Valerie Dickson

09/24/2026

Price cuts are a normal part of today’s housing market, and both buyers and sellers can use them to their advantage. Let's look at what's actually happening with prices in your neighborhood, so you know exactly where you stand before you list or make an offer.



🏡 Real estate is more than a transaction—it’s a journey.
If you’re curious about your home’s value or next move, I’m here to help.
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Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

09/23/2026

Celebrate the flavors of Kentucky at the state's annual Bourbon Festival.

A fan of bourbon? Find out how the spirit was first invented, and where it's still made, today, at this festival.

09/22/2026

🏡 What can $225,000 buy you in Ocean County?

At 22 Keene Street, you get a move-in-ready home with an updated kitchen and bath, newer flooring, a newer roof, an attached garage, and a sunroom perfect for morning coffee. All within the active 55+ community of Crestwood Village VII!

✨ NEW PRICE: $225,000

Take a closer look, then schedule your private showing: https://www.homes.com/property/22-keene-st-whiting-nj/ggcmtmg5hlfwh/

09/22/2026

Mortgage rates have been climbing again, and if you're hoping to buy, that can feel discouraging.

Here’s what you have to remember.

You can't control where rates go. But you can control a few things that shape the rate you actually get: your credit score, the type and term of loan you choose, and whether you buy a newly built home, where builders are often buying down rates to bring buyers in.

Focus there, and you put yourself in a stronger spot without waiting on the market.

Want to talk it through? A trusted lender can help with the numbers, and we can find the home to match. Let's connect.



🏡 Real estate is more than a transaction—it’s a journey.
If you’re curious about your home’s value or next move, I’m here to help.
📲 Call/Text 732-779-7296 | DM me

09/21/2026

Need to move, but worried you missed the window to sell your house until next year or next spring? Don’t count yourself out of the market so fast.

About a third of all home sales happen in the last four months of the year – and that share has been growing every year since 2023.

Based on the forecasts, that means roughly 11,800 houses are expected to sell every single day between now and the end of December.

Buyers are still out there, ready to move before the new year. Let’s connect and get your house in front of them.



🏡 Real estate is more than a transaction—it’s a journey.
If you’re curious about your home’s value or next move, I’m here to help.
📲 Call/Text 732-779-7296 | DM me

09/21/2026

This article makes it that much easier to stay on top of your finances.

Stay on top of your finances this season with this financial checklist (complete with a downloadable sheet!)

09/21/2026

Selling this fall is absolutely doable. And now you know four of the biggest things to get right.

If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have a winning strategy from day one.



🏡 Real estate is more than a transaction—it’s a journey.
If you’re curious about your home’s value or next move, I’m here to help.
📲 Call/Text 732-779-7296 | DM me

Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.

09/19/2026

The best time to buy a home this year is here.

Realtor.com says September 27–October 3 is expected to bring the best combination of buyer-friendly conditions in 2026.

We’re talking about more homes to choose from, better pricing, less competition, and more time to decide. And maybe that’s enough to offset some of the pressure today’s higher rates are putting on your budget.

Want to find out? Let’s have a quick conversation about what’s expected in our market and what’s available in your price point. Just DM me to get started.

And just so you know, the window doesn’t close after that one week. It’s open all October long.



🏡 Real estate is more than a transaction—it’s a journey.
If you’re curious about your home’s value or next move, I’m here to help.
📲 Call/Text 732-779-7296 | DM me

09/18/2026

Support Black-owned wellness businesses beyond Black History Month!

Here are some Black-owned wellness businesses you should check out and support!

09/17/2026

If you want to buy a house this year, there’s still a way to make it happen, even with today’s rates. This fall gives you the chance to get some of the best seasonal perks the market has to offer.

Want help figuring out when those advantages typically show up in our market?

Let's have a quick conversation about how our market works and the steps you’ll need to take to get ready.



🏡 Real estate is more than a transaction—it’s a journey.
If you’re curious about your home’s value or next move, I’m here to help.
📲 Call/Text 732-779-7296 | DM me

Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.