Buyers
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- Why Most People Are Still Glad They Bought a HomeWith everything going on, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if you’d regret buying right now. Everyday expenses cost more. Mortgage rates are higher than you’d like. And when the economy feels uncertain, taking on a mortgage can feel…
- Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner
- Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will. A recent survey from Clever found 58% of Gen Z buyers are actually rooting for a crash, just so homeownership feels within reach. So,…
- Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right NowPrice cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on. Sellers tend to worry a cut means walking away with less than they hoped. Sometimes that’s true, but more often…
- There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell. Which type you’re in changes how you should buy or sell.…
- 3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right NowIf you’re trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night. And as you watch mortgage rates tick up again lately, it’s fair to wonder if you should just hit pause and wait for them to go down. For now, though,…
- What are Seller Concessions?Summarized here:
- The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost HereWant to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect. Yes, mortgage rates have been ticking up lately, and that’s creating some real challenges with…
- How Remote Work Can Make Homebuying More AffordableDiscover how remote work offers first-time homebuyers affordability by allowing them to choose homes in more budget-friendly areas.
- The Housing Market Split in 2. Which Side Is Your House On?Ask a couple people how the housing market is doing and you’ll probably get a couple different answers. That’s because right now, the market runs on 2 very different tracks, split by price point. Knowing which track your house is on…
- Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability AnswerFor most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away. But your salary is only half the equation. Where you live shapes what you can afford…
- Why Buyers Shouldn’t Overlook a Fall MoveYou’ve been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected… While everyone’s paying attention to mortgage rates, only the savviest buyers know that the changing season can start tipping things…
- Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards. Newly built homes are more affordable than existing ones in a lot of markets. And that’s because builders are cutting prices…
- Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you’ve caught the buzz and wondered whether that money could get you into a home faster, especially with…
- Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They’re AtYou’re scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app. Because even if you love the house, the numbers feel impossible. But here’s the…
- Most Home Sales Close, Here’s How To Keep Yours on TrackFew things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window. But if you’re getting ready to sell, here’s what you should know.…
- The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next HomeIf you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment. The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much less. But a lot of…
- Don’t Try To Time the Housing MarketTorn between buying a home now or holding out for the perfect moment? Trying to time the market rarely works. Rates, prices, inflation… These variables are all beyond your control. So, if you want or need to move, focus on your numbers…
- Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.Imagine waiting a year to buy a home,only to find mortgage rates haven’t changed much.That may sound frustrating.But it’s a real possibility. A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they believe much lower mortgage rates…
- Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your OpeningFor years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want? Well, worry a little less. Because right now, those big investors…
- Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same TimeIf you’re a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking? There’s no single right answer. The best call depends on…
- 8 Homes Sell Every MinuteThink no one’s buying right now? Think again. Just over 4 million homes are expected to sell this year. Do some math and that’s roughly 8 every single minute. Let’s make sure yours is one of them. Send me a message to get started.…
- The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What’s NextRemember how exciting it was to buy your first place? It felt like crossing a long-awaited finish line. It gave you a place to build your life. Maybe it’s where you lived when you got married. Or where you welcomed a child or a pet into…
- 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 that’s in their budget. But owning a home may be more within reach than you think. Sometimes, it just means considering…
- More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s SummerIf you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from. In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with…
- 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. But there’s a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one. Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than…
- The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market, What That Means for YouNegotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are two terms you’ll hear a lot: concession…
- That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a DealOpen up a home search and you’ll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you,…
- Two Big Reasons To Move This SummerA 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 something worth knowing before you decide. Rates…
- Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s BuyersIf 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 listed their house for a median of $429,500 in May. That’s 2.4% lower than…
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