Jennifer Louden's Blog

Starter homes remain one of the hardest types of homes to find. And that’s good news if you’re thinking about selling your first place.

07/23/2026

The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What’s Next Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place? It felt like crossing a long-awaited finish line. It gave…

For 14 years straight, Americans have called real estate the best long-term investment, and confidence in owning a home is on the rise.

07/16/2026

14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t…

Remember there are NO money down loans if you qualify too!

07/02/2026

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021 Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as…

Remember there are loans with NO money down too.

07/02/2026

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021 Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as…

This market isn’t broken, and waiting for a crash that isn’t coming has a cost.

07/01/2026

The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think You’ve probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or…

It All Comes Down to Inventory

06/29/2026

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on…

When the pace slows down, some sellers get frustrated and decide to hold off.

06/24/2026

More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know. You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off…

Just remember, sometimes it has nothing to do with the home itself.

06/23/2026

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal Open up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for…

Right now, local markets are moving in very different directions. And your strategy as a buyer or seller should reflect your market.

06/18/2026

Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Here’s What the Data Says. Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking…

What if the crash you’re waiting for isn’t actually coming? Because that’s what the latest data suggests.

06/17/2026

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here’s What the Experts Actually Expect. One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are…