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    Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers

    By Tiia Cartwright | February 9, 2026

    Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something that fits your life and your budget is the hard part. That’s where townhomes come in. Townhomes are becoming a bigger part... Read More

    Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now

    By Tiia Cartwright | January 29, 2026

    Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of those older Americans are planning to... Read More

    Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers

    By Tiia Cartwright | January 28, 2026

    Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a look, there’s something you should know. If a move is on your radar for 2026, here’s the most important thing you need... Read More

    You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

    By Tiia Cartwright | January 26, 2026

    You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet? Am I missing something? That mindset made sense... Read More

    Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.

    By Tiia Cartwright | January 23, 2026

    Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth. It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.” And honestly, if you’re a homebuyer who’s lost out on a few offers, that idea probably sounds believable. When homes are expensive... Read More

    Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.

    By Tiia Cartwright | January 22, 2026

    Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal. If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about... Read More

    Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell

    By Tiia Cartwright | January 21, 2026

    Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that’s actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards. Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago. So,... Read More

    The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent

    By Tiia Cartwright | January 16, 2026

    The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), those sellers agree pricing their home effectively was the hardest part of the... Read More

    The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back

    By Tiia Cartwright | January 14, 2026

    The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back. According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans believe you need... Read More

    Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

    By Tiia Cartwright | January 12, 2026

    Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026 Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting... Read More