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Thinking of selling your home this year?

Here are three key insights to help you navigate the market 👇
01 – Mortgage rates impact buyers: Mortgage rates are stabilizing but remain higher than the historic lows we saw a few years ago. Pricing your home competitively will be crucial to attract serious buyers.
02 – Inventory is rising: With more homes coming on the market, presentation matters more than ever. Declutter, stage, and make small improvements to help your home stand out from the competition.
03 – Buyer demographics are changing: All-cash buyers, multigenerational households, and first-time buyers over the age of 38 are on the rise. Knowing who your potential buyers are can help you market your home effectively.

If you’re thinking about selling, comment SELL and I’ll send you my FREE “Prep Your Home to Sell Guide”!✨

As always, my DMs are always open if you need anything. 🤍

Sally Scrimgeour | Your Neighborhood Expert
TOP .05 REALTORS NATIONALLY
952-200-9461
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The spooky truth about Zillow? 🎃👻

It could be seriously undervaluing your home!

Here’s why:
1. Limited Local Insight: Zillow’s algorithm misses local market trends, unique features, and recent sales that impact your home’s true worth.

2. Outdated Data: If your home’s details aren’t updated, Zillow can’t factor in renovations or upgrades that add significant value.

3. No In-Person Evaluation: Automated estimates miss what makes your home special, while buyer demand often drives prices higher.

Think your home could sell for more than the Zestimate? DM me with the price you’d consider, and let’s explore what’s possible-it might be more than you expect! 🎉🙌

Did you know? 🇺🇸

In ancient times, coins signified the preparation of safe passage to the afterlife. Over the years, the meaning behind this practice shifted. More recently, coins are left on military graves as a sign that living soldiers have visited the burial site to pay their respects. The practice has expanded and is considered a way for the general public to honor those who died in service to America.

This next part is a very touching tradition for military members and is such a meaningful story. ❤️🤍💙

If you have ever visited Arlington National Cemetery, you have probably seen piles of shiny coins placed carefully on the graves of servicemen and women. According to tradition, there is a specific meaning behind each type of coin:

✨Penny: This symbolizes visitation. It is for those who have no formal relationship with the deceased but wish to honor their service and their family. 
✨Nickel: A nickel is left by those who trained at boot camp with the departed.
✨Dime: In the case of a dime, it indicates service alongside the departed in some capacity. 
✨Quarter: A quarter is a special symbol reserved for those who were with the departed when they passed.
This language of coins allows active servicemen and women to communicate with the families of those who served. It’s essentially a way to pay respects without overstepping boundaries. 

What happens to the coins that are left on graves?

The cemeteries, typically military cemeteries, collect the coins for a good purpose. They’re used for cemetery upkeep and to help pay for the burial costs of other veterans. The service people who leave these coins understand they are contributing to these efforts, and it’s one of the reasons the tradition has continued.
For non-military members, coins on a headstone are a symbol of honor.

In other cultures outside of the United States, coins on a headstone are a practical solution because they are less expensive than flowers.

Today, people leave coins on a headstone as a sign of enduring respect. They demonstrate that the departed are appreciated and revered long after their passing.

I’m so curious if you already knew this?! Drop yes or no in the comments! ♥️🤍💙 #