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22 Jul Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In.

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Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget. But owning a home may be more within reach than you think. Sometimes, it just means considering a different type of...

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20 Jul More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

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If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from.In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices...

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16 Jul 14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment

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Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn't changed in 14 years. It's real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows people aren't just saying homeownership...

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15 Jul Think Nobody’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, For Sellers, Selling Tips by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there's a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one.Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than most people would like. Homes aren’t selling as...

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13 Jul The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You

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Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are two terms you’ll hear a lot: concession and incentive.A concession is something a seller...

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09 Jul What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

Posted at 10:30h in Affordability, Blog, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer of pressure nobody saw coming.That's why so many people are asking the...

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08 Jul Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.

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Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately.And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your...

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06 Jul What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move. But if you do decide to go for...

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02 Jul Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

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Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages it right now. Here’s something you may not have seen coming. Some people are getting...

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01 Jul The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

Posted at 10:30h in Blog, Equity, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates by MarciaMurray 0 Comments

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You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story. This isn't 2020 or 2021. It was never going to...

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