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Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year
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October 8, 2025
You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low...
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Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Buyers
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October 1, 2025
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. Almost...
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3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall
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September 24, 2025
For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home...
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Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House
Rob Rule
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September 17, 2025
Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in. According to...
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Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year
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September 10, 2025
You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did –...
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What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About Future Foreclosures
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September 3, 2025
You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous that we’re headed for...
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From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again
Rob Rule
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August 27, 2025
If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed...
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Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
Rob Rule
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August 20, 2025
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out...
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Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High
Rob Rule
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August 13, 2025
Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s talk about what’s really going...
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The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)
Rob Rule
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August 6, 2025
Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in....
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Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025
Rob Rule
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July 30, 2025
If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home...
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The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See
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July 23, 2025
Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them....
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The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear
Rob Rule
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July 16, 2025
Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole...
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Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know
Rob Rule
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July 9, 2025
If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what...
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Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer
Rob Rule
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July 2, 2025
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about...
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Market Data: Why Waiting for a Recession May Backfire
Rob Rule
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June 25, 2025
Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that...
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Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today’s Rates
Rob Rule
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June 18, 2025
It’s hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There’s no question about it. It’s the main reason why...
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The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective
Rob Rule
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June 11, 2025
Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your...
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Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?
Rob Rule
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June 4, 2025
If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed...
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What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees
Rob Rule
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May 28, 2025
When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing...
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