Lisa Maller, Realtor, Ruhl & Ruhl

08/28/2026

How to Deal With Low Offers and Keep Your Momentum
When a buyer makes a low offer, it's easy to feel as though you've lost ground already. After all, anyone who's listed a house for sale knows up front that not all offers will be as expected. However, it's important to put this into perspective: a low offer is merely the beginning of a negotiation, not...

A low offer isn't necessarily the end of the road for your home sale. Here's how to evaluate a low offer, negotiate, and move on to a sale with confidence.

08/28/2026

I've seen it time and time again a beautifully staged home with amazing marketing, but it's just not selling because the price is off.

As a real estate agent, my job is to give it to you straight, even if it's not what you want to hear.

I'd rather have an honest conversation about pricing upfront than watch your home sit on the market for months.

What's the biggest misconception you've heard about pricing a home for sale?

08/27/2026

As a real estate agent, I've seen firsthand how people connect with homes on a deeper level, it's not just about the number of bedrooms or square footage.

I love helping my clients find that perfect place where they can imagine themselves living their best life.

What makes a house feel like home to you? Let's chat about finding your dream space!

08/26/2026

Still waiting for home prices to come down? That's becoming less likely. Home prices are now rising in 80% of housing markets. That’s up from 71% last quarter.

In other words, more markets are seeing prices go up not down. Before you put your plans on hold, let's look at what's happening in our market. Waiting may not save you as much as you think.

08/25/2026

Picture it. A getaway that’s all yours, where you’ll build memories with your loved ones year after year. And maybe even retire someday?

A vacation home of your own might be more within reach than you think. Nearly 40% of vacation-home sellers have lowered their asking price recently.

That place you’re imagining? DM, and let’s talk about what’s available there.

08/21/2026

Late-Summer Home Projects That Can Lower Energy Use This Fall
August may still feel like summer, but it's the perfect time to start preparing for the coming months. The work that you do before the cold settles in permanently can seriously lower your heating bills and keep you comfortable for years to come. Some of these jobs take only an afternoon to complete,...

Simple late-summer home projects can help lower your energy costs this fall, from sealing air leaks to scheduling an HVAC tune-up before the cold weather sets in.

08/21/2026

Careful asking me for advice, you might end up selling your house, moving to a better neighborhood, and building equity.
Sometimes the best move is not just about a new address, it is about building the future you actually want. Thinking about making a change? Tell me: what would your better neighborhood look like? .

08/21/2026

Can This Home Adapt to Your Future Needs?
When visiting a property, it's important to think beyond the upgrades and ask yourself if this floor plan will still suit your needs five, 10, even 20 years from now. Needs change with age, or when multigenerational families come together, or even if a loved one finds that stairs are just too much to...

Before you buy or sell, take a closer look at how well a home can adjust to changing needs, from mobility and growing families to flexible, adaptable living spaces.

08/20/2026

I have been walking through neighborhoods here a lot lately, and I keep noticing the same thing.

Before buyers ever open the front door, they are gathering information how the block feels, how people move through it, whether life looks easy there.

Those impressions shape every reaction that follows.

Want to know what yours might be saying? Send a DM today.

08/19/2026

Picture a vacation home of your own. Somewhere to get away whenever you need to. Where you’ll build memories with the people you love, year after year. And maybe even where you’ll retire someday. That getaway may cost less than you think – more than 37% of vacation-home sellers have cut their asking price recently.

Ready to see what’s available? Let’s connect.