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.
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.
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 quite that straightforward.
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?
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.
What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)


A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme.
Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers


If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs.
Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash


If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying attention to
Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today


There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live.
3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall


For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work.
Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth?


Want to know something important you probably don’t have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should? Spoiler alert: it’s the value of your home.
Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House


Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in.
What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates


The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop?
Patience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will.


Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s why.
Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year


You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.
Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It


If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset.
Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High


Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.
What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of Foreclosures


You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know.
Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First.


If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell?
What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory


You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash.
History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers


Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market.