David Mahle - Internet Home Sales Expert

03/09/2026

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10/09/2025

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05/30/2025

Staging to Sell:
It's BAAAACK ... 2025.
The NEW Shift Toward Picture-Perfect Homes.

In real estate, where almost every buyer is looking online before they tour a property, first impressions are everything. Increasingly, buyers expect homes to look like they belong on TV design shows or worthy of an Instagram reel. In fact, about half of real estate agents say home buyers heading into a house hunt expect homes to look like they were professionally staged for television, according to the newly released “2025 Profile of Home Staging,” a survey of about 1,200 real estate professionals conducted by the National Association of REALTORS®.

That may explain why more than half—58%—of real estate professionals reported that buyers were disappointed when the homes they visited didn’t live up to what they saw on TV. In fact, 73% of agents blamed home design shows for creating unrealistic expectations, the report finds.

To meet buyers’ rising expectations and avoid buyer disappointment, many real estate agents turn to home staging. They say staging can not only help buyers envision themselves in the space but also have a measurable impact on the home’s market performance. NAR’s report suggests staging could even boost a home’s sales price by up to 10%, in some cases.

Staging is “merchandising” a property, says Cara Ameer, a real estate broker and agent with Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty, who’s licensed in both Florida and California. “You’re trying to create an experience when a buyer walks through the home. It’s very effective in defining spaces and the lifestyle look that goes with that house or area.”

04/04/2025

Heads Up Baby Boomers ??
Taking the Lead in 2025 !!

NAR’s 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report shows that adults ages 60–78 appear to be brushing off current housing challenges more easily than other age groups. Find out what buyers and sellers of all age groups say they are expecting from their agents to help them succeed in t...

03/10/2025

Florida Licensed Realtor since 2005.
Who do you know buying or selling in Florida or Georgia??

10/23/2024

Donald J. Trump on Joe Rogan This Friday Night??
Anyone hear this??

09/04/2024

BUILDING EQUITY IN YOUR HOME COULD MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE POSSIBLE

Here’s How It Works.
When you sell your house, the equity you’ve built up can let you move without worrying that the current mortgage rate will take your monthly payment beyond your budget. Depending on your amount of home equity, that payment may even be less.

Realtor.com reports that the typical home listing price is up 40% from only five years ago, and so many home sellers have “a healthy equity cushion.” Homeowners can use that equity to make a larger down payment and reduce the amount they need to borrow for the next home.

To figure out how much home equity you have, you’ll need to know: 1) your current mortgage balance; and 2) your home’s current value. You’ll find the mortgage balance—the amount you have left to pay on your mortgage—on your latest monthly statement. To find the current market value of your house, reach out to me to help you run the numbers. You may see that your next move is readily possible, thanks to the amount of home equity you didn’t know you had!

08/29/2024

SUBJECT: Imminent Fed rate cut AND inventory shift

Hi Side-liners :)

I’m still getting a lot of questions about interest rates as we approach September 17 and the imminent Fed benchmark rate cut.

The real estate market has been stuck and it looks like change will be coming very soon. On top of rates moving lower, there appears to be more good news: the inventory of homes available for purchase is growing. In June 2024, 23% more homes were available for purchase than in 2023. In July, that number increased again.

We’ve been through a long period where rates have been high, and inventory has been low. The balance of supply and demand will shift quickly and unexpectedly.

If you are thinking of taking advantage of a rate cut, whether it’s to purchase an investment property or to make a favorable primary move, let’s get you prepared.

Reply and let me know if it’s something you want to discuss!