Why are Appraisals Important? Free Photoshoot and Baseball Season

Why are Appraisals Important? Free Photoshoot and Baseball Season An appraisal is a professional evaluation of a property’s value, usually ordered by the lender during the mortgage process. The lender uses the appraisal to determine how much they’re willing to lend.If the appraised value comes in lo

Renting your Home, Happy Hour March 4th & The Spring Market

Renting your Home, Happy Hour March 4th & The Spring Market As we head into the spring market, both buyers and sellers face the challenge of elevated mortgage rates, with the current 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.87%—its lowest since December but still historically high. Sellers may need to price c

Gellman Real Estate News: January 2025

A little about me Happy New Year! Most of you have been receiving my emails for a while, but I’ve never formally introduced myself, especially to those I haven’t had the pleasure of working with yet. I’m Brad, a real estate agent with a background as a professional photographer for nearly 20 years.

Reflections on 2024 and what’s to come in 2025

|Reflections on 2024 and what’s to come in 2025 Reflections on 2024: Challenges, Wins, and Lessons As we approach the end of the year, I’ve been reflecting on what has been both one of the most challenging and rewarding years of my real estate career. With shifting laws and market changes, 2024 saw