
Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You
You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down. Because your

Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026
After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year. And depending on where

Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something

Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll

It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home
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

Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment. Think of it as your

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now
For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly

Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers
Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market
When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with

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

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

Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell
Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that’s actually waiting