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Tuesday Lowdown, issue no. 8
Michael Wrabel
February 18, 2025
Ice… A full month away from my “Coldest Day of the Year” announcement and we’re still dealing with it. The next week looks clear for now! Get into a spring mood with the Flower Show this weekend and make sure to read to the end for a chance at a free ????! 👇👇👇
🌷 Spring Flowers
🏠 How to Buy A House in 2025
🔮 The Future Looks Bright?
📊 Reviews
🍗 Giveaway
🌷 Spring Flowers
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, there’s nothing like getting into the mood for spring at the Connecticut Flower & Garden Show. 300 booths of spring/summer inspiration!
🏠 How to Buy A House in 2025 part 5
I want to drive deeper into the importance of buying right.
Buying a home is exciting, but in today’s market, it’s easy to feel pressure to act fast. While moving quickly can sometimes be necessary, rushing into the wrong home can be a costly mistake—one that goes far beyond just the purchase price.
Too often, buyers focus only on getting a home and overlook the long-term financial impact. The reality is that moving too soon can cost thousands. If you buy a home that doesn’t truly fit your needs, you may find yourself selling within a few years. That means paying real estate commissions, closing costs, and potentially losing money if the market shifts.
Then there are the hidden costs that many don’t factor in. Even a “move-in ready” home can come with unexpected expenses—painting, new furniture, minor repairs, or even larger renovations to make it truly work for you. And once you own, there’s no landlord to call when something breaks—maintenance and repairs become your responsibility.
Instead of settling for a home that just works for now, take a step back and consider whether it will still fit your life in five or even ten years. Next week, we’ll dive into how to find a home that not only meets your needs today but is also a smart choice for your future.
🔮 The Future Looks Bright!
While the market is tough for buyers, there are signs that things could shift in the near future. According to Zillow’s latest market update, 19% of homeowners have either listed their homes or are considering selling within the next three years. Of that 19%:
48% plan to sell within the next year
36% intend to sell within 2-3 years
📌 56% found homes they prefer over their current one
📌 55% want an upgrade with better features
📌 49% plan to cash in on their home equity
📌 45% believe prices are at their peak
📌 41% have shrinking households
📌 39% think they’ll get a better deal on a new home now
📌 34% have growing households
I don’t think we’ll see anywhere near those numbers, but it’s a step in the right direction.
📊 Reviews
I was trying to figure out how to set up a spot for clients of Dan and my cleaning company (https://simplypurehc.com/), so they can leave reviews. Not related to home cleaning or real estate at all but I came across this site and spent too much time reading everything. Interesting to see what other people are saying and how to get in front of possible negative reviews. https://www.yotpo.com/shoppers-have-spoken/
🦬 Giveaway 🐔
Stay tuned for a special giveaway next week! First person that guesses correctly what it is AND where gets a pre-newsletter release heads up to claim one!
Thanks for reading!
Mike