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Why You Need to Get Pre-Approved Before Starting Your Home Search

By Jordyn Windnagle - July 20, 2026

Buying a home is an exciting milestone. It’s easy to jump straight into browsing online listings and dreaming about what your life would look like in that property. But before you start viewing homes, there’s one vital step that will make your entire buying journey smoother: getting pre-approved for a mortgage. A mortgage pre-approval doesn’t just tell you how much you may be able to borrow—it gi

Danberry Realtors Continues to Grow With Expanded Leadership

By Jordyn Windnagle - July 16, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that our leadership team has expanded! Three new Assistant Managers have been appointed: Nancy Brown and Tina Griffith in the Toledo office, and Tiffany Holdgreve in the Findlay office. Over the last five years, our agent count has grown by 35%. As Kevin Warren, Danberry’s CEO, explains, “The addition of these new positions represents more than just promotions, but ref

First-Time Homebuyer Roadmap: From Pre-Approval to Closing Day

By Jordyn Windnagle - June 29, 2026

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming if you’re not sure what to expect. Between mortgages, inspections, paperwork, and negotiations, there are many moving pieces involved in the homebuying process. The good news is that with the right preparation and guidance, your journey to homeownership can be straightforward and rewarding. This roadmap can help yo

Mid-Year Market Check-In

By Jordyn Windnagle - June 17, 2026

It’s hard to believe, but we’re already nearing the halfway point of 2026! Going into this year, real estate analysts predicted a subdued, yet stable market with appreciation growing between 1-4% and a slight bump in inventory. Let’s see how the summer is unfolding. Data from the National Association of Realtors shows existing-home sales in May rose 3.2% year-over-year across the US, with a 6.4%

Find Your Summer Sanctuary: The Best Waterfront Properties & Pools on the Market

By Jordyn Windnagle - May 14, 2026

As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, there’s no better time to find a home that feels like your own private summer escape. Be the pool party host with the most or unwind with sunset views over sparkling water. These listings in Ohio and Michigan turn everyday living into a seasonal retreat! 7302 N LAKEVIEW DRIVE, HILLSDALE, MI | LISTING PRESENTED BY CHELSEA STRAUB | $379,900 3

Renting vs. Buying: Financial Pros and Cons

By Jordyn Windnagle - April 24, 2026

Homeownership is a major factor when it comes to financial stability. This is readily apparent when looking at the data on wealth gaps. For the last four decades, the average net worth of homeowners has been approximately 40x greater than renters. High prices have led to discouragement for Gen X and younger, but the overall desire to own remains high. A Realtor.com survey found that 2/3 of Gen Z b

RealTrends Rankings: Danberry Named One of the Nation’s Leading Brokers

By Jordyn Windnagle - April 20, 2026

For nearly 40 years, RealTrends has been analyzing real estate performance data and shining a spotlight on the top 1.5% of sales firms. It is the most-trusted benchmarking tool in the industry. The annual RealTrends Brokerage Rankings is an independently verified compilation of the nation’s leading residential real estate companies. We are honored to once again make the cut! This is Danberry’s 5t

Fair Housing & Furry Companions: Understanding Protections for Service Animals and ESAs

By Jordyn Windnagle - April 11, 2026

Finding the right home is about creating a space where every member of your household feels safe, comfortable, and welcome. For some, that includes beloved animal companions who provide essential support. The terms service animals and emotional support animals (ESAs) are sometimes used interchangeably, yet they have very different definitions and legal protections. Both types of assistance animal

The Best Home Remodels for Maximizing ROI

By Jordyn Windnagle - February 25, 2026

If you’re planning for a future sale and curious which home improvements will recoup the greatest return on investment, we’re here to help! According to Zillow’s Consumer Housing Trends Report, 72% of sellers took on at least one home project in preparation for their sale. Buyers have become more selective and cost-conscious as market conditions shift, so strategic renovations can make all the dif

Live Large: 8 Listings with Expansive Floor Plans

By Jordyn Windnagle - February 20, 2026

We're not lying when we say these homes are a BIG deal! With all of them boasting over 3,000 square feet, you'll never be short on space in these properties. The average Ohio listing offers less than 1,900 square feet, and Michigan inventory tends to have a slightly smaller median size. Even when it comes to newly constructed Midwest homes, the average square footage is 2,242. If you’re looking fo

Celebrating Danberry’s 64th Annual Business Meeting

By Jordyn Windnagle - February 11, 2026

On February 5th, we had the great privilege of celebrating another year of excellence at our 64th Annual Business Meeting. Over the course of 2025, our 387 agents closed an impressive amount of deals—4,530 transactions that amounted to over $1.2 billion in sales volume. This was the highest annual volume on record for our company, which is all the more remarkable during a year of massive industry

Bold Design Trends to Help You Rekindle Your Home’s Spark

By Jordyn Windnagle - February 06, 2026

Homes are meant to be a place of comfort, where we can really let our walls down and be ourselves. However, like a long-term relationship, sometimes we get too comfortable and the spontaneity dwindles. February is all about romance and it’s time to spice things up with a home makeover! If your dwelling is feeling a bit dull, these bold design trends are sure to rekindle the spark. BULKY FURNIT

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Why You Need to Get Pre-Approved Before Starting Your Home Search

Danberry Realtors Continues to Grow With Expanded Leadership

First-Time Homebuyer Roadmap: From Pre-Approval to Closing Day

Mid-Year Market Check-In

Find Your Summer Sanctuary: The Best Waterfront Properties & Pools on the Market

Renting vs. Buying: Financial Pros and Cons

RealTrends Rankings: Danberry Named One of the Nation’s Leading Brokers

Fair Housing & Furry Companions: Understanding Protections for Service Animals and ESAs

The Best Home Remodels for Maximizing ROI

Live Large: 8 Listings with Expansive Floor Plans

Celebrating Danberry’s 64th Annual Business Meeting

Bold Design Trends to Help You Rekindle Your Home’s Spark

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