Monthly Archives: August 2026
Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.
Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First. Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you’ve caught the buzz and wondered whether that money could get you into a home faster, especially with affordability as tough... Read More
Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track
Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window. But if you’re getting ready to sell, here’s what you should know. Even... Read More
Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They’re At
Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They’re At You’re scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app. Because even if you love the house, the numbers feel impossible. But here’s the thing. Nationally, there are more... Read More
Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story.
Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story. A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on. So, it’s understandable if you’ve been putting off buying or selling a home... Read More
Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market?
Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market? Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they’ll still get top dollar. The interesting thing is… both can be right at the exact same... Read More
Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now
Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there’s a number working behind the scenes that’s actually good for you right now. It’s called the spread, and once you... Read More
The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home
The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment. The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much less. But a lot of repeat buyers... Read More
Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.
Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First. Imagine waiting a year to buy a home,only to find mortgage rates haven’t changed much.That may sound frustrating.But it’s a real possibility. A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they believe much lower mortgage rates are right around the corner. But,... Read More
Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening
Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want? Well, worry a little less. Because right now, those big investors aren’t buying... Read More
Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time
Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time If you’re a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking? There’s no single right answer. The best call depends on your... Read More