CJ Howe Real Estate

04/25/2025

You Finally Have More Options for Your Move

If you put your home search on hold because you couldn’t find anything you liked in your budget, it’s time to try again. ​There’s a much wider selection of homes for sale, with more fresh listings hitting the market each month. With more options come more possibilities. Let’s connect if you want to see what’s available in our area.​



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• If you put your home search on hold because you couldn’t find anything you liked in your budget, it’s time to try again.

04/24/2025

Are you waiting to move because you think home prices will fall significantly? Here’s what you need to know: homeownership is about the long game. And every day you wait to buy, homes get more expensive.

Experts project home prices will increase by 3-4% per year over the next 5 years. The good news is, while prices are projected to rise, they won’t go up as drastically as they have over the past few years.

So, buying now not only lets you lock in today’s prices; it puts you in a position to build equity too.

Trying to time the market rarely works. If you’re able to buy, but you’re waiting around to see what will happen with prices or mortgage rates, think about this: what’s more important, waiting for the “perfect” moment or getting ahead now?



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04/23/2025

What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target

You can’t control what’s happening with the economy or mortgage rates, but you can work with a trusted lender and take steps that’ll help you get the best rate possible.

Let’s connect to talk about what you can do today to put yourself in a strong spot for when you’re ready to buy a home.



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Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately?

04/22/2025

Mortgage rates have been extra volatile lately. That may have you questioning if you want to move forward with your move right now with all the uncertainty.

But rather than trying to time the market, focus on what you can actually control.

You can’t control what rates are doing or when they’ll come down. But that doesn’t mean you’re powerless.

To get the best rate possible for today’s market, work on improving your credit score, being intentional with what loan type you choose, and considering what loan term gives you the lowest rate.

If you want to explore what’s possible, connect with a trusted lender.



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04/21/2025

Do you think the housing market is about to crash? The experts (and the data) say otherwise.
Home prices are still rising at the national level, just not as fast as they were in recent years. And that’s not a sign of a crash. It’s a sign of more balance.
As more homes hit the market, buyers have more options, and that slows down how quickly prices rise. It’s not falling prices. It’s a healthier pace of home price growth.
How does knowing prices are still rising, but more slowly, affect the way you’re thinking about your next move?



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04/18/2025

If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling

Lately, more people are setting their asking price too high and having to drop it later to try to draw buyers back in. Let’s connect so you don’t fall into this trap. Together we can make sure it’s priced to pull people in, not push them away.



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04/17/2025

So far, the average individual tax refund this year is $3,170. Of course, your number may be different.
But, if you’re getting a refund this year, you could use it to help with some of the upfront costs of buying a home, like your down payment or closing costs.
Because every dollar gets you one step closer to your goal – and your refund could give your homebuying savings an extra boost.
What would having your own home mean for you or your family this year?

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04/16/2025

Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First

Don’t let the talk scare you. Experts agree that a housing market crash is unlikely in 2025. As Business Insider reports:

“. . . economists who study housing market conditions generally do not expect a crash in 2025 or beyond unless the economic outlook changes.”

Instead, we’re heading into a housing market that’s healthier and more balanced, with slower price growth and more opportunity.

Let’s chat about what’s happening in our local market and how you can make the most of it.



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Lately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the housing market about to crash?”

04/15/2025

Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help

When it comes to saving for a home, every dollar gets you one step closer to your goal. While your tax refund may not be enough to change the game, it can help give your homebuying fund a boost.
What would having your own home mean for you or your family this year? Let’s talk about it and we’ll come up with a strategy for success.



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You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours.

04/14/2025

A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis

There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us. While you may remember the price crash in 2008, that’s not the norm. Looking back all the way to 1980, home prices usually rise and mortgage rates tend to fall. If you have questions about buying or selling a home in today’s market, let’s have a conversation.



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There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising.

04/11/2025

A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis

There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us. Prices usually go up, and mortgage rates usually come down.



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04/10/2025

Retirement should feel like freedom, with more time for travel, hobbies, and spoiling your grandkids.
But with the cost of living up 23% in just the last five years, you also need to make sure your savings will support the lifestyle you’re dreaming about.
If your current home feels too big, too expensive, or not quite right for what’s next, downsizing or relocating could help you stretch your dollar further and create space for what really matters.
What would make this next chapter feel like your best one yet? Let’s talk about how a move could help make it happen.



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