Carol Murphy with Keller Williams CityWide

04/09/2026

Affordability is improving, first-time buyers are returning and inventory is slowly rising. Here's what to watch this season.

04/07/2026

Don’t forget if you are serving our country today or a veteran, you can purchase a home with NO money down. My recommendation is request my list of local lenders that have helped my clients with their Government Backed mortgage loan. Call 440.670.3112
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While many cite 20% as the standard downpayment, the typical first-time buyer last year purchased with just 10% down. Buyers are taking advantage of numerous downpayment assistance programs to pave their path to homeownership.

03/21/2026

Pending home sales inched higher last month as housing affordability improved, but new challenges are emerging.

03/10/2026

What real estate questions do you have? Text or call 440.670.3112. Carol will have the answer or know exactly where to find the answer. Our KW CityWide broker John Lynch will help me!

02/13/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! Now is the time to sit down and plan for your next residence. Renting vs Homeownership? Mortgage rates are hovering 6%. That is good news. Sellers are slower this year to list their residences due to the winter weather but are talking to their realtor about the spring market. Suggest you chat and start doing your research. Text or call 440.670.31 TO chat with Carol. She has answers to your questions and has
her recommended list of local lenders.

Buying a home with your better half can be a monumental step in your relationship.

According to a report by the National Association of Realtors®, 62% of recent homebuyers were married couples and 6% were unmarried—highlighting the fact that most buyers purchase with a partner.

Whether or not you’re married, there are certain conversations you should have with your significant other before you begin your search for a home.

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02/13/2026

Instant Reaction: CPI, February 13, 2026
Inflation numbers are calming, and mortgage rates will soon reach 3-year lows. The latest consumer price index rose by 2.4%, one of the slowest rises since the early years of COVID in 2021.

01/09/2026

Helpful thoughts to have on a notepad when looking for your next residence!

When buying a home, knowing the lifespan of key systems and appliances is essential 💡

This insight helps your clients anticipate future costs, like roof replacements or HVAC updates, empowering them to make more informed decisions when placing an offer

📲 Agents, share this post with your clients to help them evaluate potential future expenses and plan for upcoming investments when it comes to homebuying

12/10/2025

More buyers than sellers in December. Let's chat!

11/15/2025

Our local realtor community has heard this same message. Let's chat. In this "goofy society" would you agree it is not wise to open your doors to strangers? When we represent you and your family, you know anyone entering your home has been pre-approved to purchase your house? Do Contact Carol at 440.670.3112 with The Mark Gepperth Team.

Fewer homeowners are completing a For Sale By Owner transaction and heavily turning to real estate agents for guidance.

10/29/2025

Let's talk!

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts the number of rate cuts in 2025 and 2026 and explains the reasoning behind his predictions.

10/29/2025

Outstanding advice! I speak from personal experience on this posting. When my hubby talked about his retirement several years ago, we decided to start our search for a second home. He is now retired and Carol continues her real estate career. Now we have paid off one home and on the verge of paying off the second home. for Answers to your Questions contact Carol at 440-477-0166 with the Mark Gepperth Team!

Aging in place, downsizing and multigenerational living are top priorities for older adults. Here’s how agents can meet their evolving housing needs.

10/25/2025

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans declined to 6.19% for the week ending Oct. 23, down from 6.27% the week before, according to Freddie Mac.

"Mortgage rates continued to trend down this week, hitting their lowest level in over a year," says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist. "At the start of 2025, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surpassed 7%, while today it hovers nearly a full percentage point lower. This dynamic has kept refinancings high, accounting for more than half of all mortgage activity for the sixth consecutive week."

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