Market Updates

June 4, 2025

Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

BLOGJune 4, 2025

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing:  …

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June 2, 2025

Home Projects That Add the Most Value

Home Projects That Add the Most Value

INFOGRAPHICMay 30, 2025


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Some Highlights

  • Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, you want to be strategic about which home projects you take on. ​Because not all of them will be worth it.
  • Before you decide what upgrades to tackle, talk to …
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June 2, 2025

Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?

Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?

BLOGMay 29, 2025

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now?

With high home prices and stubborn mortgage rates, renting can seem like the safer choice right now. Or maybe your only …

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May 23, 2025

Real Estate Is Voted the Best Long-Term Investment 12 Years in a Row

Real Estate Is Voted the Best Long-Term Investment 12 Years in a Row

INFOGRAPHICMay 23, 2025

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Some Highlights

  • In a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has once again been voted the best long-term investment. And it’s claimed that top spot for 12 straight years now.
  • That’s because …
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May 22, 2025

Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First.

Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First.

BLOGMay 22, 2025

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If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably felt the sting of today’s mortgage rates. And it’s because of those rates and rising home prices that many homebuyers are starting to …

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May 21, 2025

More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It's Your Buying Opportunity

More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It's Your Buying Opportunity

BLOGMay 21, 2025

Maybe you’ve heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high. And it might make you question if this is the start of another housing market crash.

But the reality …

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May 16, 2025

Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

INFOGRAPHICMay 16, 2025

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Some Highlights

• Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Here’s what the expert forecasts tell you.

• Mortgage rates are expected to come …

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May 16, 2025

Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

BLOGMay 15, 2025

If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may be holding you back: why would I …

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May 14, 2025

Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership

Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership

BLOGMay 14, 2025

Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home. Maybe you’re one of them and you're wondering:

  • Do you have to …
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May 13, 2025

Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now

Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now

BLOGMay 13, 2025

Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, it’s called a concession or …

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