Mari has been an active member of her community for over 24 years through a hands-on approach to service. She has held leadership roles in her children’s schools and her church and places high value on her arts community and her work with social and racial equity. As a teacher with Rock ‘n’ Kids, Inc, Mari has taught thousands of children through weekly classes and conducted hundreds of parties and special events. Mari is also a local ambassador and supports local business through featured interviews and promotion. She is excited to expand her community focus through Real Estate.
With this passion for service, Mari is ready to help with your home buying and selling needs. As a member of the Real People Realty, Inc. family, Mari carries the values of hard work, integrity, and outstanding client service into everything she does.
01 Jun 2022
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19%...
01 May 2022
Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers feeling pinched. But now, with interest rates climbing, many of...
01 Apr 2022
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting...
01 Mar 2022
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars,...
01 Feb 2022
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the...
01 Jan 2022
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August...
12 Dec 2021
Hi, I’m Mari Van Meter with Real People Realty and you’ve landed on my channel, Flying Home Dragonfly, where we talk about all the great things that we can find locally right here in...
01 Dec 2021
Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded-last minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful,...
01 Nov 2021
Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association...
29 Oct 2021
According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics...