by admin | Oct 30, 2025 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Inventory
If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look.
by admin | Oct 29, 2025 | Buying Tips, Downsize, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up
Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.
by admin | Oct 16, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up
If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. And that’s the 5th straight month where buying a home...
by admin | Oct 6, 2025 | Affordability, Economy, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates
You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield....
by admin | Oct 2, 2025 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers
If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025:“By mid-October, buyers across much of the...
by admin | Oct 1, 2025 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see below):Here’s the good...
