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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If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions.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 ...

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

For Buyers For Sellers Forecasts Home Prices Infographics July 29, 2025

Some Highlights With all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say. Home prices are still forecast to rise nationally this year, just at a much slower pace. But price trends are going to vary by area. To have a quick conversation ...

Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

Agent Value For Buyers For Sellers Home Prices Inventory July 28, 2025

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. It’s a tale of two markets. What’s a ...

Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

For Buyers For Sellers Forecasts Home Prices Mortgage Rates July 24, 2025

If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you. Will Home Prices Fall? Many buyers are ...

The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

For Buyers For Sellers Foreclosures July 23, 2025

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might be led to believe. So, before you jump to conclusions, ...

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