July 23, 2026
The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What's Next
Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place?...
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July 22, 2026
Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In.
Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there...
July 20, 2026
More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer
If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that...
July 16, 2026
14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment
Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer...
July 15, 2026
Think Nobody's Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.
If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared....
July 13, 2026
The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You
Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing...
July 9, 2026
What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026
If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one....
July 8, 2026
Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don't Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.
Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits...
July 6, 2026
What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community
Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger....
July 2, 2026
Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021
Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home....
July 1, 2026
The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think
You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately....
June 29, 2026
The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now
You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off....
June 25, 2026
Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.
When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence....
June 24, 2026
More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.
You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market....
June 22, 2026
That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal
Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer....
June 18, 2026
Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.
Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving...
June 17, 2026
Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here's What the Experts Actually Expect.
One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down....
June 15, 2026
Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.
A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything....
June 11, 2026
Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer
A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once...
June 10, 2026
Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers
If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news....
June 8, 2026
Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?
Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in,...
June 4, 2026
What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move
Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's...
June 3, 2026
The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026
If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone....
June 1, 2026
Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers
You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came...
May 28, 2026
The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now
You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices...
May 27, 2026
The Truth About Affordability Today
Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability....
May 25, 2026
What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit
Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA....
May 21, 2026
Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low
If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier....
May 20, 2026
Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.
You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high....
May 18, 2026
Are Home Prices Going To Fall?
It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?”...
May 14, 2026
The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale
Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most....
May 13, 2026
What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You
You've probably seen the headlines saying, "foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008....
May 11, 2026
Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring
Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market....
May 7, 2026
Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?
For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way....
May 6, 2026
The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market
When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast....
May 4, 2026
4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring
Looking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know....
April 30, 2026
Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?
You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house....
April 29, 2026
Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age
At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up......
April 27, 2026
Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.
According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high....
April 23, 2026
3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market
There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines....
April 22, 2026
More Options Are Popping Up This Spring
Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause?...
April 20, 2026
The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring
For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach....
April 16, 2026
Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people...
April 15, 2026
Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home
If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about....
April 13, 2026
Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.
With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the...
April 9, 2026
When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead
For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now....
April 8, 2026
Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.
If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is....
April 6, 2026
Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?
When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast....
April 2, 2026
Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.
Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved....
April 1, 2026
Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You
Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about...
March 30, 2026
This’ll Change What You Think About Investors in Today’s Housing Market
There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market....