Market Updates

Sept. 10, 2025

Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

BLOGSeptember 10, 2025




You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.

On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate …

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Sept. 8, 2025

Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It

Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It

BLOGSeptember 8, 2025




If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove …

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Aug. 28, 2025

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

BLOGAugust 28, 202




You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may …

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Aug. 27, 2025

History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

BLOGAugust 27, 2025




Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking …

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Aug. 25, 2025

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

BLOGAugust 25, 2025




If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.

While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common …

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Aug. 20, 2025

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

BLOGAugust 20, 2025


Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in.

For first-time buyers, they can …

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Aug. 19, 2025

Even a Small Change in Rates Can Lower Your Monthly Payment Chart

Over the past few weeks, mortgage rates hit their lowest point of the year – and it was big news. So, what you need to know if you’re buying a home is, whenever these shifts happen (whether they’re now or later), even a small change in rates can make a …

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Aug. 19, 2025

More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

BLOGAugust 18, 2025




When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often …

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Aug. 13, 2025

Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

BLOGAugust 13, 2025


If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss …

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Aug. 12, 2025

What You Need To Know About Concessions

What You Need To Know About Concessions

INFOGRAPHICAugust 12, 2025

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Some Highlights

  • Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal.
  • That's why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession. This …
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