Leah Muroff International Properties Team

01/13/2026

08/07/2025

Are you feeling like buying your first home is out of reach? FHA home loans might change your mind.

With smaller down payment requirements than the typical conventional loan and often lower mortgage rates too, FHA loans are helping more first-time buyers make the leap from renting to owning.

You can see how much of a difference it can make for your down payment.

This type of loan is built to make homeownership more achievable. Connect with a trusted lender to find out if this could be an option for you.

08/06/2025

Have you heard? There are more homes for sale. And that means more options for your move compared to the same time last year.

But how much inventory has recovered is going to vary. In some areas, we’re back at more normal levels. But in others? We’ve still got a ways to go.

This visual breaks it down:
- There are more homes for sale than a year ago in every region (the blue bars).
- In the South and West, inventory is just above pre-pandemic levels (the green bars).
- But in the Northeast and Midwest? It’s still below normal, even though it’s growing (the red bars).

The market might be starting to rebalance as inventory grows, but what’s happening in your neighborhood could be very different from what’s happening nationally. This is why working with a local expert matters.

Let's talk about how our area compares and what it means for your next move.

08/05/2025

Your listing expired and your house didn’t sell – but that doesn’t mean you won’t get a deal done.

Right now, you’re frustrated and maybe even a little embarrassed. You expected more. You deserve better. And now you feel stuck.

But here’s the good news. Most of the time, a few small changes will make a big difference.

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

With the right pricing, marketing, staging, and negotiation strategies, we can turn things around and get your move back on track.

Want a second opinion on what went wrong? DM me and I’ll tell you the 4 things I’ll do differently for your home.

08/04/2025

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 70% of homeowners who switched agents after their listing expired sold their home when they re-listed it. That stat drops to 50% if you just re-list with the same agent.

You deserve better odds than that.

Not to mention, the homeowners who switch agents? They sold their homes twice as fast.

Same house. Different strategy. Better result.
Let’s talk about what you liked about your first experience and what didn’t go so well, so you know what to do differently this time around.

08/01/2025

Chances are you have a lot more equity than you think.

A record number of homeowners are using their equity to downsize and buy their next place in all-cash (no mortgage, no monthly payment).

And that’s helping them move faster, stand out to sellers, and cut down on their monthly expenses.

Want to know if you have enough equity to be an all-cash buyer, too? Let’s connect and run the numbers.

07/31/2025

Fewer people are selling their house without an agent than ever before.

And it’s no surprise why. Pricing a house right, handling all the legal documentation, and making the house stand out takes experience – especially in today’s shifting market.

That’s why working with a real estate agent is so important. That way you don’t have to figure it all out yourself.

Let’s talk about how an agent's expertise can help you sell with less stress and more confidence.

07/30/2025

You’ve probably heard you need 20% down to buy a house – but that’s a common myth.

Most first-time buyers put down much less (the median is just 9%). And many also qualify for down payment assistance but never use it because they don’t realize it’s out there.

If your down payment feels like the biggest hurdle, talk to a lender. You may have more options (and help) than you think.

07/29/2025

The low mortgage rate you have right now might be hard to give up, but sometimes life has other plans.

And when your needs change, your house may need to change too – even if that means leaving your low rate behind. And more homeowners are realizing that today.

79% of people who are thinking about selling today are doing it because they need to move for non-financial reasons, like family, health, a new job, or other major life changes.

While your rate matters, sometimes you just can’t wait anymore. And that’s okay. With an agent’s help you can find something that fits what you need right now and still falls in your budget.

If your home no longer works for you, let’s talk about your options.

07/28/2025

If you’re thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time, here are three big reasons you may want to make your purchase this Summer.

Now that the market is starting to balance out, you’ll see more options, less pressure, and a better shot at negotiating price or repairs.

Sounds good, right? Want to talk more about what to expect if you move this season? DM me.

07/24/2025

Owning a home is about so much more than just building wealth (though that’s a part of it).

For many people, it's more about creating stability, putting down roots, and having a place that’s customized exactly how they like it.

And it’s actually those emotional, non-financial perks that are top motivators for homebuyers today. Because at the end of a long day, home is the thing that grounds you.

07/23/2025

Roughly 1 in 5 sellers are dropping their asking price right now – and a lot of times it’s because they started too high to begin with.

And in today’s more balanced market, buyers have more options and less patience for anything overpriced. That’s why: if your price isn’t compelling, it’s not selling.

To find the price that draws in buyers and sets you up to sell quickly, lean on an agent’s expertise. Send me a DM and let's talk about the right pricing strategy for your house.