Buying Tips

Sept. 24, 2026

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 that’s true, but more often it just means the market moved …

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Sept. 23, 2026

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 changes how you should buy or sell. Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT agrees:

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Sept. 21, 2026

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 pause and wait for them to go down.

For now, though, they’re …

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Sept. 16, 2026

The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here



Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.

Yes, mortgage rates have been ticking up lately – and that’s creating some real challenges with affordability. No one’s arguing that. …

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Sept. 7, 2026

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 shapes what you can afford just as much. …

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Sept. 2, 2026

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.



Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards. Newly built homes are more affordable than existing ones in a lot of markets. And that’s because builders are cutting prices and stacking on incentives to try to keep their …

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Aug. 31, 2026

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.



Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you've caught the buzz and wondered whether that money could get you into a home faster, especially with affordability as tough as it is. 

Here’s what you …

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Aug. 27, 2026

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At



You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app. 

Because even if you love the house, the numbers feel impossible. But here's the thing.

Nationally, there are more homes sitting …

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Aug. 13, 2026

Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market?



Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.

The interesting thing is... both can be right at the exact same …

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Aug. 10, 2026

The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home



If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.

The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much less. But a lot of repeat buyers are …

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