Amber Rau-Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty

08/11/2025

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes.

There are more available. Builders are more flexible on prices right now. And people who buy new homes tend to get lower rates in this market thanks to the incentives builders can offer.

Let’s connect if you want to see the new builds available in and around our area.

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Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes.

08/07/2025

Prices are high. Rates are stubborn. And it can feel hard to find a home you love. But new construction might be your answer for all three of those headaches.

Right now, 1 in 5 homes for sale is a new build. And that’s opening up more choices for buyers. Builders are also offering incentives to close deals, so you may be able to get a lower rate or a lower price.

If you haven’t looked at new construction yet, it may be time to change that. Want to see what builders are offering in our area? DM me.



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08/05/2025

PRICE REDUCTION!
$1,199,000

08/04/2025

The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

Overpricing can lead to tough choices you never want to face. But with the right price, and the right guidance, you can skip the stress and sell with confidence. Let’s connect so you have a pricing strategy that works for today’s market and gets you where you want to go.



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When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. 

07/31/2025

Knowing what’s ahead for the rest of the year is key to your success, whether you’re planning to buy, sell, or just stay informed. And that’s why you need an expert who will keep sharing these market updates with you.

So, what do the latest forecasts show? Mortgage rates will likely settle in the mid-6s for the rest of 2025. And that’s not terribly different from where we are now. So, don’t expect a big drop in rates.

But, keeping an eye on factors like inflation that can influence where mortgage rates move is key. And that’s why you have a pro on your side.

If your plans are changing, don’t wait on a rate that may not come. Let’s have a conversation, so you can see what’s possible in today’s market.



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07/28/2025

Right now, the housing market looks really different depending on where you live.

In the Northeast and Midwest, there are more buyers than sellers. That means in many markets in those regions, homes are in short supply and sellers have the upper hand.

But in the South and West, the opposite is true. There are more sellers than buyers. That gives buyers more options and more negotiating power. But even within a region, your local market may be different than the larger regional trend.

It’s a tale of two markets – and this story comes down to location.

If you’re not sure what’s happening in our area, let’s talk. I can help you figure out what kind of market you’re in and what that means for your next move.



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07/24/2025

Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

If you want to make a move, your best bet is to focus on your personal situation – not what the headlines say – and work with a real estate pro who knows how to navigate the shifting conditions in our local market.

Let’s talk about what’s happening in our area to build a plan that works for you.



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If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next?