Tuesday, February 10, 2026 / by Joyce Dungca
Renting isn’t bad . . . but some relationships are meant to be temporary. For a lot of people, there comes a point when flexibility starts feeling like uncertainty, and they want something more committed, more stable. If that sounds like you, maybe it’s time to stop renewing your lease and start falling in love with homeownership instead. Ready to break up with renting? DM me and let’s talk it through. #Homebuying #Homeownership #KeepingCurrentMatters ...
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 / by Joyce Dungca
If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options:
Do you sell it as-is and make it easier on yourself? No repairs. No effort.
Or do you fix it up a bit first – so it shows well and sells for as much as possible?
In 2026, that decision matters more than it used to. Here’s what you need to know.
More Competition Means Your Home’s Condition Is More Important Again
Over the past year, the number of homes for sale has been climbing. And this year, a Realtor.com forecast says it could go up another 8.9%. That matters. As buyers gain more options, they also re-gain the ability to be selective. So, the details are starting to count again.
That’s one reason most sellers choose to make some updates before listing.
According to a recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), two-thirds of sellers (65%) completed minor re ...
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Thursday, December 18, 2025 / by Joyce Dungca
You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter. While a lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to buy a house, new data shows January may actually be the best time of year for budget-conscious buyers.
Kind of surprising, right? Here’s why January deserves a serious look.
1. Prices Tend To Be Lower This Time of Year
Lending Tree says January is the least expensive month to buy a home. And there’s something to that. January has historically offered one of the lowest price-per-square-foot points of the entire year. But the spring? That’s when demand (and prices) usually peak. And that’s not speculation – it's a well-known trend based on years of market data.
So, how much less are we talking? Here’s a look at the numbers. According to the last full year of data, for the typical 1,500 square foot house, buyers who closed on their home in January paid ar ...
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Monday, December 15, 2025 / by Joyce Dungca
One of the biggest homebuying advantages you can give yourself today is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list.
Think of it like this. Your wish list and your budget are the guardrails of your search. And when your budget needs to hold firm, there’s another lever you can pull. That’s seeing if you truly need all of your desired features. Because the truth is, a small compromise could be the difference between feeling stuck and getting the keys to your next home.
The data shows more buyers are using that strategy to offset affordability hurdles in today’s market. A recent study from Cotality found most buyers (70%) ended up compromising on one or more items from their original wish list. But before they started searching, only 33% expected to compromise at all:
What changed? They realized something during the search. The things you can’t change matter far more than the ...
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 / by Joyce Dungca
Winter just got a whole lot easier for anyone planning a move. The new Winter Buyer & Seller Guides are officially live and they’re packed with updates, forecasts, and practical advice for today’s market. Want the info buyers and sellers are using to stay one step ahead? DM me “BUYER GUIDE” or “SELLER GUIDE” based on which one you need. And I’ll send you a digital copy. #Homebuying #SellYourHouse #KeepingCurrentMatters ...
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