Basin Living with Mike Stengel

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Sponsored by Freedom Realty Corporation (Vernal); with three offices in the basin. Mike Stengel is the Branch Broker.

You’ve worked hard for your home. Now it might be time for it to work hard for you. Let’s talk about what your house is ...
09/25/2025

You’ve worked hard for your home. Now it might be time for it to work hard for you.

Let’s talk about what your house is worth, and what it could unlock for you today. What would your ideal home look like if you were to downsize right now?

If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth paying attention to

Want to know what conditions look like in your neighborhood?If you want to understand which side of the market you’re on...
09/24/2025

Want to know what conditions look like in your neighborhood?

If you want to understand which side of the market you’re on, let’s connect. We can walk through the numbers and what they mean for your next move.

There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live.

Have you been wondering if it’s worth taking another look at buying?Let’s run the numbers together. We can go over your ...
09/22/2025

Have you been wondering if it’s worth taking another look at buying?

Let’s run the numbers together. We can go over your budget, see what’s changed, and figure out if this fall is the time to turn window-shopping into key-turning.

For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work.

Chances are, your house is worth quite a bit right now. If you’re curious about the value of your home, let’s connect. W...
09/18/2025

Chances are, your house is worth quite a bit right now. If you’re curious about the value of your home, let’s connect. We’ll run the numbers and give you a professional equity assessment report, so you know what you’re working with and where you can go from here.

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.

Buyers are watching rates, weighing their options, and starting to get off the sidelines. If you’re thinking about selli...
09/17/2025

Buyers are watching rates, weighing their options, and starting to get off the sidelines. If you’re thinking about selling, this may be your chance to get ahead.

Want to make sure your house shows up for the right buyers, at the right time?

Let’s connect and walk through the steps together so you can make the most of this moment.

Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in.

Mortgage rates likely won’t drop sharply overnight, and they won’t mirror the Fed’s moves one-for-one. But if the Fed be...
09/15/2025

Mortgage rates likely won’t drop sharply overnight, and they won’t mirror the Fed’s moves one-for-one. But if the Fed begins a rate-cutting cycle, and markets continue to expect it, mortgage rates could trend lower later this year and into 2026.

If you’ve been waiting and watching the housing market, now’s the time to talk strategy. Even small changes in rates can make a meaningful difference in affordability, and understanding what’s ahead helps you make the best decision for your situation.

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? 

Patience isn’t a strategy. Pricing is.If your home isn’t moving, the market is telling you something – and the right pri...
09/11/2025

Patience isn’t a strategy. Pricing is.

If your home isn’t moving, the market is telling you something – and the right price can change everything. Your house will sell, if you price it strategically.

Talk to your agent about what buyers are willing to pay right now to make sure your home stands out for all the right reasons.

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.

This is the shift you’ve been waiting for.Mortgage rates just saw their biggest decline in over a year. And if rates sta...
09/10/2025

This is the shift you’ve been waiting for.

Mortgage rates just saw their biggest decline in over a year. And if rates stay near this level, it could make a home you couldn’t afford just a few months ago feel possible again.

What would today’s rates save you on your future monthly payment? Let’s connect so you can find out.

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.

You don’t want to fall behind in this market.So, let's talk about what buyers in our area are paying right now. With loc...
09/08/2025

You don’t want to fall behind in this market.

So, let's talk about what buyers in our area are paying right now. With local expertise and a strategy that gets your house noticed in those crucial first two weeks, anything is possible.

Want to know what your house would sell for?

If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset.

If you're not finding a home you love, the new home market is buzzing with opportunity. With record-high incentives, pri...
09/04/2025

If you're not finding a home you love, the new home market is buzzing with opportunity. With record-high incentives, price cuts in play, and builders itching to move inventory, this is the best time in years to buy new construction.

Curious how far today’s incentives could stretch your budget? Let’s connect so you can see what builders are offering in our area.

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.

Foreclosures are rising slightly, but they’re nowhere near the levels of 2008. And delinquency trends don’t point to a c...
09/03/2025

Foreclosures are rising slightly, but they’re nowhere near the levels of 2008. And delinquency trends don’t point to a crash ahead.

This is something industry professionals are going to watch in the days ahead. If you want to stay up to date, let’s connect so you always have the latest information.

You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know.

Before you decide to rent your house, make sure to carefully weigh the pros and cons of becoming a landlord. For some ho...
09/01/2025

Before you decide to rent your house, make sure to carefully weigh the pros and cons of becoming a landlord. For some homeowners, the hassle (and the expense) may not be worth it.

If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? 

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