As a fellow lover of holidays, I wanted to share with you some exciting news for the New Year. It seems most people establish New Year’s resolutions, but for whatever reason, they fall short of keeping them.
Some of your friends, neighbors, associates, or relatives may have a New Year’s resolution to make a move. Well, we can help them with that, help you, and help the kids at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center at the same time.
Inside this month’s issue:
Winter Home Maintenance Tips
Smart Questions to Ask Before Buying Your Next Home
New Year Homeowner Resolutions
How Your Referrals Help Support Our Local Community
If you’re a homeowner or planning your next move in 2026, this one’s worth the read.
In case you missed it…
The 2026 Housing Market Is Not What You Think Everyone is asking if 2026 will be a boom or a bust. The real answer? Neither. The housing market is quietly rebalancing—and that creates opportunities most people will miss. Watch this before you make a move in 2026.
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"I really want to thank Lawrence Quigley of YHSGR for doing such a great job in helping my family sell our home. He did a great job in representing us and our wants in the home selling process. They relieved the stress of having to deal with everyday life experiences. We truly appreciate everything!"
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"Great communications, efficient marketers. We would definitely recommend Aaron and the team to anyone."
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"Sold our home for more than we expected and we were allowed to stay until we found our next home. Loved the stay-at-home option. Gave us peace of mind. Lisa Jessica Tom Margo and the rest of the team were amazing. Very helpful with the entire process for an old school guy. All the protection with the contract was phenomenal. Was also able to get us closing costs and repairs in a challenging market for homebuyers. Everything was beyond my expectations. Thank you."
Rob Kloss
"My experience with Ashley was absolutely fantastic. Every conversation with her is professional and very informative. So glad I have had her to help me. Thank you so much Ashley Waldo for everything!"
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"Aaron held an open house, received multiple offers, and finally sold it for $5K over our asking price. Would certainly recommend them to my friends and family."
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"I want to thank Krissy for doing an outstanding job. She was very professional and answered all calls and messages. During our initial meeting, she went through the marketing process, detailing every step, from preparing the house for the showing to the settlement date. She went over our asking price and the profit we would make if we sold our home for that amount. I am extremely happy to say we received 12,400 dollars more than our asking price. Do not hesitate to call Vinny and his associates."
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Rob Kirsch
"This was my uncle's house [Estate] that was being sold. Krissy and the team were great to work with. Always available 7 days a week. If not at that moment, then definitely a timely response. We went through a couple of contracts by no fault of YHSGR. The final showing went live in the morning and I had a signed offer/contract by lunch time that same day. I will always recommend Vinny Steo if the subject arises."
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"Vinny's team is incredible. They are easy to work with, detail-oriented, and always go the extra mile. 12/10 recommendations!! We will never buy without him again - Vinny made the entire experience as stress-free as possible!"
