Jeannine Marie Brown Real Estate Broker

10/20/2025

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Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say

If you’ve been waiting to buy or sell because you’re worried about a crash, it’s time to look at the data – not the headlines.

The question isn’t if home prices will rise, it’s by how much.

Let’s connect so you know what’s happening in our local market and what these forecasts mean for your next move.

If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth.

10/19/2025

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2026 Housing Market Outlook

After a quieter couple of years, 2026 is expected to bring more movement – and more opportunity. With sales projected to rise, mortgage rates trending lower, and price growth slowing down, the stage is set for a healthier, more active market.

So, the big question: will you be one of the movers making 2026 your year?

Let’s connect if you want to get ready.

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear.

10/18/2025

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Have you heard? 1 in 5 sellers are dropping their asking price right now.

And that opens the door for buyers like you to negotiate for a better price.

You’ve got more leverage than you’ve had in years.

Want to know which negotiation tactics are actually working for buyers here in our local market? DM me and I’ll give you the details.

10/17/2025

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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.

10/16/2025

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Have you heard how much this year’s shift in mortgage rates could save you?

Monthly mortgage payments are now $280 lower than they were just a few months ago.

For some buyers, that’s the kind of change that can take buying a home from “not yet” to “let’s go.”

It’s the best affordability we’ve seen in 2.5 years.

If you want an estimate of what a mortgage payment could look like at your price point in our market, comment “LET’S GO” and I’ll run the local numbers for you.

10/15/2025

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1 in 5 Sellers Are Cutting Prices Right Now

1 in 5 sellers are cutting prices right now. That means you’ve got room to maybe score a better deal. Want to know which negotiation strategies are working for buyers in our area? Let’s chat.

10/14/2025

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Here’s why the right answer is so important for you to know.

A lot people overestimate how much they really need to save for a down payment.

The most common answers? 10 or 20%.

The truth: you may be able to put down as little as 3%.

According to FirstHomeIQ, only 8 out of 100 people actually get this right.

Don’t let misinformation hold you back.

What did you guess? Drop a comment below. And if you want more information, talk to a trusted lender.

10/13/2025

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Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year

With builders cutting prices and maybe even helping you score a lower monthly payment, that’s not something to overlook.

If you want to see how active builders are in your target area and what they’re offering, here’s your power move: before you even begin looking, connect with your own agent.

That way, you have someone to help you compare incentives from multiple builders and negotiate on your behalf, making sure you get the best deal possible.

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes.

10/12/2025

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Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat

Headlines calling home prices flat may be grabbing attention, but they’re not giving you the full picture.

Has anyone taken the time to walk you through what we’re seeing right here, right now?

If you want the real story about what prices are doing in our market, let’s connect.

If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward. 

10/11/2025

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Overpricing doesn’t just cost you offers. It can cost you the move you need to make.

Over half of agents today say they’re seeing more sellers pull their listings off the market than normal.

And the #1 reason for that? The sellers aren’t getting offers they think are fair.

A lot of the time, those sellers expect to get the sky-high price their neighbors got a few years ago. But that’s not how the market is today.

That means they never get to relocate for a job, have more space for their growing family, or move closer to their aging relatives. All because of their asking price.

Don’t let outdated expectations stall your plans too.

Want to know what I think your house could sell for? DM me.