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09/11/2026

This one surprised me.

Culpability by Bruce Holsinger started as a book I wasn’t entirely sure I was going to like… and ended as a book I think a LOT of people should read.

Because beneath the twists, turns and “just one more chapter” energy is a much bigger question:

As AI becomes more autonomous, who is actually responsible when something goes wrong?

The user? The developer? The company? The technology itself?

And maybe the even bigger question is: how do we figure all of this out in time when the technology is changing so incredibly fast?

We’re already living in the AI era. We use it for work, transportation, communication, decision-making and everyday life—and we’re moving faster than the conversations around responsibility, ethics and accountability.

That’s what stuck with me after this book.

It’s a page-turner, yes. But it’s also the kind of book that makes you close it and keep thinking.

And you know I LOVE a book that gives me something to talk about.

So tell me: when AI gets it wrong, who should be held responsible?

09/09/2026

“I’m just going to wait until interest rates come down.”

I hear this all the time — and I completely understand why.

Interest rates absolutely affect affordability and monthly payments. But the question I think buyers should also be asking is:

What happens to the rest of the market if rates DO come down?

Because buying a home isn’t just about the rate.

It’s also about the price you pay, your negotiating power, seller concessions, repairs, competition, and how many homes you actually have to choose from.

Right now, buyers have something they haven’t consistently had in years:

CHOICES.

In many cases, buyers can negotiate on price, closing costs, repairs, or even ask a seller to contribute toward a rate buydown.

That negotiating power has real value.

If rates drop enough to bring a significant number of buyers back into the market, that dynamic could change. More buyers could mean more competition and less negotiating power.

Does that mean everyone should buy right now?

Absolutely not.

The better question is:

Does buying make sense for YOU right now?

Can you comfortably afford the payment? Is there a home that fits your needs? Can we negotiate terms that make the numbers work? And would you still feel good about the purchase if rates don’t dramatically improve?

I never want someone buying a home based solely on the assumption that they can refinance later.

The interest rate matters.

It just isn’t the only thing that matters.

Sometimes the opportunity is a lower rate.

Sometimes the opportunity is less competition and a motivated seller.

And sometimes waiting really is the right answer.

Real estate decisions should be made by looking at the entire equation — not one headline or prediction about where rates are going.

If you’re sitting on the sidelines waiting for rates to drop, let’s actually run the numbers and figure out what makes the most sense for you.

Information first. Decisions second.

09/08/2026

The day after Labor Day is often when we say the fall real estate market begins in Colorado… but this year, I actually started noticing the shift about a week early.

Both my listings and my personal buyers have shown a little more activity recently, and after the traditionally slower pace of August, that change is noticeable.

Now, does the fall market mean a giant flood of buyers suddenly appears? Definitely not.

For some homes, the shift may be subtle. For others, that small bump in buyer activity can be exactly what they’ve been waiting for.

The fall market is usually less about a dramatic change and more about new motivation entering the market—buyers who paused during summer, people getting back into routines, and sellers making decisions before the holidays arrive.

So if August felt painfully quiet, don’t assume the rest of the year will look exactly the same.

The market can change quickly, and sometimes even a little more activity makes a big difference.

09/04/2026

I LOVE a retelling that makes me question the story I thought I already knew.

Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser takes the Cinderella fairytale and completely shifts the perspective — and suddenly the “villain” we’ve always known gets a much more complicated story.

That alone made this such a fun read for me.

But what I really loved was that it left me thinking long after I finished it. Not necessarily because it was super deep or heavy, but because it made me question assumptions, perspective, wealth, power, and why the people with the most status in books are so often portrayed as completely clueless. 😂

Seriously… HOW did the ignorant people always end up with all the money?!

This was a solid 4-star read for me. Entertaining, different, thought-provoking, and absolutely worth talking about afterward.

Have you read Lady Tremaine? And are you someone who loves a fairytale retelling, or do you want the classics left alone? 👀

Book Candy with Brandy 🍬📚

09/03/2026

So I saw that Chouse-and I just cant stop thinking about the bathrooms! Which one do you like the best? The green or the pink????

