Jennifer Louden Realtor®

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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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Historically, I personally have seen a greater sense of caution and slow down prior to elections than this article states.

07/17/2025

What’s the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market? It’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead. And those unanswered thoughts can…

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Hiring a home remodel contractor

07/17/2025

While designing a house from scratch usually requires professional help, it’s not always clear if you need a remodel contractor. If you have a remodeling project you plan to handle…

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Here’s the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and waiting could mean facing more competition, higher prices, and a lot more stress.

07/17/2025

3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should…

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