June Update • The Truth Behind My Personal Motto: Do What You Love & Always Be Authentic
When’s the last time you complimented a stranger or held the door open for the person walking into Starbucks behind you? Being authentic starts with being kind - and all the small interactions we have with both ourselves and other people. Easy examples of this are making eye contact during all conversations, smiling at strangers on the sidewalk, supporting colleagues in their ups and downs, following through on your word, and listening more than speaking…
I credit most of my success to the fact that I wake up every single day EXCITED to have a career doing what I love. I actively work on making sure I stay true to myself by staying authentic in every interaction whether it be a client, colleague, friend, or stranger!
This month I’m proud to announce that I’ve been named one of Oakland County’s Real Estate All Stars as a Best In Class Honoree by Real Producers! Every year, Real Producers calls for nominations for the best and brightest real estate professionals 35 or younger, and then their team reviews the applications by considering a variety of factors including those who have a commitment to professional development, proven success, professional achievement, leadership capability, dedication to clients, and service to the industry and community.
To say I’m honored to be included on this list of other elite professionals would be an understatement. I would love it if you all looked at my Q&A feature and let me know what you think. Let’s grab a drink to celebrate or start working together! Shoot me a DM on Instagram or an email and let’s set something up!
The summer’s hot market isn’t slowing down anytime soon and the market continues to be very competitive. Here’s an outline of home values over the next few years thanks to my friend and industry expert Don Elsea: Home values may slow down for a while or even drop as interest rates rise and especially if inflation moves faster than household income growth. However, values should not drop significantly because of:
•Demographic demand: Baby Boomer/Gen XYZ are all at various peak housing activity levels and it will stay this way for the next 10+ years.
•Lower leverage: Tougher lending standards and record home equity provide a downside cushion.
•Lack of supply: New construction has been behind new household growth for 10 years, It will take 5 or more years to catch up.
•Strong buying power: 14% of income towards a mortgage vs. 20% historically. Buyers could even bid more if Lenders would let them. Current buying power can handle rates and values rising another 20%+.
If you have any questions about this then don’t hesitate to reach out! If I can do anything to assist you in buying or selling a home then contact me directly.
I continue to complete the finishing touches to my Royal Oak bungalow, but am officially moved in and can’t wait to show you all!
Until next month, Kellie Aiken