Stacy Pacheco - EXIT New Options Real Estate

09/03/2026

Everyone's been watching mortgage rates. But there's another trend buyers shouldn't overlook...

Every fall, the housing market tends to shift.

More homes hit the market. Asking prices often soften. And sellers are usually more willing to negotiate.

Those seasonal changes happen almost every year – and they can make buying a little easier.

Let's talk about whether those same trends are showing up in our local market – and what it means for you.

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09/01/2026

🏡 Thinking about selling? Keep reading. This one is a great real-life example of what’s working in today’s market, what buyers are doing differently, and why preparation and pricing matter more than ever.

OFFER ACCEPTED! 🏡 Multiple offers in Fall River!

This one is extra special because these sellers are friends. ❤️ In July, they came to me ready to make their dream of moving to Florida a reality and trusted me to help them figure out how to get there.

The plan: prepare their home well, price it right and get it under agreement quickly so they could be in the strongest possible position to start making offers in Florida. Oh and connect them with a trusted Realtor in FL to help find their dream home. Yes, I have connections EVERYWHERE! 😉

And they did the work. 🙌

They took my feedback seriously, finished projects, tackled the little details and worked incredibly hard to make sure their home showed beautifully before it ever hit the market.

That hard work paid off.

🏡 2 busy open houses
🏡 Multiple private showings
🏡 Multiple offers
🏡 UNDER AGREEMENT IN 14 DAYS

For perspective, properly priced multi-family homes in Fall River are taking about 25 days on average to go under agreement.

⚠️But here's the part I really want sellers to hear:

This is NOT an easy market where you can simply put a home up for sale and expect buyers to fight over it.

Buyers are being more thoughtful. They're looking at multiple properties, comparing value and taking their time before making decisions. In fact, some of the buyers who wrote offers on this home came back for a second showing after looking at other properties.

That tells you a lot about today's buyer.

Pricing matters. Preparation matters. Presentation matters. Strategy matters.

Multiple offers didn't happen by accident. My sellers put in the work, we had a plan, and the market responded. 💙

Now they're one big step closer to trading Massachusetts winters for Florida sunshine. ☀️🌴

If you’re thinking about selling but wondering how in the world you’ll coordinate selling here and buying somewhere else, that’s exactly the kind of puzzle I love helping my clients solve.

Whether your next move is across town, across Massachusetts or all the way to Florida, I can help connect you with a trusted Realtor in any state so we can work together as a team to help you put the pieces together and get you where you want to be.

Guidance, not pressure. Just a plan that makes sense for you.

Stacy Pacheco - EXIT New Options Real Estate
📱774-345-0354📧[email protected]
https://www.movewithstacy.com
Offices in Walpole, MA and Leominster, MA
Licensed in MA & RI

09/01/2026

Sellers Outnumber Buyers Right Now

Buying soon? You’ve got more pull than you might expect. Right now, there are more sellers than buyers on the market. And that means sellers know they’ll have to give a little to get their house sold. Exactly how much negotiating power you have depends on where you’re looking. So, let’s chat about how much power you have here, then turn it into a set of keys. 

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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.

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

08/30/2026

From one chapter to the next.🏡❤️

Five years ago, I had the privilege of helping these clients with their real estate journey. So when they reached out all these years later and asked me to help them again, I was genuinely touched.

There’s something incredibly special about a past client coming back and saying, essentially, “We trust you to do this with us again.” That will never be something I take for granted.

This time, we successfully sold one home and found the next one to call home. 🔑🏡

Congratulations to my wonderful clients on their new beginning! Thank you for trusting me not just once, but twice. That means more to me than you know. 💕

08/28/2026

Thinking about selling, but worried your deal could fall apart before closing? Here's some perspective.

Most home sales still make it to the finish. And when one doesn't, the top reason is almost always inspection or repair issues. They play a part in more than 70% of deals that fall through.

But, luckily for you, inspection/repair issues are what you have the most power to prevent ahead of time. A pre-listing inspection lets you find and handle problems before a buyer's inspector ever does.

Ready to list? Let's talk about whether getting a pre-listing inspection makes sense for your house in our market.

https://www.movewithstacyd.com

08/27/2026

Quick question: what's the one word you'd use to describe this year so far?

For a lot of people, it's stressful. And when everything feels shaky, it’s easy to second-guess the move you were ready to make. But the truth is, the housing market is one thing that’s been remarkably stable.

Home prices have been relatively steady for about 4 years now. The number of homes for sale is right about where it was last year (up 2%). And mortgage rates have held in the same general 6-7% range since late 2022.

A steady market comes with a perk. You can actually plan. What works for your budget today probably won’t look all that different in a few months.

You don’t have to wait for things to calm down. The housing market’s already pretty steady. Send me a DM or drop a comment below, and let's compare the market you walked away from to the one that's here now.

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08/27/2026

The glamorous life of real estate. 😆 Deep thoughts of a Realtor stuck in traffic🤔😂

Did I reply to that text?
Send that email?
Schedule that showing?
Follow up with that client?
Drink my coffee?
Eat something today?
Or did I just think about doing all of it? 😂🏡☕️

Real estate friends, you get me. 😆

08/26/2026

A little afternoon project I’m pretty excited about! 🏡📬

My first Neighborhood Updates are printed and ready to head out to mailboxes around my neighborhood here in Walpole!

I’m excited to introduce myself to more of my neighbors and continue growing my business throughout Walpole and surrounding communities becoming a trusted local real estate resource and keeping homeowners informed about what’s happening right here in our market and what it could mean for their home. (And yes, I’m still happily helping my Central Mass clients too! 🏡)

While I may be newer to the neighborhood, I’m not new to real estate. I bring years of experience, proven results, and a trusted network of professionals ready to help with whatever comes next.

No pressure. Just information, guidance and a neighbor happy to help.❤️

Now for an afternoon of getting these ready for the mail! 📬 And then it’s off to a final walkthrough for my clients selling and buying. 🏡

Stacy Pacheco - EXIT New Options Real Estate
EXIT New Options Real Estate
📍 Offices in Walpole & Leominster
📱 774-345-0354 | 🌐 movewithstacy.com

08/24/2026

Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

Most home sales still close, and the biggest thing that could get in the way of yours is the one thing you can actually do something about.

With the right prep, your sale has every reason to make it to the finish. So, let’s connect and get your house sold.

https://www.movewithstacyd.com

Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.