Is Your First Home Supposed to Be Your Forever Home? 🏡
Why your first home may be the beginning of something bigger!
Remember when buying your first home was about getting your foot in the door?
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages are gaining popularity — but are they right for you?
Monday, September 28th, 2026
Sherri McNeely
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Gaining Popularity: Is an ARM Worth Considering?
With mortgage rates continuing to impact affordability, homebuyers are looking at more than just the traditional 30-year fixed-rate mortgage.
One option getting renewed attention is the Adjustable-Rate Mortgage, commonly called an ARM.
The Inspection Found Problems—Now What? How to Keep Repairs From Killing the Deal
Friday, August 28th, 2026
Sherri McNeely
Absolutely. This is a strong topic because inspection issues are one of the points where buyers and sellers can get emotional and a transaction can fall apart unnecessarily. I’d position you as the experienced voice explaining what matters, what doesn’t, and how a good agent keeps the inspection from becoming a deal killer.
If you’ve made offer after offer and keep hearing “the seller chose another buyer,” it can get frustrating fast.
You start wondering: Are we offering enough? Are we being too picky? Should we just settle? Are we ever going to find the right house?
Thinking about listing your home? Market trends in mid-2026 favor sellers ready to move now, home prices are holding strong and buyer activity is steady, even as the rush of the past few years has eased. 🏡