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

Affordability, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates / By

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 are sitting in the …

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Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market

For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures / By

If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that’s a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few simple truths become clear: Today’s foreclosure numbers are in line with what’s considered normal High home equity is …

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Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.

For Buyers / By

It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.” And honestly, if you’re a homebuyer who’s lost out on a few offers, that idea probably sounds believable. When homes are expensive and competition is tight, it’s easy to assume giant companies are scooping …

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The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent

For Sale by Owner, For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips / By

Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), those sellers agree pricing their home effectively was the hardest part of the process. Top 5 Most …

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The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back

First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy / By

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back. According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans believe you need excellent credit to qualify for a mortgage. That may …

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Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage Rates / By

Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The good news? …

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Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought

Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers / By

Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible. Whether you’re planning to buy soon or still just thinking about it, getting pre-approved is one of the best moves you can make. Here’s why. 1. What Is Pre-Approval, Really? Pre-approval is much more than a guess. …

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