Jennifer Floyd - Realtor

Love me some beatboxing!
(I'm unashamed!)

I especially love the dubsteppy stuff. It amazes me how one human body can create such complete music. Though, I'll never understand how anyone can breathe enough doing this!

Any other fans out there?
Who's your favorite?

WING - Aventador (Official Video) (BEATBOX) WING - Aventador (Official Video) (BEATBOX) [Credits]Exec...

So many kitties! At the limit in my household, even though I wish I could rescue ALL of them! One thing I can do is share this post, and hopefully some of these babies can find homes. Pass it on!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14uwoXXb5kf/

Help! We are Full with Felines!

As of today, OAHS has 157 cats and kittens in care, including 63 for adoption at the shelter, 9 at Planet Perk, 66 in foster care homes and 19 more on-site waiting for spay/neuter, redemption or for space on the adoption floor.

This year, redemption rates for stray animals have decreased, while surrender requests from community members have increased substantially.

Please, tell your friends, family and colleagues that NOW is the time to adopt!

And if you cannot adopt, please consider sharing our social media posts – thank you!

HUGE congrats to my buyer on this beautiful property! Thank you for trusting in me through a sometimes rocky journey. I'm excited for your future here!

I think it's baking season.

Are you Team Banana Bread or Team Zucchini Bread?

🍂

I support it. I love this color!
What color would you choose?

🏡 **What Is a Home Appraisal and Why Does It Matter?**

A home appraisal is a professional estimate of a home's market value, typically ordered by the buyer's lender during the home-buying process.

📅 **When does it happen?**
After a seller accepts an offer and before the lender gives final approval for the buyer's mortgage.

🔍 **What does the appraiser look at?**

* Home size and condition
* Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
* Recent updates and improvements
* Comparable homes that recently sold nearby
* Location and overall market conditions

✅ **If the appraisal comes in at or above the purchase price:**

* The sale usually moves forward as planned.
* Buyers and lenders have confidence that the home's value supports the loan amount.

⚠️ **If the appraisal comes in below the purchase price:**

* The lender may only finance up to the appraised value.
* The buyer may need to bring additional cash to closing.
* The seller may need to lower the price.
* The parties may renegotiate or, in some cases, the deal could fall through.

📈 **How can it help a sale?**
A strong appraisal can validate the agreed-upon price and help keep the transaction on track.

📉 **How can it hurt a sale?**
A low appraisal can create financing challenges, delays, price negotiations, or even cause the contract to terminate.

💡 **Bottom line:** An appraisal is an independent opinion of value that protects lenders and helps ensure a home is being financed at a reasonable market price. It can be one of the most important milestones between an accepted offer and a successful closing.

Congratulations to my buyer on an accepted offer! What a ride!

Feels like FALL today! 🍂🍁

Would you rather be cozied up in front of the fireplace, or outside at the fire pit? 🔥

🏡 Happy Labor Day! I hope you're all enjoying it! Last official camping weekend, back to school, pumpkin spice...

Wondering what the market is doing as we head into fall? 👀

The Fox Valley market is giving buyers **a little more breathing room** — inventory is improving, while well-priced homes are still moving.

🔑 **For buyers:** More choices plus a little more negotiating room

🏠 **For sellers:** Pricing strategically matters more than ever

📊 **Overall:** Still a solid market, just a bit more balanced

Thinking about making a move this fall? Let’s talk about what today’s market means for YOU!

Call, text, or email me.
920-312-1780
[email protected]

Thanks so much to everyone who came to the open house yesterday! A little warm, but otherwise it was a beautiful time out in the country. And a pretty good crowd, too!