96% of Homes Are Worth More Than What Their Owners Paid

You may have heard home prices dipped in some areas this year, but that doesn’t mean your home lost real value. Here’s the context more headlines skip. While select markets are seeing slight price declines, it’s not happening everywhere. It’s really only happening in markets where prices rose too
Read MoreIs January the Best Time To Buy a Home?

You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter. While a lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to buy a house, new data shows January may actually be the best time of year for budget-conscious buyers. Kind of surprising, right? Here’s why January deserves a s
Read MoreJanuary Buyers Could Save Thousands

You may not want to put your moving plans into hibernation mode this winter, because the savings this time of year are real. LendingTree found January buyers paid about $23k less than May buyers for the same size home. And that’s largely because the price per square foot drops off in the winter du
Read More2025 Housing Market Year in Review

This year in housing, inventory grew, rates fell, and almost 5 million homes sold. Want to know what to expect in the year ahead? Let’s connect.
Read More2025 Housing Market Year in Review

Here’s your 2025 housing market year-in-review. This year we had more homes to choose from, lower rates (and a bit better affordability), and homeowners with near record amounts of equity. And that's just a few of the reasons why millions of people made a move this year. If you want to know what's
Read MoreIs Buyer Demand Picking Back Up? What Sellers Should Know.

The housing market hasn’t felt this energized in a long time – and the numbers backing that up are hard to ignore. Mortgage rates have eased almost a full percentage point this year, and that shift is starting to wake up buyers. Home loan applications have risen. Activity has picked up. And sellers
Read MoreHomebuyer Activity Is at Its Highest Level So Far in 2025 Graph

Now may be a better time to sell than you'd expect. Since mortgage rates have come down compared to their high earlier this year, more buyers are re-starting their home search. And here’s the data to prove it. This graph shows homebuyer activity is hovering at the highest level so far this year. M
Read MoreHow Homeowners Gain Equity Over Time Chart

When’s the last time you had an agent show you the value of your home? Odds are, it was when you bought your house. That’s too long to go without an update, because a lot has changed in the housing market. And it’s a big reason why most homeowners have no idea how much their house is actually wort
Read MoreHow To Stretch Your Options, Not Your Budget

One of the biggest homebuying advantages you can give yourself today is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list. Think of it like this. Your wish list and your budget are the guardrails of your search. And when your budget needs to hold firm, there’s another lever you can pull. That’s seeing if yo
Read More1 Million Reasons To Buy a Home

There are 1,072,417 homes for sale right now. Let's connect to find the one you're looking for in our local market.
Read MoreOver 1 Million Homes for Sale Graph

There are over a million homes for sale right now – and at least one of them is calling your name. Thanks to how much inventory has grown this year, you have more room to search, compare, and actually find the right fit for you. Want help spotting the best options in our local market? Let’s talk.
Read MoreYour Equity Could Change Everything About Your Next Move

A lot of people are asking the same thing right now: “Is it even a good time to sell?” And the truth may come as a bit of a surprise... For many homeowners, the answer is a strong yes. Why? Because of one major factor working in your favor: your equity. Odds are, if you’ve lived in your home for a w
Read MoreMost Buyers Today Make at Least One Compromise Pie Chart

Your next home doesn’t need to check every box on your wish list. It just needs to check the right ones. Even though affordability is improving, it’s still tight for many buyers. And the people who are moving right now are realizing one thing can make the process a whole lot easier: a flexible wis
Read MoreThe Number of Homes for Sale Usually Dips in the Winter Graph

Selling during the winter might not get the same buzz as the spring, but it quietly gives sellers an edge most people don’t know about. History shows the number of homes for sale usually dips this time of year. And that means one big thing for you: less competition from other sellers. Fewer homes av
Read MoreWhy Selling Your House This Winter Gives You an Edge

Spring gets all the attention, but it’s not always the best time to sell a house. Yes, more buyers show up, but so do a lot of other sellers. Winter is different. With fewer homes on the market, your house has a much better chance of standing out. And that one advantage can make a big difference.
Read MoreShould You Create a Dedicated Home Office Before Selling Your House?

If you’re thinking about selling your home in the near future, there’s a good chance you’ve already started wondering what, if anything, you should do to make it more appealing to buyers. Some homeowners immediately jump to big renovation ideas. A new kitchen. A bathroom overhaul. A major layout ref
Read MoreThe Winter Buyer and Seller Guides Are Here

The Winter Buyer and Seller Guides are here. Let’s connect so you can get the latest digital copies of these guides.
Read MoreThis May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home

New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need. More brand-new options are on the market right now, and builders are rolling out incentives that make these homes more affordable than
Read MoreWhy More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate

If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s what you need to remember... A great rate won’t make up for a home that
Read MoreThe 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season

Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation. Here are the top three questions on a lot of people’s minds this season, and straightforward answers to help you feel more confident a
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