It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy A Home

February 10, 2026

There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines. Buying a home is getting more affordable. Monthly payments have started to come down, and the squeeze buyers have been feeling for the past few years is slowly loosening. Now, that doesn’t mean ...

A Market Shift Is Giving Buyers the Upper Hand Again

January 27, 2026

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. ...

Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal

January 22, 2026

If 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 ...

Step 1 to Buying a Home: Find a Realtor

January 17, 2026

Most 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 ...

Interest Rate Drop

Big 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 ...

Why January Is the Cheapest Month to Buy a Home

If 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 ...

Buying Your First Home: Where to Begin

January 7, 2026

Taking 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 ...

6 Home Design Trends Shaping Buyer Decisions in 2026

Most 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 ...