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September Housing Market Trends🏡 🏠 Homes for Sale: Active listings in September were up 34.0% year-over-year, marking 11 consecutive months of growth and the highest level since April 2020. 🆕 New Listings: Seller activity surged, with 11.6% more homes newly listed compared to last year, hitting a three-year high. 💵 Home Prices: The median home price dropped by 1.0% to $425,000, while price per square foot grew 2.3%, indicating an increase in smaller, more affordable homes. ⏳ Time on Market: Homes spent 55 days on the market, the slowest September in five years. #HOMEstretch #HousingTrends #HomePreparation #HomePrepServices

HOMEstretch is thrilled to welcome The Woodlands to the family! 🙌 Sacha's 25+ years of leadership experience and a strong entrepreneurial sense positions him as an excellent business owner. His proven track record of success with Fortune 500 companies highlights his ability to bring analytical rigor and deep expertise to the decision-making process. Sacha spent 5 years at Microsoft, where he met former colleague and now business partner, Miguel. United by their shared vision to make a meaningful impact, they are now focused on exploring opportunities that balance their desire to help others with their entrepreneurial drive. Miguel and Sacha are dedicated to scaling a business that makes a difference, so we look forward to watching HOMEstretch: The Woodlands grow! 🏡 #HOMEstretch #HomePreparation #HomePrep #NewTerritory #HomePreparationServices

We are thrilled to welcome Georgetown-Waco, TX, to the HOMEstretch family!🙌 Juana Rodriguez brings a wealth of hands-on experience and passion for home improvement to HOMEstretch. Growing up in a family that was deeply involved in real estate, she gained exposure to buying, remodeling, and renting homes from a young age. Juana's practical experience has provided her with a solid foundation to succeed in the industry. Juana wears many hats, overseeing business development and project management. Alongside her daughter and business partner, Alicia Rodriguez, they plan to strategically focus on networking, creating lasting partnerships, and prioritizing customer service. Juana’s dedication to delivering high-quality services, combined with her deep-rooted knowledge of the industry, positions her to make a significant impact in the Georgetown-Waco community. Welcome to HOMEstretch! 🏡 #HOMEstretch #HomePreparation #HomePreparationServices #NewTerritory #Growth

We are excited to announce that HOMEstretch is expanding to Northern Tampa! 🙌 Adam is excited to bring his diverse experience and passion for service to HOMEstretch. With a background in sales and marketing across both the financial services and automotive industries, Adam has honed his ability to lead teams and connect with clients, always prioritizing customer service. As he embarks on his journey with HOMEstretch, Adam is eager to leverage his skills and build a business that not only provides a valuable service but also aligns with his personal goals of creating a lasting legacy for his family. After studying construction management, biology, and business, he pursued a career that balanced individual contribution with team leadership. Now, with the support of his wife and the excitement of four grandchildren, Adam is fully committed to taking on a hands-on role at HOMEstretch, overseeing business development and project management. His focus on scaling the business while maintaining a customer-centric approach positions him to make a strong impact within the HOMEstretch network and the community he serves. Welcome, Northern Tampa! 🏡 #HOMEstretch #NewTerritory #Franchise #HomePreparation #HomePrep #Growth

We are thrilled to welcome Kansas City to the HOMEstretch team! 🙌 Andrew, a Kansas City native, brings a wealth of sales and business development experience to HOMEstretch, honed over decades of diverse roles. From selling lawn services as a teenager to managing top-performing teams in the fundraising and service industries, Andrew’s ability to build relationships and drive growth is unparalleled. His entrepreneurial journey includes owning and managing successful businesses, such as KC Dawgz, where he demonstrated his leadership and operational expertise. Now, as a HOMEstretch franchisee, Andrew’s extensive background in sales and business development positions him to excel in helping Kansas City homeowners prepare their homes to sell. His hands-on approach to managing the business, coupled with his deep knowledge of the local market, will enable him to deliver exceptional service to clients, ensuring smooth transitions in any life event. We look forward to watching his success! 🏡 #HOMEstretch #NewTerritory #HomePreparation #HomePrepServices

HOMEstretch is excited to welcome North Denver, CO, to the family! 🏡 Marisa Ceppi brings 30 years of experience in sales and business development, having worked with major automotive brands like General Motors and Ford, and later with Xcel Energy in the energy efficiency sector. Her hands-on approach and ability to build strong relationships have been key to her success, especially in leading teams at multiple start-ups. Marisa’s passion for home renovation drives her commitment to making a significant impact through HOMEstretch’s home transformations. She also mentors the next generation of women engineers with the Society of Women Engineers in Denver. When she's not working, she enjoys outdoor adventures with her husband and family. We’re excited to see the incredible work she’ll do leading HOMEstretch: North Denver! 🙌 #HOMEstretch #HomePreparation #NewTerritory #Expanding #HomePreparationServices

August Housing Market Insights🏡 Key takeaways from this month's data: •Active listings grew by 35.8%, the highest since May 2020 and the 10th consecutive month of growth. •Unsold homes, including under-contract properties, increased 20.9% year-over-year. •New listings dropped by 0.9%, marking the first decline in nearly a year. •Median home prices dipped 1.3% to $429,990, but affordable, smaller homes are rising in share as median price per square foot grew by 2.3%. •Homes are staying on the market longer—an average of 53 days, the slowest August in five years. •Price cuts hit 19.3%, the highest for an August in over five years. If you’re looking to sell, HOMEstretch is here to help make sure your home is market-ready and stands out! 🏡 #RealEstate #HousingMarket #HOMEstretch #AugustMarketUpdate #HOMEstretch #HomePreparation #HomePrep

Check out a great conversation with Stacie Shannon, MBA about the home preparation service industry! Nick and Derek talk growth and key differentiators for HOMEstretch.

🏡 Thinking about selling your home or helping a client prepare theirs for the market? Before listing, make sure it’s in top shape! Check out the blog, "Freshen Up These Five Areas Before You Put Your Home on the Market," for tips to maximize its value. 💡 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/g4XjX6Jc #HOMEstretch #HomePreparation #MarketReady #HomePreparationServices

HOMEstretch is excited to welcome Phoenix-East Valley, AZ, to the team! 🏡 Jim and Jennifer bring a wealth of experience to HOMEstretch, making them an ideal fit for our team. Jim's 20+ years in sales within the healthcare and tech sectors, combined with his commercial building experience and over a decade in design and remodeling—during which they built and remodeled over nine homes—highlight his expertise. Jennifer's deep roots in real estate, from sales to executive recruiting with Fortune 500 clients, have honed her ability to identify top leadership talent. Together, they are poised to lead HOMEstretch by leveraging their skills in sales, project management, real estate, and design to deliver exceptional home preparation services. Balancing corporate careers and family life, they understand the challenges of managing multiple responsibilities and are committed to providing seamless solutions for homeowners and real estate professionals alike. Outside of work, they enjoy family time and discovering new local restaurants in Phoenix. Welcome to the team! 🙌 #HOMEstretch #HomePreparation #NewTerritory #HomePreparationServices