Market Updates

Aug. 27, 2025

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?



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 shows …

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Aug. 27, 2025

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again



If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else …

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Aug. 27, 2025

History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers



Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the start …

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Aug. 27, 2025

More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.



When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight …

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Aug. 1, 2025

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House



Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money.

Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid, as long as you know what to watch for. Let’s break down the biggest seller slip-ups, and how an agent helps you steer …

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Aug. 1, 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 …

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Aug. 1, 2025

Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers



Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher mortgage rates, many have felt stuck between a rock and a hard place.

But, something pretty encouraging is happening. While affordability is still tight, mortgage rates have shown signs of …

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Aug. 1, 2025

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 …

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July 15, 2025

Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know

Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know




If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first:

  • Is it better to start by finding your next home?
  • Or …
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July 15, 2025

Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.




If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell? 

Here’s the thing. Sure, the pace of the market has cooled compared to the …

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