Nancy Maas - Real Estate Salesperson with Coldwell Banker Burnet

09/29/2026

The home inspection might be the most misunderstood step in buying a home. 🔍

Here's how it really goes: an inspector spends a few hours with the home's major systems — roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling — then hands you a report of everything they noticed.

And here's what surprises most first-time buyers: almost every inspection finds something. That's normal. Most findings are routine maintenance notes, some are worth a conversation with the seller, and once in a while one is a genuine reason to walk away.

Knowing which is which — that's where experience comes in, and it's a conversation we have on every purchase.

Call/text/email us at (651) 235-8581 or [email protected] if you have questions.

09/28/2026

A home inspection can be one of the most important steps in the selling process. Once a buyer is under contract, the inspection may uncover issues that lead to repair requests, credits, renegotiation, or additional questions.

That is why it can be helpful to think about the inspection before your home ever goes on the market. Preparing in advance does not mean trying to make the house perfect. It means taking care of obvious concerns, making the home easy to inspect, and reducing the chance of avoidable surprises.
Read More: https://homeonomics.squarespace.com/content/how-to-prepare-for-a-home-inspection-before-you-list

09/24/2026

Want to be settled in a new home by the holidays? The clock starts earlier than most people expect. ⏰

Here's the honest math: a few weeks of focused searching, a week or two of offers and negotiation, then a month or more from accepted offer to keys — plus the move itself. Add it up, and holidays-in-a-new-home usually means starting in September or early October.

No need to rush anything. It just helps to do things in order: talk financing first, build the wish list, then start touring.

If that picture is on your mind for this year, reach out and we'll map the timeline against your situation. Call/text/email us at (651) 235-8581 or [email protected] if you have questions.

09/22/2026

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Get a quick estimate of your home's worth or call (651) 235-8581 for a quick chat.

Genuine. Dedicated. Real Estate Agent.

If you're thinking about selling your home, finding out its value is the place to start! Get a valuation now!

09/22/2026

AI isn't just changing how people find homes. It can make owning one easier, too. 🤖🏡

Five ways homeowners are putting it to work:

1️⃣ Maintenance reminders — ask it to build a seasonal checklist for your home's age and climate

2️⃣ Energy tune-ups — find the settings and small swaps that actually lower your bills

3️⃣ Seeing changes first — preview a paint idea before you commit to it

4️⃣ Decoding documents — paste in a warranty or a quote and ask what it actually says

5️⃣ Sanity-checking bids — compare a contractor quote against typical ranges before you sign

It won't make the big decisions for you, but it saves real time on everything around them.
Which of these have you tried? Let us know in the comments.

09/21/2026

Fall can be a great time to sell a home. Buyers who are still searching may be more serious about making a move, and cooler weather can create a comfortable setting for showings.

At the same time, fall sellers need to make sure their home feels well maintained, inviting, and ready for the season. A few thoughtful steps before listing can help your property make a stronger first impression and stand out from competing homes.

Read More: https://homeonomics.squarespace.com/content/5-things-to-do-before-listing-your-home-this-fall

09/17/2026

"Is the housing market going to crash?"

We get this question a lot lately, and if you've wondered the same thing, you're not alone — roughly 4 in 10 buyers and sellers say they're worried about one.

But the numbers tell a calmer story. There are more homes on the market than we've seen in years, sales are running ahead of last year, and prices are holding steady. Most economists call 2026 a rebalancing year — a market finding its footing after some wild swings.

Every market is different, and yours might look nothing like the national picture. That's exactly why it's worth asking about your area specifically instead of settling for the scariest headline in your feed.

Call/text/email us at (651) 235-8581 or [email protected] if you have questions

09/15/2026

The smartest way to use AI in a home search? Give it the homework.

Let it sharpen your wish list, explain the confusing terms, rough out the numbers, and build your shortlist. It's genuinely good at all of that.

Then take what it found to a professional who can verify it — someone who's walked those streets, knows what homes there actually sell for, and can spot the things no chatbot can see.

One of my favorite conversations lately: bring me what the chatbot told you, and I'll tell you what it got right.

Read the full article: https://nancymaas951842.myagent.site/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/

09/14/2026

Fall can be a great time to search for a home. The pace of the market may begin to slow, there can be less competition from other buyers, and cooler weather may reveal things about a property that are harder to notice during the summer.

Before making an offer, it is important to look beyond the staging and first impression. A home may feel inviting during a showing, but the details can help determine whether it will be a good fit for your lifestyle and budget.
Read More: https://homeonomics.squarespace.com/content/fall-house-hunting-what-buyers-should-look-for-before-making-an-offer

09/10/2026

Selling soon? Here's something most sellers haven't thought about yet: buyers' AI tools now read and summarize listings before anyone looks at your photos. Your home might reach its next buyer as three bullet points in a chat window.

That changes what a great listing has to do. Specific, accurate details get found and repeated — vague lifestyle copy gets skipped. Your photos and your facts need to tell the same story. And pricing right matters more than ever, because a mispriced home quietly drops out of searches it never even knew were happening.

Sellers who understand this have a real edge right now. The full post explains how it works.
Read the full article: https://nancymaas951842.myagent.site/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/