Suzanne's Blog
This Tax Season: Unpacking How OBBBA Benefits Agents and Homeowners
NAR’s tax expert offers perspective on how recent tax legislation and advocacy efforts are a win for the real estate industry. It’s almost Tax Day in America, and homeowners and real estate professionals are beginning to see the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 reflected in their tax returns and refunds. […]
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The Surprising Shift in Home Buying: Boomers Surge as New Buyers Struggle
The latest data from the National Association of REALTORS® reveals a striking shift in today’s housing market: Baby Boomers remain the largest group of home buyers, while first-time buyers have dropped to historic lows. According to NAR’s 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, Baby Boomers now account for 42% of all home purchases, […]
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Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?
When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast. You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead? While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming “accidental landlord” is actually a much bigger decision than most people realize. That’s when someone […]
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You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.
Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan. But there are still things you can do to get the best rate possible in today’s market. It starts with having the right information. So, what’s causing the bumps in rates? And what can […]
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The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)
You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market. And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. A lot […]
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If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.
Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it’s also not the end of the road. Homes are selling every day, so you can turn this around. You just need […]
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Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see: Mortgage rates drop a little more. More homes hit the market. But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier could mean paying less, dealing with […]
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The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale
There’s one decision you’re going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer, or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price later. And that’s your asking price. The #1 Mistake Sellers Make Today: […]
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Top Real Estate Agent in Granite Bay & Roseville, CA | Suzanne Volkman, Coldwell Banker Realty
When navigating today’s competitive real estate market in Granite Bay, Roseville, and communities throughout Placer, Sacramento, and El Dorado Counties, professional guidance and local expertise make a measurable difference. Suzanne Volkman is a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Realty and a Top 100 Agent in the Sac/Tahoe Region, providing residential real estate representation across all […]
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