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Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?

By Suzanne Volkman | Apr 14, 2026

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.

By Suzanne Volkman | Apr 7, 2026

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)

By Suzanne Volkman | Mar 17, 2026

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.

By Suzanne Volkman | Mar 12, 2026

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

By Suzanne Volkman | Mar 5, 2026

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

By Suzanne Volkman | Feb 24, 2026

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

By Suzanne Volkman | Feb 13, 2026

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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Is Buyer Demand Picking Back Up? What Sellers Should Know.

By Suzanne Volkman | Feb 10, 2026

The housing market hasn’t felt this energized in a long time – and the numbers backing that up are hard to ignore. Mortgage rates have eased almost a full percentage point this year, and that shift is starting to wake up buyers. Home loan applications have risen. Activity has picked up. And sellers who step in early […]

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You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

By Suzanne Volkman | Feb 4, 2026

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet? Am I missing something? That mindset made sense a few years ago. But in today’s market, you may actually miss out. More Time […]

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