If you’re looking to buy a home in 2026, and you’ve been waiting for the housing market to feel a little less stacked against you, that moment may finally be here. According to a recent Redfin report, buyers now have more negotiating power than they’ve had in over a decade. ...
Continue ReadingIf you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years. This moment marked a critical threshold. Now, rates ...
Continue ReadingMost people start their home buying search by looking at sites such as Realtor.com, Zillow or Trulia. That’s completely fine and understandable, but step 1 to buying a home should be to hire a Realtor to represent you. Searching online at Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, etc. on your own takes a LOT of time. A ...
Continue ReadingBig update I’m watching closely: mortgage rates briefly dipped below 6%, with some buyers seeing quotes around 5.99% on a 30-year fixed. The 15-year has also come down into the mid-5s in some cases. This kind of drop tends to change the “feel” of the market fast, even if it ...
Continue ReadingIf you’re chomping at the bit to buy a home this year, right now could be the best month to make your move. I know, a lot of folks are planning to wait until May, thinking that’s the best time because typically, around then, you see a lot more homes ...
Continue ReadingTaking the leap into homeownership is exciting—but it can feel overwhelming too. If you’re wondering how to begin, you’re not alone. Many first-time buyers ask: Where do I start? Here’s a simple roadmap to get your home search off the ground: 1. Know Your Budget Before you browse listings, figure out how ...
Continue ReadingMost homebuyers don’t walk into a house thinking about trends. The questions they’re asking are way more personal (and relatable): Will this space work for my life? Will I feel comfortable here? Will I regret this price six months from now? Buyers are balancing budgets and long-term plans, while also ...
Continue ReadingThe end of the year has a way of slowing everything down. And for a lot of people, that creates space for a question that’s been sitting in the background for a while: “Should we make a move next year… or stay put?” If that thought has crossed your mind—even ...
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