Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. …
Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.
Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately. …
Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021
Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. …
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The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now
You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off. …
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That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal
Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. …
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Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Here’s What the Data Says.
Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us. …
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Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer
A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down." …
Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers
If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news. …
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Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?
Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind. …
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Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers
You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured. …
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