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Market Updates Home Prices Are Rising in 80% of Markets VIDEO
Market Updates The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you’ve been using for storage. To you, it’s extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it’s the reason they’d pick your house. […]
Buying Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market? Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market? Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they’ll still get top dollar. The interesting thing is… both can be right at the exact same […]
Buying Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there’s a number working behind the scenes that’s actually good for you right now. It’s called the spread, and once you […]
Market Updates Holland Michigan Real Estate In 2026
Market Updates The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think You’ve probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story. This isn’t 2020 or 2021. It was never going to be. […]
Market Updates The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others […]
Market Updates Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Here’s What the Data Says. Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Here’s What the Data Says. Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us. While it’s going to vary by […]
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Market Updates The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026 The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026 If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven’t picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable. The truth is: a lot […]
Market Updates Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured. That’s the reality for a lot of buyers right now. Affordability is tight. But don’t let that discourage you. Going smaller might actually be a smart play in […]
Market Updates You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet? Am I missing something? That mindset made sense […]
Buying Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal. Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal. If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about […]
Market Updates Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that’s a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few simple truths become clear: Today’s foreclosure […]
Buying Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth. Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth. It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.” And honestly, if you’re a homebuyer who’s lost out on a few offers, that idea probably sounds believable. When homes are expensive […]
Market Updates Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026 Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026 Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting […]
Market Updates The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation. Here are the top three questions on a lot of people’s minds this season, and straightforward […]
Market Updates Most Experts Are Not Worried About a Recession Most Experts Are Not Worried About a Recession Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases most people ever make. And some recession talk in the media has made a lot of would-be buyers second guess their plans. In the latest LendingTree survey, almost […]
Market Updates The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling Here’s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today’s market aren’t the ones waiting it out or stepping back. They’re the ones who adapt from the start. A number of homeowners this year didn’t get the outcome they […]
Buying The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026 The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026 After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s movement happening again. No, it’s not […]
Buying Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home? Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home? A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now. They’re watching rates hover a little above 6% and thinking, I’ll buy once they hit the 5s. Because who doesn’t want a better rate? But here’s the thing: that […]