Elizabeth Peña, Realtor

09/23/2026

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

Four different housing markets are running at once: cash buyers, financed buyers, locked-in owners, and builders. Each one plays by its own rules, and the right move for one is exactly the wrong move for another.

Let's figure out which one you're actually in and build your next move from there.

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.

09/22/2026

Get Your House Buyer-Ready for Fall

Prepping your house to sell this fall and not sure where to focus? Start where buyers do – at the curb. Their first few seconds out front shape how buyers feel about the rest of the house.A few simple touches make a big difference. Freshen up the front door with a new coat of paint, touch up your landscaping or bring in seasonal flowers, sweep the walkways and clean the gutters, and make sure the path to the door is well lit. A great agent knows what today's buyers will notice, and which touch-ups are worth your time. So, let’s connect and get your house ready to turn heads this fall.

09/21/2026

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.

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

09/17/2026

Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.

Selling this fall is absolutely doable. And now you know four of the biggest things to get right.

If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have a winning strategy from day one.

Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.

09/16/2026

The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here

If you want to buy a house this year, there’s still a way to make it happen, even with today’s rates. This fall gives you the chance to get some of the best seasonal perks the market has to offer.

Want help figuring out when those advantages typically show up in our market?

Let's have a quick conversation about how our market works and the steps you’ll need to take to get ready.

Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.

09/15/2026

NEWLY PRICE | $364,900

Come take a look at 8504 Claypool Road in North Chesterfield this weekend.

This home offers:

• 3 bedrooms
• 2.1 bathrooms
• 1,653 sq ft
• Hardwood floors
• Fireplace
• Spacious deck for outdoor living
• Conveniently located right by Providence Golf Course

Two opportunities to tour:
Saturday, September 19 | 1–3 PM
Sunday, September 20 | 2–4 PM

Come see the space for yourself and imagine what you could make of it. Know someone looking in North Chesterfield? Send this their way.

Listed by Elizabeth Peña, REALTOR®
Brokered by eXp Realty, LLC
(866) 825-7169
Elizabeth Peña | (804) 665-4663

09/15/2026

Still Waiting for Rates To Come Down?

When affordability is this tight, waiting for lower mortgage rates can feel like your only way in. But 41% of buyers who waited actually wish they'd bought sooner. And right now, inflation, the economy, and global events are all having an impact on rates – and could even nudge them up. So, waiting might not pay off the way you hope. You don’t have to buy now. Move only when the numbers work for you. But talk to a trusted lender first, so you know all your options.

09/15/2026

Gracias, Álvaro y Ana, por sus palabras y sobre todo por la confianza. Fue un gusto poder ayudarlos con la venta de su casa y estar ahí durante todo el proceso. Me alegra mucho saber que tuvieron una buena experiencia trabajando conmigo. Gracias nuevamente por permitirme acompañarlos en este proceso y siempre estoy aquí para lo que necesiten.

09/14/2026

Four home sales. Six years. One client who continues to trust me with his real estate.

That means more to me than any single transaction ever could.

The goal has never been to simply sell a house. It’s to be the person my clients know they can call again and again, and confidently recommend to the people they care about.

Steve, thank you for continuing to trust me with your homes over the years. I don’t take that loyalty lightly.

09/14/2026

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.

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