathroom sink

To fix a slow drain at a bathroom sink, don’t mess with acids that you pour down your sink. They can damage the pipes, and they don’t always work. Instead,...
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Weekly real estate update 1/30/26… pending sales are increasing

Pending sales are on a straight upward trajectory, and multiple offers are also increasing. I have a listing that experienced both multiple offers and a pending sale this week. This...
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Virtual Staging vs. Real Staging: Why the In-Person Experience Matters

Virtual staging has become more common in real estate listings, especially with the upswing in AI and as homes compete for attention online. Digitally added furniture can make listing photos...
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