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Mariners Client Appreciation Event 2025

Such a fun client appreciation event! I’m so grateful for my amazing clients and referrers, as well as the best lending partner in the industry – Wendy Mariani.
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Weekly Update – June 12
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The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell

Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. And proper staging can be a great way to do just that. What Is Home Staging? It’s not about making your house look super trendy or like […]
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Weekly Update – June 4th

Uncategorized Mariners Client Appreciation Event 2025 Such a fun client appreciation event! I’m so grateful for my amazing clients and referrers, as well as the best lending partner in the industry – Wendy Mariani.

Video Blogs Weekly Update – June 12

Home Knowledge The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. And proper staging can be a great way to do just that. What Is Home Staging? It’s not about making your house look super trendy or like […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – June 4th

Uncategorized The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price. It felt like you could name your price and still have buyers lined up at the door. But today’s housing market is different. Buyers are getting more selective now that inventory has grown. Homes are sitting […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – May 27th We’re currently in a balanced market, with inventory on the rise. This increase in supply is putting downward pressure on prices. Still, some areas are experiencing strong demand—though it’s unpredictable and varies by neighborhood and price point. A balanced market is healthy overall, but it does require a mindset shift. What does this mean […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – May 23rd

Uncategorized Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, it’s called a concession or an incentive. What Are Concessions and Incentives?When a seller or builder gives you something extra to help with your […]

Uncategorized Home Projects That Boost Value Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate explains: “. . . not every home renovation project will increase the resale […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – May 8th!

Uncategorized A Tale of Two Housing Markets For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes sit on the market, giving buyers a bit more […]

Uncategorized Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make. Why? Because, like anything in life, the right prep work makes things clearer. The best time to get serious […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – April 23rd

Uncategorized April 2025 Market Update After three months of stabilization around $1.7M, it’s clear the 10% median price increase is real. That said, the 2% appreciation is misleading: prices surged 18% early in 2024 before leveling off to a more sustainable 6% annual growth rate, which better reflects the true market appreciation. Looking ahead, a modest pricing correction seems likely, […]

Uncategorized A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us. While you may remember the price crash in 2008, that’s not the norm. Looking back all the way to 1980, home prices […]

Video Blogs Weekly Update – April 10th

Uncategorized Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. It makes sense. Inventory was low, prices were high, and mortgage rates were up and down like a rollercoaster. All of that made it really hard to find a home you loved – and could afford. But guess […]

Market Advice Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s be real – it can also feel overwhelming. It’s a big step, and with that comes plenty of questions. Am I making the right decision? Can I really afford this right now? Will I be able to make ends meet if I have unexpected repairs? What if […]

Home Knowledge Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth? Over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a whole lot of headlines about how home prices keep going up. But have you ever stopped to think about what that actually means for your home? Home prices have risen dramatically over the past five years — far more than usual. And if selling has been […]

Video Blogs March Eastside Stats I’m surprised prices are down only 1% month-over-month, as last month’s whopping $1.7M median price seemed like an anomaly. I still think the number is artificially high. Some analysis showed more high-end home selling which is likely skewing the numbers, but it’s not clear. Even with the small dip, there is a staggering 15% year-over-year […]