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Tune in weekday mornings from 5-10am for the Free Country Wake Up Crew with Tom Whalen and Dianah Gibson.

Tune in weekday mornings from 5-10am for the Free Country Wake Up Crew with Tom Whalen and Dianah Gibson.

Wake Up Crew Podcast

Wake Up Crew

December 10, 2024

On this week’s podcast, we’re diving into why winter may be the BEST time to sell your house. 

 What you’ll learn:
Why winter offers less competition from other sellers. 
How serious buyers in the market right now could be your best opportunity to sell quickly. 
Why you don’t have to wait for spring—get ahead of the market today! 

With fewer listings and motivated buyers, winter creates a unique “sweet spot” to list your home. 

 House of the Week! 
 492 Herringbone Way, Frederick, MD
 $675,000

 Open Houses:
Saturday 12/21 from 11 AM to 1 PM
Sunday 12/22 from 12 PM to 2 PM

 Key Features:
3 Bedrooms | 3 Full & 1 Half Bathrooms | 2-Car Garage
Main-level primary suite with walk-in closets
Open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen featuring a gas cooktop, wall oven, and island 
Large upper loft and walk-in closets in all bedrooms 
Fenced yard for privacy 

 Community Amenities:
Clubhouse, pool, tot lot, dog park, greenspace, and walking trails that connect to Carroll Creek (amenities coming soon!). 

If you’re ready to stand out in today’s market, tune in to this week’s podcast and visit our open house to see this incredible home! 

On this week&rsquo;s podcast, we&rsquo;re diving into why winter may be the BEST time to sell your house.&nbsp;
&nbsp;What you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li>Why winter offers&nbsp;less competition&nbsp;from other sellers.&nbsp;</li>
<li>How&nbsp;serious buyers&nbsp;in the market right now could be your best opportunity to sell quickly.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why you don&rsquo;t have to wait for spring&mdash;get ahead of the market today!&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
With fewer listings and motivated buyers, winter creates a unique &ldquo;sweet spot&rdquo; to list your home.&nbsp;
&nbsp;House of the Week!&nbsp; &nbsp;492 Herringbone Way, Frederick, MD &nbsp;$675,000
&nbsp;Open Houses:
<ul>
<li>Saturday 12/21 from 11 AM to 1 PM</li>
<li>Sunday 12/22 from 12 PM to 2 PM</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Key Features:
<ul>
<li>3 Bedrooms&nbsp;|&nbsp;3 Full &amp; 1 Half Bathrooms&nbsp;|&nbsp;2-Car Garage</li>
<li>Main-level&nbsp;primary suite&nbsp;with walk-in closets</li>
<li>Open floor plan with a&nbsp;gourmet kitchen&nbsp;featuring a gas cooktop, wall oven, and island&nbsp;</li>
<li>Large upper loft and walk-in closets in all bedrooms&nbsp;</li>
<li>Fenced yard&nbsp;for privacy&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Community Amenities:
<ul>
<li>Clubhouse, pool, tot lot, dog park, greenspace, and walking trails that connect to Carroll Creek (amenities coming soon!).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re ready to stand out in today&rsquo;s market, tune in to this week&rsquo;s podcast and visit our open house to see this incredible home!&nbsp;

Episode #397 - 12/20/24

 This Week’s Podcast: What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down? 

 On this week’s podcast, we dive into the big question: Are home prices going to drop?  We’ll explore how supply and demand play a critical role in price trends and why experts agree prices aren’t crashing anytime soon. Here’s a sneak peek of what we’ll discuss:

 The ongoing housing shortage and how it keeps prices steady or rising.
 Why new construction can’t keep up with demand and what this means for buyers.
 Predictions for 2025—spoiler alert: slower, healthier price appreciation is expected in most markets.

 Local Matters: Prices can vary by market, so understanding the trends in your area is essential. We’ll break it all down to help you navigate today’s housing market.

 Tune in to gain insight into what this means for YOU as a buyer or seller!

 House of the Week! 
 Welcome to 14901 New Windsor Rd, New Windsor, MD! Listed at $350,000.

This 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom rancher offers a fantastic opportunity for investors or those looking to create their dream home. Set on a sprawling 3.9-acre lot, this property features:


Spacious living areas.


A kitchen ready for your updates.


A rear deck perfect for relaxing and enjoying the countryside.


A full basement with direct access to the rear yard.


Two sheds for ample storage.

With its serene location and endless potential, this home is a must-see!  Don’t miss your chance to make it your own.

&nbsp;This Week&rsquo;s Podcast: What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down?&nbsp;
&nbsp;On this week&rsquo;s podcast, we dive into the big question:&nbsp;Are home prices going to drop?&nbsp;&nbsp;We&rsquo;ll explore how&nbsp;supply and demand&nbsp;play a critical role in price trends and why experts agree prices aren&rsquo;t crashing anytime soon. Here&rsquo;s a sneak peek of what we&rsquo;ll discuss:
&nbsp;The ongoing housing shortage and how it keeps prices steady or rising. &nbsp;Why new construction can&rsquo;t keep up with demand and what this means for buyers. &nbsp;Predictions for 2025&mdash;spoiler alert: slower, healthier price appreciation is expected in most markets.
&nbsp;Local Matters:&nbsp;Prices can vary by market, so understanding the trends in your area is essential. We&rsquo;ll break it all down to help you navigate today&rsquo;s housing market.
&nbsp;Tune in to gain insight into what this means for YOU as a buyer or seller!
&nbsp;House of the Week!&nbsp; &nbsp;Welcome to 14901 New Windsor Rd, New Windsor, MD! Listed at&nbsp;$350,000.
This&nbsp;4-bedroom, 1-bathroom rancher&nbsp;offers a fantastic opportunity for investors or those looking to create their dream home. Set on a&nbsp;sprawling 3.9-acre lot, this property features:
<ul>
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Spacious living areas.
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
A kitchen ready for your updates.
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
A rear deck perfect for relaxing and enjoying the countryside.
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
A full basement with direct access to the rear yard.
</li>
<li dir="ltr">
Two sheds for ample storage.
</li>
</ul>
With its serene location and endless potential, this home is a must-see!&nbsp;&nbsp;Don&rsquo;t miss your chance to make it your own.

Episode #396 - 12/13/24

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