Jennifer Louden Realtor®

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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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Here’s a look at why staying the course could be the smarter move.

07/17/2025

Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the Market Has your house been sitting on the market longer than expected? If so, you’re bound to be frustrated by now.…

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Here’s a look at what the experts are saying and how it might impact your move.

07/17/2025

What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025 Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some…

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Here’s a key point to consider: your lifestyle might be the biggest factor in your decision.

07/17/2025

Should You Sell Now? The Lifestyle Factors That Could Tip the Scale Are you on the fence about whether to sell your house now or hold off? It’s a common dilemma, but here’s…

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Here’s Why You Should Hire a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home

07/17/2025

Selling your home without a real estate agent might seem like the easier choice. However, there are still huge advantages to working with a professional to navigate the market. Here…

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