Rickesia Macon, Central Florida Realtor - eXp Realty

07/10/2025

One day, I saw a post on the kiddo's school FB page saying, "If we don't get help for this event, we'll be forced to cancel." I immediately replied, "I'd love to help!" Little did I know... at the first meeting, I'd volunteer to replace the ladies who have been running it for the past 11 years.

**SAVE THE DATE**
If you're a craft or food truck vendor, please email [email protected] to find out how to register for this Amazing event!!

04/16/2025

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.



Rickesia Macon, Realtor
773.542.3762
Based in Florida, serving everywhere.
Ready to guide you through your real estate journey wherever you are.

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

04/15/2025

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.



Rickesia Macon, Realtor
773.542.3762
Based in Florida, serving everywhere.
Ready to guide you through your real estate journey wherever you are.

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

Spring is here – and more buyers are entering the market. Let’s work together to make sure your offer stands out.
What’s one thing you want to feel confident about before making an offer this spring?



Rickesia Macon, Realtor
773.542.3762
Based in Florida, serving everywhere.
Ready to guide you through your real estate journey wherever you are.

Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up.

04/11/2025

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.



Rickesia Macon, Realtor
773.542.3762
Based in Florida, serving everywhere.
Ready to guide you through your real estate journey wherever you are.

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

04/10/2025

Even if skipping an inspection sounds like a way to make your offer more competitive or speed things up, it’s risky. It’s not just extra time and documentation, it’s a smart step that protects your wallet, your investment, and your future.
If you could ask a home inspector one question before buying, what would it be? Let me know and I’ll make sure it’s the first thing we bring up.



Rickesia Macon, Realtor
773.542.3762
Based in Florida, serving everywhere.
Ready to guide you through your real estate journey wherever you are.

When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement.

04/09/2025

You’ve worked hard to build a future you can enjoy. If your current home or location no longer supports that, it may be time to explore what’s next.
What does your ideal retirement look like? And could a move help make it even better? Let’s talk about how to make that vision a reality.



Rickesia Macon, Realtor
773.542.3762
Based in Florida, serving everywhere.
Ready to guide you through your real estate journey wherever you are.

Retirement isn’t just a milestone. It's the beginning of something really special.

04/08/2025

No matter what you’re reading or seeing, the growing number of newly built homes on the market isn’t a red flag nationally – it's a sign builders are starting to make up for years of underbuilding. If you want to talk about what’s happening in your market, connect with an agent.



Rickesia Macon, Realtor
773.542.3762
Based in Florida, serving everywhere.
Ready to guide you through your real estate journey wherever you are.

Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009.

04/07/2025

If you're thinking about making a move this spring, now may be the time to start exploring your options. With more fresh listings hitting the market, you may find a home you love waiting for you.
What features or neighborhoods are at the top of your wish list?



Rickesia Macon, Realtor
773.542.3762
Based in Florida, serving everywhere.
Ready to guide you through your real estate journey wherever you are.

If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news.

04/04/2025

Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application. Here are a few tips. Don’t change bank accounts or apply for new credit. And this one may surprise you, don’t buy appliances or furniture for your next home yet either. The best tip of all? Before you do anything financial in nature, talk to your lender first.



Rickesia Macon, Realtor
773.542.3762
Based in Florida, serving everywhere.
Ready to guide you through your real estate journey wherever you are.

Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.

04/03/2025

The last thing you want is to list too high, watch your house sit, and then have to drop the price just to get attention. Let’s connect so that doesn’t happen to you.
Want to make sure your home sells quickly and for the best price? Let’s go over the right pricing strategy for your house.



Rickesia Macon, Realtor
773.542.3762
Based in Florida, serving everywhere.
Ready to guide you through your real estate journey wherever you are.

When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal.