Zillah Agnes Bush, Realtor

09/11/2025

Patience isn’t a strategy. Pricing is.

If your home isn’t moving, the market is telling you something – and the right price can change everything. Your house will sell, if you price it strategically.

Talk to your agent about what buyers are willing to pay right now to make sure your home stands out for all the right reasons.

Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s why.

09/11/2025

The number of homes actively for sale is at its highest point since 2020 — and that’s a big deal for any homebuyer out there.

That gives you the widest selection of homes to choose from right now that you’ve had in five years.

That means a better shot at finding the home that truly fits and the chance to make a deal on your terms.

Want to see what’s for sale in our local market? DM me.

09/10/2025

This is the shift you’ve been waiting for.

Mortgage rates just saw their biggest decline in over a year. And if rates stay near this level, it could make a home you couldn’t afford just a few months ago feel possible again.

What would today’s rates save you on your future monthly payment? Let’s connect so you can find out.

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.

09/10/2025

Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

This is the shift you’ve been waiting for.

Mortgage rates just saw their biggest decline in over a year. And if rates stay near this level, it could make a home you couldn’t afford just a few months ago feel possible again.

What would today’s rates save you on your future monthly payment? Let’s connect so you can find out.

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.

09/09/2025

The Number of Homes for Sale Is the Highest It’s Been Since 2020

The number of homes for sale is the highest it’s been since 2020. Let’s connect if you want to see what’s available in our local market.

09/08/2025

You don’t want to fall behind in this market.

So, let's talk about what buyers in our area are paying right now. With local expertise and a strategy that gets your house noticed in those crucial first two weeks, anything is possible.

Want to know what your house would sell for?

If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset.

09/08/2025

What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of Foreclosures

Foreclosures are rising slightly, but they’re nowhere near the levels of 2008. And delinquency trends don’t point to a crash ahead.

This is something industry professionals are going to watch in the days ahead. If you want to stay up to date, let’s connect so you always have the latest information.

You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know.

09/05/2025

Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High

If you're not finding a home you love, the new home market is buzzing with opportunity. With record-high incentives, price cuts in play, and builders itching to move inventory, this is the best time in years to buy new construction.

Curious how far today’s incentives could stretch your budget? Let’s connect so you can see what builders are offering in our area.

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.

09/04/2025

If you're not finding a home you love, the new home market is buzzing with opportunity. With record-high incentives, price cuts in play, and builders itching to move inventory, this is the best time in years to buy new construction.

Curious how far today’s incentives could stretch your budget? Let’s connect so you can see what builders are offering in our area.

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.

09/04/2025

Want to know the secret to getting the best deal on a home today? Spoiler alert: it’s new construction.

Right now, 66% of builders are offering incentives that can lower your overall cost of homeownership. That’s the highest in 5 years. And it’s a big deal.

The most common incentive is a price cut. And on average, they’re taking about 5% off the purchase price. On a $500K house, that’s a savings of $25K.

That could be enough to make the home you’ve been dreaming about more affordable than you think.

Curious how far today’s incentives could stretch your budget? Let’s connect so I can show you what builders are offering in our area.

09/03/2025

Foreclosures are rising slightly, but they’re nowhere near the levels of 2008. And delinquency trends don’t point to a crash ahead.

This is something industry professionals are going to watch in the days ahead. If you want to stay up to date, let’s connect so you always have the latest information.

You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know.

09/03/2025

If you’ve owned your home for a while, you probably have some serious equity.

Right now, over two-thirds of homeowners have either paid off their mortgage entirely or have at least 50% equity.

That’s a powerful position to be in. Because that much equity gives you a strong financial cushion and an asset you can use to fund your long-term goals.

If you're thinking about moving, downsizing, or just curious what your home’s really worth, DM me and I’ll give you a personalized estimate, because your equity might be able to get you there sooner rather than later.