Kassey Strye, Real Estate Broker

09/30/2026

Less “you,” more room to imagine.

When staging your home to sell, minimizing personal items can make a big difference.

Pack away:

Family photos and highly personal artwork
Collections and knickknacks
Excess décor and furniture
Seasonal items
Anything that makes rooms feel crowded

The goal isn’t to make your home feel empty—it’s to help buyers notice the space, layout, storage, and possibilities.

A simple rule: If it distracts from the home, pack it.

Decluttering now can help your home feel cleaner, more spacious, and easier for buyers to picture as their own.

09/28/2026

Rates feel high. But what are we comparing them to?

For many buyers, it’s 2020–2021, when mortgage rates were historically unusual. Zoom out across decades of rate history and the picture looks very different.

That doesn’t mean today’s rates are affordable for everyone, or that rates won’t change. But if you’re waiting for a specific rate, it’s worth asking:

How common has that rate actually been?

What mortgage rate are you waiting for?

Drop your number below.

09/25/2026

09/23/2026

Everyone remembers what happened to housing in 2008.

But there’s a major difference between homeowners then and homeowners today: equity.

During the crash, the gap between what homeowners owed and what their homes were worth became a serious problem. Today, the national numbers look dramatically different.

That doesn’t mean prices can’t decline or every homeowner is financially secure. But when someone says “this is just like 2008,” equity is an important part of the conversation.

So, does today’s housing market feel like 2008 to you?

Comment YES or NO — and tell us why.

09/21/2026

No mundane Mondays when you're my client!

09/18/2026

If this is you call me because same 😉

09/16/2026

What happens when you zoom out and look at housing costs over 10 years instead of one month?

This example compares two paths: renting versus buying and building equity through appreciation and principal paid.

Buying isn’t automatically right for everyone, but if you’ve been renting for a while, it’s worth seeing what the numbers look like for you.

Want to compare?

Comment “RENT” or DM me for the Rent vs. Buy Calculator.

09/14/2026

The truth about price your home.

09/13/2026

Lowe’s bed build today with the most amazing people was a hit! 50 beds built today for kids in Douglas County.
Thank you to all the sponsors and the people who put such an awesome event on!

09/11/2026

Today marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

A day of unimaginable loss. A day that changed countless lives forever. A day marked by heartbreak, courage, sacrifice, and unity.

Honoring the innocent lives lost, the families forever impacted, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the heroes whose bravery will never be forgotten.

May this anniversary serve as a solemn reminder of resilience, compassion, and the enduring strength of the American spirit.

Never forgotten. 🇺🇸