Kevin Prokopp, Realtor

Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out.

- Eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.

- Life can’t always wait for perfect market conditions. Maybe you don’t have to either.

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Reach out anytime—I’m here to help you navigate today’s rates with confidence!

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

New Listing in the Village of Fowlerville for $281,000. Sidewalks so you can walk downtown. 3 bedroom & 2.5 Baths. Deck. All appliances included. This home was completely updated in 2022. Sharp. Use this link to view more details. Call Kevin if you have questions
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More buyers are backing out of contracts lately. The top reason contracts fell through:

#1 - Over 70% of recently canceled contracts were canceled because issues or repairs came up during the Home Inspection.

You can uncover potential issues early and fix them before you list. If you'd like to know which other repairs are the biggest deal breakers, DM me. That way, you stay one step ahead.

Equity is near an all-time high, and home values have surged.

*The vast majority of homeowners are in a position of real financial strength.

*The gap between what people owe and what they own has never been wider.

If you're wondering what all of this means for you, either buying, selling, or trying to make sense of this market, reach out anytime for answers.

With more houses on the market now, anything you can do to help your house stand out counts. Whatever you spend could pay you back big time.

* 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.

* There’s an option for almost every budget, from professional staging to simple DIY updates.

DM me, let's talk about the level of staging that makes sense for your house and budget.

If you feel now is the right time to make your move, you could take advantage of this Spring sweet spot and get top dollar for your house.

Below is more information on timing. Contact me with any questions you may have.

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House? You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house.

For some families who want to buy, the numbers just aren’t lining up right now.

* A growing number of people are finding a smart solution where they can do both: buy a multi-generational home.

* 1 in 7 buyers purchase a home with their parents, grandparents, or other relatives.

* By combining incomes and sharing expenses, they can finally afford to buy.

Want to explore what this could look like for you? Feel free to ontact me