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Buying Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again. Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.
Buying Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number […]
Market Updates Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even […]
Buying The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think) The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think) Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. And according to a national survey, a lot of people believe big investors are to blame. Even though data shows that’s not true, nearly half […]
Market Updates Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start […]
Market Updates Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth. The data doesn’t point to a crash. It points to slow, continued growth. And […]
Buying The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. And that’s the 5th straight month […]
Buying Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal. Builders are offering serious incentives […]
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Buying Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward. In most places, prices aren’t flat at all. What the Data Really Shows While […]
Buying What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary. But here’s what you need […]
Buying History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the […]
Market Updates Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now. Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now. When your house doesn’t sell, it doesn’t just feel frustrating – it feels personal. You put time, money, and emotional energy into this move. You told your friends and family it was happening. And now that your listing has expired without a buyer? You’re left feeling […]
Market Updates Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching your 401(k) or investments lately, chances are you’ve felt that pit in your stomach. One day it’s up. The next day, it’s not. And that […]
Market Updates What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering what it means for the value of their home – and their buying power. Let’s take a look at […]
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