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06/14/2026

If affordability has been your top concern, the recent dip in prices is an opening. Want to see what that looks like in our area? Let’s connect.

Keeping you informed as your local real estate advisor!

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.

06/13/2026

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year."

But before you decide, make sure you understand what you could be giving up too. Because moving this Summer does have its advantages.

For buyers, it could give you more options in your price point. Historically, there are over 30% more fresh listings in the Summer compared to the rest of the year.

For sellers, it can mean a better sales price. Data shows, on average homes sell for 4% more in the typical Summer month compared to usual month in the Fall or Winter (when demand typically falls off).

The point isn't to rush into anything. It's just to make sure you have the full picture before deciding whether waiting is really your best move.

DM me if you want to talk through your options. No pressure, just...

Keeping you informed as your local real estate advisor!

06/11/2026

🐾 Join Us for Windermere Community Service Day! 🐾

This year, our Windermere Group One team is proud to partner with the Benton-Franklin Humane Society to help make a difference for local animals in need. ❤️

On June 12, we’ll be volunteering our time to clean, organize, and improve shelter spaces for pets waiting for their forever homes. Every animal deserves a safe, comfortable place to land while they find the family meant for them. 🏡🐶

Want to help?

📅 June 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Benton-Franklin Humane Society

You can support by:
🐾 Bringing donations
🐾 Shopping the shelter’s Amazon Wish List
🐾 Stopping by to say hello
🐾 Sharing this post to help spread the word

At Windermere, we believe strong communities are built through service, and we’re excited to spend the day giving back to an organization that does so much for our four-legged friends.

Because home is for every member of the family. ❤️
Making a PAWsitive Impact in Our Community!

06/10/2026

Discover a spacious home with views of the river and just steps from shared river access. Offering 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a sauna, this 2,869 sq. ft. home lives larger than its size. Built in 1977 on a generous .53-acre lot, it features mature landscaping, open RV parking with drive-through alley access, and a 3-car garage with extra storage and workshop area. Need a shop the lot has the room! Inside, the welcoming beautiful entry leads to three bedrooms upstairs, two more on the lower main level, and two spacious living areas. The kitchen has large windows to enjoy the view with breakfast nook area and the dining area flows into the main living room with more large windows framing sunsets and river views. Step onto the expansive back deck for outdoor entertaining or relaxation. With space, character, and 1/32nd ownership in nearby riverfront access, this home is one you’ll want to experience!

06/09/2026

Moving this Summer, and not sure where to start? The new Summer Guides for buying or selling a home have your answers. For your free digital copy, let’s connect.

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06/07/2026

Still deciding whether to buy your first home now or wait? Here’s something you’ll want to consider.

Buyers who get into their first home around age 30 build about $119,000 more in net worth by age 50 compared to those who wait until their 40s.

So, every year you spend saving for the "right" moment could quietly chip away at your future wealth.

That doesn’t mean buy before you’re ready. But it does mean, if you’re ready and able to buy now, it may be a better strategy than waiting.

DM me and let's map out what timeline fits your situation and our market. You might find that a head start matters more than waiting to save the "perfect" down payment.

Keeping you informed as your local real estate advisor!

06/06/2026

Today’s smaller single-family homes and condos have more going for them than the square footage suggests. They can give your budget some breathing room and put you in a community designed with lifestyle in mind.

Curious about the options in our area? Let's connect.

Keeping you informed as your local real estate advisor!

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.

05/31/2026

A lot of people have been waiting for rates to drop or prices to come down before making a move. But the reality is, sometimes life changes before the market does.
A growing family.
An empty nest.
A new job.
Retirement.
Needing to be closer to loved ones.

Those are the real reasons 1 in 5 buyers last year said they felt like they had to move, no matter the market. Because life doesn't wait for the timing to be perfect.

And if that’s where you are right now, you can still move. You may even have more options than you think. You just need someone who can help you find them.

Keeping you informed as your local real estate advisor!

05/30/2026

Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.

If that’s been weighing on you lately, let’s talk through what your options could realistically look like today, no matter where rates or prices are.

Life can’t always wait for perfect market conditions. Maybe you don’t have to either.

Keeping you informed as your local real estate advisor!

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/26/2026

Tempted to price your house high just to see what happens? You should know, overpriced homes generally don’t sell right away, they sit. And that delay will cost you.

The longer a house is on the market without any offers, typically the lower the eventual sale price.

So, how do you know that right number to list at? You lean on a pro.

The best list price depends on your neighborhood, and what buyers are actually paying right now. That’s where I can help.

DM me and let’s talk about a realistic strategy that’ll get your house sold for as much as possible (and as quickly as possible). Because overpricing may actually leave money on the table.

Keeping you informed as your local real estate advisor!