Jennifer Louden's Blog
While it’s easy to be distracted by the changes, here’s what you need to remember.
You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This. Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make…
The right home improvements today can set you up for success tomorrow.
The Remodel You’ve Been Dreaming About May Be Closer Than You Think That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning… The bathroom that really needs a refresh… Or the outdoor space you…
The trend is happening almost everywhere.
Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too. At…
Buying your first home doesn’t mean you have to have everything figured out. It just requires a plan.
3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to…
Skipping essential repairs is one of the fastest ways to lose a deal.
The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It) You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts…
Waiting Might Feel Safe, But It Isn’t Always Strategic
Should You Wait for Lower Rates? Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the…
This year, there’s more than just the seasonal trend working in your favor.
Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why. Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that…
Let’s clear this up right away. This is not a crash. And your home is not suddenly losing a lot of value.
Are Home Prices Dropping? Here’s the Real Story. You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.” And when you see something like that, it’s…
So, how are so many buyers pulling that off? The answer is simple: home equity.
The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number…
The sellers who succeed in this market aren’t doing anything extreme.
Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them) Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors…