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Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer
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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
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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
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?
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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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Home Projects That Boost Value
Rob Rule
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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
Rob Rule
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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
Rob Rule
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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
Rob Rule
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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
Rob Rule
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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
Rob Rule
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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
Rob Rule
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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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4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market
Rob Rule
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March 26, 2025
Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering...
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Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?
Rob Rule
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March 19, 2025
For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market. With so few homes for sale and so...
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Should I Buy a Home Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up
Rob Rule
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March 12, 2025
At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but...
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Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth It in Today’s Market
Rob Rule
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March 5, 2025
Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling...
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How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates
Rob Rule
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February 26, 2025
Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According...
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Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation
Rob Rule
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February 19, 2025
It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days. That’s because inflation has remained higher than normal for longer...
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