Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs?
Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.
If buyers wanted the house, they pretty much...
Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer
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 things calm down."
While waiting sounds like a good plan, there's s...
Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers
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.
Asking prices have started to come down.
The typical seller liste...
Should You Wait for Lower Rates?
Should You Wait for Lower Rates? Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” ...
What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move
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 actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what ...
The Mid-Year Housing Market Update
The Mid-Year Housing Market Update. If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.
Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when thin...
Are Home Prices Dropping?
Are Home Prices Dropping? You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.” And when you see something like that, it’s normal to wonder:
Is this the start of a crash?
What does t...
Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that's exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs.
Here's what you need to understand abo...
When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach
When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach. For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how it feels for you too. You look at the cost of buying. Then you look at the cost of chil...
Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now?
Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But here’s what you need to rememb...