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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


Existing Home Sales Still Stuck In June
Sales of previously owned homes fell in June from one month earlier, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors....
Jul 29, 2025


Has The Housing Market Finally Found Balance?
The housing market favored sellers for years. With the number of available homes for sale lower than normal and the number of interested...
Jul 28, 2025


More Home Builders Are Cutting Prices
The inventory of new homes for sale has reached levels not seen since 2007, and that could be great news for prospective homebuyers . A...
Jul 23, 2025


Jul 22, 2025


Home Buyers Are Moving Farther Away
When we move, we typically don’t move far. In fact, between 1989 and 2021, the median distance moved was between 10 and 15 miles. Lately,...
Jul 21, 2025


The Most Common Sources For Down Payments
There isn’t just one way to come up with a down payment. In fact, most home buyers use a combination of sources to get the funds together...
Jul 18, 2025


Jul 17, 2025
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