Kristy Valdez, Realtor

09/18/2026

Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.

Selling this fall is absolutely doable. And now you know four of the biggest things to get right.

If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have a winning strategy from day one.

Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.

09/17/2026

Thinking about investing in a short-term rental? Here are some key attributes that make a property STR-worthy.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Bay Street Realty Group | (912) 233-6000

09/16/2026

The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here

If you want to buy a house this year, there’s still a way to make it happen, even with today’s rates. This fall gives you the chance to get some of the best seasonal perks the market has to offer.

Want help figuring out when those advantages typically show up in our market?

Let's have a quick conversation about how our market works and the steps you’ll need to take to get ready.

Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.

09/16/2026

VIDEO: A luxury home is a big investment. Here are the pros and cons of starting from scratch vs. buying an existing property?

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09/16/2026

Stay ahead of the next opportunity at Grand Harbor. Connect with a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Bay Street Realty Group agent for exclusive information and updates.

09/15/2026

Fall buyers aren't just looking for location. They want versatility, storage, and smart efficiency. Read what’s driving real estate decisions in this blog post via the link in the comments and make your home stand out in today's market.

Have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Bay Street Realty Group | (912) 233-6000

09/14/2026

The Housing Market Split in 2. Which Side Is Your House On?

Your home's price point is the real story right now, more than anything you're hearing in national headlines. Let's map out exactly where your house fits in this split market and build a pricing strategy that gets you the speed and price you're after.

Ask a couple people how the housing market is doing and you’ll probably get a couple different answers. That’s because right now, the market runs on 2 very different tracks, split by price point.

09/11/2026

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

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.

09/09/2026

Pass along the financial lessons you've learned to the younger generations.

Teaching children manners and how to tie their shoes is one thing, but financial lessons are often p...