The Spalding Group

09/02/2026

One of the most valuable conversations I have with sellers isn't about what to fix. It's about what to leave alone.

Because not every project increases value, and not every dollar spent comes back at closing.

Before you begin updating your home to sell, let's have a conversation we can help you separate the projects that matter from the ones that don't.

09/02/2026

Everyone spends September counting down to October. But as summmer winds down (hopefully!!!) The patios are perfect, the trails aren't crowded and there's still time to enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
Soon we'll be wondering where all our daylight went. Get out and soak it up!
hasn't been discovered by every minivan in a 30 mile radius yet.

Five things to do before the calendar flips:

Mayse Farm Market
Main Street Food and Beverage Patio
Lincoln State Park Trails
Reimann's Farm
ROMP Festival Owensboro KY

I've lived here 30+ years and number 3 still wins every time.

Drop the spot I missed in the comments. There's always something I missed, I'd love to know what I shouldn't miss this September!
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08/19/2026

The homes that create the strongest emotional connection are often the homes that sell the fastest because buyers can easily picture themselves living there.

If you're thinking about selling, it's helpful to view your home through a buyer's eyes instead of your own.

The things that feel normal to you may stand out immediately to someone seeing the home for the very first time.

08/18/2026

I've never believed in rushing the buying process.

Sometimes the right answer is moving forward and starting the home search. Sometimes the right answer is waiting a few months, paying down debt, improving credit, saving more money, or simply taking more time to think through your options.

A good real estate agent shouldn't be focused on getting you to the finish line as quickly as possible.

They should be focused on helping you make the right decision for your goals, your finances, and your future.

I've had conversations with people who were ready to buy sooner than they thought. I've also had conversations with people who were better served by waiting.

Both outcomes are wins.

Because the goal should never be just about buying a house.
The goal should be about making a smart decision, and building a lifestyle.

If you want an honest conversation about your options we're your agents.

08/10/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from homeowners is:

"My neighbor's house sold for $X, so mine must be worth about the same."
Not necessarily.

Buyers are looking at much more than the address.

An updated kitchen can increase appeal. An outdated bathroom can make buyers factor renovation costs into their offer. A pool may attract some buyers, but a roof that needs replaced can send others running.

The reality is that two homes on the same street can sell for very different prices.

That is why pricing a home is part data, part strategy, and part understanding what today's buyers actually value.

Now I'm curious...

Which house do you think sold for the most?

House 1: Updated Kitchen
House 2: Outdated Master Bathroom
House 3: Pool & Pool House, Needs New Roof

Drop your guess in the comments before reading anyone else's answer.

08/06/2026

It is not the kitchen reno. It is not the new floors. It is not the deck they added.

It is the smart home tech.

The blinds that lower at sunset without anyone touching them. The Alexa bulbs that dim with one sentence. The smart plug that turns the lamp on at 6pm so the house is never dark when they walk in. The garage door that closes automatically if it has been left open for more than 10 minutes. The leak sensor under the kitchen sink that texts before the floor is ruined.

The conversation goes the same way every time. "Wait, your blinds just close on their own?" Then the new homeowner pulls out their phone and gives a full demonstration. Then their friend buys the same thing the next day.

Some of it costs $20. Some of it costs $2,000. All of it changes how the house functions in a way buyers cannot see in listing photos. The people who add it in the first 90 days after moving talk about it more than anything else they did to the house.

What is the smart home upgrade you cannot live without? Drop it in the comments.

08/05/2026

The fastest way to lose a house you are about to close on is to make a big purchase between contract and closing.

The lender pulls your credit one more time the week of signing. Anything that changed since pre-approval can delay or kill the loan. A new car. A new credit card. Financed furniture. Financed appliances. A co-signed loan. A large undocumented deposit. A job change. Any of it can disqualify you from a loan you already thought was approved.

This is the part nobody tells buyers until it is too late. The pre-approval is not the end of the process. It is the beginning of a 45-day window where your financial profile has to stay exactly the same.

If you are under contract right now, talk to your agent and your lender before you make any big financial moves. They are the only people who can tell you if it is safe. If you are getting ready to buy and you have not signed anything yet, save this post for the day you do.

07/31/2026

Your friends from out of town are coming to visit. They booked the flight before they asked what there is to do here. Now it is on you.

This is the itinerary that works every time. The one that ends with them texting their realtor at the airport.

Coffee where the locals go. A walk that makes them put their phone down. A lunch spot worth the wait. A shop they cannot find anywhere else. A view they did not expect. A dinner that surprises them. A late night spot with the people who actually live here.

Save this for the next time you have friends visiting.
Tag a friend who needs to know what Evansville actually has to offer.

07/30/2026

Happy International Friendship Day! 🤍

We didn't get into real estate expecting to make lifelong friends... but somewhere between showings, closings, celebrations, and life's milestones, that's exactly what happened. And we wouldn't have it any other way. ❤️

Some clients become neighbors. Some become lifelong friends. Some become the people who cheer us on, support our families, and trust us through multiple chapters of life.

It has been one of the greatest blessings of this career, and we are so grateful for every relationship we've built along the way.

To all of our clients, friends, family, and supporters—thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. Your friendship means more than you'll ever know.

Happy International Friendship Day! ❤️

07/29/2026