Nancy Maas - Real Estate Salesperson with Coldwell Banker Burnet

09/07/2026

When making an offer on a home, most buyers focus first on the purchase price. While price is certainly important, it is only one part of the negotiation.

Depending on the market, the sellers circumstances, and the strength of your offer, there may be several other terms that can make a purchase more affordable or convenient. Understanding these options can help you structure an offer that works better for your budget and your timeline.
Read More: https://homeonomics.squarespace.com/content/5-things-homebuyers-can-negotiate-besides-the-purchase-price

09/03/2026

Does home search now start with AI?

For a lot of buyers, it already does. Instead of setting filters and scrolling for hours, they're just asking: "Find me a home near a park, with room for my in-laws, under my budget." And they're getting real answers back.

It works better than most people expect — the early part of a search has never moved faster. But there are things these tools can't tell you about a home, and they're usually the things that matter most.

This month's post covers both sides.

Read the full article: https://nancymaas951842.myagent.site/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/

09/01/2026

AI is changing how people search for homes. And like any tool, it works best when you know what it's good at — and what it can't see.

We just published a post that walks through both sides: where AI genuinely helps, where it gets things wrong, and what the shift means if you're buying or selling this fall.

Read the full article: https://nancymaas951842.myagent.site/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/

08/27/2026

Torn between renovating your current home and moving to a new one? 🏡🔨

It's one of the most common questions homeowners wrestle with, and the answer usually comes down to three things:

1️⃣ Does your home have a "ceiling"? Some layouts and lots can be improved endlessly; others cap out no matter how much you spend.
2️⃣ What would the renovation really cost — in money, time, and living through it? Be honest about all three.
3️⃣ Is it the house or the location you've outgrown? You can renovate a kitchen. You can't renovate a commute or a school zone.

There's no universal right answer — it depends on your home, your budget, and your goals. But walking through these three usually makes the decision a lot clearer.

Call, text, or email us at (651) 235-8581 or [email protected] — happy to be a sounding board, no pressure either way.

08/25/2026

🚫 Myth: "Once summer ends, buyers disappear — so it's a bad time to sell."

✅ Fact: The end-of-summer buyer is often the most serious one out there.

The casual browsers do thin out. But the people still looking as summer winds down usually have a real reason to move — a job change, a lease ending, a family that wants to be settled before the school year. Fewer tire-kickers, more motivated buyers, and less competition from other listings.

"Wait until spring" is common advice, but spring also means listing into the most crowded season of the year. Selling as summer ends can mean a smaller pool of buyers who are far more likely to actually make an offer.

Call, text, or email us at (651) 235-8581 or [email protected] and let's talk through what makes sense for your home.

08/25/2026

Receiving an offer on your home can feel like a major step toward the finish line. Once the contract is signed, it is natural to begin planning your move and imagining the sale as complete.

Unfortunately, not every accepted offer reaches closing. A buyer�s financing may fall through, an inspection may uncover concerns, or the appraisal may come in lower than expected. In other cases, the buyer may simply change course within the protections provided by the contract.
Read More- https://homeonomics.squarespace.com/content/the-offer-fell-through-now-what

08/20/2026

The back-to-school stretch is one of the most underrated windows in real estate. 🎒

Everyone talks about spring. But the weeks around back-to-school have a quiet advantage for buyers: the summer rush has cooled, serious sellers are still on the market, and there's often more room to negotiate than there was a few months ago. Families who move now can get settled before the school-year routine takes over.

If a move has been on your mind, this is a genuinely good moment to look — more choice, less competition, and time to make a careful decision instead of a rushed one.

Call, text, or email us at (651) 235-8581 or [email protected] and we'll pull together a few options in your area.

08/19/2026

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08/18/2026

Selling in this market? You can absolutely still win — but the approach matters more than it used to. 🏡

Today's buyers are informed, and they're not in a hurry. The homes that sit are usually the ones chasing a price the market has already moved past. "Testing the market" with an ambitious number costs real time and real money.

The playbook now: price right on day one, present well, and expect some negotiation. Do those three things and well-prepared homes are still moving — and priced accurately from the start, you may never need a reduction at all.

Thinking about listing? The smartest first step is an honest read on what your home is worth today.

Read the full article: https://nancymaas951842.myagent.site/2026-mid-year-market-check-in-what-the-first-half-of-the-year-tells-us-about-your-next-move/

08/18/2026

Summer can be a busy season for real estate, but as the final weeks approach, some listings begin to lose momentum. Buyers may have already toured your home, new properties may have entered the market, and the photos or presentation that worked earlier in the season may no longer feel as fresh.
Read More- https://homeonomics.squarespace.com/content/five-ways-to-refresh-your-listing-before-summer-ends