Rita Lamar, EarthWay Real Estate

05/10/2026

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from EarthWay Real Estate 🌸

Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, bonus moms, pet moms, and all the incredible women who make a house feel like home. 💕

We also hold close in our hearts those who are missing their mothers today. Mother’s Day can bring both beautiful memories and tender emotions, and we’re sending extra love and comfort to anyone remembering a mom who is no longer here. Their love continues to shape us, guide us, and live on in the moments we carry forward each day. 🤍

Thank you to the women who nurture, encourage, support, and love so deeply. Whether through family, friendship, or simply showing up for others, your impact matters more than words can say. 🏡

From all of us at EarthWay Real Estate, we wish you a day filled with love, peace, cherished memories, and time spent with those who matter most. 💐

03/30/2026

It’s easy to assume big investors are taking over the housing market, but the data tells a different story. If you want an expert's opinion on what investor activity looks like in our area, let's talk.

Because odds are, it’s not as big a factor as you may think.

There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market.

03/30/2026

Getting your house on the market in mid-April may give you an extra edge, but the bigger opportunity is the Spring season as a whole. The real question is:

Do you know what you need to do before you can list?

Because it’s officially go-time for any seller planning a Spring move.

If you want your house to hit the market this week (or even this season), let’s talk about what it’ll take to get it ready.

While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast.

03/29/2026

The best week to list your house is almost here. Are you ready for it?

Data shows April 12–18 is expected to be the strongest window for sellers this year.

Based on the research, if your house hits the market during this sweet spot, you can expect:

More buyers.
A faster sale.
And a better sales price.

If you want to make the most of this ideal week, it’s officially go-time.

To find out what you need to do now to get ready, DM me or drop a comment below.

03/27/2026

Mortgage rates have been a bit volatile these last few weeks.

And while it may feel a little nerve-wrecking if you’re planning to buy, that volatility is actually normal when there’s economic uncertainty or global events impacting the market.

It doesn't mean you can’t buy right now. It just means we’re in a moment where rates may bounce around a bit more. And you can’t control that.

But you can set yourself up to get the best rate possible when you buy.

My advice? Focus on what you can control, like your credit score, loan type, and loan term. All three of those impact what rate you’ll ultimately be able to get.

So, talk to a lender you trust about your options and what you can do. If you want to buy, we can still make this happen.

03/25/2026

If you pulled your house off the market late last year, you should know... 40% of sellers who made that same choice have already re-listed. Want to know why they’re confident it’ll be different this time? Let’s talk.

03/23/2026

Whether you’re selling next year or just giving your house some TLC, the right home improvements today can set you up for success tomorrow. And the best part? Your equity may be the key to making it happen.

What’s one upgrade you’ve been thinking about – and wondering if it’s worth it?

Let’s have a quick conversation about whether it’s the right decision for your home.

That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning...The bathroom that really needs a refresh...Or the outdoor space you keep saying you’ll get to someday...

03/23/2026

For the past few years, affordability has stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks.

But here’s something you may have missed while you were sitting on the sidelines.

Housing affordability has improved in all 50 states over the past year. That’s according to new research from First American.

Now, this doesn’t mean buying a home is suddenly affordable for everyone. But the squeeze a lot of buyers felt over the last few years is finally starting to ease.

Want to see how affordability has changed in our area? DM me.

03/22/2026

If you were holding off on buying, this could be exactly the signal you’ve been waiting so long for. If you want to know how much affordability’s improved in our area, let's connect.

For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too.