For Buyers

Oct. 15, 2025

2026 Housing Market Outlook



After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same.

More Homes Will …

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Oct. 13, 2025

Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year



There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal.

Builders are offering serious incentives today, and people …

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Oct. 8, 2025

Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat



If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward.

In most places, prices aren’t flat at all.

What the Data Really …

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Oct. 6, 2025

Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year



You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?

Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the …

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Oct. 2, 2025

Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025



If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025:

“By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may …
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Oct. 1, 2025

What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)



A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see below):

a graph of a couple of circles with textHere’s the good news. While …

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Sept. 29, 2025

Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers



If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs.

Almost every buyer knows they exist, but not that many know exactly what they cover, or how different they can be based on where you're buying. So, let’s …

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Sept. 24, 2025

Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today



There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what's happening in your state?

These 3 maps show how the split is playing out across the …

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Sept. 22, 2025

3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall



For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them.

But there’s some …

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Sept. 15, 2025

What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates



The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let’s clear up the confusion.

The Fed Doesn’t Directly Set Mortgage Rates

Right now, all eyes are on the Fed. …

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