Marc Alexander - Real Estate Agent, Century 21 Magnolia

07/19/2025

More choices, the potential to negotiate on the price, and maybe even better mortgage rates make these options a bright spot in today’s housing market.

If you haven’t considered a newly built home yet, what’s holding you back?

Let’s talk about it and see if it’s worth checking out new builds in and around our area.

Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. 

07/18/2025

While affordability is still a challenge, the market may be offering a bit more stability – and that makes planning your next move a lot easier.

Let’s connect if you want to run the numbers and see what a monthly payment would look like in today’s market. That way you can stop waiting and start planning.

Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. 

07/16/2025

Are you worried about home prices? Here’s what you should know. In most areas, home prices are still way up compared to 5 years ago – even with the recent shifts. Let’s look at what prices are doing in our market, so you have the full picture.

07/14/2025

Here are 3 smart moves every first-time homebuyer should know right now.

Always get pre-approved before you start looking at homes online. Factor in things like property taxes and home insurance into your budget. And be sure to get an inspection, so you’re not caught off guard by costly repairs.

While they may sound simple, these tips matter. And if you haven’t bought a house before, you may not realize just how important they are.

Do you want more advice to make this process easier? DM me and let’s chat.

07/12/2025

Out of 100+ expert forecasters, here’s the real story on where they say home prices are headed.

The average projection is about 3.3% price growth per year, through 2029.

Optimists say closer to 5.0% per year. Pessimists expect around 1.3% per year.

So, do they all agree exactly? No. But here’s the clear consensus: nobody’s projecting a crash.

Steady, healthy growth is the story. Yes, there will be regional and local variations with slight ups and downs in some areas, but not wild spikes or major national declines.

Every market will be a little bit different, so if you want to know how your neighborhood fits into this equation, DM me and we’ll have a conversation about what I’m seeing in our local numbers.

07/11/2025

Some markets are seeing home prices flatten or dip slightly right now. But over the next 5 years, national price growth is expected to rise overall, just at a slower pace than we’ve seen in years past. And that’s not a sign of a crash.

Over 100 housing experts agree: nationally, home prices are expected to keep going up through 2029, just at a more moderate rate. And that’s a good thing.

I’m following the local data for you, so DM me if you want to hear more about what I see happening with prices in our market.

I’ll help you cut through the short-term noise you may hear in the media, and focus on the long-term trends you really need to know.

07/09/2025

In many cases, selling first doesn’t just give you clarity, it gives you options. It helps you buy with more confidence, more financial power, and less pressure.

If you're ready to make a move but you’re not sure where to begin, let’s talk. We can walk through your potential equity, your timing, and your local market conditions so you can decide what’s right for you.

If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first.

07/07/2025

It’s getting a bit easier to qualify for a mortgage right now.

The Mortgage Credit Availability Index is rising, meaning more people are able to secure financing for a home loan – even with lower credit scores or smaller down payments. In fact, it’s easier to get a loan now than it’s been in almost three years.

But we’re still well below where qualification levels were just a few years ago, so it’s not too easy. And because lending standards are still solidly in check, there’s no sign this will lead to risky loans or another crash.

Lenders are trying to boost activity in the housing market, and that gives you an opportunity. You may qualify today, even if you didn’t a few months ago. Talk to a lender to see what’s possible.

07/05/2025

There are a lot of reasons to partner with a pro when you sell your house. Let’s connect to go over why an agent's expertise is priceless.

07/04/2025

If you’ve been holding off on buying, now might be the time to take another look. Let’s connect so you can get expert guidance on what’s available and what might be a good fit for you.

What kind of home would you be excited to make yours this year?

Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that.

07/02/2025

Remember all the headlines about investors buying up homes? They didn’t tell the whole story. Investors were never buying a huge share – and now, many of the large ones are actually selling more than they’re buying.

Why? Slower price growth and higher rental costs mean the quick profits they were chasing just aren’t there.

But that’s not why you’re buying. You’re looking for stability, a place to call your own, and long-term value.

Let’s talk about what’s available and what you’re looking for.

06/30/2025

Sellers who are going to succeed in the weeks and months ahead are the ones who understand this market shift and lean into it with the right expectations and the right strategy.

Let’s talk about what’s working in our local area right now – and how we can make those wins work for you whenever you’re ready to make a move.

Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place.