Jennifer Louden Realtor®

The reality is, while today’s rates may feel high compared to a few years ago, they’re not high. They’re normal.

08/06/2026

Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First. Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven’t changed much. That may sound frustrating.But…

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to buying and selling at once. Here is some insight.

08/03/2026

Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time If you’re a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your…

Starter homes remain one of the hardest types of homes to find. And that’s good news if you’re thinking about selling your first place.

07/23/2026

The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What’s Next Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place? It felt like crossing a long-awaited finish line. It gave…

For 14 years straight, Americans have called real estate the best long-term investment, and confidence in owning a home is on the rise.

07/16/2026

14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t…

Remember there are NO money down loans if you qualify too!

07/02/2026

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021 Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as…

Remember there are loans with NO money down too.

07/02/2026

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021 Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as…

This market isn’t broken, and waiting for a crash that isn’t coming has a cost.

07/01/2026

The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think You’ve probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or…

It All Comes Down to Inventory

06/29/2026

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…

When the pace slows down, some sellers get frustrated and decide to hold off.

06/24/2026

More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know. You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off…

Just remember, sometimes it has nothing to do with the home itself.

06/23/2026

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for…