Mary VanderMuellen, Realtor

06/04/2026

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier. And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s what some are starting to realize. Waiting doesn’t usua...

06/04/2026

Keep an eye on the sky!

Well well well.... Statewide aurora chances return as early as tomorrow (Thursday) night as multiple solar storms are forecast to impact earth. A G3 watch is in effect which if realized, would bring the northern lights as far south as central Ohio and Indiana.

Remember, aurora does not follow a time table and is best predicted in real time. If you are new here, we have experienced staff and a network of 100+ cameras we can track viewing in real time. Stay tuned to our page for updates, and let's cross our fingers for clear skies!

05/10/2026

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now accept mortgages using a credit scoring model that counts on-time rent payments, a change that could make 7.7 million Americans mortgage-eligible and unlock an estimated $777 billion in new mortgage volume.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms and Grandmas!!

01/19/2026

If there’s a strategy that could potentially cut someone’s costs by 25%, they’d be foolish not to at least consider it, a LendingTree financial expert says.

01/19/2026

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back. According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans believe you need excell...

01/15/2026

2025 was a great year! Can’t wait to see what this year will bring!

12/23/2025

Spring gets all the attention, but it’s not always the best time to sell a house. Yes, more buyers show up, but so do a lot of other sellers. Winter is different. With fewer homes on the market, your house has a much better chance of standing out. And that one advantage can make a …

12/23/2025

12/18/2025

Nearly 29 million U.S. households already exceed the capital gains tax exclusion, a growing factor keeping homes off the market. In many metros, longtime owners are delaying sales to avoid a large tax bill, adding to inventory shortages beyond high rates and affordability.

The issue is back in Washington, where lawmakers are considering reforms to the primary-home capital gains exclusion, still capped at $250,000 for single filers and $500,000 for couples, unchanged since 1997, despite home values rising more than 260%.