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If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s what you need to remember...A great rate won’t make up for a home that no longer works for you. Life changes, and sometimes, your home needs to change with it....

Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation.Here are the top three questions on a lot of people’s minds this season, and straightforward answers to help you feel more confident about the market.1. “Will I even be able to find a home if I want to move?”Yes, more than you could a...

Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? Here’s the secret. Focus on homes that have been sitting on the market for a while.Because when a listing lingers, sellers tend to get more realistic – and, more willing to negotiate. And that’s where the savviest buyers are finding homes other buyers overlook.The Opportunity: 1 in 5 Homes Has Had a Price Cut This...

When the holidays roll around, travel plans, family gatherings, and all the chaos of the season may make you think it’s better to pull your listing off the market or to wait until 2026 to sell your house. But here’s the thing.Waiting could mean missing out on a great window of opportunity. Because while other sellers are stepping away, you can lean in – and that might actually give you the edge. Here...

Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases most people ever make. And some recession talk in the media has made a lot of would-be buyers second guess their plans.In the latest LendingTree survey, almost 2 in 3 Americans said they think a recession is coming. And 74% of respondents say that's having an impact on their financial...

For Sellers, Selling Tips, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, Price It Right/Overpricing The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Here’s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today’s market aren’t the ones waiting it out or stepping back. They’re the ones who adapt...

Here’s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today’s market aren’t the ones waiting it out or stepping back. They’re the ones who adapt from the start.A number of homeowners this year didn’t get the outcome they wanted. But it’s not because something’s wrong with the market. It’s because something wasn’t right with their expectations. Realtor.com...

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...

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...

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...