Summit Home Team / Exp Realty

05/29/2026

From your Summit Home Team:

The Truth About Affordability Today

Yes, rates have been volatile, and global instability is keeping them from settling down anytime soon. There’s no sugar coating that. But the full picture of affordability is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

Want to run the real numbers for your situation? Let's talk. Reach out and let's set up a quick, no-pressure conversation.



If you have any questions about buying or selling, lets connect!

Thank You!

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Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.

05/25/2026

From your Summit Home Team:

Now might be a smart time to look at newly built homes.

Builders are motivated to keep their inventory moving, so they’re offering incentives like mortgage rate buydowns and closing cost help to draw in buyers.

It also means they may be more flexible on price. In fact, the median price for newly built homes just hit a five-year low for this exact reason.

Builder perks and lower prices? That’s a combo worth paying attention to.

DM me to talk through what’s available in our area and which builders are offering the best incentives today.



If you have any questions about buying or selling, lets connect!

Thank You!

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Website:
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05/22/2026

From your Summit Home Team:

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

Builder incentives and lower new home prices are working to your advantage in a way they haven't in years. Want to see what's available in your area and what kind of deal a builder may be willing to make? Let's connect.



If you have any questions about buying or selling, lets connect!

Thank You!

emails:
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Website:
www.yoursummitteam.com

If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.

05/18/2026

From your Summit Home Team:

What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You

Foreclosure filings may be rising, but they're still low. And the equity most homeowners are sitting on today is a key reason this looks nothing like 2008.



If you have any questions about buying or selling, lets connect!

Thank You!

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Website:
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You've probably seen the headlines saying, "foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008.

05/15/2026

From your Summit Home Team:

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale

A lot of homeowners think they can list high now and negotiate later, but that’s a mistake that costs them. And it’s the reason only 4 out of every 10 sellers are getting their asking price or more.

If you want to be in that group, it starts with getting the price right from day one.

Let’s connect so we can make sure you are.



If you have any questions about buying or selling, lets connect!

Thank You!

emails:
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Website:
www.yoursummitteam.com

Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most.

05/11/2026

From your Summit Home Team:

Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring

With more homes for sale right now, making a strong first impression matters. Staging can help your house sell faster and for more – and there's an option for almost every budget.

If you’re getting ready to list, let’s talk about what level of staging makes sense for your house and make a plan for attracting the right buyers.



If you have any questions about buying or selling, lets connect!

Thank You!

emails:
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Website:
www.yoursummitteam.com

Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market.

05/08/2026

From your Summit Home Team:

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?

Affordability challenges are real, but they don't have to mean waiting indefinitely. Co-buying is helping some first-time buyers stop waiting and start putting down roots.

If you're curious whether it could work for your situation, let's talk. Reach out today and let's figure out your path to homeownership together.



If you have any questions about buying or selling, lets connect!

Thank You!

emails:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Website:
www.yoursummitteam.com

For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.

05/04/2026

From your Summit Home Team:

4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring

Today's market may be balancing out, but strong offers still matter – especially during the busy Spring season.

Curious how competitive things are (and what it’ll take to win) in our market? Let’s talk.



If you have any questions about buying or selling, lets connect!

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Looking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know.

05/01/2026

From your Summit Home Team:

If you’re currently asking yourself: can I stay in this house long-term, or does it make more sense to move? Here’s what I'd tell you.

While aging in place can be a great option, over time it usually means making updates so your home continues to work for you.

Some of those changes are simple. Others can be more of an investment.

That’s why planning ahead matters if you think you want to go this route. It gives you the chance to spread out the work and the costs over time.

But it’s also okay if you don’t want to take that on.

If this has crossed your mind at all and you’re trying to decide what’s next, what projects to tackle, or what else is out there, let’s talk it through.



If you have any questions about buying or selling, lets connect!

www.yoursummitteam.com

04/27/2026

From your Summit Home Team:

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

The simple truth is: most first-time buyers don’t put 20% down. And if you’ve been waiting to buy until you have that saved, you may be setting a timeline that’s longer than necessary.

To find out what you really need to save and if you qualify for any help, connect with a trusted lender who can walk you through your options. You may be able to buy sooner than you thought.



If you have any questions about buying or selling, lets connect!

www.yoursummitteam.com

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