Holly Kersten - JBGoodwin Realtor

10/31/2026

Think your credit score is keeping you from buying a home? You might be surprised! 🏡

Credit scoring is changing, and some of the long-held assumptions about what it takes to qualify for a mortgage simply aren’t accurate anymore.

👉 Here’s what I don’t want you to do: Rule yourself out before you’ve even explored your options!

You don’t need to have all the answers, and you certainly don’t need perfect credit to start the conversation.

I work with trusted lenders who can help you understand where you stand, what loan options may be available, and what steps you can take to move closer to homeownership.

⏳ And even if buying a home is a year or two (or more) down the road, now is a great time to start asking questions!

Read this article, and if it gives you a little hope, reach out! I’d love to connect you with a lender who can help you turn that hope into a plan. ❤️

Quick, what credit score do you need to buy a home? If a number pops into your head, there's a pretty good chance it's wrong.

10/12/2026

🏡 COMING SOON! Good things are worth preparing for!

There’s a lot happening behind the scenes at this well-loved home, and I’m excited to share a little sneak peek!

The old landscaping has been cleared, the pre-listing inspection is complete, and we’re busy gathering quotes, coordinating repairs, and planning the finishing touches that will help this home shine.

What I love most? These sellers are doing all the right things! Rather than rushing to market, they’re taking the time to thoughtfully prepare their home, address potential concerns, and make a great first impression when the time comes.

There’s still work to be done, but that’s all part of the journey. And I can’t wait to show you the transformation!

Stay tuned! More to come as we get closer to welcoming buyers through the door. 🏡✨

10/08/2026

This home was really something when it was built. And honestly? There’s still a LOT here worth keeping.

Walk through the front door and the stone fireplace immediately commands your attention. Hardwood floors. French doors opening to a covered patio. A first-floor primary. A flexible bonus room. Storage everywhere.

Upstairs, each of the three bedrooms has a walk-in closet, plus there’s a loft, dual-vanity bath and built-in storage.

Then head outside to a .38-acre setting filled with mature trees, a wide covered patio and an in-ground pool tucked into the lower portion of the backyard. 🌳

Yes, there’s room to update this 1979 home to your own taste.

But that’s not what makes it interesting.

It’s the space, setting and architectural character that would be awfully hard to recreate today.

Camino Real
4 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 3,115 SF | $650,000

10/06/2026

Staying on top of the market by keeping my eye out for clients’ future homes! Came across this cool and budget-friendly idea! 🌈 🎨

10/01/2026

I set my alarm a little earlier than usual this morning. 😊

At 7:00 a.m., I had the privilege of joining people from around the world for a World Health Organization webinar marking the UN International Day of Older Persons.

This year’s theme, “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives,” hits especially close to home for me.

I spend a lot of time thinking about what it means to live well as we grow older, and about the families navigating those changes alongside the people they love. So much of what I heard this morning affirmed something I believe deeply: longer lives should mean more than simply more years. They should include health, dignity, purpose, choice and the opportunity to continue contributing.

And throughout it all, the voices of older adults themselves must remain at the center of the conversation.

There is encouraging progress happening around the world. There is also much more work to do.

Today, I’m simply grateful to have started my day listening, learning and thinking about what longer, healthier lives can and should look like.

Happy International Day of Older Persons. ❤️

P.S. And I learned that the spelling of “aging” is standard in the U.S. and Canada, while “ageing” is standard in British English and Commonwealth countries :)

09/12/2026

Well, look what finally made it off my screen and onto paper. 👀

I’ve been quietly building something for people who know their home, and life, may look different in the years ahead… but aren’t necessarily sure what “next” looks like yet.

First printed draft. Final review begins now.

The Home Transition Roadmap.

I can’t wait to share more.

08/17/2026

Four homes. Two buyers. One clear favorite. ❤️

When you’re helping a couple find the home where they’ll begin their next chapter together, you hope they’ll walk through a front door and both feel it.

They did.

Offer accepted, two inspections down and one to go… and today I caught this little glimpse of what they fell in love with. 🌳

Three peaceful Hill Country acres, beautiful mature oaks, room to breathe, and a home that lets them enjoy the outdoors from almost every angle.

This is the fun part of the hunt. Finding the one that feels right to both of them.

08/01/2026

Bright spaces. Beautiful updates. A location that’s hard to beat.

This Ridgeview home combines stylish renovations with everyday functionality, featuring an updated kitchen with gas cooking, gorgeous remodeled bathrooms, flexible living space, and natural light throughout.

Then step outside… An above-ground pool, detached pool house with its own half bath, and a backyard ready for relaxing or entertaining.

Just minutes from The Quarry, San Antonio International Airport, restaurants, shopping, and major highways.

Watch the tour and tell me—which space would you claim first?

Holly Kersten
JBGoodwin REALTOR®
55+ Seniors Real Estate Specialist
☎️ 210-440-2009
🌍 HollyKersten.com

07/26/2026

Not all renovations are created equal. This home goes far beyond fresh paint.

✔ New roof
✔ New windows & siding
✔ New kitchen & baths
✔ Granite countertops
✔ Complete electrical rewire
✔ Large covered patio
✔ Mature trees

Just move in and start making memories. Located in the established El Dorado community with optional pool and clubhouse access, a community garden, sidewalks, and easy access to Wurzbach Parkway and I-35.

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07/18/2026

Behind every listing is a family navigating an important transition. I’m grateful for the clients who trusted me to represent not just their homes, but the hopes and plans those homes represent.

Every home has a story, and every family has a story. It’s been a privilege to help where those stories intersect.