The "Riel Deal in Real Estate!"

06/23/2026

A well-maintained exterior doesn't just look good—it can increase your home's value by up to 15%. First impressions matter, especially in real estate.

06/23/2026

Terry's tip of the day!

There’s a reason only 5% of sellers sell without an agent. The ones who tried it on their own say this is where things went sideways: getting the price right, knowing how to prep, and selling on time. And these aren’t small details. They’re what determines how much you walk away with. Skip the guesswork. Let’s connect.



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06/23/2026

Terry's tip of the day!

There’s a reason only 5% of sellers sell without an agent.

The ones who tried selling solo point to the same three sticking points – getting the price right, knowing how to prep the house, and selling on time.

That’s a lot to juggle alone. And getting any one of them wrong can cost you time, money, or both.

But a good agent handles all the hard parts.

So, let’s connect when you’re ready to move, and we’ll chat about what a smooth sale looks like for you.



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06/23/2026

Terry's tip of the day!

A house sitting on the market isn’t always a glaring red flag. In today’s market, it may be your best opportunity yet.

For help deciding which lingering listings are actually worth a second look, let’s connect.



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Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.

06/22/2026

Terry's tip of the day!

The home that’s been sitting on the market for a few weeks? Maybe even a month? Don’t scroll past it just yet.

Your first instinct might be to assume there’s something wrong, but you could be missing out. Especially if finding a house in your budget has been your #1 challenge.

Homes that have been on the market longest are the ones you should be looking at first.

Because the longer a house sits, the more open the seller usually is to dropping the price or negotiating.

So, before you write off a listing that’s been around for a while, let’s connect. I can help you decide which homes are worth a second glance.



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06/22/2026

National home prices continued to rise in May, while buyers adjusted to steady mortgage rates and a growing selection of homes.

06/21/2026

Behind every home is a story, a family, and a place where memories are made. Wishing all the amazing dads a Happy Father's Day filled with love, laughter, and time with the people who matter most.

06/19/2026

As more homeowners choose to age in place, many suburban communities are seeing a major shift in housing inventory and demand.

Many seniors in suburbs are house rich but cash poor, keeping them in aging homes while locking younger homebuyers out of the market.

06/18/2026

Buying a home isn't one big decision—it's a series of smaller decisions made with confidence. Break the journey into manageable steps, and your dream home may be closer than you think.

06/18/2026

Terry's tip of the day!

Putting off buying a home? Maybe you're waiting for a crash to get a better deal – or afraid you'll buy now and watch your home's value fall later.

Either way, the widespread drop you're bracing for may not be coming.

Yes, a few markets are seeing mild declines. But more than 100 economists and housing experts expect home prices will actually rise nationally over the next five years – not fall.

And waiting for a deal that never comes could mean passing up the chance to gain thousands in equity or paying more in a few years for the same home.

So before you decide to wait, let's talk about your options and what prices are really doing in our area.



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