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Higher mortgage rates are making buyers pay closer attention to one thing: the monthly payment.

And builders know it. Right now, 13.8% of new-construction listings are advertising reduced rates, giving some buyers a way to bring that monthly payment down.

So, if you're selling near new construction, that's something worth paying attention to. But it doesn't mean you automatically need to match what a builder is offering.

Depending on your house, your market, and the buyer, competing could mean negotiating on price, helping with closing costs, offering a rate buydown, or simply doing a better job highlighting what your house offers that a new build doesn't.

The point isn't to give more away. It's to know what you're competing against so you can choose the right strategy from the start.

If you're planning to sell, let's look at what buyers can get in our area and make sure your house is...



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What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Higher mortgage rates are making buyers more cost-conscious. Builders know that, and many are responding with reduced rate, closing-cost help, price reductions, and other incentives.
If you're thinking about selling, let's look at what buyers are getting from other homes in our area – including new construction – and make sure your house is positioned to compete.



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Qué significa el aumento de las tasas hipotecarias para los vendedores de casas El aumento de las tasas hipotecarias no solo afecta a los compradores. También pueden cambiar lo que se necesita para vender su casa.

Qué significa el aumento de las tasas hipotecarias para los vendedores de casas El aumento de las tasas hipotecarias no solo afecta a los compradores. También pueden cambiar lo que se necesita para vender su casa.

Some of you are scared home prices are about to crash. Others are hoping they will. But will it happen?

Fannie Mae just asked over 100 housing experts where prices are headed through 2030. And the consensus is prices are expected to rise, not crash.

Even the most pessimistic experts still forecast prices will go up 6.6%.

So, whether you're bracing for a crash or hoping for one, the forecast is clear. While some markets may see small short-term declines, home prices are going to keep going up nationally.

Have questions about what this means for your move, or what’s happening locally? Let's chat.



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Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.

Whether you're bracing for a crash or hoping for one, the verdict is the same – prices are still expected to rise, not fall. Let's talk about what that means for your market and your plans.



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¿Esperando (o temiendo) una caída del mercado de la vivienda? Los expertos acaban de dar su opinión. La mitad de los compradores temen que los precios de las viviendas estén a punto de caer. La otra mitad espera que sea así.

The number of homes for sale just reached its highest point since 2019.

And that gives you the most choice you’ve had in 7 years.

With affordability still so tight, having that many options opens up your odds of finding a home you love that still works for your budget.

Want to see what’s on the market in our area? DM me the price point you’re looking at to get started.



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La tasa de interés hipotecaria que ve en internet no es necesariamente la que usted obtendrá Puede que usted haya visto los titulares que decían que las tasas hipotecarias han aumentado al punto más alto desde enero de 2025. Y si eso le ha dejado reacio a comprar una casa, esto es lo que usted debe recordar...