2025

The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026

For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Inventory, Forecasts The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026 Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first...

The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026

After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s movement happening again.No, it’s not a surge. But it is a shift – and it’s one that could set the stage for a stronger year in 2026.So, what’s...

Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home?

A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now. They’re watching rates hover a little above 6% and thinking, I’ll buy once they hit the 5s. Because who doesn’t want a better rate?But here’s the thing: that 5.99% number might not save you as much as you think.Affordability is still a challenge. There’s no question about that. But the market has given savvy buyers a head start....

Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home?

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Forecasts Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home? Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now. They’re watching rates hover a little above 6% and thinking, I’ll buy once they hit the 5s. Because who doesn’t want a...

Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts.

If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have been busy. And it’s left some people wondering: Are we overbuilding like we did right before the 2008 housing crash?No matter what you may hear in the news, there’s no reason for alarm. In reality, data shows builders aren’t racing ahead, they’re actually starting to tap the brakes.Builders...

Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts.

For Buyers, For Sellers, New Construction, Inventory Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have been busy. And it’s left some people wondering: Are we overbuilding like we did right before the 2008...

The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now

If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there. The chance to buy a home without having a down payment.Unfortunately, 70% of Veterans (that's 7 out of every 10) don’t know about this benefit, according to Veterans United.And that’s a big missed opportunity for those who’ve earned this benefit through service. So,...

The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now

For Buyers, Buying Tips The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there. The chance to buy a home without having a down payment. Unfortunately, 70% of Veterans (that’s 7...

What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?The short answer? No.The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are still being signed, and closings are still happening. The difference is that a few parts of the process may slow down a...

What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

For Buyers, For Sellers, Buying Tips, Economy, Selling Tips What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt? The short answer? No. The housing...