If you’re a homeowner watching someone you love try to buy their first home, this is worth thinking about. Nearly 1 in 5 first-time buyers are getting a gift from family or friends for use as their down payment. And many parents and grandparents are able to offer that help because of the home equity they’ve built over the years. That doesn’t mean you have to do anything. But it may be worth asking: could a small portion of the equity you’ve built open a door that might otherwise stay closed? If you’re curious what your equity could make possible for your family, let’s talk it through. #GreatWealthTransfer #HomeEquity Shayna Reavis | REALTOR ® 📞| 804.928.2700 💻| www.ShaynaReavis.com ✉️| Info@ShaynaReavis.com Licensed Real Estate Agent in Virginia and Florida Icon Realty Group, VA Aston Rose SE, FL #VirginiaRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstate #RealEstateTips

Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them) The sellers who succeed in this market aren’t doing anything extreme. They’re pricing their house right, making strategic repairs, getting local guidance, and making decisions based on how buyers actually behave today. Those small but mighty mindset shifts could make or break your sale. Want a real plan tailored to your home and your neighborhood? Let’s talk. #HomeForSale #HomeSellingTips Shayna Reavis | REALTOR ® 📞| 804.928.2700 💻| www.ShaynaReavis.com ✉️| Info@ShaynaReavis.com Licensed Real Estate Agent in Virginia and Florida Icon Realty Group, VA Aston Rose SE, FL #VirginiaRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstate #RealEstateTips

Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You The point isn’t that everyone should rush out and buy a home tomorrow. It’s that renting isn’t always the more affordable option people assume it is – and buying may be more realistic than it feels once you look at the full picture. If you’re renting and feeling stuck in the “someday” loop, it might be worth a simple conversation. Just a chance to see what’s possible and whether it makes sense for you. #RentVsBuy #FirstTimeHomebuyer Shayna Reavis | REALTOR ® 📞| 804.928.2700 💻| www.ShaynaReavis.com ✉️| Info@ShaynaReavis.com Licensed Real Estate Agent in Virginia and Florida Icon Realty Group, VA Aston Rose SE, FL #VirginiaRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstate #RealEstateTips