Jerri Sutherland Realtor

08/10/2023

2023 Sandcastle Competition. August 12-13. East Beach

06/12/2023

The "Colorful Turtles About Town Tour" on Galveston Island. Bringing together art, awareness, and advocacy to the endangered Kemp Ridley sea turtles along the Texas Gulf Coast. Checkout my latest blog at https://mygalvestonrealtor.com/colorful-turtles-about-town-tour/.

The Colorful Turtles About Town Tour is a community art project created by Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN) & Clay Cup Studios. It showcases the City of Galveston & the conservation efforts of TIRN to protect endangered sea turtles on the upper Texas coast.

05/31/2023

How many junk drawers do you have in your kitchen? 🤣

I have several, two of which I inherited from my parents!

05/31/2023

My new blog just went live a week ago or so. I will be blogging about interesting places to visit in Galveston, things to do, events, and Galveston history. I will also be showcasing several active eXp Realty listings on the market. Let me know if you are interested in seeing these homes. I will be happy to show any of these homes to you at your convenience! If you would like to know more about a peculiar topic, please email me [email protected]. The link to my new blog, https://mygalvestonrealtor.com/

Galveston's Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, and a wide selection of food venues and retail shops.

05/09/2023

Thinking of selling or buying a home in Galveston or the surrounding area?
CALL, TEXT, or EMAIL, or email me. I will give you a 5⭐ experience.

05/05/2023

Happy Cinco De Mayo!
Have yourself some tacos, tamales, and a margarita today1

04/07/2023

03/30/2023

Tired of cold winter weather? Dreaming of the beach? Many Americans may be tempted to buy a second home in many real estate markets until they see home prices. Higher mortgage rates haven't helped. But there are still spots where you can get a house near the beach for $350K or less. Remember to factor in other costs like all insurance (homeowner's, flood, windstorm, etc.)....

Tired of cold winter weather? Dreaming of the beach? Many Americans may be tempted to buy a second home in many real estate markets until they see home prices. Higher mortgage rates haven’t h…

03/21/2023

Tips for selling your home quickly and at the best price!

Successful staging is key to selling your home quickly and at the best price. From cleaning to styling, these tips can help.

03/13/2023

Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House

One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home.

Bankrate explains it like this:

“Home equity is the portion of your home you’ve paid off – in other words, your stake in the property as opposed to the lender’s. In practical terms, home equity is the appraised value of your home minus any outstanding mortgage and loan balances.”

>>Majority of Americans Have a Large Amount of Equity
If you’ve owned your home for a while, you’ve likely built up some equity – and you may not even realize how much. Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and ATTOM, the majority of Americans have a substantial amount of equity right now.

And having such large amounts of equity is a benefit to homeowners in...


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One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. 

03/10/2023

The Spring Guides for Buying and Selling a Home Are Here

There’s a lot going on in the housing market right now. Let’s connect so you can get the latest digital copies of the Spring Buyer and Seller Guides.

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03/08/2023

2 Things Sellers Need To Know This Spring

A lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering what’s in store for the spring housing market. If you’re planning to sell your house this season, here’s what real estate experts are saying you should keep in mind.
>> 1. Houses That Are Priced Right Are Still Selling
Houses that are updated and priced at their current market value are still selling. Jeff Tucker, Senior Economist at Zillow, says:
“. . . sellers who price and market their home competitively shouldn’t have a problem finding a buyer.”
The need to price your house right is so important today because the market has changed so much over the past year. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, explains:
“With a smaller pool of buyers today and more competition from other homes on the market, homesellers will likely need to...


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A lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering what’s in store for the spring housing market.