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11/12/2026

Foreclosures are up from last year. But that doesn’t mean the market is about to be flooded with homes for sale.

Even with the increase, completed foreclosures are still about 30% below pre-pandemic levels. And the supply of homes for sale is in a balanced range – not dangerously oversupplied. So this isn’t like it was back in 2008 when foreclosures overwhelmed the market.

And equity is one big reason why.

Nearly two in three homeowners have paid off their mortgage or have more than 50% equity. So, if they hit a rough patch, many can sell instead of facing foreclosure.

This isn’t 2008 all over again – no matter what the headlines may say.

Have other questions about what you’re seeing online? Let’s talk. Sometimes the headlines do more to terrify than clarify.

11/05/2026

Wondering where mortgage rates are headed?

The latest forecasts from Fannie Mae, MBA, and Wells Fargo show rates settling in somewhere between about 6.9% and 7.5% through the end of 2027. That means no big drop is expected, and there’s no big spike to worry about either.

Why? These forecasts are based on where the economy, the job market, and world events stand today. Until those things change, rates probably won’t either.

While it may not be the direction you were hoping for, that kind of steadiness does make it a lot easier to plan your next move.

Let’s run the numbers on what buying or selling looks like at today’s rates, so you can decide based on your goals, not the headlines.

11/01/2026

Is staging worth it? It may be if you want to get the most for your house.

Data shows every $1 you spend on mid-level staging could add about $3.50 to your profit when you sell.

It can save you time, too. Staged houses can also sell up to 73% faster, which means fewer weeks of keeping everything spotless for showings.

And working with a smaller budget is totally doable. Clearing off counters and arranging furniture so rooms feel open are inexpensive options that can still make a big difference on how well your house shows when it hits the market.

Not every house needs the same level of staging. Want to know which updates would help yours sell sooner – and for more? Send a message, and we’ll walk through it together.

10/30/2026

Just Sold!

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,745 sqft · $349,000

10/29/2026

In case you haven’t heard, 27% of homes sold in September were bought with cash, according to NAR. That’s more than 1 in 4.

When you hear a number like that, it’s easy to wonder how that’s even possible nowadays – especially with so many people struggling with affordability.

You might picture wealthy investors with deep pockets…but not all cash buyers are who you'd think.

Some are just regular homeowners who’ve built up enough equity over the years to sell their house and buy their next one in cash.

So sure, affordability is tight. But that doesn't mean buying a home today is only possible for the wealthy or big investors.

If you own a home and you’ve lived there for a while, you may be in a better position to move than you think.

Want to know how much equity you have? Let’s find out what it could do for your next move.

10/29/2026

Price Reduction

$5,800

10/29/2026

Price Reduction

$2,800

10/28/2026

Price Reduction

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · $299,000

10/23/2026

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Listed for sale at $825000. Welcome to this beautiful, bright, and spacious 3,000 sq. ft. Mayflower Bi-Level, perfectly situated on a level, fully f...