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 break them down.What Are Closing ... » Learn More about Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers
Archives for September 2025
Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash
If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth paying attention to:More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if you’ve owned your home for a while, you may be able ... » Learn More about Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash
Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today
There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what's happening in your state?These 3 maps show how the split is playing out across the country. In each one:Darker Shades of ... » Learn More about Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today
Understanding What’s Really on the Minds of Today’s Homebuyers
(Guest post by Manny Seymour.) Homebuyers today aren’t browsing with ease or making light decisions. They’re tense, calculated, often hesitant—thinking ten steps ahead and five steps sideways. The headlines talk about interest rates and home prices, but the internal dialogue is more layered. It’s ... » Learn More about Understanding What’s Really on the Minds of Today’s Homebuyers
How One Family’s Move Sets Off a Chain Reaction Across the Market
(Guest post.) When one family decides to sell their house, it rarely happens in isolation. A single relocation might look like a personal decision, but the consequences echo outward. Neighborhoods shift, services adjust, and whole markets react. Sometimes, one family’s move sets off a chain ... » Learn More about How One Family’s Move Sets Off a Chain Reaction Across the Market
