Brenda Lee Strickland Realty, Inc.

09/14/2025

692 King Street Charleston is now UNDER CONTRACT

09/02/2025

"Making Dream A Reality"

Over two-thirds of homeowners have at least 50% equity or own their home free and clear

Over two-thirds of homeowners have at least 50% equity or own their home free and clear. If you want to find out how much you have, let’s connect.

09/01/2025

"Making Dream A Reality"

If your house isn’t getting offers you’re comfortable with, you may be thinking: maybe I’ll just rent it instead.

And the truth is, a growing number of homeowners are making that choice right now. They’re called “accidental landlords.”

But here’s the thing you need to remember before you go that route, too. There’s probably a reason renting your home wasn’t the original plan.

Because renting often isn’t as easy as it sounds. Not every house makes a good rental. Plus, it comes with a lot more responsibility (and risk) than most people expect, like extra expenses, repairs, and the stress of being on call 24/7.

Make sure to carefully weigh the pros and cons before you decide what to do. For some homeowners, it may not be worth it.

08/31/2025

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Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

If concerns about bidding wars have been holding you back, it may be time to take another look. Nationally, competition is down. In some markets, it’s down significantly. And with more sellers offering concessions, buyers today have more power and flexibility than they’ve had in a long time.

Want to find out what the market looks like where you’re buying? Let’s connect.

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.

08/30/2025

"Making Dream A Reality"

If you tried to sell your house this year, but couldn't get the price you were hoping for, you’re probably feeling frustrated. Maybe you even feel like today’s market let you down. But here’s what you need to know.

History shows the housing market always bounces back. In the ’80s, during the 2008 crisis, and even in 2020, sales dropped, then recovered.

And forecasts show the next rebound should begin in 2026, as mortgage rates ease a bit.

The takeaway: today’s slowdown is temporary.

My job is to watch the market for you and help you be ready for the rebound.

So, let me know: as activity picks up again, will you be ready to put your house back on the market, or do you need to move sooner?

08/29/2025

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History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

If today’s housing market feels stuck, remember it’s never stayed down for good. Slowdowns end, activity returns, and people get moving again. So, let’s connect, because when the next wave of buyers shows up, you won’t want to miss it.

As activity picks up again, will you be ready to put your house back on the market, or do you need to move sooner?

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market.

08/28/2025

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Want to know the real reason you don’t need to be worried we’re building too many homes right now? This is it.

No matter what you’re seeing online about the number of new homes for sale, nationally we just don’t have the same surplus of inventory we had back in the crash of 2008. And this graph proves it.

If you combine how many homes we’ve built lately with all the existing homes for sale (those that have already been lived in by a previous owner), we’re still nowhere near crash territory.

Of course, inventory is going to vary by area. But nationally, we don’t have enough new homes to crash the market.

So, don’t believe everything you read or hear. If you need help cutting through the noise, let’s talk.

08/27/2025

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What's Really Happening with Home Prices Right Now?

What's really happening with home prices right now? It all depends on where you live. Want the real story for your area? Let’s talk. 

08/26/2025

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Wondering what’s really going on with home prices? The truth is: it depends on where you live.

In the 50 largest metros, nearly half are still seeing prices climb. The other half are seeing slight declines.

It’s a clear reminder that real estate is hyper-local. And understanding what’s happening in your specific market is key.

Let’s talk about what’s unfolding in our area, and how that impacts the strategy for your next move.

08/25/2025

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Are you still worried about getting stuck in a bidding war? Here’s my advice: don’t let that hold you back. They’re a lot less common than they used to be.

Only about 1 in 5 homes faced multiple offers this June. That’s way lower than a few years back. Actually, it’s lower than this time last year, too.

It’s a clear sign the market is rebalancing and buyers have more power again. But how much competition has cooled still depends on your area.

If you want to know what I’m seeing in our local market, DM me.

08/24/2025

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Remember when homes sold in a matter of days? Or hours?

Now, homes are on the market for an average of 58 days. That’s nearly double the time we saw during the frenzy just a few years ago.

That means you have more time to think. More time to negotiate. And less pressure to rush into a decision.

If you gave up on your move because of the intensity from a few years ago, things have changed. Let’s look at how much breathing room you’ve got in our local market.

08/23/2025

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From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

If the chaos of the past few years drove you to hit pause, this is your green light. The market’s pace has shifted. You have more time. More options. More power.
And with the right agent guiding you, you’re in the best position you’ve been in for years.

Let’s talk about what the pace looks like in our area, and if now could be the right time for you to re-enter the market.

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.