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What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

For Buyers New Construction August 28, 2025

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 to remember: a lot of what you ...

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

First-Time Buyers For Buyers August 25, 2025

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go. While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common as they used to be. In fact, a recent survey shows agents ...

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers August 21, 2025

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else ...

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

Affordability Buying Tips Downsize First-Time Buyers For Buyers Home Prices Inventory August 20, 2025

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in. For first-time buyers, they can be a smart way to get into homeownership without stretching your budget. For ...

Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

For Buyers Mortgage Rates August 14, 2025

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%). While that may ...

Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

Affordability Agent Value For Buyers New Construction August 13, 2025

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid opportunity. Myth 1: New Homes Are More Expensive It’s easy to assume a new ...

A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

For Buyers August 6, 2025

Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s why many people are exploring new ways to build stability and long-term ...

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

Affordability Buying Tips For Buyers Infographics Mortgage Rates New Construction August 5, 2025

Some Highlights Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes. There are more available. Builders are more flexible on prices right now. And people who buy new homes tend ...

The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

Affordability Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers Rent vs. Buy August 4, 2025

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.” “I need a small fortune just to get started.” “I guess I’ll just rent forever.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And you’re definitely not out of luck. Here’s the thing: a ...

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

Buying Tips First-Time Buyers For Buyers July 30, 2025

According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that could make you think buying a home ...

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