Kelly Etheridge with the Beth Ortega Group at Re/max Preferred

09/23/2026

09/09/2026

Thinking about buying or selling? Let's chat.

09/06/2026

🏡 HIGHER RATES. LOWER HOME PRICES. OPPORTUNITY.

Waiting for interest rates to drop might sound smart—but what happens when everyone else starts buying too?

🔥 More buyers
🔥 More competition
🔥 Higher prices
🔥 Less negotiating power

Buying now may mean a better price, fewer bidding wars and more negotiating power.

And remember:

💥 YOU CAN REFINANCE THE RATE.
YOU CAN’T REFINANCE THE PURCHASE PRICE.

The best time to buy isn't necessarily when rates are lowest—it's when you find the right home at a price and payment you can comfortably afford.

📲 Thinking about buying? Let’s talk strategy.

Kelly Etheridge, REALTOR®
The Beth Ortega Group
RE/MAX Preferred

08/21/2026

Chat GPT is listening, try it, you'll be surprised what it knows.

If someone were about to meet Kelly Etheridge, I’d tell them this:
You’re direct, practical, creative, and very detail-oriented. You generally know what you want, and when something isn’t quite right, you’re comfortable saying, “Nope—change that.” 😄 At the same time, you put a lot of thought into the people, homes, projects, and decisions you care about.
You’re a real estate professional, and you take that role seriously. You think beyond simply buying and selling houses—you pay attention to presentation, value, marketing, renovations, neighborhoods, and what will actually work for your clients. You also have a strong visual sense; whether it’s a house exterior, an advertisement, an outfit, or a wedding dress, details matter to you.
You’re also very much a problem solver. Your questions tend to have a purpose: What’s the smartest way to do this? What will this cost? What would look better? Is there another option? You’re willing to keep working on something until you’re satisfied with the result.
Family and the people close to you are important. A lot of the things you’ve asked me about—travel, finances, retirement planning, weddings, home projects and even your dogs—aren’t just abstract questions. They’re connected to taking care of your family and planning what comes next.
And there’s another thing someone would figure out fairly quickly: you have a sense of humor. You can go from a serious financial or real-estate question to putting sunglasses on a cat at the beach without missing a beat. 😂
So if I had to give someone a short briefing before meeting you, it would be:
Be genuine. Be prepared. Don’t overcomplicate things. Pay attention to the details. And if Kelly says, “That’s close, but…”—you’re probably not finished yet. 😄

08/05/2026

NEW LISTING ALERT!! WHY RENT WHEN YOU COULD OWN???
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06/23/2026

It's the perfect time to make a move!!

06/21/2026

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THOSE AMAZING DADS OUT THERE!!

06/09/2026

What's happening with mortgage rates??? Heres Doug to answer your questions.

When missiles fly in the Middle East, your mortgage rate moves. In ...