Homes by LuAnn Shikasho Team, Realtors

05/31/2026

Ladies, your safety comes first.

If you're hosting an open house, always bring a partner. Let someone know exactly where you are and when.

Know the layout, where are the exits? Which door, which gate?

It might sound scary, but it's better to be prepared than caught off guard.

And here’s a smart one, have a secret word like “Can you grab me the red file?”

That’s your signal to call for help.

If you’re a woman in real estate, or love one, share this with them now. Let’s protect each other out there.

05/31/2026

You’ve probably heard of the Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan. But do you know what it offers?

In a recent survey, 68% of Veterans didn’t know they may be able to buy a home with zero money down. 77% didn’t know PMI isn’t always required.

Many also have no idea they may be able to count their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) as income.

Any of those VA loan benefits could make homeownership more achievable than you realize.

If you’ve served (or know someone who has), get in touch with a trusted lender for more information on VA home loan options and what you may qualify for.

05/30/2026

Always Strive To Be An Example In Real Estate

05/30/2026

VA home loans can put homeownership within reach, and a trusted lender can help make sure you understand the details before you move forward. If you’re active duty, you’ve served, or know someone who has, connect with a trusted lender who can walk you through whether you’d qualify and what the VA benefit offers. You may be able to buy a home sooner than you thought.

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.

05/29/2026

One of the best parts of being a real estate agent?

Watching families grow and helping them level up. 🏡✨

Over the years, I’ve had the honor of helping first-time buyers get into their very first home… and now, I’m helping many of those same clients use their equity to buy their dream home for their growing families.

Helping people build real wealth through real estate, and watching their story unfold, never gets old. 💛

05/29/2026

A lot of people have been waiting for rates to drop or prices to come down before making a move. But the reality is, sometimes life changes before the market does.
A growing family.
An empty nest.
A new job.
Retirement.
Needing to be closer to loved ones.

Those are the real reasons 1 in 5 buyers last year said they felt like they had to move, no matter the market. Because life doesn't wait for the timing to be perfect.

And if that’s where you are right now, you can still move. You may even have more options than you think. You just need someone who can help you find them.

05/28/2026

Being a Minority In Real Estate Can Be An Unfair Advantage

05/28/2026

Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.

If that’s been weighing on you lately, let’s talk through what your options could realistically look like today, no matter where rates or prices are.

Life can’t always wait for perfect market conditions. Maybe you don’t have to either.

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/27/2026

Agents, are you really open for business? 🏡

Open houses aren’t just about getting people through the door they’re where you have the real conversations that tell you what buyers are thinking, what sellers are worried about, and how the market is really feeling this week.

If you’re not showing up for your listings, if you’re not creating opportunities to connect, then when are you working your business?

Every open house is a chance to build trust, find leads, and represent your sellers like a pro.

Treat it like the front door to your office. Is yours open?

05/27/2026

Yes, rates have been volatile, and global instability is keeping them from settling down anytime soon. There’s no sugar coating that. But the full picture of affordability is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

Want to run the real numbers for your situation? Let's talk. Reach out and let's set up a quick, no-pressure conversation.

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.