Josh Mattingly, Realtor, Premier Homes Realty

01/31/2025

Are you torn between whether you should buy a home now or wait for rates to come down? Here’s something to think about.
Expert forecasts show home prices will keep rising for at least the next 5 years. So, waiting means the price of a home will be higher.
But, if you buy now, you’re setting yourself up to benefit as prices rise — and on a $400K home, that could mean gaining over $83K in equity.
DM me to come up with a plan on how you can move now and benefit from that equity for years to come.

01/16/2025

Getting pre-approved for a mortgage isn’t just a box to check.

Taking this smart step early – before you even start house hunting – is your ticket to understanding how much you can borrow for your home loan, impressing sellers, and making an offer with confidence.

Connect with a trusted lender to get pre-approved and one step closer to welcome home.

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01/09/2025

Saving up to buy a home? Here are a few things you’ll want to budget for.

And if you’re not familiar with some of these terms, don’t worry. I’ll help you navigate all the details — so you’re not just prepared, but confident when it’s time to make your move.

With my help and a trusted lender by your side, we’ll make sure you’re planning ahead.

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11/21/2024

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11/21/2024

Here’s a powerful look at the net worth gap between homeowners and renters.

The latest data shows homeowners, on average, have nearly 40 times the net worth of renters.

That’s because owning a home helps build wealth over time thanks to rising home values and growing equity.

Let’s chat so I can help you see the financial benefits of buying instead of renting. And if homeownership feels out of reach right now, I can help you explore programs that can help too.


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11/20/2024

11/14/2024

Whether you have a walk-in pantry or a kitchen cabinet devoted to food storage, keeping it organized will go a long way.

Here are a few tried-and-true pantry tips:

1) Remove everything from your pantry. Clear items out, check expiration dates and discard anything expired.

2) Measure your shelves and line them with a heavy-duty shelf liner so that if something breaks or spills, clean-up will be a breeze!

3) Bins, baskets, and organizers. The fewer items you have piled up on shelves, the neater and more organized they will look.

4) Group items and baking supplies together in small bins and LABEL EVERYTHING. For example, group containers of baking supplies into a single bin or basket, and label it "baking."

5) Utilize door space. The inside of your cabinet doors is valuable real estate. Hang organizers over the door to free up shelf space and store canned goods, spices, oils, or even dry goods like aluminum foil, baggies, or parchment paper.

10/30/2024

This is what most home buyers are looking for:

NO SURPRISES.

If you’re thinking of selling in the next few months, here’s your gentle nudge to take care of a few things...

✓ Evaluate major home systems - HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roof. ✓ Fix leaky faucets and creaky doors. (I love YouTube for home repair tutorials) ✓ Tighten loose cabinet pulls or door k***s. ✓ Give walls, doors, and ceilings a paint refresh (white always brightens a room!) ✓ Freshen up the yard by trimming trees and shrubs and laying mulch. ✓ Deep clean carpets or consider replacing. ✓ Declutter and depersonalize These are just a few of the things I encourage my sellers to do.

If you’re serious about prepping your home for buyers AND getting top dollar, send me a message, and I’ll send over my Home Prep Checklist that will guide you through the process.

10/29/2024

Wondering how elections impact home sales?

Typically, they bring a short-term slowdown in the housing market as general uncertainty makes buyers and sellers hit pause on their plans. But historical data shows home sales tend to bounce right back after the election. Those sales aren’t lost – they’re just delayed.

And current expert forecasts show the trend should continue as more homes are expected to sell in 2025.

With the market expected to pick up a bit next year, now is a great time to start preparing.

10/22/2024

Working on a new listing in Falls of Rough Ky. About 10 minutes from Rough River Dam State Resort Park. 7+ flat acres, large wooden tractor barn and a 2 car detached garage. 3/2 brick ranch. The home needs work on the inside but just a clean up on the outside. Coming to market in a few weeks. Jim McMillan