Jacqui McMahon • Realtor

12/27/2025

Your house didn’t sell, and your listing expired. Now what?

You could stick with the same agent and hope for better luck. Or, you could make what data shows is the smarter move.

Over half of homeowners who switched agents after their listing expired sold their home when they put it back on the market. That stat drops to just 36% if you re-list with the same agent.

You deserve better odds than that.

You don’t need to start over or give up – you just need a better plan. And an agent who knows how to execute it.

Same house. Different strategy. Better results.

Let’s talk about what you liked about your first experience and what didn’t go so well. With a few strategic tweaks (and a fresh perspective), we can turn things around and get your move back on track.

DM me and I’ll tell you the 4 things I’ll do differently for your home.

12/26/2025

There’s nothing quite like the comfort of your own home.

It’s where you hang your coat, kick off your shoes, and breathe a little deeper with the ones you love. Where the little things – like morning coffee in your kitchen or a quiet evening in a homemade fort – feel like everything.

And those are likely big reasons why a recent survey from Fannie Mae says:

“Consumers were twice as likely to mention lifestyle benefits (67%) – like security, customization, and outdoor space – than financial benefits (34%) when explaining why their homes have become more important in recent years.”

If you’ve been dreaming of that kind of cozy, 2026 could be the year to make it real.

12/26/2025

Turning a House Into a Home: The Benefits You Can Actually Feel

Buying a home isn’t only about dollars and data points – it’s about building a life you love.
So, if you’re thinking about a move in 2026, keep the emotional side in the conversation too. And when you’re ready to explore your options, let's connect so you have a pro on your side to guide you through the process with clarity and confidence.

There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important.

12/25/2025

Headlines Have You Worried about Your Home’s Value? Read This.

If you’re hearing talk about price drops or crashes, a closer look at the data can help put things in perspective. That’s only happening in some markets. Most of the nation is still seeing prices rise.

And for the vast majority of homeowners, the long-term gains far outweigh any recent softening.

If you want help understanding what’s happening in our local market, let’s connect.

Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here’s what you need to know.

12/25/2025

Here’s your 2025 housing market year-in-review.

This year we had more homes to choose from, lower rates (and a bit better affordability), and homeowners with near record amounts of equity.

And that's just a few of the reasons why millions of people made a move this year.

If you want to know what's expected for 2026, DM me.

12/24/2025

Your House Didn’t Sell. What Now?

If your house didn’t sell and your listing has expired, you’re not stuck. You just need a better plan. And maybe, a better partner.

Same house. Different strategy. Completely different results.

If you’re ready to understand what held your sale back (and how to get it right this time), let’s take a fresh look together. A few strategic shifts could be all it takes to get your move back on track.

When your house doesn’t sell, it does more than disrupt your plans, it hits close to home.

12/23/2025

2025 Housing Market Year in Review

This year in housing, inventory grew, rates fell, and almost 5 million homes sold. Want to know what to expect in the year ahead? Let’s connect.

12/22/2025

You may have heard home prices dipped in some areas this year, but that doesn’t mean your home lost real value. Here’s the context more headlines skip.

While select markets are seeing slight price declines, it’s not happening everywhere. It’s really only happening in markets where prices rose too high, too fast during the pandemic housing boom.

The majority of the country is still seeing prices rise year over year. Not fall.

That’s part of the reason why 96% of homes are still worth more than what their owners paid for them.

The bottom line is: home prices aren’t crashing. And you don’t need to worry about your home’s value.

With how much prices rose these past 5 years, your house is probably worth a lot more than you’d expect, even if you do live in one of the markets where prices are re-adjusting.

If you want an update on your home’s value, send over a message. I’m happy to show you why there's no reason to worry.

12/20/2025

Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?

If you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, this season might give you more opportunity than you think.

Curious what buying in January could look like for you? Let’s take a closer look at your numbers and the homes that are available in our area.

You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter.

12/19/2025

You may not want to put your moving plans into hibernation mode this winter, because the savings this time of year are real.

LendingTree found January buyers paid about $23k less than May buyers for the same size home.

And that’s largely because the price per square foot drops off in the winter due to less buyer competition.

That’s only one of the perks of buying now versus waiting until the busier spring season.

Curious what acting now could save you in our market? Let’s talk.

12/19/2025

Your next home doesn’t need to check every box on your wish list. It just needs to check the right ones.

Even though affordability is improving, it’s still tight for many buyers. And the people who are moving right now are realizing one thing can make the process a whole lot easier: a flexible wish list.

Cotality found 70% of buyers ended up compromising on one or more wish list item.
And for those buyers, that simple shift opened up more homes that fit both their needs and their budget.

When’s the last time you took a look at your wish list and sorted it into what's truly a must-have and what's a nice perk?

If you want help or want an expert’s insights on what to prioritize in our local market, DM me.

A little flexibility can open up a lot more opportunity.

12/18/2025

Is Buyer Demand Picking Back Up? What Sellers Should Know.

Want to know what's happening with buyer activity in our area, and what it could mean if you want to sell your house in the new year?

Let’s talk about getting your house listed in early 2026, so you can take advantage of this momentum building in the market.

The housing market hasn’t felt this energized in a long time – and the numbers backing that up are hard to ignore.