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Uncategorized What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt? The short answer? No. The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are still being signed, and closings […]
Uncategorized Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home, too. Here’s what you really need to know. Even with slight price declines in some markets, data shows you’re likely still way ahead. And that’s thanks to your home equity. The Relationship Between Home […]
Uncategorized You Can Buy a Home When You Have Student Loans
Uncategorized How To Make Sure Your Sale Crosses the Finish Line If there were a straightforward step that could help make your home sale a seamless process, wouldn’t you want to know about it? There’s a lot that happens from the time your house goes under contract to closing day. And a few things still have to go right for the deal to go through. But […]
Uncategorized Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again. If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage rates easing, today’s market is […]
Uncategorized 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 According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “. . . […]
Uncategorized Your Price May Be the Reason Your House Isn’t Selling
Uncategorized 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 back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means […]
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Uncategorized 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 prepping now. As Realtor.com says: “If you’re aiming to […]
Uncategorized Staged Homes Sell 73% Faster
Uncategorized 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 sure, it’s going to vary by local area. Some markets will […]
Uncategorized The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know If you’ve put your move plans on hold due to high rates or prices, it may be time to reassess your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. And that’s the 5th straight month where buying a home has become slightly easier. Let’s break this down into […]
Uncategorized 2026 Housing Market Outlook After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same. More Homes Will Sell With all of the affordability challenges […]
Uncategorized 1 in 5 Sellers Are Cutting Prices Right Now
Uncategorized 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 floor plans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal. Builders are offering serious incentives today, and people are jumping on them. In fact, […]
Uncategorized Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high to see what happens, that’s a plan that can easily backfire, and it’s going to cost you in today’s market. And the […]
Uncategorized 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 relatively that straightforward. In most places, prices aren’t flat at all. What the Data Really Shows While we’ve definitely seen prices moderate from […]
Uncategorized Do You Know the Minimum Down Payment for a Conventional Home Loan?
Uncategorized Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. One of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year Treasury yield. Here’s why. The Link Between […]
Uncategorized Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025 If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025: “By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find the combination of inventory, pricing, and […]