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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.

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

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.

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block.

More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing.

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

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason.

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

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions.

What You Need To Know About Concessions
Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal.

Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.

Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.

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

Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday?

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

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.

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

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.

The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy.

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

According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed.

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025
With all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.

Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now.

Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next?

The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them.

The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts

If you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast.

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money.

Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home.

Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers.

The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices

If recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.

The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear

Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.

The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading

There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story.

Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know

If you’re a homeowner planning to move, you’re probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first.

Should You Buy a Vacation Home?

Now that summer’s here, you’re probably planning your next getaway. But what if you didn’t have to?

What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today

If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong.