Jennifer Louden's Blog

Woman discussing home buying offer with a man at a table.

Top reasons a home purchase offer is rejected

07/17/2025

As a home seller, you’ll find yourself faced with many decisions to make during the home selling process. When you start receiving offers on your property, you may feel pressured…

Read More
A minimalist workspace with a laptop, notebook, and pen on a wooden desk.

To put your mind at ease, here’s how to tackle these two concerns head-on.

07/17/2025

Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered…

Read More

To begin your home search, you’ll need a pre-approval. Your pre-approved doesn’t mean you have to buy a house right away, and there is no charge. Your approval will help you understand which homes are within your budget and show sellers that you’re serious about buying. In addition, you’ll be ready to act when you find the perfect home. If you’re ready to get started, you can reach out to me as your real estate broker and ask any questions you might have.

07/17/2025

Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting…

Read More

Those 3% rates everyone remembers from a few years ago were the exception, not the rule. That time was a worldwide pandemic and catastrophic. Money MUST have value, so moving on we need to understand this market.

07/17/2025

Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back? A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down –…

Read More
A calculator, notebook, and pen arranged on a white surface.

This step shows the seller you are qualified, it can clarify your total house-hunting budget and the monthly mortgage payment.

07/17/2025

Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to…

Read More
Diagram showing USD, a target with an arrow, and dollar signs.

This is your home, and of course ALWAYS your decision, but I am here to work for you providing first-hand current information about the market and help you make an informed choice

07/17/2025

Why You Need an Agent To Set the Right Asking Price Some Highlights The #1 task sellers struggle with is setting the right asking price for their house. Without an agent’s help, you may…

Read More
Dollar sign drawn with white chalk on a blackboard.

This is a good read and prospective…. Here’s something else to put your mind at ease. Right now, most housing markets are still seeing home prices rise – just not as fast as they were a few years ago. Yes, prices can shift in the short term. But history shows that home values almost always go up – especially if you live there for at least five years.

07/17/2025

The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on…

Read More
Signboard listing factors to consider when reviewing mortgage lenders.

Things to consider when reviewing mortgage lenders

07/17/2025

Before purchasing your home, you may find yourself searching in the market for mortgage loans. Finding a good mortgage lender can help you solidify the funding needed to secure a…

Read More

There is a connection in lower rates, higher buyer activity and rising home prices.

07/17/2025

Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an…

Read More

There is NEVER one answer for every situation and while this article is accurate, it is also accurate there are many additional reasons for a slower market and homes not selling instantly.

07/17/2025

If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might…

Read More