Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year

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....

Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025

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...

What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)

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...

Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers

by admin | Sep 29, 2025 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs.Almost every buyer knows they exist, but not that many know exactly what they cover, or how different they can be based on where you’re buying. So, let’s...

Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

by admin | Sep 10, 2025 | Affordability, Economy, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to the lowest level since October 2024. It was the biggest one-day...

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

by admin | Aug 25, 2025 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common as they used to be. In fact, a recent survey...