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The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% actually use it. 

Is Your House Priced Too High? Every seller wants to get their house sold quickly, for as much money as they can, with as few headaches as possible.

Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Your Buying Power Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line.

Falling Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent.

The Latest Builder Trend: Smaller, Less Expensive Homes Even though affordability is improving, buying a home can still feel tough right now.

Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in over a Year and a Half Mortgage rates have hit their lowest point in over a year and a half.

The Best Time To Buy a Home This Year A shift is underway in the housing market this season.

Checklist for Getting Your House Ready To Sell Getting your house ready to sell? Here are a few tips on what you may want to do to prepare.

What To Know About Closing Costs Now that you’ve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are a typical part of the homebuying process.

The Real Story Behind What’s Happening with Home Prices If you’re wondering what’s going on with home prices lately, you’re definitely not the only one.

Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump into the market.

The Surprising Amount of Home Equity You’ve Gained over the Years There are a number of reasons you may be thinking about selling your house.

Early Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Infographic Thinking about making a move in 2025 and wondering what you can expect? Here’s what expert forecasts say lies ahead.

The Latest on the Luxury Home Market Luxury living is about more than just stunning views and cutting-edge smart home technology—it's about elevating your lifestyle.

How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed).

Should You Sell Now? The Lifestyle Factors That Could Tip the Scale Are you on the fence about whether to sell your house now or hold off?

Could a 55+ Community Be Right for You? If you’re thinking about downsizing, you may be hearing about 55+ communities and wondering if they’d be a good fit for you.

How To Avoid Today's Top Seller Mistakes Want to know some of the top mistakes sellers are making today and how to make sure they don’t happen to you too?