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06/12/2026

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

If affordability has been your top concern, the recent dip in prices is an opening. Want to see what that looks like in our area? Let’s connect.

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.

06/11/2026

In divorce, good intentions don’t make settlement terms feasible.

When I’m brought into a case as a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®), my focus is straightforward: Can the settlement terms actually be executed within current lending guidelines?

Mortgage risk in divorce often appears when agreements rely on income structures, debt allocations, real property transfers, or refinancing timelines that don’t align with mortgage requirements. These are not fraud issues at the drafting stage, they are feasibility issues.

When feasibility isn’t validated before the decree, clients are often forced into post-divorce corrections, delays, or compliance challenges simply to meet the terms of the agreement.

My role is not to renegotiate the settlement. It’s to confirm mortgage feasibility before it’s finalized, so the agreement reflects what is financeable, not what is assumed.

If a settlement includes real property, confirming mortgage feasibility should be part of the standard of care. Connect with me early to ensure those terms are executable.

06/09/2026

Most people don't realize a divorce decree can quietly disqualify them from the very mortgage they're counting on.

Support income that hasn't seasoned. An equity buyout structured the wrong way. A settlement that looks fair on paper but falls apart at the closing table.

As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®), this is exactly what I'm trained to catch — and prevent. I work where family law, tax, and mortgage financing intersect, so the plan holds up long after the ink dries.

Education is the strategy. If you're facing a mortgage decision in divorce, let's talk before the terms are final.

06/09/2026

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

The housing market hasn’t rebounded as quickly as experts originally hoped. But that doesn’t mean it’s stalled.

Higher inflation and lingering economic uncertainty caused economists to revise their forecasts for this year. But importantly, when those two things settle down, many experts believe the market will regain its momentum.

So don’t see this revision in forecasts as a sign of trouble. See it as a temporary reaction to overall conditions and uncertainty.

If you want to know what’s happening in our local market, and what it could mean for your plans for the rest of this year, let’s connect.

If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

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06/08/2026

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06/05/2026

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move

Inflation is still above where the Fed wants it, and that means mortgage rates are likely to stay elevated for a while. But for people who need to move, strategy matters far more than trying to perfectly time the market.

Wondering what this means for your specific situation? Reach out today. Let's cut through the noise together and make a plan that actually works for you.

Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you're thinking about buying or selling.

06/04/2026

During divorce, most people focus on legal agreements and emotional healing. Few realize their financial identity may also be at risk.

Spousal identity theft can happen quietly when personal information that was once shared is used without consent. This can result in damaged credit, unexpected debt, and long-term financial consequences that extend well beyond the divorce.

This article explains what spousal identity theft looks like, why it often goes unnoticed, and how taking action early can help protect your financial future.

Read the full article here: https://divorcebriefings.com/3ZrSlyt

06/02/2026

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

Today’s smaller single-family homes and condos have more going for them than the square footage suggests. They can give your budget some breathing room and put you in a community designed with lifestyle in mind.

Curious about the options in our area? Let's connect.

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.