When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp.The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is out ... » Learn More about The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
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What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed.Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that could make you think ... » Learn More about What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?
Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025
Some HighlightsWith all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.Home prices are still forecast to rise nationally this year, just at a much slower pace. But price trends are going to vary by area.To have a quick ... » Learn More about Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025
Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets
Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. It’s a tale of two markets.What’s a ... » Learn More about Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets
How Your First Home Purchase Is More About Mobility Than Property
(Guest post.) There’s a weird thing that happens when you go through your first home purchase — even if it’s just a vacation home. You think you’re planting roots. You think you’re locking something down. In truth, you’re just shifting the way you move. You’re not becoming still. You’re becoming ... » Learn More about How Your First Home Purchase Is More About Mobility Than Property