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Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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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Home Projects That Boost Value
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May 21, 2025
Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on....
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Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
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May 14, 2025
From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next...
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The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked
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May 7, 2025
Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the...
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Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again
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April 30, 2025
It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of...
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What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target
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April 23, 2025
Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they...
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Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help
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April 16, 2025
You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s...
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The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market
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April 9, 2025
Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009....
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Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market
Rob Rule
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April 2, 2025
Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves...
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