09/02/2026

August really did slip away into a moment in time. ✨

Taylor Swift warned us, and yet somehow I’m surprised every single year.

I don’t know what it is about August, but it always feels like the fastest month on the calendar. Maybe it’s because we’re trying to squeeze every last drop out of summer while simultaneously jumping headfirst into school, sports, schedules, celebrations and real life.

It’s busy. It’s beautiful. It’s slightly chaotic. And then… it’s gone.

But somehow, August always leaves behind some of my favorite memories—the kind that happen so fast you almost don’t realize how special they are until you’re looking back at the photos.

So goodbye, August. You were a blur, but a really beautiful one. 💛

What was your favorite part of August?

Erie’s August numbers are in… and this market is requiring strategy, patience, and a little flexibility from everyone. 🏡...
09/01/2026

Erie’s August numbers are in… and this market is requiring strategy, patience, and a little flexibility from everyone. 🏡

We’re sitting at 3.4 months of inventory, with 80 new listings hitting the market and just 50 homes closing in August.

But here’s the number I really want sellers to pay attention to: 96.6% of asking price — and that does NOT include concessions. In fact, roughly 2 out of every 3 closed homes included some type of seller concession.

That doesn’t mean homes aren’t selling. They absolutely are. It means buyers have choices, they’re paying attention, and they’re negotiating.

Homes that get chosen are averaging about 45 days on market, and we’re still seeing roughly 10.8 showings before a home goes pending.

So if you’re selling right now, pricing correctly from the beginning matters. Presentation matters. Knowing when to adjust matters.

And if you’re buying? This is the kind of market where you may actually have room to negotiate.

The market isn’t “bad.” It’s just not forgiving of a lazy strategy.

Want to know what these numbers mean for your Erie neighborhood or home? Send me a message. 💚

08/27/2026

🍬 Book Candy With Brandy | By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult 🎧📚

What if something you’ve accepted as fact your entire life… wasn’t actually the whole story? 👀

That’s what By Any Other Name did to me.

For centuries, Shakespeare has been sitting comfortably on his pedestal as one of the greatest writers who ever lived. I certainly never questioned it.

And then Jodi Picoult came along and said, essentially… but what if?

And down the rabbit hole I went. 😂

What I loved most about this book wasn’t necessarily whether it convinced me that the history we know about Shakespeare is wrong. It was that it made me realize I had never even thought to question it.

Who gets remembered?
Who gets the credit?
Whose version of history becomes the version of history? What are the facts???? Because sometimes we don’t always look closer at them when things are presented as fact that may not be true.

THAT is my favorite kind of book—the kind that ends, but the thinking doesn’t.

Also, fun fact: I picked this audiobook because a friend posted the cover and I thought it was gorgeous. 😂 We’re told not to judge a book by its cover, but apparently sometimes you absolutely should.

⭐⭐⭐⭐from me.

🍬 One Sweet Takeaway:

The best books don’t always change your opinions—they change the questions you ask.

Have you read or listened to By Any Other Name? And more importantly… did it send YOU down the Shakespeare rabbit hole too?! 🎭👀

08/26/2026

Its the best day, National Dog Day! But who are any of us kidding, everyday is National Doggie Day! Send me your favorite doggie photos! I can’t wait to see your babies!! #

08/25/2026

Sometimes in real estate, you’re negotiating contracts, solving problems, juggling deadlines…

And sometimes you’re apparently back on the first day of elementary school trying to figure out how to make a friend. 😂

This video tells you absolutely nothing useful about how Shandel and I actually started working together — which feels very on brand for us.

Because yes, we take our clients, our business, and the job seriously.

Ourselves? Not so much.

Real estate can be stressful enough. You’ve gotta find the people who make the hard days lighter, the busy days more fun, and who are always willing to participate in whatever ridiculous video idea you come up with.

Thankfully, I found mine. 💚

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