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3 days ago
Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love
It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about...
6 days ago
When Is the Perfect Time To Move?
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re...
Jan 7
Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a...
Dec 5, 2024
Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run
Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it's still a good idea to buy a home right now. While market...
Dec 4, 2024
When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down?
One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? After several years of rising rates...
Nov 27, 2024
Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates
Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down. And if...
Nov 25, 2024
Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash
One major reason why we’re not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today. Unlike in the...
Nov 20, 2024
What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?
If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the...
Nov 12, 2024
What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now
Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage...
Nov 1, 2024
New Wells Fargo Mortgage Discounts Are Here!
Exciting news from Wells Fargo! They’ve updated their policy on mortgage rate discounts for customers who deposit assets with the bank....
Oct 30, 2024
Federal Rate Cut Sparks Hope for Buyers Amid Autumn Market Shifts: Will Further Reductions Reignite Demand?
On September 18th, the Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate for the first time since 2020, which is great news for the housing...
Oct 21, 2024
What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025
Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially...
Oct 17, 2024
Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently?
Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the...
Oct 16, 2024
The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment
Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can...
Oct 7, 2024
Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home
If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re not alone. A recent Inman survey reveals the...
Oct 1, 2024
This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For
After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges...
Sep 30, 2024
Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities
That’s right—according to a recent study from Zillow , in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than...
Sep 19, 2024
Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back
If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent...
Sep 18, 2024
Big News: Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 0.5%!
Here’s What It Means for Real Estate 🏡 The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by half a percentage point today, marking its first...
Sep 16, 2024
The Best Time To Buy a Home This Year
A shift is underway in the housing market this season. And if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right moment to jump...
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