If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living. From groceries to gas, eggs, and just about everything else, prices have gone up. And that rings true for home prices, too.But even when everything feels expensive, there are still ways to ... » Learn More about Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers
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A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?
This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below):Here's why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between 9-11% ... » Learn More about A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?
How to Stay Motivated When the Home Search Feels Like It’s Never-Ending
(Guest post.) There’s this moment – it usually happens around the fifth open house – where the whole process starts to feel like some surreal experiment conjured in the fevered imagination of some delirious real estate agent. You walk into yet another space – maybe it’s the color of the walls or ... » Learn More about How to Stay Motivated When the Home Search Feels Like It’s Never-Ending
Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You
Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down.Home Prices Are Rising at a Healthy PaceAt the national ... » Learn More about Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You
Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play
Some HighlightsYou may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision.Moving this winter can give you significant advantages, like less competition, more negotiating power, and lower prices.If you’re able to ... » Learn More about Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play