Laura Rath, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty

12/26/2025

Post-holiday momentum can work in your favor 🚀

The days right after Christmas often feel quiet, but real estate activity starts to hum again.

Sellers eager to wrap up before year-end are motivated to negotiate, and buyers who waited for holiday distractions to pass are suddenly ready to write offers.

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, this week can be a launchpad for an early-2026 move.

12/25/2025

Today is all about gathering.

Around tables, by fireplaces, in the spaces that hold our favorite memories 🎄

Whether you bought your first home this year, made a big move, or simply dreamed of what’s next, we're grateful to be part of your journey.

Here’s to peace, warmth, and new beginnings waiting in the year ahead.

Happy Holidays! 🎁

12/24/2025

Shorter days don’t have to mean slower sales. With a few easy tweaks, your home can feel bright, cozy, and market-ready, regardless of the forecast.

12/23/2025

Late-December showings can really surprise you ✨

Hot take? Don’t assume every buyer or seller is on vacation.

Many who list this week are eager to sign a contract before New Year’s, and that urgency often leads to flexible terms and cleaner deals.

If you can fit in a showing now, you may find a property that’s been overlooked while others are holiday shopping.

Sometimes the best opportunities come when the market seems asleep.

12/23/2025

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12/22/2025

Prepping your finances before the holidays wrap 💳

The last few days of the year are perfect for a quick financial reset.

Review your credit score and debt-to-income ratio, check your mortgage pre-approval window, and set aside any year-end bonuses or savings that could boost your down payment.

A quiet half-hour today can save weeks of scrambling when the right home appears in January.

12/22/2025

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12/22/2025

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12/21/2025

First day of winter, fresh opportunity ❄️

Inventory is at its lowest now, which means every well-priced new listing draws instant attention.

Many sellers eyeing a January move are also at peak motivation to negotiate on price, repairs, or closing timelines.

If you’re ready to make a move, the quiet start of winter can be the loudest advantage all year—fewer competing buyers, motivated sellers, and a chance to secure a home before the New Year rush begins.

12/20/2025

Use today’s market data to plan your 2026 move 📊

Even if you’re months away from buying, this is prime research season.

Track where price cuts are clustering, how long homes sit, and where new builds are starting.

A single December weekend spent with your agent reviewing trends can give you a spring head start.

12/19/2025

Accurate pricing matters most right now 🏡

By December, buyers have a year’s worth of comps and know the market cold.

An outdated price signals hesitation and can push your listing into 2026 with a “stale” label.

A timely adjustment now keeps your property at the top of buyer alerts, invites fresh showings, and shows that you’re serious about selling.

This is a reset that protects both momentum and negotiating power when many shoppers are narrowing their search for early-year moves.

12/18/2025

Keep deals moving when calendars are packed 📅

Between concerts, travel, and last-minute shopping, it’s easy for a contract to stall.

Agree on response times with your agent, book inspectors who work weekends, and have lender docs ready to go.

Momentum is everything. A week’s delay today can shift a closing well into January.