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There’s no arguing it: affordability is still tight. If you’re trying to buy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one that’s still within your budget. But there is a silver lining: builders are now focused on building these smaller homes and offering incentives. That can help give […]
When mortgage rates spiked over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did, too, because you didn’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate for your next home. But is that still the right strategy for you? In today’s market, data shows more homeowners are getting […]
You may have heard headlines in the news lately about real estate agents and discussions about their commissions. And if you’re following along, it can be pretty confusing. But here’s what you need to know—expert advice from a trusted real estate agent is more priceless now than ever. And here’s why. A real estate agent […]
If you have student loans and want to buy a home, you might have questions about how your debt affects your plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off those loans before you can buy your first home? Or could you still qualify for a home loan even with that debt? Here’s a look […]
Have you heard the term “Silver Tsunami” getting tossed around recently? If so, here’s what you really need to know. That phrase refers to the idea that a lot of baby boomers are going to move or downsize all at once. And the fear is that a sudden influx of homes for sale would have […]
Buying a home this spring? You’re probably navigating today’s affordability challenges and dealing with the limited number of homes for sale. But what if there was a solution that could help with both? If you’re having trouble finding a home you love and mortgage rates are putting pressure on your budget, it may be time to consider newly […]
If you’re trying to sell your house in Chicago, Illinois, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, […]
Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house for sale is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years (with the exception of 2020, since […]
One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show there are more homes on the market in 2024 than there have been in any of the […]
In today’s housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 19% of all homebuyers are single women, while only 10% are single men. If you’re a single woman trying to buy your first home, this should be encouraging. It means other people are making their dreams a reality – so […]
