Keri Schaeffer Realtor

11/05/2025

Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead

Even with prices coming down in some markets, today’s homeowners are still sitting on near record amounts of equity.

If you’re wondering how much equity you have (or how far ahead you really are), let’s connect.

You might be surprised by what your home is actually worth today.

If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know.

11/04/2025

Buying a home when you have student loans is possible.
Data shows 32% of first-time buyers have student debt. And the typical amount is $30,000.

So, if you’ve been holding off on buying your first home because you thought you had to pay off those loans first.

Or, because you assumed it just wasn’t possible for you to buy, it’s time to talk to a lender.

10/31/2025

Your Price May Be the Reason Your House Isn’t Selling

Is your house sitting and not selling? It may be time to reconsider your asking price. Want some expert advice on what you should do? Talk to your agent.

10/29/2025

The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think)

It’s easy to believe investors caused today’s housing challenges. But the truth is, the market just needs more homes, and that’s finally starting to happen.

As more options hit the market, buying may feel a little more realistic again.

Let’s connect and talk about what’s happening in our local market.

Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. 

10/28/2025

Why are some homes selling and other sitting, especially as more houses have hit the market this year?

The difference isn’t luck. It’s strategy.

With more homes to choose from and pickier buyers, the ones that are priced right, prepped well, and marketed effectively from day one are getting offers. And those homes are selling.

If this is your year to move, there’s one thing you should know: the right local agent with an expert, proven strategy can help your house sell in any market.

When you’re ready to learn more, let’s talk. No commitment, just information you can use to call your shot.

10/24/2025

Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now

If your plan is to sell in 2026, it's time to get serious. Taking some time to prep means you’ll hit the market confident, ready, and ahead of other sellers who waited until January to get started.

Want to know which projects are getting the biggest return on their investment in our market? Let’s connect so you can head into next spring with a solid game plan.

You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. 

10/22/2025

Planning to sell in 2026? Don’t wait for the new year to start getting ready.

There are more homes on the market right now, so buyers finally have options again. Your house will sell if it’s prepped right, so hear me on that. But it means you’ve got some prep work to do if you want your house to be the one that grabs their attention.

Now, you don’t have to do a full-on renovation, but you will want to tackle some strategic repairs. And that’s a lot easier (and less stressful) if you start that work now.

But the key is knowing which updates are worth it, and which ones aren’t. You want to be sure you’re spending your time and effort on projects that’ll actually pay off.

That’s why having the right agent really helps. Want some advice on what’s worth tackling in our market? DM me.

10/21/2025

Staged Homes Sell 73% Faster

Staged homes sell 73% faster. That’s not a coincidence. If you want to sell quickly, let’s chat about whether staging makes sense for you.

10/17/2025

The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know

Affordability is improving in many markets. And that resets the math on your move.

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, this is your cue to start looking again. Let’s run the local numbers together so you can get a rough estimate of how much more buying power you may have than you did just a few months ago.

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. 

10/17/2025

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10/15/2025

How low will mortgage rates go? Here's what the experts are saying in their latest forecasts.

While no one is calling for a big drop, experts think there will be slow improvement over the next year.

But it won’t be a straight line down. You’ll want to brace for some bumps along the road as new economic data comes out.

And here's what you need to remember. We don't have to see a big drop for you to feel the difference. Any downward movement should help your bottom line.

If you want to see a rough ballpark of what your future monthly payment could look like as rates ease, DM me.

10/14/2025

New Construction Homes for Sale!🏡 ❤️

Learn about new homes, schedule tours and get the inside info on any available buyer incentives before everyone else NOW! 😃

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