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 ...
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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...
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...
Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help
Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help. If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home.
It may not be something you’...
If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers
If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers. Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only on...
Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.
Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why. Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three.
So, if ...
The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away
The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away. You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating...
You Can’t Control What’s Happening
You Can’t Control What’s Happening. Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan. But there are still things you can do to get the best rate possible i...
This’ll Change What You Think About Investors
This’ll Change What You Think About Investors. There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market.
Some headlines make it sound like big Wall Street firms are buying up everything in sight. And...