Buying Tips

Sept. 25, 2026

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now




Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

Sellers tend to worry a cut means walking away with less than they hoped. Sometimes …

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Sept. 23, 2026

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?




Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell. Which type you’re in …

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Sept. 21, 2026

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now




If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night. And as you watch mortgage rates tick up again lately, it’s fair to wonder if you should just hit …

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Sept. 7, 2026

Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer

Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer




For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away. 

But your salary is only half the equation. Where you live …

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