long-term gains offset any short-term dips. Basically, if you plan to live there for 5 or more years, you should be able to buffer yourself against any short-term declines.

by Jennifer Louden 07/17/2025

The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices

Some Highlights

If recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.
Home values almost always go up in the long run. And the long-term gains offset any short-term dips. Basically, if you plan to live there for 5 or more years, you should be able to buffer yourself against any short-term declines.
Let’s have a conversation about what’s happening with prices in our market, and we’ll look at the bigger picture together.

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Jennifer Louden

The big question....

What can I do for you that is different than any other Realtor or Real Estate Broker? The answer is Personal Service.

I will work for you, at your comfort level, not pressuring you to look at, or buy homes that you are not interested in. Buyers, I will not entice you to overspend and be house poor. Sellers, you always choose your selling price. I will inform you of the current market and the trends that I see. I never make choices for you. I inform. All decisions are yours to make. I am only an extension of you, doing as you instruct. I will call you, text you or email you on a time schedule that you would prefer. Frequently if you desire; or not, depending on your requests. I will be working for you; and with you, doing my very best at all times.

My name is Jennifer Louden and I really enjoy helping you.