10/23/2026
Advice worth hearing whether you are buying or selling right now.
For buyers: understand the full picture before you commit. A mortgage is a 30-year decision and the payment is only part of it. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA dues, maintenance, and the cost of repairs when something breaks all factor into what you are actually taking on. Know what a new roof costs. Know how you are going to handle it when the unexpected happens. Make sure the whole picture still makes sense before you sign.
For sellers: let go of the number in your head. Even Payal, who has sold three of her own homes, admits she almost thought her house was worth more than it was. Understanding why your home is priced where it is and why it is positioned that way in the current market is not just helpful, it is essential. That is the job of a great realtor: to show you the data, the statistics, and the trends so the decision is grounded in reality.