Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop?

I get this question a lot: “Emma, should I just pause, wait for mortgage rates to come down, and then buy?” It’s a smart, natural impulse. After all, who wants to lock in a high interest rate if it’s going to fall tomorrow? But here’s the truth I’ve seen over and over in my years helping people thr

Realtor Tip: How I Got my Buyer $30K in Concessions (and How You Can Too)

Let’s be real—getting $30K in concessions isn’t about luck. It’s about strategy, positioning, and knowing how to make every side of the deal feel like they’re winning. When I scored this win for my buyers, it wasn’t because I threw in a big number and crossed my fingers. It was because I used a few

What’s My Home Worth? (And Why It’s Never Just a Number)

Hey there — it’s Emma. Sit down with me for a moment. Imagine you’re standing in your living room, sunlight drifting through the windows, smelling the faint hint of freshly brewed coffee. This place has stories: lazy Saturday mornings, meals cooked, laughter echoing, maybe tears too. It’s more than

Is 2025 a Good Year to Buy a House?

I’ll never forget the day I met with Mark over at my favorite café in Salt Lake. He sipped his coffee slowly, then looked me in the eyes and asked: “Emma — is now the time? Or will I regret buying in 2025?” It’s a fair question. People talk about rates, prices, markets, and trends. But for me, “Is 2