Marie Milord-Ajanma with HFRE at KW Vermont

11/17/2025

October 2025 market snapshot.

08/13/2025

Almost Half of Sellers Are Making Concessions To Get Their House Sold

Almost half of sellers are making concessions right now to get their house sold. If you want to know which concessions are working for sellers in our market, reach out.

08/11/2025

Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

If you’ve been thinking, “I’ll sell once buyers come back,” you might want to take another look. Online search trends show they’re already interested.

What would make you feel confident putting your house on the market this year? Let’s connect to talk through it.

Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.

08/09/2025

Selling your house without an agent might feel like a shortcut (and a money saver)… until it costs you thousands.

Last year, on average, homes sold with an agent went for 15% more than those that sold without the help of an agent.

And here's why the gap is so big. The market is balancing out. There are more homes for buyers to choose from right now, and that means the strategies that worked a year or two ago won’t work today.

The best agents have the skills and experience to sell in a shifting market. And if you try to sell without that expertise, chances are you’re going to feel it in your bottom line.

So, before you decide to tackle it on your own, let’s have a quick conversation about what’s changing and what’s working right now so you don’t leave money on the table.

08/08/2025

A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

Let’s talk about what’s possible and explore whether owning a second home could bring you more security and peace of mind for the road ahead.

If a second home could help you retire earlier or with more freedom, would you want to take a closer look?

Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? 

08/06/2025

A second home might do more for your retirement than you realize.

As it grows in value, it can help you build wealth over time, giving you more financial freedom in retirement.

You can also rent it out to bring in some extra income you can add to your existing retirement savings. Just remember, some of the rent coming in will need to be used to pay that mortgage and maintain that house.

And if you decide to sell it down the line, any profit you make could give your retirement savings an extra boost.

If owning a second home could help you retire earlier or with more freedom, would you want to take a closer look? Let’s talk.

08/04/2025

The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

If you’ve been putting off buying a home because the down payment feels like too much to tackle, let’s talk. You may not need as much as you think, and there are plenty of resources out there, so you don’t have to do it alone. You just need an expert to point you in the right direction.

If a down payment wasn’t holding you back, would you be ready to start your home search?

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.

08/02/2025

The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

Overpricing can lead to tough choices you never want to face. But with the right price, and the right guidance, you can skip the stress and sell with confidence. Let’s connect so you have a pricing strategy that works for today’s market and gets you where you want to go.

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. 

08/01/2025

More homeowners are missing the mark on pricing in today’s shifting market. And if you make that same mistake, you may wind up facing some difficult choices.

You could drop the price. But now, buyers will wonder what’s wrong with it.

You could take it off the market – and put your move on hold.

Or, you could keep it and rent it out. It sounds simple, until you’re a landlord juggling repairs, leases, and late-night maintenance calls.

None of these things are what you were hoping for. But they happen when you chase last year’s price in this year’s market.

Want to know what your house could sell for in today’s market? DM me.

07/30/2025

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

The expert forecasts for the second half of the year show home prices are still forecast to rise nationally – just at a much slower pace. But that’s going to vary by local market. If you want to know what's happening with prices in our area, let’s connect.

07/28/2025

The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts

If you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast.

Experts say mortgage rates are projected to stay in the 6s this year. So don’t expect a big drop.

If you want to talk about what this means for your move, let's connect. As forecasts change, having an expert who can keep you updated is essential.

If you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast.

07/26/2025

Knowing what’s ahead for the rest of the year is key to your success, whether you’re planning to buy, sell, or just stay informed. And that’s why you need an expert who will keep sharing these market updates with you.

So, what do the latest forecasts show? Mortgage rates will likely settle in the mid-6s for the rest of 2025. And that’s not terribly different from where we are now. So, don’t expect a big drop in rates.

But, keeping an eye on factors like inflation that can influence where mortgage rates move is key. And that’s why you have a pro on your side.

If your plans are changing, don’t wait on a rate that may not come. Let’s have a conversation, so you can see what’s possible in today’s market.