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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Do You Know What You Want In A Neighborhood?
Thinking about buying a home? 🏡 One of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right neighborhood. From good schools...
Aug 20, 2025
First-Time Buyers Say It’s Worth It Despite Stress
Just because most people dream of becoming homeowners doesn’t mean they fully understand what it takes to buy a house. The home buying...
Aug 18, 2025


New Construction Homes Near Price Parity with Existing Homes – What This Means for Buyers
When it comes to buying a home, new construction has traditionally carried a higher price tag than an existing home. Older homes are...
Aug 13, 2025


Mortgage Payments Drop in June, Boosting Home Affordability for Buyers
The national median mortgage payment for home buyers fell nearly 2% in June compared to the previous month, according to the latest...
Aug 12, 2025
Housing Survey Finds Consumer Sentiment Higher
Each month, Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey asks Americans how they feel about the housing market, economy, and their personal...
Aug 11, 2025


Home Prices See Smallest Increase In Years
Home prices have followed a pattern so far this year and, according to the latest S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, it shows no sign...
Aug 6, 2025


Pending Home Sales Mostly Unchanged In June
When an offer to buy a home is accepted and a contract has been signed, the closing process begins. But until the transaction is...
Aug 5, 2025


Is The Housing Market About To Get More Affordable?
The housing market has an affordability problem. The cost of buying a house has skyrocketed over the past several years. During the...
Aug 4, 2025


Typical Home Sale Nets $123,000 In Raw Profit
The amount of profit home sellers made from the sale of their home was slightly higher during the second quarter than it was in the...
Jul 30, 2025
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