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Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. Here’s why. There are more brand-new homes available right now than there were even just […]

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

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 stabilizing in recent months. And

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The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices

The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices

AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Home Prices Some Highlights If recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.​​ Home values almost always go up in the long run. ​And the long-term gains offset any short-term dips. Basically,

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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 should you sell your current house before you go out looking? Ultimately, what’s right for you depends on a lot

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Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that. Here’s the thing. That’s not the challenge so many people think it is – especially right now. Let’s

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Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why

Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why

Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to share with parents, adult children, or extended family. That’s the highest share ever recorded by NAR (see graph below): And what’s behind the increase? Affordability. NAR explains: “In 2024, a notable 36% of homebuyers

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Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.

Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.

Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move. A recent survey by John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) and Keeping Current Matters (KCM) shows 68% of people are delaying plans

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