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The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that's true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid ...

Starting a Backyard Garden

Not every homeowner is willing or able to dedicate backyard space to a big garden, but the size of your garden shouldn’t deter you from looking into options for a very rewarding hobby. Whether through simply growing a few herbs or flowers in containers, or by tilling a plot for bountiful ...

Two Big Reasons to Move This Summer

Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down." While waiting sounds like a good plan, there's something worth knowing before you decide. Rates aren’t expected to change ...

Selling Your Home When You’re “Crazy-Busy”

Let’s face it. We all get busy at times. Sometimes we get “crazy-busy.” The trouble is, if you’re thinking of selling your property, having a jam-packed schedule might make you want to put off listing until a later date. And, who knows what the market will be like later in the ...

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026 If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable. The truth is: ...

What Most Veterans Don’t Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA. But many are closer than they think. And you might be, too. If you’re a Veteran, you probably know the Veterans Affairs ...

What Most Veterans Don’t Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

Fix It or Leave It As Is?

When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for buyers. That means fixing things that are broken, and, possibly, making a few improvements. But, how do you decide whether to invest in fixing or improving something versus just leaving it as is?Say, for ...

How Much Equity Do You Have in Your Home?

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Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off this Spring

Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort? The short answer is “yes,” especially right now. With more houses for sale this ...

Karen

Tavenner

Realtor

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The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

Starting a Backyard Garden

Two Big Reasons to Move This Summer

Selling Your Home When You’re “Crazy-Busy”

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

What Most Veterans Don’t Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

What Most Veterans Don’t Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

Fix It or Leave It As Is?

How Much Equity Do You Have in Your Home?

Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off this Spring

Karen

Tavenner