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Record mortgage debt makes for a scary headline. But context matters.
Equity is near an all-time high, home values have surged, and the vast majority of homeowners are in a position of real financial strength. The conditions that made 2008 a crisis simply don't exist right now.
If you're wondering what all of this means for your situation, whether you're thinking about buying, selling, or just trying to make sense of the market, reach out anytime. No pressure, just answers.
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A lot of homeowners think they can list high now and negotiate later, but that’s a mistake that costs them. And it’s the reason only 4 out of every 10 sellers are getting their asking price or more.
If you want to be in that group, it starts with getting the price right from day one.
Let’s connect so we can make sure you are.
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Home prices have a long track record of going up over time. And that’s why buying a home is generally considered a safe long-term investment.
That certainly doesn’t mean you have to buy now. You should only move when it makes sense, and you plan to live there for a while.
But if you’re interested, let this reassure you. If you want to talk through what home prices are doing in our market, your goals, or your timelines, let’s have a quick conversation.
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Foreclosures are up, but don't panic.
Yes, filings have risen over the past year. But zoom out and look at the full picture.
We're still below historical norms – and nowhere near levels seen around 2008.
This isn't a crash. It's the market returning to normal after foreclosures were artificially low during the pandemic.
And here's something else worth knowing. These are filings. Not all of them will actually turn into completed foreclosures.
If you've been hearing a lot about this lately and want to make sense of what it means, drop a comment or send me a DM. Happy to talk it through.
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Thinking about selling your house soon? Don't skip staging.
With more houses on the market now, anything you can do to help yours stand out counts. And while staging costs vary, whatever you spend could pay you back big time.
For example, if you invest the typical $4k for mid-level staging on a $400k home, that can turn into roughly $18k in added value when you sell.
That gives you the potential to net about $14k more at closing – about a 350% return on your investment.
But staging doesn’t have to mean hiring a full crew. There’s an option for almost every budget, from professional staging to virtual staging to simple DIY updates.
DM me if you're getting ready to sell and let's talk about what level of staging makes sense for your house and your budget.
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