Change is Inevitable; Flexibility is Optional

Why It Takes Courage To Adapt to Change and How It Enhances Our Lives

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Donna Wade
April 22, 2025

What’s The Tea with 4D? 🍵
Hello Tea Time friends! I hope this email finds you enjoying all that our Valley has to offer during the Springtime. Budding trees, blooming flowers, birds singing and nesting, dreams of summer travel taking shape, preparing for the end of another school year for some, and launching kids into adulthood for others…so much happening!

So how do you roll with the change that inevitably comes? It comes not only when the season shifts, when the school year ends, when the weather fluctuates…it comes in our daily lives too. And sometimes it is welcome and other times, not so much. There is that one thing you can always count on…change!

I have been thinking a lot about change. I have found myself in that in between phase of life…aging parents are at the forefront of my mind along with a young adult who is trying to find his place in the world living at home. I have become the matriarch of my family in all of its glory. And all of its change!

In order to keep my sanity intact, I have realized that being able to be emotionally, intellectually and rationally NIMBLE is key. I may have my ideas about what my mom should do or what direction my son should take, or even how I think the world should be, but it turns out, things change in their own way and in their own time regardless of my opinions on the matter. Who knew! LOL

Having the opportunity to be challenged by change and to learn how to become more flexible with the uncertainty of life is a practice I find well worth the time. And one I suspect I will be working on for the rest of my days. The more I accept change as just another part of life, the more open I can be to think creatively about how to respond. All of that change stretches you.

And I wouldn’t have it any other way. <3

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According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19. And since that week has come and gone, you might be wondering: did I miss my chance? Not at all – and here’s why.

That’s just one source’s take, based on their own research. Other organizations run similar studies. And since different places use different methodologies for their research, sometimes the results vary too – and that’s actually good news for you. According to Zillow, the best time to list your house is still ahead.

The latest research from Zillow says sellers who list their homes in late May tend to see higher sale prices based on home sales from last year. The study explains why:

“Search activity typically peaks before Memorial Day, as shoppers get serious about house hunting before their summer vacation and the new school year in the fall. By targeting late spring, sellers can get their home listed when the most shoppers are looking. When more buyers are competing for homes, sellers can command a higher price.”

And they’re not the only ones saying selling in May can help homeowners net top dollar. ATTOM Data conducted a similar study by analyzing 59 million home sales over the past 13 years:

“Freshly compiled sales statistics from ATTOM demonstrate that home sellers continue to reap significant benefits from listing their properties during the month of May. Examination of home sales trends spanning thirteen years reveals that, on average, sellers are commanding 11.1 percent premium above the estimated market value.”

An article from Bankrate echoes this sentiment and brings this all together to show that any time in April or May is a good time:

“Some patterns and trends usually do hold true throughout the year, and one is that spring continues to be the best time to sell. Sellers can net thousands of dollars more if they sell during the peak months of April and May. . .”

The window to sell during prime time is very much still open, so you can make a move and potentially cash in big if you sell now.

That said, the best week to list your house really depends on a few local factors, like buyer demand, how many homes are for sale nearby, and how quickly things are selling. That’s why working with an experienced agent who knows your area is key. 

Bottom Line

Spring is the busiest time in real estate – and there’s still time to take full advantage of that momentum.

What’s holding you back from making your move this spring? And what would help you feel ready? Let’s talk about it.