Findley Homes Team with Platinum Realty

09/25/2026

Price cuts have climbed for 7 straight months.

Right now, more than 4 in 10 homes for sale have already had one, and it usually comes down to one thing – the market's moving faster than most sellers expected and their pricing hasn’t necessarily kept up.

A home that needs a cut usually just sat too long priced above what buyers will actually pay right now.

Selling soon? Let's set your number right from day one, so you skip that wasted time.

House hunting? A home that's had its price reduced means the seller's already been through that wait. And sellers who've been sitting are usually ready to deal.



Give us a call ANY time with questions or to have a discussion about real estate! Our 20 years of experience can help ease your mind and answer so many questions! And as always, we value you and your referrals so very much!

09/24/2026

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

You can't control where mortgage rates go, but you can control your credit, your loan, and the kind of home you buy. Working with a trusted lender can help you lock in the best rate you qualify for. And when you’re ready to make a move that fits your budget, let’s connect.



Give us a call ANY time with questions or to have a discussion about real estate! Our 20 years of experience can help ease your mind and answer so many questions! And as always, we value you and your referrals so very much!

If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

09/23/2026

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.



Give us a call ANY time with questions or to have a discussion about real estate! Our 20 years of experience can help ease your mind and answer so many questions! And as always, we value you and your referrals so very much!

09/21/2026

Selling This Fall? You Haven't Missed Your Window

Listing this fall doesn't mean your house will sit on the market until spring. Buyers are out there right now, ready to make a move before the new year – and your window is still open.

Let's connect and make yours one of the homes that sells this season.



Give us a call ANY time with questions or to have a discussion about real estate! Our 20 years of experience can help ease your mind and answer so many questions! And as always, we value you and your referrals so very much!

Summer's winding down, and if you've been thinking about selling, you might be wondering if you missed your chance.

09/19/2026

Selling this fall? Starting strong matters even more this time of year.

In the fall, buyer activity typically starts to slow while the number of homes for sale climbs. That means fewer buyers may be looking at more options – so you want your house to stand out from day one.

Here’s the cheat sheet for how to make that happen.

Price it for today’s buyers. Not what your neighbor sold for a few years back.

Make your house hard to pass up. Tackle essential repairs and spend time on your curb appeal.

Stay flexible when offers come in. This is not the season to play hardball.

And be ready to adjust when needed. If you keep getting the same feedback from buyers, take it to heart.

If you want to sell before the end of...



Give us a call ANY time with questions or to have a discussion about real estate! Our 20 years of experience can help ease your mind and answer so many questions! And as always, we value you and your referrals so very much!

09/01/2026

Do you realize how much pull you have right now as a buyer?

There are more sellers than buyers on the market right now. That means a lot of sellers know they’ll have to compromise a bit to get their house sold, which leaves you room to negotiate on price and terms.

Of course, exactly how much room you have depends on where you’re looking. But more and more markets are trending in favor of buyers, so let’s chat about what’s going on in our area.

Send a DM, and we’ll turn your negotiating power into a set of keys.



Give us a call ANY time with questions or to have a discussion about real estate! Our 20 years of experience can help ease your mind and answer so many questions! And as always, we value you and your referrals so very much!

08/31/2026

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.

Affordability is definitely a challenge, but that doesn’t mean tapping your 401(k) is your only way in if you want to buy.

If you're considering using your 401(k) savings for a down payment, weigh all your options and talk with a trusted financial advisor before you make any decisions. They’ll help you make a plan to fit your goals and your budget.



Give us a call ANY time with questions or to have a discussion about real estate! Our 20 years of experience can help ease your mind and answer so many questions! And as always, we value you and your referrals so very much!

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.

08/29/2026

Think every home on the market is out of reach? Not necessarily.

More than 40% of sellers are dropping their asking price right now. And the median list price this July was the lowest for any July in 5 years.

That means sellers aren’t banking on bidding wars or expecting buyers to pay whatever they ask. They’re more willing to meet you where you’re at.

And that could work in your favor. Want to find out how much wiggle room you have on price in our market? DM me.



Give us a call ANY time with questions or to have a discussion about real estate! Our 20 years of experience can help ease your mind and answer so many questions! And as always, we value you and your referrals so very much!

08/28/2026

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At

Right now, sellers are flexible on the price in ways they weren't before. Let’s take advantage of that flexibility.

You may be surprised by what's available – and how willing today's sellers are to work with buyers.



Give us a call ANY time with questions or to have a discussion about real estate! Our 20 years of experience can help ease your mind and answer so many questions! And as always, we value you and your referrals so very much!

You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.

08/27/2026

Quick question: what's the one word you'd use to describe this year so far?

For a lot of people, it's stressful. And when everything feels shaky, it’s easy to second-guess the move you were ready to make. But the truth is, the housing market is one thing that’s been remarkably stable.

Home prices have been relatively steady for about 4 years now. The number of homes for sale is right about where it was last year (up 2%). And mortgage rates have held in the same general 6-7% range since late 2022.

A steady market comes with a perk. You can actually plan. What works for your budget today probably won’t look all that different in a few months.

You don’t have to wait for things to calm down. The housing market’s already pretty...



Give us a call ANY time with questions or to have a discussion about real estate! Our 20 years of experience can help ease your mind and answer so many questions! And as always, we value you and your referrals so very much!