A Thanksgiving Message from Barbara 🧡 As Thanksgiving arrives, I always find myself taking a quiet moment to reflect on the past year—on the milestones, the conversations, the connections, and the many families whose stories I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of. This year, that gratitude feels especially full. Real estate is so … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving

The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026 After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s movement happening again. No, it’s not … Continue reading Housing Market

Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home? A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now. They’re watching rates hover a little above 6% and thinking, I’ll buy once they hit the 5s. Because who doesn’t want a better rate? But here’s the thing: that … Continue reading $80?

Looking for the perfect gift this season? 🎁How about… a new home? 🏡✨I’ve handpicked some incredible properties that might just be the best surprise of all. 4632 Benito Court | Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch3BR | 3BA | 3,025 SqFt 15918 31st Street E | Parrish, FL 34219Twin Rivers4BR | 3BA | 2,815 … Continue reading Looking for the perfect gift this season?

Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know. Even with small price declines in some markets, data shows you’re likely still way ahead. And that’s … Continue reading Equity

DOUBLE-HEADER OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND!Two amazing homes, two incredible opportunities — don’t miss your chance! SATURDAY | 12–3 PM12320 Wood Sage Terrace | Summerfield Forest3BR | 2BA | 1,763 SqFtFresh, bright & move-in ready! Featuring vaulted ceilings, updated kitchen with granite & stainless steel, refreshed baths with quartz, and a spacious screened lanai. Enjoy maintenance-free living … Continue reading Open Houses – Saturday/Sunday

The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there. The chance to buy a home without having a down payment. Unfortunately, 70% of Veterans (that’s 7 out of … Continue reading VA Loans

Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts. If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have been busy. And it’s left some people wondering: Are we overbuilding like we did right before the 2008 housing crash? No matter what you may hear in the news, … Continue reading Builders

Open House | Saturday 12–3 PM 12320 Wood Sage Terrace | Summerfield Forest 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,763 Sq Ft Move-in ready with fresh updates throughout, including vaulted ceilings, new granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, updated bathrooms with quartz counters, and a brand-new sprinkler system. Enjoy effortless indoor-outdoor living with a screened lanai and … Continue reading Two Open Houses in Lakewood Ranch this Saturday!