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    Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year

    By Tiia Cartwright | March 11, 2025

    Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in. Mortgage rates... Read More

    More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell?

    By Tiia Cartwright | March 4, 2025

    More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell? More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been looking for. For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit pause on their plans.... Read More

    Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation

    By Tiia Cartwright | February 19, 2025

    Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days. That’s because inflation has remained higher than normal for longer than expected – and that’s impacting the costs of goods, services, and more. And with rising costs all around you, you’re probably questioning: is now really... Read More

    A Record Percent Of Buyers Are Planning To Move In 2025-Are You?

    By Tiia Cartwright | February 11, 2025

    A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You? This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below): Here’s why this is such... Read More

    The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year

    By Tiia Cartwright | February 4, 2025

    The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of reach. But here’s the thing: a recent report from Bank... Read More

    3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

    By Tiia Cartwright | January 28, 2025

    3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?” But here’s the thing, no one knows for sure... Read More

    Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today

    By Tiia Cartwright | January 21, 2025

    Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even distant relatives. What makes that noteworthy is that 17% is actually the highest level ever recorded by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). But what’s driving the recent rise in multi-generational living?... Read More

    Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market

    By Tiia Cartwright | January 7, 2025

    Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros. Experts are constantly updating and revising their forecasts, so here’s the latest on two... Read More

    Simple Steps To Help You Save for Your First Home

    By Tiia Cartwright | December 31, 2024

    Simple Steps To Help You Save for Your First Home Turning a dream into reality starts with one thing: a plan. And if buying your first home is on your list of goals, now’s the perfect time to put a plan in motion to help you save. And the best part? Reaching your savings goal doesn’t mean... Read More

    The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends

    By Tiia Cartwright | December 24, 2024

    The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you? Maybe you’re tired of long drives to see your family or wish your kids could spend more time with their grandparents. Clearly,... Read More