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Buy Or Rent Data You Need To See Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? Buy or rent is an age old real estate question. It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out […]

Buyer Bright Spot: The Housing Inventory is Growing The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget. The housing inventory has been increasing since 2024. But […]

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 how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of space, you may find you have more cost-effective options in […]

If Your Home Pricing Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting home pricing too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of […]

Simple Steps To Help You Save for Your First Home Turning a dream into reality starts with one thing: a plan. And if buying your first home is on your list of goals, now’s the perfect time to put a plan in motion to help you save. And the best part? Reaching your savings goal doesn’t mean […]

Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent Some Highlights More homeowners are realizing they need an agent’s help in this complex market – and that’s why a record-low number of people are selling without a pro by their side. Without an agent’s help, tackling pricing, staging and repairs, paperwork, negotiation, and more can be a real […]

The Personal Joys of Home Ownership There’s no doubt that home ownership comes with significant financial benefits. And this time of year, is a great time to reflect on the other reasons why owning a home is so meaningful. A house is more than four walls and a roof – it’s a place where memories […]

How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your budget. If you’re feeling stuck, co-buying could be one way to help you get your foot in the door. Freddie Mac says: “If you are an aspiring homeowner, buying a […]

Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs? A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below): If you’re feeling stressed because […]

Mortgage Rate Volatility, What’s Behind it? What’s Causing Today’s Mortgage Rate Swings? If you’ve been tracking mortgage rates, you’ve probably noticed how much they’re has been Mortgage Rate Volatility. One day they climb, and the next they drop. Why all the ups and downs? Let’s explore the key reasons behind this volatility and what it […]