Amanda Schetrompf, Real Estate Agent

03/23/2026

Eric P. Exline - Broker, GRI Roger Fairbourn NextGen Realty 277 Eastern Blvd. N, Hagerstown, MD 21740

02/20/2026

🌸 Spring Buying Season Is Heating Up — And Buyers Finally Have the Edge

If you’ve been sitting on the fence about buying a home… this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Here’s what’s happening right now 👇

📉 Rates Are at 3-Year Lows
The 30-year fixed rate is sitting around 6.05% (per Mortgage News Daily 2/18/26) — down from 7.02% a year ago.

That difference can mean:
✔️ Lower monthly payments
✔️ More buying power
✔️ Easier qualification

📊 What That Drop Really Means
➡️ A 1% rate drop expands the qualified buyer pool by ~5.5 million households nationally
➡️ About 1.6 million renters now realistically qualify to become first-time homeowners
➡️ Monthly payments are projected to decline for the first time since 2020

🔑 Why This Matters for You
• Buyers who paused in 2024 are jumping back in
• Prices are up slightly (~2%), but payments are down thanks to improved rates
• The market is more balanced — sellers are negotiating again
• Demand is building, but inventory hasn’t fully caught up yet

⚠️ This Window Won’t Stay Open Forever
Both Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association are forecasting rates to hover near 6% through 2026. That means no big crash coming — but also no reason to “wait it out.”

Buyers who move now can lock in near cycle-low rates before peak spring competition kicks in.

If you’re renting, thinking about upgrading, or wondering what you can qualify for — send me a message. Let’s see what’s possible for you right now. 🏡

Give me a call or text today!!
🙋🏼‍♀️☎️🤳🏼🏠🤝🔑🎉

02/13/2026

What if everything works out even better than you imagined?

Finding your dream home — or selling your current one — doesn’t have to be a nightmare. With the right strategy, guidance, and support, it can actually feel… magical. ✨

Let’s turn the “what if” into “welcome home.”

📲 Message me today and let’s make your next move stress-free.
— Mandi

01/23/2026

Weather Forecasts Can Be Unpredictable!

❄️🌨️Snow? Biggest Blizzard of All Time?? Maybe...Maybe Not. 🤔🤷🏼‍♀️

What's NOT Unpredictable?

✔️💯 ME! And My Commitment to My Clients!! 🫡🤝

Call or Text Me Today to Bring You Some Sunshine and a Peace of Mind! ☎️🤳🏼😊🌞

Amanda Schetrompf, Real Estate Agent
Roger Fairbourn Real Estate

240-998-1221 ☎️
304-283-5659 ☎️🤳🏼

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Office Number: 240-998-1221 ☎️
Reach Me: 304-283-5659 🤳🏼☎️

01/19/2026

Beautiful views and an Eagle too. 🏞️🦅🤩

01/16/2026

I'm Google official! ✨🎉🙋🏼‍♀️🏠✨

01/16/2026

I'm officially official!! ✨🎉🏠

01/14/2026

Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market.

12/04/2025

🎉 Happy National Sock Day! 🧦 At Roger Fairbourn Real Estate, we believe in keeping things cozy—just like your favorite pair of socks! Whether you're looking for a new home or just want to chat about the market, we're here for you. Let's find the perfect fit together! 🏡✨

11/27/2025

Count your blessings, big or small... And be Thankful for them all!
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