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Pending Home Sales Rise in August as Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Buyer Demand
The housing market showed signs of renewed momentum in August, as pending home sales increased for the second month in a row. According...
Oct 2


Existing Home Sales Flat in August, But Signs of Growth Ahead
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) , sales of previously owned homes were flat in August compared to the prior...
Oct 1


Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in a Year | MBA Weekly Survey
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey , average mortgage rates declined last week compared to...
Sep 30


Why Fall 2025 May Be the Best Time to Buy a Home
When most people think about the housing market, spring usually comes to mind as the hottest time of year. Sellers list their homes,...
Sep 29


What Slowing New Home Construction Means for Today’s Housing Market
For years, the biggest challenge in the housing market has been the shortage of homes for sale. With too few existing homes available,...
Sep 25


Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level Since October: What It Means for Homebuyers and Homeowners
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey , average mortgage rates fell again last week, marking...
Sep 24


Rising Homeowners Insurance Costs: What Buyers Need to Know
When most people think about buying a home, insurance isn’t always the first thing on their minds. But as homeowners insurance costs...
Sep 23


Housing Market Update: Months of Supply Shows Signs of Balance
One of the most reliable ways to measure the health of the housing market is by looking at a key metric called “months of supply.” This...
Sep 22


Mortgage Credit Availability Shows Signs of Stability in August
Access to mortgage credit isn’t fixed—it shifts depending on lending standards, loan programs, and overall market conditions. Sometimes...
Sep 19


Natural Disaster Risks: What Homebuyers Need to Know
When choosing a home, most buyers focus on features like location, layout, and upgrades. But one factor that often gets overlooked is...
Sep 18


The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Every Buyer Should Budget For
When you’re preparing to buy a home, it’s easy to focus only on what it takes to get to the closing table. Pre-approval, down payment,...
Sep 16


Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Levels Since Spring, MBA Survey Finds
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates declined across all major loan...
Sep 15


Why Spring Is the Best Time to Sell a Home – And Why You Should Start Preparing Now
Spring has long been considered the hottest season in the housing market. Buyer demand rises, more homes hit the market, and sellers...
Sep 11


Mortgage Activity Spikes in Spring 2025: What It Means for Buyers and Homeowners
Mortgage activity saw a noticeable spring spike this year, according to newly released data from ATTOM Data Solutions . The company’s Q2...
Sep 9


S&P Case-Shiller Report: U.S. Home Prices Show Slowest Annual Growth in Years
The S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices remain one of the most trusted benchmarks for tracking U.S. home prices. Covering all nine...
Sep 4


Today’s Housing Market: Slower Pace Creates Opportunities for Buyers
A few years ago, the real estate market was moving at lightning speed. It wasn’t unusual for a desirable home to hit the market on a...
Sep 3


New Home Construction 13% Higher Than Last Year
According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD , the number of new homes under construction in July jumped 5.2%...
Aug 28


The Housing Market Is Becoming More Balanced – Great News for Home Buyers 🏡
The housing market is shifting, giving home buyers more opportunities than we’ve seen in years. A rising number of homes for sale has...
Aug 27


Home Values Higher In Good School Districts
A new study from the National Association of Realtors’ consumer website shows why homeowners benefit from living in an area with good...
Aug 25
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