Keller Williams Realty NW in Rome, GA

09/12/2026

New season, new guides. If you're thinking about buying or selling before the year wraps, the new Fall Buyer & Seller Guides are your cheat sheet.

They’ll give you the scoop on where the housing market stands right now, an overview of what's ahead for the rest of 2026, and tips on how to make a smart move heading into the year-end.

DM or drop a comment with "BUYER" or "SELLER" below to get your free digital copy.

09/11/2026

Homes priced at $1M+ saw sales jump 14.8% compared to last year, even as the overall housing market cooled off. That’s according to the latest data from NAR.

If you’re sitting on a high-end property, this is a good time to be selling. Buyers with serious budgets are active right now, and well-priced luxury listings are moving fast.

Not sure how this applies to your house or our market? Drop a comment or send me a DM, and let’s figure it out together and build a plan that gets you the speed and price you’re after.

09/10/2026

Data centers are showing up in more communities, and naturally, homeowners and buyers want to know what that could mean for nearby houses.

One of the biggest concerns that comes up is home values. But research from HousingWire found that areas with large data centers generally saw home values track similarly to comparable areas without them.

That doesn't mean proximity never matters. Noise, infrastructure, future development, and potential utility costs are all worth considering.

But a data center nearby isn't automatically bad news for your home's value.

Have one near you or one coming soon? Let’s look at what it could actually mean for your home and your neighborhood.

09/09/2026

🏠 What if you could move WITHOUT giving up your 3% mortgage?

A bill recently introduced in Congress could make that possible.

H.R. 10028 — the MOVE Act (Making Ownership Viable for Everyone Act) would create a framework for portable mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The basic idea is simple: instead of your mortgage being permanently tied to one house, a qualifying homeowner could potentially sell that house and transfer the remaining mortgage balance, interest rate and terms to a new home.

Why does this matter?

Millions of homeowners bought or refinanced when mortgage rates were historically low. Many would like to move, but they don't want to give up a 2%, 3% or 4% mortgage and replace it with a much higher rate.

That creates a mortgage-rate lock-in effect. People who might otherwise sell stay put, fewer existing homes come on the market, and buyers have less inventory to choose from.

I’m experiencing this personally. I have a Fannie Mae mortgage at 2.375%. We built a new home, and I would like to move my existing mortgage to the new property rather than give up that rate. The concept behind the MOVE Act could eventually make transactions like this much easier.

The MOVE Act isn't law yet. H.R. 10028 is currently in the House Financial Services Committee, so now is a good time to contact your representative.

Regardless of your political party, if you believe homeowners should have more flexibility to move without automatically surrendering a favorable mortgage, take a few minutes and contact your member of Congress.

👉 Find your U.S. Representative here:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Enter your ZIP code, follow the link to your representative's contact page, and tell them:

“Please support and consider cosponsoring H.R. 10028, the MOVE Act. Mortgage portability could reduce the mortgage-rate lock-in effect, encourage more homeowners to sell, and increase housing inventory.”

It only takes a few minutes.

If you have a mortgage below 4%, would the ability to take that mortgage with you make you more likely to move?

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09/08/2026

Fall Guides for Buying or Selling a Home

The last months of 2026 are here.. The new Fall Guides walk you through what’s ahead, show you what Fall’s market actually looks like, and give you tips on how to make a smart move before the year ends. Get in touch for your free digital copy today.

09/07/2026

First-time buyers, your remote job might give you a homebuying advantage you haven't thought about.

If you can work from anywhere, you can buy just about anywhere, too. And searching in a lower-cost area could mean more homes within your budget. It could also mean spending less on everyday things like gas and groceries after your move.

These states are some of the spots where your money may go the furthest, but they aren't your only options. Every state has pockets with better affordability.

A local agent can match your budget and lifestyle to a shortlist of areas, whether that's a new state or somewhere closer to where you already live. Let's connect and start building yours.

09/05/2026

Everyone's been watching mortgage rates. But there's another trend buyers shouldn't overlook...

Every fall, the housing market tends to shift.

More homes hit the market. Asking prices often soften. And sellers are usually more willing to negotiate.

Those seasonal changes happen almost every year – and they can make buying a little easier.

Let's talk about whether those same trends are showing up in our local market – and what it means for you.

09/04/2026

You probably think as a general rule of thumb, brand new homes costs more than existing homes. But right now, that's backwards. This shows just how much.

A newly built home costs about $40k less than an existing one right now. That's because builders are cutting prices and piling on incentives to keep their inventory moving.

And that opens up a window for you to get brand new everything for less than you may expect.

DM me if you want a list of nearby new home communities offering deals like this right now to see if a new build may be in your budget after all.

09/03/2026

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.

09/01/2026

Sellers Outnumber Buyers Right Now

Buying soon? You’ve got more pull than you might expect. Right now, there are more sellers than buyers on the market. And that means sellers know they’ll have to give a little to get their house sold. Exactly how much negotiating power you have depends on where you’re looking. So, let’s chat about how much power you have here, then turn it into a set of keys.