Claudia Todd at Brick & Co. Real Estate

02/10/2025

Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You

Home prices are growing at a more manageable pace, and working with a local real estate agent can help you navigate the ups and downs of your specific market.

How have changing home prices impacted your plans to buy? Let’s talk about it.

Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home.

02/08/2025

Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play

You may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision. Moving this winter can give you significant advantages, like less competition, more negotiating power, and lower prices. If you’re able to buy now, stay ahead of the game and outrun the competition. To tackle your homebuying plans this year, let’s connect.

You may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision.

02/07/2025

Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play

While you may think sitting on the sidelines until spring is a good move, buying this winter may be the better play. Moving now means less competition, more time to decide, and lower prices. Let’s connect so you can stay ahead of the game and outrun the competition.

02/06/2025

The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper

Fixer-uppers aren’t for everyone, but if you’re open to doing a bit of work, they can be a great way to overcome today’s affordability hurdles and find something in your budget.
With the right mindset and careful planning, you could turn a less-than-perfect house into the perfect home for you.
If you found a fixer-upper that fits your budget and goals, would you consider taking the plunge? If so, let’s connect to explore what’s out there.

There’s no denying affordability is tough right now.

02/05/2025

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now

Avoid these common mistakes by starting with the right plan — and the right agent. Let’s connect so you don’t fall into any of these traps.

If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key.

02/04/2025

Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market

More choices could be the key to unlocking your homebuying goals in 2025. Reach out if you want to see what’s available in and around our area.
What features are you looking for in your next home? Let me know and I’ll put together a list of homes you’d love.

The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates.

02/03/2025

The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year

If you can afford it, take control of your financial future by making homeownership part of your plan. It’s an investment you won’t regret.

Do you want to see what starter homes are available in our market? Let’s connect today to explore your options.

Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership?

02/01/2025

Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market

Are you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this. Forecasts show prices will climb for at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you buy a $400K now, you could gain roughly $83K in equity as prices rise. If you're able to buy now, this equity is one reason why it'll be worth it in the long run. Let’s connect if you're ready to talk through ways we can make it happen.

Are you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this.

01/31/2025

Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market

If you’re trying to decide whether to buy now or wait until mortgage rates come down, here’s something to think about. Let's say you buy a $400K house now. Based on home price projections, you could gain roughly $83K in equity over the next 5 years. So, if you're able to buy now, it'll be worth it in the long run.

01/30/2025

The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed

As a seller, working with a creative local real estate agent is a smart way to ensure your house grabs the attention of the right buyers. If you’re ready to sell and want to talk about strategies we can use to get your house sold, let’s chat.

In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent.

01/29/2025

Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now

If you’re ready to stop wondering if buying a home is possible and start exploring solutions, let’s connect.

A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable.

01/28/2025

How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement

If you’re planning to retire in 2025, now may be the perfect time to downsize and unlock the equity you’ve built up in your home. Let’s start planning your move now, so you’re set up to make every day feel like a Saturday.

If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter.

01/27/2025

3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

While spring may seem like the obvious time to buy, moving before the peak season can give you significant advantages, like less competition, more negotiation power, and lower prices.
If you’re ready to explore your options, let’s connect.

Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates.

01/25/2025

What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell

Last year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling. If this happened to you too, you don’t need to be embarrassed. What you need are answers. And a local real estate agent can help with that by seeing if it was priced too high, needs some repairs, or didn’t get the right exposure. If you still want to move, let’s connect to come up with a new strategy. Together, we can get your house sold.

Last year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling. 

01/24/2025

What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell

Last year as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their house off the market because it hadn’t sold. If you were one of them, let’s connect to come up with a new strategy.

01/23/2025

Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love

Today’s builders are focusing their efforts on smaller homes at lower price points. That could give you more opportunity to find something that fits your budget. If you're planning to buy soon, let’s connect to explore what's on the market in your area and get your homeownership goals over the finish line.

It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. 

01/22/2025

If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling

Remember, if the price isn’t compelling, it’s not selling. Instead of shooting too high and scaring off buyers, work with a local agent who knows how to price it right.

Let’s team up and make sure your house hits the market with the right price, gets noticed, and gets sold.

There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high.

01/21/2025

Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today

Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even distant relatives.

Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even distant relatives.