Peninsula VA Premier Homes

09/18/2025

Want to know something important you probably don’t have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should? Spoiler alert: it’s the value of your home. Because here’s the reality. Your house is likely the biggest financial asset you have. And if you’ve lived in it for a few years or more, chances are it’s been quietly building wealth for you in the background – even if you haven’t been keeping tabs on it....

Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth?

09/17/2025

Only 2% of home sales are foreclosures or short sales right now. Want to know what’s happening in our local market? Let’s connect.

Only 2% of Home Sales Are Foreclosures or Short Sales

09/17/2025

Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in. According to the data, buyer demand picked up considerably once mortgage rates hit a new low for 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that applications for home loans were up 23% compared to the first week of September last year....

Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House

09/17/2025

Buyer demand is finally climbing again.

Why? Mortgage rates just dipped to their lowest level since last October and that was enough for some buyers to jump back in.
If you’ve been waiting to move – or your listing didn’t sell earlier this year – this could be your moment.

You’ve got the chance to list while demand is heating up and before other sellers catch on.

Send me a message if you want to know my plan on how to take advantage of this moment – and get ahead of the competition in your neighborhood.

09/17/2025

Buyer demand is finally climbing again. Why? Mortgage rates just dipped to their lowest level since last October and that was enough for some buyers to jump back in. If you’ve been waiting to move – or your listing didn’t sell earlier this year – this could be your moment. You’ve got the chance to list while demand is heating up and before other sellers catch on....

Lower Rates Equals Stronger Demand

09/15/2025

The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let’s clear up the confusion. The Fed Doesn’t Directly Set Mortgage Rates Right now, all eyes are on the Fed. Most economists expect they'll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their mid-September meeting to try to head off a potential recession....

What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates

09/12/2025

Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s why. Let’s be real. Homes are taking a week longer to sell than they did a year ago. According to Realtor.com: “Homes are also taking longer to sell. The typical home spent 60 days on the market in August, seven days longer than last year and now above pre-pandemic norms for the second consecutive month....

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Patience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will.

09/12/2025

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to the lowest level since October 2024. It was the biggest one-day decline in over a year. What Sparked the Drop? According to Mortgage News Daily, …...

Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

09/12/2025

The number of homes for sale is the highest it’s been since 2020. Let’s connect if you want to see what’s available in our local market.

Homes for Sale Highest Since 2020

09/12/2025

The number of homes actively for sale is at its highest point since 2020 — and that’s a big deal for any homebuyer out there. That gives you the widest selection of homes to choose from right now that you’ve had in five years. That means a better shot at finding the home that truly fits and the chance to make a deal on your terms. Want to see what’s for sale in our local market? Contact me!

Inventory of Homes for Sale at 5-Year High Graph

09/08/2025

If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove it. From Frenzy to “Normal” Right now, about 50% of homes on the market are selling for less than their asking price, according to the latest data from…...

Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It

09/05/2025

Your fall move just got easier. The Fall Buyer & Seller Guides just dropped. These guides unpack the latest data, forecasts, and strategies you’ll need to make the right move in today’s market. Find out what’s changing, what’s not, and what it all means for you as a buyer or seller this season. If you want the information serious buyers and sellers are using to stay ahead? DM me and I’ll send the guides your way.

The Fall Guides for Buyers and Sellers Are Here