• How to Attract More Buyers for Your Home,Julian Schwertz

    How to Attract More Buyers for Your Home

    2025 homebuyers have made one thing clear: they want move-in-ready properties. According to a recent Bright MLS survey, more than 56% of prospective buyers say that move-in-ready condition is their top priority.  If selling is in your plan this year, here’s what you need to know about buyer prioriti

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  • Is It Time to Cash In on Your Home’s Equity?,Julian Schwertz

    Is It Time to Cash In on Your Home’s Equity?

    If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve watched your home’s value rise over the past few years. Thanks to record-high equity levels, many homeowners are sitting on what feels like a financial jackpot. But with the housing market shifting and 2025 on the horizon, you might be wondering:  Should I s

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  • Lessons on Homeownership from Zillow’s Chief Economist,Julian Schwertz

    Lessons on Homeownership from Zillow’s Chief Economist

    Recently, I came across a podcast featuring Skylar Olsen, Zillow’s Chief Economist. Much of the conversation was what you might expect—housing market predictions for 2025, what Zillow got wrong about 2024, and a breakdown of trends shaping real estate across the country.  In other words, the kind of

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