Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008—specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash. So, let’s do exactly what your brain already wants to do, and see if there’s any connection there. The simple truth is foreclosure filings are rising. But they’re nowhere near crisis levels. And that’sContinue reading “A Key Indicator We’re Not Facing a Wave of Foreclosures”
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The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now
What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable. Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). That’s far more than the pre-pandemic norm (see graph below): So, how areContinue reading “The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now”
Price it Right or Lose the Flight: How to Price Your Home to Sell
There’s one decision you’re going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price later. And that’s your asking price. The #1 Mistake Sellers Make Today:Continue reading “Price it Right or Lose the Flight: How to Price Your Home to Sell”
Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market
If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in years. Conditions are shifting, and the housing market is finally starting to offer the opportunities and stability that buyers and sellers have been waiting for. After a stretch where many people felt stuck,Continue reading “Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market”
Are Headlines Making You Worry About Your Home Value? Read This.
Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here’s what you need to know. While some local markets have seen small price dips this year, home prices are not falling nationally. So, don’t let the headlines scare you. The vast majority of the country is actually seeing prices rise.Continue reading “Are Headlines Making You Worry About Your Home Value? Read This.”
The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026
After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s movement happening again. No, it’s not a surge. But it is a shift – and it’s one thatContinue reading “The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026”
The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is out there, they’llContinue reading “The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High”
Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets
Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. It’s a tale of two markets. What’s a Buyer’s Market vs. aContinue reading “Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets”
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House
Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money. Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid, as long as you know what to watch for. Let’s break down the biggest seller slip-ups, and how an agent helps you steer clear of them. 1. Overpricing YourContinue reading “Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House”
The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading
There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s what’s actually happening, and what the experts project for home prices over the next 5 years. And spoiler alert – it’s not a crash. Yes, in some local markets, prices are flattening orContinue reading “The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading”
