Buying a Home

Jan. 12, 2026

Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026




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 …

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Oct. 3, 2025

Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025

Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025




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. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in …

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Aug. 26, 2025

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?




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 fear go.

While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common as they used to …

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Aug. 21, 2025

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again




If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see …

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Aug. 14, 2025

Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff




Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early …

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Aug. 11, 2025

Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High




Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.

Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems. 

Buyers Are …

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Aug. 6, 2025

A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

 




Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday?

According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s why many people are exploring new ways to build stability …

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Aug. 4, 2025

The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

 




Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.

“I’ll never save enough.”

“I need a small fortune just to get started.”

“I guess I’ll just rent forever.”

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And you’re …

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