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August 2026: Housing Market Update
The Central Lakes Association of REALTORS® has released its August 2026 Housing Market Statistics, showing a seasonal slowdown in activity as summer comes to a close. Sales activity eased across all CLAR Regions compared to July, while average price trends remained mixed and year-over-year results varied from one local market to another. “August often brings a seasonal slowdown in housing market activity as summer comes to a close, and we saw that reflected in sales and new l
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September Home Maintenance Checklist
September is the perfect transition month to prepare your home for cooler temperatures, changing weather, and the months ahead. Taking care of a few seasonal tasks now can help protect your home, improve comfort, and prevent unexpected repairs. ✔ Your September Checklist Clean Gutters & Downspouts With leaves beginning to fall, make sure your gutters are clear and ready to handle increased rainfall. Check that downspouts are directing water away from your foundation. Service
Sep 12 min read


July 2026: Housing Market Update
The Central Lakes Association of REALTORS® has released its July 2026 Housing Market Statistics, showing a more moderate pace of activity across the Region following several months of increased sales. While sales and new listing activity declined across most areas compared to June, inventory levels remained healthy and average sale prices continued to vary by local market. “After several months of increased sales activity, the market saw a more moderate pace in July, while in
Aug 102 min read


August Home Maintenace Checklist
As summer begins to wind down, August is the perfect time to tackle a few simple maintenance tasks before the cooler weather arrives. Staying on top of seasonal upkeep can help protect your home, improve energy efficiency, and prevent small issues from becoming costly repairs. Your August Checklist: Inspect Your Roof Look for missing or damaged shingles after summer storms and address any issues before fall weather sets in. Clean Gutters & Downspouts Remove leaves and debris
Aug 12 min read


June 2026: Housing Market Update
The Central Lakes Association of REALTORS® has released its June 2026 Housing Market Statistics, showing continued momentum across the Region with 1,617 total home sales across six CLAR Regions. This marks the fourth consecutive month of growth in sales activity across all Regions, reflecting a steadily strengthening market as we move deeper into summer. “The continued increase in sales activity across all six CLAR Regions reflects growing buyer confidence and a stable real e
Jul 72 min read


July Home Maintenance Checklist
Mid-summer upkeep to keep everything cool, clean, and stress-free. July is peak summer living. Your home is working overtime - cooling systems are running constantly, outdoor spaces are in full use, and little issues can pop up quickly if they’re ignored. This is the month to stay consistent, protect what you’ve already set up, and keep everything feeling easy. Outdoor Living & Entertaining ☐ Wipe down patio furniture weekly ☐ Clean BBQ and check propane levels ☐ Inspect deck
Jul 12 min read
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