For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedInIf you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes...

For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that’s a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full...

For Sellers, Selling Tips Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that’s actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards. Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago....

It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim:“Big investors are buying up all the homes.”And honestly, if you’re a homebuyer who’s lost out on a few offers, that idea probably sounds believable. When homes are expensive and competition is tight, it’s easy to assume giant companies are scooping everything up behind the scenes.But here’s the thing: what people...

For Buyers Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.” And honestly, if you’re a homebuyer who’s lost out on a few offers, that idea probably sounds believable. When...

Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market.According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), those sellers agree pricing their home effectively was the hardest part of the process.Top 5 Most Difficult Task for Sellers Who Didn’t Use an Agent:Getting the price...

For Sellers, For Sale by Owner, Selling Tips, Price It Right/Overpricing The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market. According to the latest data from the...

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back.According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans believe you need excellent credit to qualify for a mortgage. That may be why, when renters are asked why they don’t own yet, “my...

For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back. According...

Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The good news? It’s finally happening.In 2025, affordability was the best it’s been in 3 years. And...