For Buyers

Sept. 10, 2025

Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year



You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.

On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to the lowest level since October 2024. It was the biggest …

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Sept. 4, 2025

Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High



Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price. Maybe the layout feels off. Maybe it still needs some updating. Or maybe it’s just more of the same.

That’s why more …

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Sept. 3, 2025

What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of Foreclosures



You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous that we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know. 

According to ATTOM, during the housing crash, over nine million people went through some sort of distressed sale (2007-2011). Last …

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Aug. 28, 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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Aug. 25, 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. 21, 2025

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again



If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, …

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Aug. 20, 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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Aug. 14, 2025

Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff



Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%

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Aug. 13, 2025

Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?



If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid opportunity.

Myth 1: New Homes Are More Expensive

It’s …

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Aug. 12, 2025

What You Need To Know About Concessions

Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal. That's why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession. This can include covering closing costs, paying for repairs, or dropping the price. Not …

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