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 15, 2025 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same.More Homes Will SellWith all of the...
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 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...
by admin | Sep 17, 2025 | For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Selling Tips
Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in.According to the data, buyer demand picked up considerably once mortgage rates hit a new low for 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that applications...
by admin | Sep 15, 2025 | Affordability, Economy, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let’s clear up the confusion.The Fed Doesn’t Directly Set Mortgage RatesRight now, all eyes are on the Fed....
