Jennifer Louden's Blog

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…

The sellers having the most success today are the ones who understand the market has changed and are adapting to meet it where it is.

06/15/2026

Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know. A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying “no” to just about everything. No repairs.…

Could waiting until later this year work out? Sure. But it’s important to understand what you may gain by moving now too – that way you have the full picture before you decide.

06/11/2026

Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: “Maybe I’ll just wait until later this year once…

For people who need to move, strategy matters far more than trying to perfectly time the market.

06/04/2026

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here’s what’s actually going on,…

Economists to revise their forecasts for this year!

06/03/2026

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026 If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven’t picked up…

Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.

05/28/2026

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down,…

The real truth about affordability.

05/27/2026

The Truth About Affordability Today Let’s be real with each other for a second about affordability. Because you deserve someone who will be honest and transparent about what’s going on,…

VA home loans can put homeownership within reach

05/26/2026

What Most Veterans Don’t Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay…

When you zoom out and look at the full picture, home prices usually rise over time.

05/19/2026

Are Home Prices Going To Fall? It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?” With everything in…