Waterman and Associates Realty

09/25/2026

😄 Your home should tell the story of who you are. 😄

Geri Waterman
e-Merge Real Estate
Waterman and Associates Home Selling Team
614-832-1347
[email protected]

09/25/2026

Decluttering is one thing. Knowing when to call in an organizer or a haul-away service? That's the real pro move. If you're staring down a garage full of duplicate tools or a basement of boxes you haven't opened in years, you don't have to do it alone. I've got a trusted network of pros I can connect you with, just ask!

09/24/2026

Want to be settled in a new home by the holidays? The clock starts earlier than most people expect. ⏰

Here's the honest math: a few weeks of focused searching, a week or two of offers and negotiation, then a month or more from accepted offer to keys — plus the move itself. Add it up, and holidays-in-a-new-home usually means starting in September or early October.

No need to rush anything. It just helps to do things in order: talk financing first, build the wish list, then start touring.

If that picture is on your mind for this year, reach out and we'll map the timeline against your situation. Call/text/email us at (614) 832-1347 or [email protected] if you have questions.

09/23/2026

For many first-time buyers, the biggest surprise isn’t the house hunt itself—it’s the hidden costs of homeownership. 🏡💸

Beyond the mortgage, there are things like:
🔑 Closing costs
🔧 Maintenance & repairs
💡 Utilities & property taxes

It all adds up quicker than most expect. Planning ahead for these expenses can make the transition to homeownership much smoother—and a lot less stressful.

What surprised you the most about buying your first home?

Geri Waterman
e-Merge Real Estate
Waterman and Associates Home Selling Team
614-832-1347
[email protected]

09/23/2026

That stuff sitting in your closet could actually help someone else. Donating clears your space, supports your community, and keeps things out of landfills. Everybody wins. If you're ready to declutter but want a hand getting there, reach out! I can connect you with the right people.

09/21/2026

Decluttering doesn't have to be overwhelming. Start small, pick one room or closet, and go from there. Get honest about what you actually need, ask a friend for feedback, and don't be afraid to call in the pros if you need help. A little progress each week adds up fast. Need a referral to a trusted organizer? DM me, happy to connect you!

09/19/2026

Sometimes city life means utilizing small spaces to the fullest! What's your favorite small-space hack?💡

Geri Waterman
e-Merge Real Estate
Waterman and Associates Home Selling Team
614-832-1347
[email protected]

09/17/2026

Every year, first-time home buyers venture into the market and make the same mistakes that their parents, siblings and friends made when they bought their first houses. But that doesn't have to be the case!

Geri Waterman
e-Merge Real Estate
Waterman and Associates Home Selling Team
614-832-1347
[email protected]

Every year, first-time home buyers venture into the market and make the same mistakes that their parents, siblings and friends made when they bought their first houses. But today’s novice buyers can stop the cycle. Here are 12 mistakes that first-time home buyers make — and what to do instead. 1...

09/17/2026

"Is the housing market going to crash?"

We get this question a lot lately, and if you've wondered the same thing, you're not alone — roughly 4 in 10 buyers and sellers say they're worried about one.

But the numbers tell a calmer story. There are more homes on the market than we've seen in years, sales are running ahead of last year, and prices are holding steady. Most economists call 2026 a rebalancing year — a market finding its footing after some wild swings.

Every market is different, and yours might look nothing like the national picture. That's exactly why it's worth asking about your area specifically instead of settling for the scariest headline in your feed.

Call/text/email us at (614) 832-1347 or [email protected] if you have questions