Chris Hagerman.Realtor

04/09/2026

If your house is for sale and you’re not getting any offers, or at least none you’re comfortable with, you may be starting to wonder if it’s better to rent it out instead.

But here’s the truth. Being a landlord isn’t always as easy as it sounds.

You have to find tenants. Chase down missed payments. Be on call anytime something breaks. And deal with unexpected costs and repairs.

So, make sure to carefully weigh the pros and cons before you make a decision.

For some homeowners, the hassle (and the expense) of turning a house into a rental property aren’t worth it.



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04/08/2026

ARMs are getting more attention again because they can make buying a home more affordable in the short term. But they’re not right for everyone.

The key is understanding how they work, what the risks are, and whether they fit your plan. And that’s why you need to talk to a trusted lender and financial advisor before you make any decisions.

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If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is.

04/07/2026

You may have heard big investors are buying a lot of homes. But that’s not what the numbers show. Only 0.4% of the single-family homes in this country are owned by big investors. Want a quick breakdown of what’s really driving today’s market? Let’s talk.



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04/06/2026

If you're torn between selling and renting, make sure to carefully weigh the pros and cons first. For some homeowners, the hassle (and the expense) of renting may not be worth it.



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When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast.

04/05/2026

Ask yourself this: if your perfect home popped up tomorrow, would you be ready to make a move?

If the answer is no and you want to buy, it may be time to get pre-approved. You don’t feel behind before your search even officially kicks off.

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Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved.

04/04/2026

Feel like you’ve seen everything on the market, but nothing’s quite right? Remember, fresh options are popping up every day. In February, 362k more homes hit the market. And one of those could be exactly what you’re looking for.



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04/03/2026

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet?

Because if you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved.

While you may be tempted to wait until you’re really serious about a house, that actually puts you behind the game.

The better bet is getting pre-approved before you fall in love with something.

It’ll give you clarity on what you can borrow, your ideal price point, and what your monthly payment could look like. That’s information you’re going to want up front, so you don’t fall for something outside of your range.

Plus, when a house you love hits the market, you’ll be ready to go – not scrambling to figure it out.

If you’re about to start looking or just casually browsing, let’s talk about where to start.



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04/02/2026

You’ve probably seen influencers online saying home prices are about to crash. But don’t believe everything you hear.

This is what housing market experts are saying.

Nationally, home prices are expected to keep rising over the next five years. Not at the breakneck pace we saw a few years back, but steadily.

So, where’s the confusion coming from? Some markets are seeing small price declines right now – and that’s what’s getting amplified online. But it’s not the full picture.

When you average price trends across the entire country together, prices are going up, not down. And this isn’t a crash.

If you want clarity on what’s real (and what’s just noise), let’s talk.



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04/01/2026

It’s easy to get caught up in headlines that make it sound like something big is about to happen. But don’t be fooled. The housing market isn’t crashing. It’s just shifting.

The key is understanding what’s actually happening in your market, so you can make the right move for you. Let’s connect if you want the local perspective.



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Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices.

03/31/2026

It’s easy to assume big investors are taking over the housing market, but the data tells a different story. If you want an expert's opinion on what investor activity looks like in our area, let's talk.

Because odds are, it’s not as big a factor as you may think.



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There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market.

03/30/2026

Your kitchen or bathroom that needs a refresh... What if you already had what you need to make it happen?

A lot of homeowners do, and that’s because of their home equity. And some are using just a portion of it to finally fund the upgrades they’ve been dreaming about. But the key is focusing on renos that actually add value.

So, if you’ve got a project that’s been on your to-do list for what feels like ages, but you’ve put it off because of the cost, let’s talk. I can help you figure out if it’s worth doing.

I'll tell you how much equity you have and if the project would actually boost the value of your home. And that’s a good place to start the conversation.



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