Jennifer Louden's Blog

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While interest rates may or may not go down, hopeful buyers are assuming something else will happen too – that home prices will drop. And that’s where history tells a different story. According to data from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic), home prices went up in four of the last six recessions.

07/17/2025

Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again. Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling…

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While general statistics are fine, I will help you understand our particular market and how it can affect the sale of your home.

07/17/2025

How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House? As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?”…

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Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, you want to be strategic about which home projects you take on. ​Because not all of them will be worth it.

07/17/2025

Home Projects That Add the Most Value Some Highlights Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, you want to be strategic about which home projects you take on. ​Because not…

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When it comes to saving for a home, every dollar gets you one step closer to your goal. If you’re getting a tax refund this year, you can use it to help you pay for some of the upfront costs that come with buying a home.

07/17/2025

Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to…

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When it comes to buying a home, there are several loan options available that are specifically designed to help buyers like you get in the door with a much smaller down payment. In fact, if you qualify, you might even be able to secure a loan with no down payment at all. These options can make the dream of homeownership more accessible and achievable. Would you like to know more about the different types of loans and how you can qualify for them? I can help with that too.

07/17/2025

The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have…

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When everything else feels up in the air, home can be the thing that grounds you. I can help with that.

07/17/2025

Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of…

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What’s right for you is going to depend on a lot of different factors, this article has things you’ll want to consider as you make your decision.

07/17/2025

Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these…

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What’s right for you depends on a lot of factors. As your Real Estate Broker, that’s where my experience can really help make your next step clear.

07/17/2025

Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know If you’re a homeowner planning to move, you’re probably wondering what the process is going to look…

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What you should know about log cabin designs

07/17/2025

Log cabin designs have come to the forefront of architectural trends by offering homeowners a rustic, comfortable aesthetic in a busy modern world. From craftsman to contemporary, log cabin floor…

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What to Know About Sago Palms

07/17/2025

Sago palms are a wishlist item for many plant collectors. Native to the warm regions of Japan and China, these striking plants can grow large indoors with the right care…

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