Schumacher Group/Baird & Warner

09/04/2026

Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2026/09/03/why-buyers-shouldnt-overlook-a-fall-move?a=1734-8b489f12d323ad29a49fb5ea8cb07ec9

09/03/2026

Schumacher Group

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

New homes may actually cost less than an existing home right now. And that’s opening up a window for you to get brand-new for less.

If you want a list of new home communities near you that are currently offering incentives or doing price cuts, let’s connect. That way you have someone in your corner helping you get the best deal possible.

Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.

09/03/2026

Schumacher Group

Everyone's been watching mortgage rates. But there's another trend buyers shouldn't overlook...

Every fall, the housing market tends to shift.

More homes hit the market. Asking prices often soften. And sellers are usually more willing to negotiate.

Those seasonal changes happen almost every year – and they can make buying a little easier.

Let's talk about whether those same trends are showing up in our local market – and what it means for you.

09/03/2026

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now. https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2026/09/02/think-new-homes-cost-more-not-right-now?a=1734-8b489f12d323ad29a49fb5ea8cb07ec9

09/03/2026

Schumacher Group

You probably think as a general rule of thumb, brand new homes costs more than existing homes. But right now, that's backwards. This shows just how much.

A newly built home costs about $40k less than an existing one right now. That's because builders are cutting prices and piling on incentives to keep their inventory moving.

And that opens up a window for you to get brand new everything for less than you may expect.

DM me if you want a list of nearby new home communities offering deals like this right now to see if a new build may be in your budget after all.

09/01/2026

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First. https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2026/08/31/thinking-about-tapping-into-your-401k-to-buy-a-home-read-this-first?a=1734-8b489f12d323ad29a49fb5ea8cb07ec9

08/30/2026

Schumacher Group

Quick question: what's the one word you'd use to describe this year so far?

For a lot of people, it's stressful. And when everything feels shaky, it’s easy to second-guess the move you were ready to make. But the truth is, the housing market is one thing that’s been remarkably stable.

Home prices have been relatively steady for about 4 years now. The number of homes for sale is right about where it was last year (up 2%). And mortgage rates have held in the same general 6-7% range since late 2022.

A steady market comes with a perk. You can actually plan. What works for your budget today probably won’t look all that different in a few months.

You don’t have to wait for things to calm down. The housing market’s already pretty steady. Send me a DM or drop a comment below, and let's compare the market you walked away from to the one that's here now.

08/30/2026

Schumacher Group

Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story.

The rest of the world may feel unpredictable right now, but the housing market doesn't have to. Prices, inventory, and rates have all found solid ground.

If stability is what you've been waiting for, it's already here. Let’s connect if you want to talk through what that means for your move.

A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on.

08/30/2026

Schumacher Group

Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

Most home sales still close, and the biggest thing that could get in the way of yours is the one thing you can actually do something about.

With the right prep, your sale has every reason to make it to the finish. So, let’s connect and get your house sold.

Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.

08/28/2026

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/2026/08/27/sellers-are-cutting-prices-to-meet-buyers-where-theyre-at?a=1734-8b489f12d323ad29a49fb5ea8cb07ec9