Your Fall 2025 Real Estate Roadmap: Free Buyer & Seller eGuides

Crunchy leaves, crisp mornings, and a market that rewards smart timing—fall can be an excellent season to make your move in Anne Arundel County. To help you plan with confidence, our Fall 2025 Buyer and Seller eGuides are ready and free. These easy-to-read guides are packed with local insights, timelines, and checklists so you know exactly what to do—and when—to get the best result.

Download Buyer eGuide (PDF) Download Seller eGuide (PDF)

What’s Inside the Buyer eGuide

• Rent vs. Buy: Long‑term wealth tradeoffs and rent trends.
• Down Payments: Typical first‑time down payments and assistance programs (many buyers qualify).
• Inventory Is the Bright Spot: More homes for sale across all regions; where levels sit vs. “normal.”
• New Construction Advantage: Builder price cuts and frequent rate incentives vs. existing homes.
• 2025 Market Outlook: Prices expected to rise more slowly; rates projected to hover in the mid‑6% range.
• What Rates Do to Your Payment: Side‑by‑side monthly P&I examples by loan amount and rate.
• Top Buyer Mistakes: Delaying pre‑approval; stretching beyond a comfortable budget.
• After You Apply: What not to do (no new credit, big purchases, or cash deposits).
• Why an Agent Helps: Expertise, local insight, pricing guidance, contracts, and negotiation.

What’s Inside the Seller eGuide

• Should I Move Now? Answers to the big three questions—including whether buyers are still buying.
• Market Update: Inventory trends, the importance of pricing right, and how concessions show up today.
• 2025 Forecasts: A moderation story (not a meltdown) and expectations for mortgage rates.
• Why People Are Moving: Life‑driven reasons despite higher rates.
• Use Your Equity: How today’s equity can power your next move (even all‑cash for some).
• Seller Prep Checklist: Make it inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost curb appeal.
• Why Hire an Agent: Pricing expertise, paperwork, marketing exposure, and negotiation experience.

Why Fall Can Be a Smart Time to Move

• Motivated buyers and sellers aiming to settle before the holidays or year-end
• Gorgeous seasonal curb appeal—your home can truly shine
• Less competition than peak summer in many neighborhoods
• Clearer timelines around school calendars, relocations, and job changes

Get Your Free Copies

Prefer a direct download? Use the buttons above, or:

• Email us and we’ll send both guides to your inbox.
• Comment “FALL” on our latest Instagram post and we’ll DM you the links.

FAQ

Are these guides only for first-timers?

No. They’re helpful for everyone—from first-time buyers to seasoned sellers—because the advice is tailored to this season’s market dynamics.

Do I have to be ready right now?

Not at all. Use the guides to plan 30, 60, or 90 days out (or even next spring). The earlier you prepare, the smoother the process.

Will you customize a plan for my home or budget?

Absolutely. After you read the guide, we’ll build a strategy based on your timing, goals, and neighborhood.

What neighborhoods do you cover?

Greater Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Central MD, Eastern Shore - Severna Park, Arnold, Millersville, Crownsville, Pasadena, Eastport, and beyond.

How much do the guides cost?

They’re 100% free.

Jen Holden, Realtor® | Principal
The Jen Holden Group of Compass
📱 443.803.7620 (m) | 📞 410.429.7425 (o)
✉️ jen@thejenholdengroup.com
🌐 www.movewithjhg.com