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Your House Didn’t Sell. What Now?

Posted by Patrick Kelley on December 24, 2025 in  Median Sales Price  Seller Agent
  When your house doesn’t sell, it does more than disrupt your plans, it hits close to home. You prepared for the next chapter. You told people you were moving. You pictured where you’d go next. And then nothing happened. It’s normal to feel frustrated, confused, or even a little embarrassed. But here’s the part you have to remember: just because your house didn’t sell the first time, doesn’t mean it won’t sell. And here's what most agents won’t tell you. In m... read more

The Benefit of Buying a Fixer Upper Today

Posted by Patrick Kelley on November 11, 2025 in  Fixer-Upper  Median Sales Price
Trying to break into the market without breaking the bank? You may want to look at fixer-uppers. The median listing price for the typical single-family home is $436,000. But for fixer-uppers? It’s only around $200,000. And if you’re doing the math, that’s about 54% difference. Now, a house that needs elbow grease isn’t going to be right for everyone. Repairs and updates cost time and money. But for handy buyers, that price gap could be what gets their foot in the door. Would you take on a ho... read more
  A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price. It felt like you could name your price and still have buyers lined up at the door. But today’s housing market is different. Buyers are getting more selective now that inventory has grown. Homes are sitting a little longer. And more sellers are having to cut their prices. So, how do you still come out on top? It all starts with one thing, pricing your house right from the start. Today, that ma... read more

At a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year. There are more homes for sale, price growth has moderated, and homes are taking a little longer to sell. Do you want to know how our area compares? Let’s connect so we can go over what's happening locally and what this means for you.

  Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion. And as a buyer or seller, it’s easy to assume that means prices are coming down. But here’s the catch: those numbers don’t tell the full story. Nationally, home values are actually rising, even if the median price is down a bit. Let’s break down what’s really happening so you can make sense of the marke... read more

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