<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Christine Dougherty Realtor]]></title><description><![CDATA[I make real estate easy]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:50:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Experts Now Expect For Mortgage Rates 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wondering where mortgage rates are headed in 2025?  I break down the latest expert predictions and what they could mean for you. Catch the full blog here ]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/what-experts-now-expect-for-mortgage-rates-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c0787815b47336ba8716e4</guid><category><![CDATA[Home Buying]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:57:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_4173a49cbcb54b969a5094e96608fe54~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Challenges and Solutions for Luxury Home Sellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luxury homeowners often face unique obstacles when selling or managing their properties. Here are some common challenges they encounter:...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/common-challenges-and-solutions-for-luxury-home-sellers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6740472f29dda64d72fd60b7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:02:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_192db0c0759c4482acc609eaab52b524~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[46% of sellers are doing this...]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your 2025 to-do list includes "sell this house" KEEP READING → This is your reminder it's time to start mulling over a plan to get...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/46-of-sellers-are-doing-this</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673e77428d909b96a7ab8d0d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:58:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_fd93f4f15b554c0190fe9bf939d23822~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Listed in Pensacola, FL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read EVERYTHING this  home has to offer!    3-bedroom, 2-bath concrete block  home features a brick veneer, ceramic glazed tile made in...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/just-listed-in-pensacola-fl</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67262ec6036590cae3745283</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:53:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_91f4cfd987224c6883dedba784942647~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Time Home Buyer FAQ ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Loan How much do I need to save up for a down payment? 5% is a good place to start. The average first time buyer puts down 7%....]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/first-time-home-buyer-faq</link><guid isPermaLink="false">671a57c6dc509847d18c7a78</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:27:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_eaaf789472074e2fb1dd40f5957918aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Seller Frequently Asked Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you are not sure if you're ready to say goodbye to your home, or you're ready to pass off those keys to someone else ASAP – this...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/home-seller-frequently-asked-questions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6719394378b5a378332aa341</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:03:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_91ac6d1f8ff14d87ae0923aa882339f6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Comes With the House?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When buying or selling a home, there is a lot going on. It can be easy to get caught up in the process and activity and overlook details...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/what-comes-with-the-house</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f81b9370d89ac855ab3262</guid><category><![CDATA[Home Buying]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home Selling]]></category><category><![CDATA[First Time Home Buyers]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 15:10:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_9c11ddd0dfa44e64817e82825264b70c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pricing Your Home for Sale When Everyone Else is Overpriced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The past few years have been exciting for home sellers. Not only were home prices historically high but buyers were well qualified and...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/pricing-your-home-for-sale-when-everyone-else-is-overpriced</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ecb27e30302480d80c47ad</guid><category><![CDATA[Home Selling]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:27:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_b7ee54ef115147fe9c61ca3a774bdc53~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyer’s Don’t Let “As Is” Scare You!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seeing “as is” on a home listing can make some homebuyers nervous. The first thought often is, “what’s wrong with the home”? In fact, the...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/buyer-s-don-t-let-as-is-scare-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e9a12cd6d6d29a2d398cc4</guid><category><![CDATA[Home Buying]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:34:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_0950cf1b8ad346d9ad4449d1dedb540d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing the Right Community – Six Questions to Ask]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing is more frustrating than finding a wonderful house and then realizing that the neighborhood is not as great. Everyone has heard...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/choosing-the-right-community-six-questions-to-ask</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e78de8c38c7a66ea8dddac</guid><category><![CDATA[Home Buying]]></category><category><![CDATA[First Time Home Buyers]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 01:46:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_370cedd555c941d4832c337b6b7fe5d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pace, FL Townhouse $280k!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome is centrally located near Pace and the Interstate. It's convenient to NAS...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/pace-fl-townhouse-280k</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e6eb73c97e50920ca95081</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 14:14:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_f9a63b8c5a984160baebfb2d1f037b0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ELEVATE YOUR LISTING LIKE NO OTHER AGENT CAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Zillow Showcase, you get to highlight your listings like never before. Imagine your properties standing out in a sea of options,...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/elevate-your-listing-like-no-other-agent-can</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e5ed1c4acea35cb73c85d2</guid><category><![CDATA[Home Selling]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 20:10:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_8b748676cf84409f90d716c5319d2751~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is It the Right Time for You to Buy a Home This Year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wondering what the 2024 housing market might bring for homebuyers? Sharing the latest 2024 forecast from Housingwire: Mortgage rates:...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/is-it-the-right-time-for-you-to-buy-a-home-this-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ba5a483f9ecfc324773068</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:35:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_142ea14d9ff64a92b7d4ee28b89443de~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Selling Your Home on Your List for This Year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contemplating putting your home on the market in 2024? Here's a preview of what to expect: Dipping Rates. Cooling off in mid December,...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/is-selling-your-home-on-your-list-for-this-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b908dcdd6e019eb9fc07db</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:34:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_5dd44c5bfd5b432db9ad61bc3483a701~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/are-more-homes-coming-onto-the-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6509b578cac1d87f1d1c02d2</guid><category><![CDATA[Home Buying]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home Selling]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:56:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_1569c3268a3d44249d4324a66a4a8d27~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_750,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report tomorrow. This monthly...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/why-median-home-sales-price-is-confusing-right-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64e3780adfe9320375f3c243</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:44:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_4dc7f9d2f5d2419b98358e0322616fe9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind....]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/how-to-know-if-you-re-ready-to-buy-a-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64ca772f95c418ffd72e9d9b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:33:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_28324954690c4395a50d80ade5b1ca74~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Worst Home Price Declines Are Behind Us If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/the-worst-home-price-declines-are-behind-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">646621b80818f96cd4ea3962</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 13:05:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_8a3dba0bd434445db09e9693b5f3cfd9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_750,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short Term Rental Beach Townhome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for a vacation get-a-way or short term rental property? Rental ready, townhome. This unit is a great vacation rental/airbnb and...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/short-term-rental-beach-townhome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6463e5b1d2f5d793f578fc02</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 20:23:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_b14c18c0a5b840bf9a2cbca2240fd67c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeowners Have Incredible Equity To Leverage Right Now Even though home prices have moderated over the last year, many homeowners still...]]></description><link>https://www.ifacilitaterealestate.com/post/homeowners-have-incredible-equity-to-leverage-right-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">646248f79493077484c7ef2d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 15:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b200a_55979011cd8c452ab20fc7f7bc5ccdab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_410,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine  Dougherty</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>