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  Your Home Has Hidden Value—We Have the Key to Unlocking It We see it all the time: homeowners who are ready to move but feel held back by their own property. Maybe the kitchen feels stuck in the 90s, the floors have seen better days, or the curb appeal just isn’t "popping." The common fear is always the same: “I don’t want to dump thousands of dollars into a house I’m about to leave.” At the Kennedy Real Estate Team , we realized that telling a seller to "fix it up" wasn't enough. We wanted to provide a bridge between the home you have and the profit you deserve. That is why we created MDKennedy Real Estate Development . The Best of Both Worlds: Real Estate Expertise + Professional Development Most real estate teams just list houses. We transform them. By having an in-house development arm, we take the guesswork, the stress, and the project management off your plate. We don’t just suggest repairs; we execute them. We know exactly which updates are currently tr...

The "Rate Drop" Window: Why 2026 is Opening Doors for Buyers For the last two years, the real estate conversation has been dominated by one word: Rates. We’ve watched them climb, plateau, and finally—as we settle into early 2026—begin a meaningful descent. With national averages for a 30-year fixed rate now hovering in the low 6% range , and some specialized products dipping into the 5s , the math for homeownership has changed overnight. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, here is why this shift matters and how to navigate it. 1. The "Wait-and-See" Cost It’s tempting to wait for rates to hit 4% or 5% again, but there’s a catch. As rates fall, buyer competition rises. When rates dip, the buyers who were priced out over the last year flood back into the market. This often leads to multiple-offer scenarios and rising home prices. The Strategy: Buying now at ~6% allows you to secure today’s home price before the spring bidding wars begin. Remember: You marry the ...