For a lot of parents or grandparents, watching a family member struggle to buy their first home right now is hard....
There’s one decision you're going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits....
If you saw headlines that talked about how “home sales fell sharply in January,” it probably raised an eyebrow –...
At some point, a house that once felt perfect just… doesn’t anymore.Maybe you need more space.Maybe working from home...
You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it...
After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year....
Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re...
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does...
There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines.Buying a home is getting...
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that...
For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very...
Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a...
When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start...
If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they...
If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume...
Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit,...
It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim:“Big investors are buying up all the...
Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house...
Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they...
Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability...
If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options:Do you sell it as-is and make...
Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible. Whether you’re...
Momentum is quietly building in the housing market. New data from NerdWallet shows more Americans are starting to think...
If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to become a homeowner in the next twelve months, there’s probably a lot on...
If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in a while.After a...
There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are...
When your house doesn’t sell, it does more than disrupt your plans, it hits close to home. You prepared for the next...
Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here’s...
You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter. While a lot of people assume spring is...
The housing market hasn’t felt this energized in a long time – and the numbers backing that up are hard to ignore....
One of the biggest homebuying advantages you can give yourself today is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list.Think...
A lot of people are asking the same thing right now: “Is it even a good time to sell?” And the truth may come as a bit...
Spring gets all the attention, but it’s not always the best time to sell a house. Yes, more buyers show up, but so do a...
New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at...
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.”...
Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing...
Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? Here’s the secret. Focus on homes that have...
Homebuyers are weighing their options right now, and they certainly have a lot on their minds. With everything going on...
Renting can feel much less expensive and much simpler than buying a home, especially right now. No repairs, no property...
When the holidays roll around, travel plans, family gatherings, and all the chaos of the season may make you think it’s...
Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases most...
Here’s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today’s market aren’t the ones...
After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface...
A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now. They’re watching rates hover a little above 6% and thinking,...
If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have been busy. And...
If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools...
There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is...
If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too....
If there was one simple step that could help make your home sale a seamless process, wouldn't you want to know about...
If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of...
Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe...
A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on...
Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. And according to a...
You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful...
If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to...
If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your...
After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into...
There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just...
These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more...
If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at...
You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?Experts say...
If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year....
A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and...
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs.Almost every...
If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a...
There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the...
For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up....
Want to know something important you probably don’t have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should?...
Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in.According to the...
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But...
Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding...
If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That...
Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the...
You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous that we’re headed for...
If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do...
You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through...
Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly...
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...
If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone...
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to...
When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the...
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than...
If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions....
Some HighlightsNow that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to...
Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.Let’s talk about what’s really going on...
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.Last year,...
Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday?According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial...
Some HighlightsPrices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may...
Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.“I’ll never...
When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy...
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they...
Some HighlightsWith all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s...
Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local...
If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home...
Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what...
Some HighlightsIf you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink...
Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost...
Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built...
Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices...
Some HighlightsIf recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.Home values almost...