Lori Ann Mertens - Agent, Keller Williams Peace River Partners

09/04/2026

POTENTIAL RECORD-BREAKER! 🌀 We have a legitimate shot at breaking an Atlantic Hurricane Season record for going the latest without a hurricane in the satellite-era since 1966. The NHC is not expecting anything in the short-term over the next several days. Definitely a good record to break, we can do it!

09/04/2026

This surprises almost every buyer I talk to for the first time: you do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out to an agent.

A lot of people wait until they feel completely ready. The down payment is fully saved. The credit score is exactly where they want it. Every question has an answer. By the time all of that lines up the way they imagined, they've spent months or sometimes years on the sideline when a single early conversation could have cut that timeline in half.

An agent's job isn't just to open doors on houses. It's to help you understand what ready actually looks like for your specific situation and map out the steps to get there. That conversation is most useful before you're ready, not after.

The first step in buying a home is not saving more money or researching more neighborhoods. It's talking to someone who can tell you exactly what your next move should be.

Save this and share it with someone who keeps saying they're not ready yet but you know they want to buy.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Happy National Wilderness Day! ✨🌲

Today, let’s celebrate the wild places that remind us just how beautiful our world can be. From quiet forests and winding trails to towering mountains and peaceful rivers, wilderness gives us a chance to breathe, explore, and reconnect with nature. 🏕️🌿

Take a moment today to appreciate the wild around you—and remember that protecting these beautiful places means preserving them for generations to come. 💚