Homeowner

Sept. 3, 2025

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary.

But here’s what you need to remember: a lot …

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Sept. 2, 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 …

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Posted in Buyers, Homeowner, Sellers
Aug. 30, 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 …

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Aug. 28, 2025

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in.

For first-time buyers, they can be a smart way to get into homeownership without stretching …

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Posted in Buyers, Financing, Homeowner
Aug. 20, 2025

Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.

Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one.

That gap is pretty hard to …

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Posted in Homeowner, Sellers
Aug. 14, 2025

Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.

Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems. 

Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It

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Posted in Buyers, Homeowner
June 26, 2025

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign

When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, it’s only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market. Some people are even questioning whether more homeowners will struggle to make their mortgage payments, ultimately leading to a wave of foreclosures. And recent data …

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Posted in Homeowner, Sellers
May 27, 2025

What to Declutter Before You List Your Home

Getting ready to sell your home? One of the most important steps in the pre-listing process is tackling clutter. Whether you’re upgrading, downsizing, or relocating, buyers need to see your home’s full potential—and nothing distracts them more than unnecessary stuff. In this blog, we’ll guide you through what to declutter …

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Posted in Homeowner, Sellers
May 19, 2025

Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again

It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren’t great.

Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That made …

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Posted in Buyers, Homeowner, Sellers
May 14, 2025

You Finally Have More Options for Your Move

You Finally Have More Options for Your Move

Moving to a new home is an exciting milestone, but it’s often accompanied by stress, uncertainty, and a long list of decisions. Traditionally, moving meant choosing between a few local moving companies or renting a truck and handling the heavy …

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Posted in Buyers, Financing, Homeowner