Realtor Mary Vargo

05/25/2026

02/17/2023

Just Listed!

If seclusion and privacy is what you are looking for, look no more! This is country living at its best. No HOA, No deed restrictions and No CDD's! This 5-ACRE PARCEL is fenced and cross-fenced for animals of your choice and includes a stocked, private pond. There is a detached, 33' x 20' workshop and a newer, 3 STALL BARN (12' x 34') with electricity. Plenty of room to roam and a brick paver bonfire pit entertainment area. The well has been serviced and
maintained regularly, as has the septic system. Upgrades are: new, electric gate(wi-fi enabled), recently painted exterior, newer front deck, A/C replaced 5/22, Roof replaced 12/21, new exterior door & trim, rescreened windows on home and tinted, newer barn.. Home is updated with recycled composite flooring throughout great room and dining room. Corian counter tops, wood cabinetry and stainless appliances accent the kitchen. Split floor plan with large Master suite. Inside laundry room w/ sliding barn door,& bi cabinet. also leads to attached, screened 10 x 48 side porch where you can enjoy reading a book, or sipping Pina colada's. Move-in ready. Lovingly kept and ready for you and yours. Have it ALL and have NONE of the busyness of city life. Bring the animals and the family!!

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08/18/2022

Planning To Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal.

Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the typical retirement age (65) every day, and only 47% of the people in that generation have already retired.

If this sounds like you, one thing worth considering is whether or not your current home will suit your new lifestyle. If you already own a home, you’ve likely built-up significant equity, and that can help you fuel your next move.

In fact, over the last twelve months, CoreLogic reports the average homeowner in the United States gained roughly $64,000 in equity due to home price appreciation.
You can use your equity to help you achieve your homeownership goals...

Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the typical retirement...

08/12/2022

Why Experts Say the Housing Market Won’t Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]

Many people remember the housing crash in 2008, but experts say today’s market is fundamentally different in many ways. First, there isn’t an oversupply of homes for sale today. Plus, lending standards are much tighter, and homeowners have record levels of equity. That means signs say there won’t be a wave of foreclosures like the last time. If you have questions about the housing market, DM me.

Some Highlights Many people remember the housing crash in 2008, but experts say today’s market is fundamentally different in many ways. First, there isn’t an oversupply of homes for sale today. Plus, lending standards are much tighter, and homeowners have record levels of equity. That means sign...

08/11/2022

What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices?

Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year?

>>Last Year’s Rapid Home Price Growth Wasn’t the Norm

In 2021, home prices appreciated quickly. There were more people looking to make a purchase than there were homes available for sale. That led to competitive bidding wars which drove prices up.

That appreciation was greater than the pre-pandemic norm which was typically around 3.8%. This goes to show, 2021 was an anomaly in the housing market spurred by more buyers than homes for sale.

>>Home Price Appreciation Moderates Today

This year, home price appreciation is slowing from the feverish pace the market saw over the past two years. According to the latest forecasts, experts say on average, nationwide, prices will still appreciate by roughly 10% in 2022.

Even though...

Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year? Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and why this matters for your homeownership goals.

08/05/2022

Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2022 [INFOGRAPHIC]

The housing market is shifting away from the intensity of the past two years. Here’s what experts project for the remainder of 2022. Home prices are forecast to rise more moderately than last year. Mortgage rates will respond to inflation, and home sales will be more in line with pre-pandemic years. DM me so you can make your best move this year.

Some Highlights The housing market is shifting away from the intensity of the past two years. Here’s what experts project for the remainder of 2022. Home prices are forecast to rise more moderately than last year. Mortgage rates will respond to inflation, and home sales will be more in line with p...

08/04/2022

Why It’s Still a Sellers’ Market

As there’s more and more talk about the real estate market cooling off from the peak frenzy it saw during the pandemic, you may be questioning what that means for your plans to sell your house. If you’re thinking of making a move, you should know the market is still anything but normal.

Think of it like this:

• A buyers’ market is when there are more homes for sale than buyers looking to buy. When that happens, buyers have the negotiation power because sellers are more willing to compromise so they can sell their house.

• In a sellers’ market, it’s just the opposite. There are too few homes available for the number of buyers in the market and that gives the seller all the leverage. In that situation, buyers will do what they can to compete for the limited number of homes for sale.

• A neutral market is when supply is balanced and there are enough...

As there’s more and more talk about the real estate market cooling off from the peak frenzy it saw during the pandemic, you may be questioning what that means for your plans to sell your house. If you’re thinking of making a move, you should know the market is still anything but normal.

07/29/2022

Three Reasons To Buy a Home in Today’s Shifting Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

The housing market is moving away from the frenzy of the past year and it’s opening doors for you if you’re thinking about buying a home. Housing inventory is increasing, which means more options for your search. Plus, the intensity of bidding wars may ease as buyer demand moderates, leading to fewer homes selling above asking price. If you’re ready to buy a home, now may be the moment you’ve been waiting for. DM me so you can start the homebuying process today.

Some Highlights The housing market is moving away from the frenzy of the past year and it’s opening doors for you if you’re thinking about buying a home. Housing inventory is increasing, which means more options for your search. Plus, the intensity of bidding wars may ease as buyer demand modera...

07/28/2022

A Real Estate Professional Helps You Separate Fact from Fiction

If you’re following the news, chances are you’ve seen or heard some headlines about the housing market that don’t give the full picture. The real estate market is shifting, and when that happens, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.

Here are three common housing market myths you might be hearing, along with the expert analysis that provides better context.

>>Myth 1: Home Prices Are Going To Fall

One piece of fiction many buyers may have seen or heard is that home prices are going to crash.

The fact is, experts aren’t calling for a decrease in prices. Instead, they forecast appreciation will continue, just at a decelerated pace. That means home prices will continue rising and won’t fall.

>>Myth 2: The Housing Market Is in a Correction

Another common myth is that the housing market is in a correction.

The housing...

If you’re following the news, chances are you’ve seen or heard some headlines about the housing market that don’t give the full picture. The real estate market is shifting, and when that happens, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. That’s where a trusted real estate professional co...

07/22/2022

Should You Buy a Home with Inflation This High?

While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may also leave you wondering: should I still buy a home right now?

Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate, explains how inflation is affecting the housing market. “Inflation will have a strong influence on where mortgage rates go in the months ahead. . . . Whenever inflation finally starts to ease, so will mortgage rates — but even then, home prices are still subject to demand and very tight supply.”

No one knows how long it’ll take to bring down inflation, and that means the future trajectory of mortgage rates is also unclear. While that uncertainty isn’t comfortable and there’s no denying it’s more...

While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may also leave you wondering: should I still buy a home right now?