Carlo Gobba Real Estate

09/10/2026

Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You?

As more data centers pop up, they're becoming another piece of the puzzle buyers and homeowners need to understand.

Have a data center nearby or one coming soon? Let’s talk about what it could mean for your home or your next move.

Data centers probably weren't on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home.

09/09/2026

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.

09/07/2026

Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer

With remote work, where you live can be your decision instead of your employer's. And that puts more affordable places within reach.

Want to explore where that could take you? Let's connect.

For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away.

09/04/2026

Half the mortgages in this country are under 4%. Mine included. That's why almost nobody in Royal Oak is selling.

Half the mortgages in this country are under 4%. Mine included. That's why almost nobody in Royal Oak is selling.

A $250,000 loan at 3.15% runs about $1,074 a month. The same loan at today's 6.71% is $1,615. That's $541 a month to move into the exact same house — nearly $195,000 over the life of the loan.

There's a bill in Congress right now that would let you carry your rate with you when you sell. It might pass. It might not.

But here's what almost nobody is saying about it: it doesn't help everyone equally. Full explanation in the video.

Thinking about a move and your rate is what's stopping you? Let's run your real numbers.
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Carlo Gobba · Associate Broker · Real Estate All-Stars, Brokered by eXp Realty · Royal Oak since 1996

09/03/2026

Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move

Of course, every market moves a little differently. But here's what doesn't change: Fall consistently buyers. More homes. Lower asking prices. Motivated sellers.

If you’ve been waiting for your search to feel a little more doable, this season may be worth another look.

Let’s have a quick conversation about what's happening in our market and see whether this fall gives you opportunities you may not have had a few months ago.

You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…

09/02/2026

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

New homes may actually cost less than an existing home right now. And that’s opening up a window for you to get brand-new for less.

If you want a list of new home communities near you that are currently offering incentives or doing price cuts, let’s connect. That way you have someone in your corner helping you get the best deal possible.

Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.

09/01/2026

Four times.

Jim and Cindy have now trusted me with four transactions in about eight years. Today we closed the fourth. 🔑

I've been selling real estate since 1996 — more than 1,350 homes. And here's what nobody puts on a billboard: anybody can get hired once. Getting hired a fourth time is a different thing entirely.

That doesn't come from marketing. It comes from telling people the truth about their house even when the truth costs you the listing. Do that enough times and you stop collecting clients and start keeping families.

These two are family at this point. They went straight from the closing table to City Hall to handle their paperwork — because that's just who they are.

For the record, since people always ask: on the market 6 days. Listed at $275,000, sold at $280,000. That's 101.8% of asking, and comfortably inside the 9 Day Listing Challenge.

Congratulations, you two. Thank you for coming back. Again, and again, and again.

Thinking about selling? Let's talk about your street before we talk about your price.

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08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.

Affordability is definitely a challenge, but that doesn’t mean tapping your 401(k) is your only way in if you want to buy.

If you're considering using your 401(k) savings for a down payment, weigh all your options and talk with a trusted financial advisor before you make any decisions. They’ll help you make a plan to fit your goals and your budget.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.

08/27/2026

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At

Right now, sellers are flexible on the price in ways they weren't before. Let’s take advantage of that flexibility.

You may be surprised by what's available – and how willing today's sellers are to work with buyers.

You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.