Jennifer Louden Realtor®

Homeowner’s insurance is essential to protect your biggest investment – your home. While it’s unpleasant to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage acts as your safety net. When buying a home, remember to budget for homeowner’s insurance along with your mortgage payment. It offers significant protection against the unexpected.

07/17/2025

What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think…

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Homeownership is one of the top ways to build your wealth, even with home price growth moderating and ongoing economic uncertainty.

07/17/2025

Real Estate Is Voted the Best Long-Term Investment 12 Years in a Row Some Highlights In a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has once again been voted the best…

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Homeownership is generally considered a preferred long-term investment, providing stability and confidence even in uncertain times. If you’re concerned about the recent fluctuations in your stock portfolio, rest assured that your home is unlikely to experience the same volatility. While your stocks or 401(k) might see significant highs and lows, home values are much more stable. As your real estate broker, is here to support you through these times and ensure you feel confident in your investment. ________________________________________

07/17/2025

Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching…

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Homemade fertilizer for organic gardening

07/17/2025

You don’t need to spend a fortune on boutique fertilizer for organic gardening. While there are plenty of store-bought options available, many of the best fertilizer ingredients are found right…

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Home values are rising nationally, with mortgage rates remaining high. Waiting for the right moment could cost you in the long run. Having a plan in place can set you up for success. As your Real Estate Broker, I am ready to help you achieve your goals.

07/17/2025

Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to…

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Home showings: An important step of the home purchasing process

07/17/2025

In a fast-paced seller’s market, homebuyers may feel pressured to skip the home showing process. Once you find a nice listing online, it may become contingent in a matter of…

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Home prices are normalizing. While the national trend shows moderate growth, real estate is local. Some markets are growing stronger, while others are cooling off or seeing slight declines.

07/17/2025

Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d…

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Home insurance inspections vs. standard home inspections: What’s the difference?

07/17/2025

What’s the difference between a home insurance inspection and a standard home inspection? While homeowners might be familiar with the idea of home inspections in general, it’s crucial to know…

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Home improvement return on investment guide

07/17/2025

Even if you’re not planning to sell your home in the near future, it’s helpful to know about the best options for home improvement return on investment. You put time…

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Home equity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you owe on your mortgage. And, if you’ve been in your house for a few years (or longer), there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a pile of equity — maybe even more than you realize.

07/17/2025

How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You Have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner?…

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