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If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates, you may be wondering if now is really the right time to buy. Rates have been higher than many buyers would like, and it’s understandable that some people are choosing to wait for a better number.But there’s another side…

Home Insurance Costs Are Still Rising, But There's Some Good NewsWhen you're buying a home or thinking about making a move, it's easy to focus on the mortgage payment, down payment, and interest rate. But there's another monthly expense worth keeping an eye on: homeowners…

Thinking About Selling? Homes Are Still Selling Every DayIf you’ve been following the headlines lately, you might be wondering if now is still a good time to sell your home. With home sales moving at a slower pace than last year, it’s easy to assume buyers are sitting…

Worried You’ll Regret Buying a Home Right Now? Here’s the Bigger Picture.With everything going on in the economy, I understand why some buyers are wondering if now is the right time to buy a home.Everyday expenses are adding up, mortgage rates may be higher than you…

If you’re a first-time buyer, it can be easy to look at home prices, mortgage rates, and the amount you need to save and think, “Maybe I’m still a few years away.”I get it. Saving for a down payment takes time, and when you’re already paying rent every month, it…

The Mortgage Rate You See Isn’t Necessarily the Rate You’ll GetYou may have seen the headlines lately saying mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level since January 2025.And if that has you wondering whether now is still a good time to buy, there’s something…

If buying a home is still on your radar this year, you may want to pay attention to what’s happening this fall.Mortgage rates have been moving around, and affordability is still a big part of the conversation. But there’s another side of the market that buyers should…

As summer winds down, you may be wondering if your opportunity to sell has already passed. Maybe you’re thinking it would be better to wait until next spring, when the market feels busier and more buyers are out looking.But here’s something worth considering: About one…

Everyone’s been watching mortgage rates, but there’s another trend buyers shouldn’t overlook: the seasonal shift that happens in the housing market every fall.As summer winds down, the market often starts to change. More homes may come on the market, asking prices can…

Thinking About Using Your 401(k) for a Down Payment? Read This FirstIf you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably seen some of the recent headlines about using your 401(k) to help cover a down payment.And honestly, I understand why that idea is…

What’s Your Home Really Worth Right Now? When was the last time you had someone give you a real, professional look at your home’s value?Not an online estimate. Not what your neighbor’s home sold for. Your home. In today’s market.For many homeowners, it’s been…

Why Your Extra Space Could Be a Big Selling PointThat spare bedroom on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and separate entrance. The bonus room you’ve been using for storage.You may see them as extra space, but for the right buyer, they could be…